Thread: Army vehicle disposal

Yeah - he probably has a few to get through! Gave me pretty straight answers and said "I don't know" when he didn't know, so that was good.

I asked about any auctions in Adelaide, and he wasn't keen on saying yes or no, just that it was possible but no plans. So that doesn't look like there's anything local on the horizon

I got a few "I don't know" as well, which is I also felt were honest.

I get the feeling they won't be anywhere but Sydney. At least not in the near future. If I was them, I would only consider other cities if sales were bad...

Details of the 2 Unimogs:


Cargo Truck, 5/1989 Merecedes Benz Unimog 4X4 Model UL1700L Flat Top, Vin:WDB43511360152461, Design GVM highway 12,000kg / Cross Country 11,000kg, Design GCM Highway 24,500kg / Cross Country 19,000kg (Army Rated GVM Cross Country 11,000kg / Highway 10,000kg - Army rated GCM Highway 20,000kg / Cross Country 19,000kg). Odomoeter reads 005700 as at 5/02/2013. Diesel engine, 8 speed manual transmission, cabin roof hatch. Camouflage duco. Palfinger type PK4600 / 46 / 244 crane, S/no.8903359, Max lift capacity 1350kg @ 3.3m. Dropside body approx. 3500mm (L) x 2450mm (W) x 500mm dropside height. Checkerplate & mat floor, dropdown bench seating, rear camouflage body cover. Goodyear Omnitrac MSD 12.00 R20 tyres, spare wheel. Ringfeder hitch type 65 N. Coupled with single axle offroad cargo trailer, 1 ton, Leaf spring suspension, approx. 2200mm (L) x 2040mm (W) x 460mm (H). Drop down rear tailgate, rear stabiliser legs, torneau support bars. Note Truck & trailer unregistered.


Cargo Truck, 11/1988 Merecedes Benz Unimog 4X4 Model UL1700L Flat Top, Vin:453511360150324, Design GVM highway 12,000kg / Cross Country 11,000kg, Design GCM Highway 24,500kg / Cross Country 19,000kg (Army Rated GVM Cross Country 11,000kg / Highway 10,000kg - Army rated GCM Highway 20,000kg / Cross Country 19,000kg). Odometer reads 021202 as at 5/02/2013. Diesel engine, 8 speed manual transmission, cabin roof hatch. Camouflage duco. Palfinger type PK4600 / 46 / 244 crane, S/no.8606290, Max lift capacity 1350kg @ 3.3m. Dropside body approx. 3500mm (L) x 2450mm (W) x 500mm dropside height, rear camouflage body cover. Checkerplate & mat floor, dropdown bench seating (1 section missing), Goodyear Omnitrac MSD 12.00 R20 tyres, spare wheel. Ringfeder hitch type 65. Coupled with single axle offroad cargo trailer, 1 ton, Leaf spring suspension, approx. 2200mm (L) x 2040mm (W) x 460mm (H). Drop down rear tailgate, rear stabiliser legs. Note Truck & trailer unregistered - cabin seats ripped.

Note the KMs: 5,700 and 21,000!!

What are the chances of you owning a Unimog in the next few months then?

Hmmmm - don't ask my missus that question!! She is less than keen....

Dunno really. Complications for me would be:
- it's in Sydney
- sorting out the rego (both getting it to Adelaide and then taking it through Regency Park)
- I don't really like auctions
- It's the first auction, so prices may be higher than at later auctions
- They both have Slow Axles
- They both come with trailers
- No air-con, so that's another $5-6K on top
- No winch


Will be watching the prices with interest though. If it is only going for something stupid I will probably bid and sort out all the problems as I come to them.

Talking to a bloke at work that apparently knew a thing or two about the arrangement, the plan is to sell a few at a time and spread it out over a few months and a few locations.

If they sold the lot at 1 auction in 1 location then the prices would be low and the Commonwealth wouldn't get the best return. They can afford to have them sitting around for 12 months and not lose anything as the assets would be sitting in a vehicle compound anyway.

They have a few 1000 units to sell, so no need to dive in on the first few to be sold.

Originally Posted by spudboy

Details of the 2 Unimogs:


Cargo Truck, 5/1989 Merecedes Benz Unimog 4X4 Model UL1700L Flat Top, Vin:WDB43511360152461, Design GVM highway 12,000kg / Cross Country 11,000kg, Design GCM Highway 24,500kg / Cross Country 19,000kg (Army Rated GVM Cross Country 11,000kg / Highway 10,000kg - Army rated GCM Highway 20,000kg / Cross Country 19,000kg). Odomoeter reads 005700 as at 5/02/2013. Diesel engine, 8 speed manual transmission, cabin roof hatch. Camouflage duco. Palfinger type PK4600 / 46 / 244 crane, S/no.8903359, Max lift capacity 1350kg @ 3.3m. Dropside body approx. 3500mm (L) x 2450mm (W) x 500mm dropside height. Checkerplate & mat floor, dropdown bench seating, rear camouflage body cover. Goodyear Omnitrac MSD 12.00 R20 tyres, spare wheel. Ringfeder hitch type 65 N. Coupled with single axle offroad cargo trailer, 1 ton, Leaf spring suspension, approx. 2200mm (L) x 2040mm (W) x 460mm (H). Drop down rear tailgate, rear stabiliser legs, torneau support bars. Note Truck & trailer unregistered.


Cargo Truck, 11/1988 Merecedes Benz Unimog 4X4 Model UL1700L Flat Top, Vin:453511360150324, Design GVM highway 12,000kg / Cross Country 11,000kg, Design GCM Highway 24,500kg / Cross Country 19,000kg (Army Rated GVM Cross Country 11,000kg / Highway 10,000kg - Army rated GCM Highway 20,000kg / Cross Country 19,000kg). Odometer reads 021202 as at 5/02/2013. Diesel engine, 8 speed manual transmission, cabin roof hatch. Camouflage duco. Palfinger type PK4600 / 46 / 244 crane, S/no.8606290, Max lift capacity 1350kg @ 3.3m. Dropside body approx. 3500mm (L) x 2450mm (W) x 500mm dropside height, rear camouflage body cover. Checkerplate & mat floor, dropdown bench seating (1 section missing), Goodyear Omnitrac MSD 12.00 R20 tyres, spare wheel. Ringfeder hitch type 65. Coupled with single axle offroad cargo trailer, 1 ton, Leaf spring suspension, approx. 2200mm (L) x 2040mm (W) x 460mm (H). Drop down rear tailgate, rear stabiliser legs. Note Truck & trailer unregistered - cabin seats ripped.

Note the KMs: 5,700 and 21,000!!

geeez spud, you're on the ball today .... but I need the ambo info.

Cheers

Oh - sorry I didn't ask for that. Just ring Kevin and he will email you the details. He's pretty quick to get back with enquiries.

Cheers
David