The Unimog 435 is a vehicle of the Unimog-series by Mercedes-Benz. 30,726 vehicles were produced from 1975 to 1993 in eight different variants in the Mercedes-Benz Unimog-plant in Gaggenau. The vehicles were sold as Unimog U 1300 L and Unimog U 1700 L. Best selling vehicle was the U 1300 L, which was built as a special vehicle for the Bundeswehr and the German fire department often. The successor Unimog 437 with a similar appearance is still in production. The Unimog 436, which is produced in Turkey, was initially based on the Unimog 435. It is also available with a convertible cab, while the Unimog 435 comes always with a full cab. The names of Unimog-modells may create confusion, the U 1300 belongs to the Unimog 425-series, while the U 1300 L belongs to the Unimog 435-series.
Description
The Unimog 435 belongs to the heavy duty Unimog series which started with the Unimog 425. Compared with the Unimog 425, the 435 has a longer wheelbase and more powerful engines. Just as the 425, it has the "edgy" cab (425.820), and is designed as a 7,5-ton truck. Like other Unimogs it has a ladder frame, portal axles and coil springs. The Unimog 435 was built with two different wheelbases, and . It is a rear wheel drive vehicle with selectable four wheel drive (part time four-wheel drive). The gearbox is a fully synchronized 8-speed manual gearbox with lockable differentials. A reduction gear and a crawler gear were available as additional accessory. Depending on the built in gear box and portal axle final drive ratio the top speed is between . The brake system uses compressed air to activate the dual hydraulic circuit disc brakes. A compressed air trailer brake system was an additional accessory. An engine brake was available as well. The Unimog 435 uses hydraulic power steering. The engines in the Unimog 435 are naturally aspirated or turbocharged Mercedes-Benz OM 353 series engines. Starting in 1987 Mercedes-Benz used the OM 366 engine instead.
Types' designations
The Unimog 435 was made in eight different types, with the 435.115 type being by far the most common Unimog 435, with 21,775 units built. In total, 473 units of the 435.115 type were built as RW1 fire engines (as depicted in the infobox).Bundesamt für Zivilschutz (ed.): Typenblatt Rüstwagen RW1, in German
Types' designation Model designation Wheelbase Number built Engine Power output 435.110Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.110 – U 1700, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 5 August 2020 U 1700 3250 mm 1161 OM 353 124 kW 435.111Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.111 – U 1700 L, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 12 August 2020 U 1700 L 3250 mm 808 OM 353 124 kW 435.113Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.113 – U 1700 L/38, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 19 September 2020 U 1700 L/38 3850 mm 5898 (OM 352)OM 353 110/124 kW 435.115Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.115 – U 1300 L, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 5 August 2020 U 1300 L 3250 mm 21,775 OM 353(OM 352)(OM 366)OM 353 96/110/115/124 kW 435.117Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.117 – U 1300 L/37, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 24 October 2020 U 1300 L/37 3700 mm 779 OM 353(OM 352)OM 353 96/110/124 kW 435.160Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.160 – Thyssen TM 170, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 20 September 2020 Thyssen TM 170 3250 mm 290 OM 353 124 kW 435.161Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.161 – Thyssen TM 215, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 12 August 2020 Thyssen TM 215 3250 mm 15 OM 366 157 kW 435.170Daimler AG (ed.): Model variant 435.170 – Thyssen Condor, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive, 24 October 2020 Thyssen Condor 3275 mm OM 353(OM 366) 124/170 kW
Technical specifications U 1300 L U 1700 LProduction 1975–1987 1975-1993EngineInline six-cylinder diesel engine with direct injectionEngine superchargingNone Turbocharger, no intercoolerEngine model OM 353.959 OM 353.961 ABore × Stroke, DisplacementRated power max. Torque Gearbox8-speed manualPropulsionRear wheel drive with selectable all wheel driveVmax, Fuel consumption Turning radius Approach angle46°Departure angle51°Ground clearanceFording depth
References Unimog-Community: Unimog U 435 (1975-1993)