{"id":420,"date":"2025-06-26T21:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T21:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/?p=420"},"modified":"2025-06-28T17:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T17:15:29","slug":"the-unstoppable-unimog-just-got-a-lowered-version-but-its-not-what-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/26\/the-unstoppable-unimog-just-got-a-lowered-version-but-its-not-what-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"The Unstoppable Unimog Just Got A Lowered Version But It\u2019s Not What You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quotevale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mercedes-Unimog-U-219-Low-2-copy-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks division has launched a new version of the Unimog.<\/li>\n<li>The U 219 Low features a special rear platform that sits 7.9 inches lower than standard.<\/li>\n<li>The lowered stance was designed to make loading and unloading easier for workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Unimog has earned its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2020\/02\/mercedes-benz-unimog-reaches-new-heights-sets-altitude-record-by-driving-21961-feet-up-volcano\/\">reputation as one of the most off-road capable vehicles<\/a> on the planet, thanks to its portal axles, compact overhangs, and extraordinary ground clearance. But, as it turns out, that impressive height isn\u2019t always an advantage. To address this, Mercedes-Benz\u2019s Special Trucks division has unveiled a new variant that sits lower to the ground: the U 219 Low.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, the new Unimog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/11\/the-toyota-gr-hilux-champ-is-the-coolest-race-truck-you-didnt-know-about\/\">isn\u2019t a sporty low-rider truck<\/a>. Instead, the U 219 Low is all about practicality. By dropping its ride height, Mercedes makes loading and unloading easier, which is especially beneficial for construction yards and municipal tasks. In these environments, workers need quick access to heavy materials like gravel and sand, and that\u2019s where this lowered version shines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2018\/08\/mercedes-benz-unimog-greatest-fire-truck-ever\/\">This Mercedes-Benz Unimog Is The Greatest Fire Truck Ever<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U 219 Low is based on the entry-level <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/mercedes-unimog\/\">Unimog<\/a>, with a 2,800 mm (110.2-inch) wheelbase, and it features several modifications focused on reducing height. The chassis itself is lowered by 40 mm (1.6 inches), but the real change is in the rear platform, which sits a full 200 mm (7.9 inches) lower and is mounted closer to the frame.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>This results in a loading sill height of under 1.2 meters (47.2 inches), which is surprisingly low by Unimog standards. To put this into perspective, the standard U 219 sits at a ground clearance of 339 mm (13.3 inches), while the Low version sits at 299 mm (11.8 inches). And yes, that lower clearance still comes with a retractable ladder on the tailgate for those moments when you\u2019re feeling a bit too tall to climb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy-Duty, But Still Versatile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mercedes-Unimog-U-219-Low-1-copy.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" The Unstoppable Unimog Just Got A Lowered Version But It\u2019s Not What You Think\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mercedes-Unimog-U-219-Low-1-copy-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The rear bed is crafted by Eggers Fahrzeugbau GmbH and features a three-side tipper configuration. It measures 2.22 meters (87.4 inches) long and 2.1 meters (82.7 inches) wide, with configurable side and front walls to suit different job requirements. Despite the lowered stance, the truck retains the maximum permitted total mass of up to 10 tons (22,046 pounds) that the standard U 219 offers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2018\/09\/mercedes-benz-created-unimog-thats-ideal-rail-jobs\/\">Mercedes-Benz Has Created A Unimog That\u2019s Ideal For Rail Jobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those wondering about wheels, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/trucks\">truck<\/a> can be equipped with 295\/60 R22.5 or 275\/70 R22.5 tires, depending on whether you prefer all-terrain or road tires. Design and mechanical features remain unchanged, meaning it still boasts the portal axles with coil springs, just like the standard version.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Under the hood lies a 5.1-liter four-cylinder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/diesel\/\">diesel<\/a> producing 188 hp (140 kW \/ 190 PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, which is mated to a permanent all-wheel-drive system.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the U 219 Low is equipped with the Uni-Touch operating system, which includes a touchscreen for most functions and the option for a multifunctional joystick. The current generation of the Unimog was introduced in 2013, featuring redesigned cabins and new powertrains, and it continues to offer a wide range of configurations for various work scenarios.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daimler Truck<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks division has launched a new version of the Unimog. 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