slim67 2,735 #1 Posted December 3, 2020 Anyone ever see one of these? Looks like an Italian version of a Steiner/Ventrac. This is like one I saw on FB marketplace except the one on FB had a loader. Looks like you could drop it off a cliff and it would still run. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #2 Posted December 3, 2020 SLIM , yes I have seen those , very basic, yet incredibly rugged, most important thing about those is DRIVER TRAINING , its always amazed me to watch someone beat the hell out of a gear reduction unit , because they do not know how to apply it . take advantage of its ability to do just about anything with total ease . not that its the same , but like a mini , MERCEDES UNIMOG , THANKS FOR THE FLASH BACK , PETE 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #3 Posted December 3, 2020 Aware of them. They made 2 wheel walk behinds too. I think they're popular in the hilly Italian vineyards but I'm pretty sure it would be a hit in my backyard. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #4 Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, peter lena said: SLIM , yes I have seen those , very basic, yet incredibly rugged, most important thing about those is DRIVER TRAINING , its always amazed me to watch someone beat the hell out of a gear reduction unit , because they do not know how to apply it . take advantage of its ability to do just about anything with total ease . not that its the same , but like a mini , MERCEDES UNIMOG , THANKS FOR THE FLASH BACK , PETE Unimogs are probably one of the greatest if not THE greatest 4x4s of all time. I remember seeing them with Case construction colors and badging too. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #5 Posted December 3, 2020 I've heard the name and I've had the impression somehow that they were known for being rugged, of good quality. But I really can't remember why I know that... Sure is a strong looking beast and one I wouldn't be opposed to trying out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #6 Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) I had the luxury to drive a Uni Mog… It was amazing.... Neighbor still has it, lives down the road about 5 mins. away... BEAST.....only word to describe it, the gear reduction cannot be understood until you get it and drive it.. In Low 1, Low Transfer, and Low in the split rear.....it would walk up a tree if it had too. Speed was .18 MPH in that setting. not 18 MPH...… .18 !!! The Cab is so user friendly once you figure it out. Amazing vehicle German Engineering===Always over built to the extreme Edited December 3, 2020 by johnnymag3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #7 Posted December 3, 2020 I have a friend that has one of these with a loader on it. Really stout little tractor. He is having engine issues & has been having a hard time finding parts for the Lombardini diesel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #8 Posted December 3, 2020 this guy from Poland is a very experienced MOG DRIVER , NOTE HIS GO TO CENTER WINCH OPERATOIN , NOT THAT HE HAS ENOUGH DRAG WEIGHT ON IT , no screaming engine , just gearing operation experience , pete 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #9 Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I've heard the name and I've had the impression somehow that they were known for being rugged, of good quality. But I really can't remember why I know that... Sure is a strong looking beast and one I wouldn't be opposed to trying out. You got to finish colossus first! Then try it out as much as you want. 19 minutes ago, Achto said: I have a friend that has one of these with a loader on it. Really stout little tractor. He is having engine issues & has been having a hard time finding parts for the Lombardini diesel. I was wondering if it had a Lombardini. I see those on marketplace occasionally but have seen people use those and Listers for projects. Sadly parts available for that are likely to just get rarer and rarer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #10 Posted December 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, peter lena said: this guy from Poland is a very experienced MOG DRIVER , NOTE HIS GO TO CENTER WINCH OPERATOIN , NOT THAT HE HAS ENOUGH DRAG WEIGHT ON IT , no screaming engine , just gearing operation experience , pete It looked effortless walking thru that mud 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,487 #11 Posted December 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, slim67 said: You got to finish colossus first! Then try it out as much as you want Nahhh... Minor delay. I'd still finish up the Big boy tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted December 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, peter lena said: this guy from Poland is a very experienced MOG DRIVER , NOTE HIS GO TO CENTER WINCH OPERATOIN , NOT THAT HE HAS ENOUGH DRAG WEIGHT ON IT , no screaming engine , just gearing operation experience , pete Wow! Crazy performance in the MUD! No one around here would do that even with their huge skidder! Not saying they couldn't but no one would want the mud/grit covered logs! Hard to believe this job could not wait for frozen ground.. But I'm glad they didn't wait and that someone videoed this. Nice machine! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,507 #13 Posted December 5, 2020 I like those tractors. Unimogs are very impressive machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #14 Posted December 5, 2020 This one is for sale here locally. Price dropped to $7500. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,507 #15 Posted December 5, 2020 Nice example....way out of my measly budget. I just need to figure out a way to 4x4 a Hesston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
