Unimog special trucks at KWF 2016

By MEq August 31, 2016 11:54

Whether it is for tree and brush control, transporting timber or producing wood for use in the energy sector, the Unimog can be used in a multitude of ways in the forestry industry. This was demonstrated at the 17th KWF conference in Roding where various Unimog implement combinations were shown.

The conference of the German Centre for Forest Work and Technology (KWF) is the main international industry event of the year and has been taking place every four years since 1964. Since then the KWF-Tagung became the biggest Forestry Demofair in the world. There, 500 manufacturers from over 20 countries were presenting their latest developments in forestry technology and timber transport.
The Daimler AG has been present there with several Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks in combinations with various implements, bodies and trailers. As well as classic tree and brush control and other forestry work, the Unimog is becoming increasingly important for the production of wood for the energy sector, for instance in the production and transport of shredded wood. As in other areas of use, the Unimog was able to score with its outstanding off-road capabilities and speeds of up to 90 km/h on the road which means that it is safe and efficient both on firm ground as well as in woodland.

Due to its high-performance hydraulic system and its front and rear PTOs, the vehicle can be equipped individually with various attachments. As well as its off-road capabilities and the portal axles providing great ground clearance, the panoramic cab gives a perfect all-roundview and a better overview of all working or traffic situations. In addition, the central tyre inflation system can be used to adjust the tyre pressure from the driving seat while driving. Surface pressure exerted on the ground can be lessened and traction increased by increasing the surface contact area; this is ideal for woodland tracks with poor load-bearing qualities. On the road the Unimog can then be driven with a higher tyre pressure which ensures less wear and tear on the tyres and low fuel consumption.