M-13 Unimog fulfils Pennine pipedream
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A MERCEDES-Benz Unimog fitted with a Palfinger PK6400 loader ' has been bought by Squire W. Swift Ltd of Selby for use on the construction of a new water pipeline in the Pennines for the city of Bradford.
I he company had secured the contract to lay 12km (7.5 miles) of 1.2m (4ft) overland pipe for the Yorkshire Water Authority, but needed a vehicle which could move plant, equipment and materials in a rough and wet terrain.
Weighing 720kg (15cwt) the loader can lift over a tonne at a reach of 7.15m (13ft 7in) while wide legs give stability for operation on sloping terrain.
The Unimog's four-wheeldrive capability makes it suitable for both on-and off-highway operation so avoiding the extra cost which would be incurred if separate road and rough terrain vehicles had to be used.