Editing Unimog (section)

=== Civilian ===
Unimogs are used by the German emergency management agency [[Technisches Hilfswerk]] (THW),<ref>[http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-THW-Straubing-BA.jpg] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019205149/http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-THW-Straubing-BA.jpg|date=October 19, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thw-worms.de/ov/ausstattung/mog.jpg |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Thw-worms.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref>(literally ''Technical Relief Organization''), by [[fire department]]s<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimogfreunde.de/Bildergalerie/MediaService/U4000/U4000Waldbrand.jpg |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Unimogfreunde.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref> and [[municipality|municipalities]] as utility vehicles. They can be used as material handlers, auxiliary power providers ([[Electrical generator|generators]]), and equipment carriers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimogfreunde.de/News_Ticker/2003/101103/Maehwerk.jpg |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Unimogfreunde.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref> Their ability to operate off-road, in high water, or mud, makes it easier to access remote areas in emergency situations.<ref>Weinand, Georg - [https://www.eurotransport.de/artikel/hochwasser-in-bosnien-unimog-erweist-sich-als-katastrophenfest-6559169.html Hochwasser in Bosnien Unimog erweist sich als katastrophenfest (High Water in Bosnian Unimog proves catastrophe-proof)] Eurotransport.de, July 1, 2014. Translation: ''According to Mercedes-Benz, the Unimogs were able to demonstrate their characteristic properties during their mission in Bosnia. This included the high off-road mobility, traction, twisting and climbing ability as well as the fording depth of up to 1.20 meters. In addition, the large ground clearance and the short frame overhang with a slope angle of up to 44 degrees were an advantage.''</ref> They are commonly used in snow removal where other vehicles might not be able to operate. Many [[Alpine climate|Alpine]] towns and districts are equipped with one or more Unimog snow blowers to clear narrow mountain roads that have drifted closed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimogfreunde.de/Bilder_Veranstaltungen/2005/Henne_Unimog_Leristungsschau/Fotoalbum/Winterdienst_Leistungsschau.htm |title=Henne-Unimog Winterdienst-Leistungsschau in Inzell Oberbayerische Unimogfreunde |publisher=Unimogfreunde.de |access-date=2011-01-02}}</ref>

In [[construction]], Unimogs are used as carriers of equipment and, with the optional extended cabin,<ref>[http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-KBT-BEARB.jpg] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927044751/http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-KBT-BEARB.jpg|date=September 27, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimog-forever.com/Specialties/6x6-CrewCab/dLesa.htm |title=6 x 6 Doppelkabine |publisher=Unimog-forever.com |access-date=2011-01-02}}</ref> also of workers. They can be equipped with a [[backhoe]], [[Loader (equipment)|front loader]], or other contracting equipment. On [[rail transport|railroads]], Unimogs are used as [[rail car mover]]s and [[road-rail vehicle]]s. They have also been used in [[mining]] areas, like seen in Gold Bridge, BC{{huh|date=June 2023}}, Canada.

In [[agriculture]], Unimogs are used to operate [[List of farm implements|farm equipment]]. While most farm field implement operations are now performed by a [[tractor]], Unimogs are used to haul produce, machinery and animals. They are also used around the [[Barnyard|farmyard]] to run [[Tree chipper|chippers]], [[auger (drill)|grain augers]], and conveyors.

Unimogs are also used as a [[Prime mover (tractor unit)|prime mover]], to pull heavy trailers, large wheeled conveyances<ref>[http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-bremen-voigt-BEARB.jpg] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927044807/http://www.bagger-und-bahnen.de/lkw-unimog/Unimog-bremen-voigt-BEARB.jpg|date=September 27, 2007}}</ref> and [[jet airliners]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimogfreunde.de/Bildergalerie/MediaService/U900/U900Flugzeugschlepper.jpg |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Unimogfreunde.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unimogfreunde.de/Bildergalerie/Ziegler/U1600_Flugzeug.JPG |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Unimogfreunde.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref> Often, only the front half, (an OEM part), is combined with a tailor-made rear.<ref name=Vogler_2016 />{{rp|68}}<ref name=Vogler_2014 />{{rp|94-95}}

Unimogs are used as tourist transport<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.medicont.de/templates/kundenbilder/475_1080128946_big.jpg |format=JPG |title=Photographic image |publisher=Medicont.de |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref> for jungle [[ecotourism]] or [[safaris]].

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File:2010-04-07 Unimog at Arthur Ibbetts machinery dealership.jpg|The modular design offers attachment capabilities for various different [[List of agricultural machinery|implements]]. Here shown with a flail hedge and verge trimmer implement used in [[agroforestry]].
File:2Mercedes-Benz Unimog mit Mäharm.jpg|Unimog [[Mower|mowing]] in [[Germany]]
Two-way-vehicle unimog.jpg|Unimog 405/UGN [[road-rail vehicle]] used as a [[rail car mover]]
File:Unimog U400 at Hohenzollerndamm - Gieselerstraße in 2016.jpg|Unimog 405/UGN with [[Hydrauliska Industri AB|HIAB]] crane used at a construction site
2009 08 22 Weelde 155520 (3868876302).jpg|[[Unimog 406]] "front half" OEM part made vehicle for moving 20' containers
RW1 Marxloh.jpg|Technical rescue fire engine ''RW1'', a common Unimog-based fire engine in Germany, based on the [[Unimog 435]].115 (U&nbsp;1300&nbsp;L)
Mercedes benz unimog u4000 thw schwerin.jpg|Crew lorry ''MLW 2'' of the [[Technisches Hilfswerk|THW]], based on the Unimog 437 (U&nbsp;4000)
File:S404-300TDI-erg-chebbi.jpg|Unimog S404 used as mobile home in the Dunes of Erg Chebbi in Morocco. Note the high ground clearance due to portal gear axles
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