Thread: Ex-NZ Army Unimogs

Originally Posted by Shooter

The 1700 are 6875kgs a bit heavier than the older 1300.

Oops 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 glw. 3.5 tonnes was my Fathers shitty little light commercial that I used for deliveries. No the 1700/1300 refers to the Hp rating of the motor if I remember? possibly turbo/non turbo respectively (cant be bothered googling). I am sure the NZ army ones that we drove were the non turbo 1300 type.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

Oops 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 glw. 3.5 tonnes was my Fathers shitty little light commercial that I used for deliveries. No the 1700/1300 refers to the Hp rating of the motor if I remember? possibly turbo/non turbo respectively (cant be bothered googling). I am sure the NZ army ones that we drove were the non turbo 1300 type.

The ambulances were all U1300, i.e. nonturbo, shorter and lower to the ground with smaller wheels and reduced wading depth. The 1300 was nicer to drive at low speeds because the turbo on the 1700 always seems to kick in as you go over a bump, inducing a bit of unnecessary rock and roll.