Mercedes-Benz
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| Condition: | Used | Type: | Fire Trucks |
| Model Year: | 1973 | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Palo Alto, California, United States
Vehicle description
Offered here is an original, stock, unmolested example of gasoline-powered UNIMOGS at their finest, for the day. This 1973 Trolf8 (Trocken-loesch Fahrzeug 8) or dry chemical extinguishing vehicle spent its career working for a German long distance pipeline concern – whose responsibilities included the protection of pipelines and equipment. It was designed to extinguish fires requiring a non-spattering, non- combustible medium, i.e. a dry powdered chemical. In this case common household bicarbonate of soda ! The vehicle was mustered out of service in 2006 and has been in the US since 2008. It has not been modified or butchered as is so common with many Unimogs that have hit the shores of the USA. Original mileage stands at 43 XXX kilometers, or about 27,000 miles. Vehicle has been well taken care of in the US, rarely used and never abused nor used for its intended purpose. Rust is minimal for this type of vehicle, the worst areas shown: on the cab under the right headlight and the left hose compartment at the hinge area. A compliment of tools, equipment and accessories come with this vehicle in the form of hoses, nozzles, heat-protective fire-fighting gear (hood, gloves and smock), sliding tool trays in a robust tool locker, located behind the cab and accessible from either side. Inert Nitrogen gas was originally used as a propellant with manifold and controls intact. Nitrogen tanks are empty. Additional features include: Vehicle M130 Factory original Mercedes inline 6 cylinder motor of 2800 cc. The “Cadillac” of the 404s series. Compression readings of 150 lbs. recorded. Dual Zenith 32 NDIX off road carburetors with original air horn and oil bath air cleaner intact. Standard Mercedes 404 transmission with six forward, two reverse speeds. 2WD, 4WD and mechanical differential on the fly lockers for a true AWD experience. 120 Liter (approx. 28 gallon) single main fuel tank. Recent maintenance work includes: replaced master brake cylinder, replaced fuel pump, replaced brake hoses Equipment · Two fast response hose assemblies with approx. 80 feet of hose each with STORZ (quick disconnect European) fittings · Four hand held 12Kg dry chemical portable extinguishers · 750 Kg dry chemical tank. Tank retains approx. 50% bicarbonate of soda filling · Tripod for installation of searchlight (searchlight not included) · Various tools for maintenance, filling and emptying of main tank, etc. · Two trailer hitches, one ¾” ball and one European commercial standard. · 24V trailer electrical socket. · Two heat-resistant flame attack suits consisting of face shield/hood, gloves and body apron (make for great Halloween costumes !) Accessories Unimog Owners operation manual (English) Mercedes Factory workshop manual (English) Spare Parts List for Fire Fighting Equipment from the firm of TOTAL Operational Instructions for fire fighting installation (German) First aid kit Road Hazard combination warning and flashlight Wheel lug wrench and handle. The possibilities are endless. Use it as is in an appropriate setting; be it pipeline, small local airport, etc. Modify it to suit contractor or construction and field vehicular maintenance of tractors, etc. maybe even fill’er up with your favorite brew for a monster keg party or advertising gimmick. The cab chassis platform alone would serve as the ultimate, compact custom camper, filming platform, cargo carrier or other type of conversion. As a museum piece, this unit would provide a significant addition to any collection of European rough terrain fire-fighting equipment from the era. $1,000 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction end, the remainder within one week, or prior to shipment – whichever comes first. Buyer is responsible for arrangement of shipping if not driven away.