Pinzgauer - One of the most capable & perhaps my next 4x4 (or 6x6)

TeryT · Feb 4, 2007

After a search, I don't think this vehicle has been represented properly on here (one mention in one of Thai's quotes). It ranks up there with the Unimog, but appears to be narrower. I've seen them up in Colorado, and there are not many, if any, equals. They are extremely stout, and designed to be worked on in the field.

The Pinzgauer is one of the most capable all-terrain vehicles ever made. While it is not as fast as the HMMWV, it can carry more troops. Even the smaller 710M can carry 10 people, or two NATO pallets. Both the 4x4 and 6x6 models can tow 5,000 kg on road, and 1,500 or 1,800 kg offroad, respectively. It has a range of over 400 km on one tank of fuel or nearly 700 km with the optional 125-liter tank. The first generation Pinzgauer is available in both four-wheel drive (model 710) and six-wheel drive (model 712) versions.

The Pinzgauer was also designed to be reliable and easy to fix, so it is shipped with an air-cooled dual-carbureted engine. Air-cooled carbureted engines are still in use in many small aircraft due to their reliability. This is partly due to the fact that air-cooled engines have been around longer, and partly because they are simpler and have fewer parts. The engine in the Pinzgauer was designed for it; it has more than one oil pump so that the engine will not get starved of oil no matter how it is oriented.

It also has a very advanced chassis contributing to its high mobility. It has a central tube chassis with a transaxle which distributes the weight more evenly and keeps the center of gravity as low as possible. The differentials are all sealed units and never require additional lubrication. The pinzgauer also has portal axles just like the HMMWV, Hummer H1, and Unimog to provide extra clearance over obstacles. The 710 4x4 was the more popular variant, but the Pinzgauer was designed to have a very capable 6x6 configuration from the start. The rear suspension on the back of the 6x6 712 is designed to provide maximum traction in the most demanding circumstances.

The 1st generation ones can be acquired over here well under $20,000, and a decent one can be had for around $12,000, but prices are rising fast as the word is getting around. Some say parts can be pricey, but others I've talked to say that you can find cheap parts, you just have to hunt a little for a good source.

The Pinzgauer is a remarkable offroad vehicle. Its capabilities are comparable to that of the HMMWV (Hummer) and vastly exceed the Jeep.

45 degree approach and departure angle
100% slope or until tyres lose traction
700 mm fording depth
Can climb down a 360 mm wall
43.5 degree side-slope
1000/1500 kg of payload (4x4/6x6)
335 mm of clearance (lowest point when fully loaded)
110/100 km/h top speed(4x4/6x6)
Full engine power available at 4 km/h
M body type carries 10 people (4X4), 14 people (6x6)

See here

TeryT · Feb 4, 2007

Here's a Pinzgauer site. The guy is listing his trips and other info. Check out the repair page - 3 minor things for a 25 year old off-roader ain't bad!

Since a long time I wanted to own a Mercedes Unimog again but I was always aware that it

TeryT · Feb 4, 2007

Here's the above site's listing of restoration costs. The biggest chunk of this was replacing the axle gears fore & aft.

Resortation costs

I'm e-mailing the owner to see if he will share what he originally paid for his "Pinz."

TeryT · Feb 4, 2007

Check this out!

Notice the front 3 axle steering! Crazy! Not sure if this is a modified Pinzguaer or a modified Haflinger (from Wiki: "The larger version of the Haflinger, called the Pinzgauer, is available in both 4x4 and 6x6 versions.)

Pinzgauer & Haflinger website

Wikipedia Haflinger

Thai · Feb 12, 2007

The Pinz is definitely an awesome work rig. How does it compare with the Unimog in price??

TeryT · Feb 12, 2007

Not sure of the Unimog's price (do you know?). I'm hearing for the Pinz under $20k for a real good one with the upgraded gears, 10-15k for one that is still running well, but with some work needed to restore it to near perfect . These are the used ones that are Swiss army (& others) surplus had used for many years.

There is also now a company (in England I think) that manufactures them new, but they are pretty pricey. I've also heard the ones 25+ years old don't have to fool with our smog.

Thai · Feb 13, 2007

Try this site for more info: http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/

Unimog is seemingly a lot more expensive.

TeryT · Apr 13, 2007

Thai said:
Try this site for more info: http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/

Unimog is seemingly a lot more expensive.

Thanks! This company looks like it does a nice job on the units it restores & sells. Well under $20k & you could have a machine that absolutely rocks!! (I hafta wonder what it would do against a Jeep Rubicon on really rough stuff?)

Falls · Apr 13, 2007

I'm surprised that some really rich guy ( like Thai) has not really tricked one out , put nice paint , rims , tires , posh int. ect.....

I would like to see it !!!!

How come it does not have those spinning DUB rims on it ? lol

Pretty cool beast !! I love stuff like that.

toybox · Apr 13, 2007

Falls said:
I'm surprised that some really rich guy ( like Thai) has not really tricked one out , put nice paint , rims , tires , posh int. ect.....

I would like to see it !!!!

How come it does not have those spinning DUB rims on it ? lol

Pretty cool beast !! I love stuff like that.

I could've swore Aaaahnold Schwatzenegger (sp?) bought a pretty nice one a while back.

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