Unimog U5000 Series Truck

The Unimog U 5000 series is the ultimate off-roader with a compact design for practicality combined with exceptional manoeuvrability and brute power for the most demanding of applications. It is the ideal workhorse in difficult conditions, excelling both on-road and off-road. The flexible ladder type frame ensures rigidity with great torsional flexibility for controlled driving coupled with long spring travel and extreme axle articulation for the most arduous off-road conditions. The OM934LA 4-cylinder in-line diesel engine delivers 231hp adhering to Euro VI exhaust gas emissions while the fully synchronised gearbox has eight forward and six reverse gears.

The 1:50th scale model from NZG has captured the rugged looks of the U5023 very well, with a fairly detailed underside highlighting the chassis and drivetrain to both axles and steering front axle.

The side mounted fuel tank and silencer are nicely done with a protective heat shield fitted to the exhaust stack. The plastic tarpaulin cover can be removed, revealing the loading platform with low sides.

The cabin has been authentically replicated, both inside and out with rear view mirrors, screen wipers and a rear window. The bonnet has recesses at the front for cooling along with the prominent Mercedes Benz logo with front facing lights integrated into the bumper and a raised air intake to allow traversing through deep water.

The model is available finished in orange or blue while a white version is also available with a slight casting difference to the cab roof. Ther eis also a militery version which, as well as the different roof casting, has different treaded tyres for extra traction.

The model has also been produced in an exclusive version for Mercedes Benz and a fire & rescue version of the model is also available along with two versions with a mounted HIAB knuckle boom crane.