Unimog 421 restoration part 10: Wheels on and engine in - but weve hit a problem... Classic Working Vehicles 2026-02-20 | This is part 10 of the series looking at the full restoration of a customer’s Unimog 421 originally manufactured in 1972. In this instalment the Unimog is back on its wheels, the injector pump and clutch are fitted and the engine goes back in - but there are problems to solve before it can run...Previous episodes of this restoration series can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=OeL9kv4iu9oPart 6: youtu.be/ysqgH7mijpwPart 7: youtu.be/iySGoYyXBmcPart 8: youtu.be/dHxkVbAKPwcPart 9: youtu.be/bBU1fb_wQmwFor further details about Atkinson Vos and their diesel injector workshop follow this link:unimogs.co.uk/servicing/diesel-injection-workshopPrevious videos explaining the dual plate clutch replacement on a Unimog 421 can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/rXig04stJ2cPart 2: youtu.be/jMUtjBi6qPAPart 3: youtu.be/71GS6cDATTU
Unimog 421 Restoration Part 9: Thrust Tubes & Ball Couplings - Getting the Axles Fitted! Classic Working Vehicles 2026-01-31 | This is part 9 of the series looking at the full restoration of a customer’s Unimog 421 originally manufactured in 1972. In this instalment we fit the Unimog’s suspension and get it back on its axles.The drawing of the special tool mention in the video can be found using the link below. Just click 'Download all files' (top right of page) and the folder contains the technical drawing as a PDF.Tech Drawing: thingiverse.com/thing:7050081/filesPrevious episodes can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=OeL9kv4iu9oPart 6: youtu.be/ysqgH7mijpwPart 7: youtu.be/iySGoYyXBmcPart 8: youtu.be/dHxkVbAKPwc
A unique survivor! The Land Rover Rapid Transit Backhoe Classic Working Vehicles 2026-01-18 | The Polymark Beaver D270 Rapid Transit Backhoe was a super-rare Land Rover conversion with only three believed to have been built and this example being the only survivor!
Mercedes & Agriculture at LAMMA 2026 - big & small, old & new 💪 Classic Working Vehicles 2026-01-14 | ...
Can a 55 year old Unimog still cut it? Hedge cutting with a U421 Classic Working Vehicles 2026-01-06 | It may be more than five decades old, but the versatility of a classic Unimog 421 means it can still do a real job of work!
Unimog 421 restoration part 8: axles, brakes and bushes! Classic Working Vehicles 2025-12-30 | It’s been a busy period working on this customer’s Unimog 421 restoration so here's a slightly longer episode than usual! This time we're looking at the axles, brakes and suspension bushes.Note: Copper brake lines are prohibited in some territories/countries so check your local regulations before carrying out such work! Hope you enjoy the video and happy new year 🥳!Previous episodes:Previous episodes can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=OeL9kv4iu9oPart 6: youtu.be/ysqgH7mijpwPart 7: youtu.be/iySGoYyXBmc
Unimog 421 restoration part 7: Painting the cab & restoring 11 Unimogs in a week (sort of). Classic Working Vehicles 2025-12-25 | Seasons greetings and Merry Christmas! So what’s the best way of choosing the colour of the restored cab? It’s a great excuse to collect far too many miniature Unimogs! 😄Previous episodes:Previous episodes can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=OeL9kv4iu9oPart 6: youtu.be/ysqgH7mijpw
An ‘ugly duckling’ Unimog which has covered fewer than 800 miles in 51 years! Classic Working Vehicles 2025-11-11 | Another Unimog 421 arrives at Classic Working Vehicles. This time a well preserved ex-airport snowblowers with incredibly low milage!
Unimog 421 restoration, part 6: Fixing the differential locks Classic Working Vehicles 2025-09-30 | With the cab rebuild completed in the previous episode, the restoration of the Unimog U52 (421) continues with fixing the seized rear differential lock.Previous episodes can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0Part 5: youtube.com/watch?v=OeL9kv4iu9o
Creating a demountable HIAB crane for the Unimog 421 Classic Working Vehicles 2025-08-22 | In this episode I build a mount for my HIAB 007 crane to make the little Mog even more versatile 😁.
Rebuilding a classic Unimog’s rotten cab from start to finish (nearly). Unimog 421 resto, part 5! Classic Working Vehicles 2025-08-13 | It’s been a while because it’s taken a while 🥵. But now the rebuild of the Unimog 421’s rotten cab is finally done!If you’re enjoying the content please do me a favour (if you haven’t already) and click that subscribe button! And if you must skip to the main ‘action’ just jump to about 18:30 minutes (but why would you, when there is so much fascinating stuff in the first half?) 😁.And yes the listing picture is a nod to ‘KJ Off-road’ (your picture summed up the feeling well Kasper, so I thought I’d pinch it 😁)Previous episodes can be found here:Part 1: youtu.be/bfAGj-QTScQ?si=OHR0OSEzSLcYLQMnPart 2: youtu.be/i_htsOGOC5Y?si=IHKTNP1EL17v0tVGPart 3: youtu.be/2_J_5WlybBc?si=-dUJNYEFVr4uxYqGPart 4: youtu.be/3wtc4PapeUY?si=PNklPOsTbORPmio0
Unimog, MAN and more! Building overland camper trucks (Atkinson Vos visit, part 2) Classic Working Vehicles 2025-08-03 | In part two of my visit and tour of Unimog specialist Atkinson Vos, Simon and Ed talk me through how the company goes about designing and building camper conversions for 4x4 truck chassis.To learn more about Atkinson Vos visit: unimogs.co.uk
Classic Working Vehicles visits the Dunsfold Land Rover Collection Classic Working Vehicles 2025-07-08 | The Dunsfold Collection of Land Rovers is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation of Land Rover history. The Collection was started in 1968 by Brian Bashall who realised that his love of strange prototype and pre-production Land Rovers was of interest to others!The Dunsfold Collection opened its museum building on 11 June 2023, where up to 40 vehicles are displayed on rotation from the total of over 130 in the Collection’s careTo find out more about the Dunsfold collection visit:dunsfoldcollection.co.uk
CWV visits Unimog specialist Atkinson Vos (part 1) Classic Working Vehicles 2025-05-07 | In this episode Classic Working Vehicles takes a visit to Atkinson Vos in Yorkshire (UK) to look at the wide range of support they offer to Unimog owners, users and enthusiasts. In part 1, Simon Ward, the Director of Atkinson Vos gives us a guided tour of the workshops and the massive used parts department!For more information about Atkinson Vos visit: unimogs.co.uk
Another Unimog 406 joins the fleet! 😁 Classic Working Vehicles 2025-03-09 | It’s rusty, but it runs, so this 406 was hard to resist when it was offered to me 😁
Unimog 421 restoration (part 4): complete chassis strip-down! Classic Working Vehicles 2025-02-04 | After a fight with various seized and corroded components the chassis and running gear of the Unimog 421 (U52) are now apart…Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: CQTTYDPQ0ULT8YBULicense code: K6QVGEUK0HCQZ7KF
Lighten up! Improving the lighting on a classic Unimog Classic Working Vehicles 2025-01-17 | Fitting additional high-level headlights to a U421 or U406 to improve the lighting and provide proper illumination when front implements are fitted.Further information:Bulb fittings and links to eBay for LED equivalents (I have no affliction to these sellers, just examples of where you can buy these LED bulbs).Headlights: fitting P45Tebay.co.uk/itm/204817051394?var=505477370478Sidelights: fitting T4W ebay.co.uk/itm/167157650343Auxiliary lights (raised headlights): fitting H6 ebay.co.uk/itm/387658933032Stop/Tail lights: fitting BAW15d ebay.co.uk/itm/202180674539Indicator bulbs (LED flasher unit required): fitting BAU15s
The same, but different: Understanding the Unimog 421 model range Classic Working Vehicles 2025-01-12 | The Unimog 421 is actually made up of four major models, the U40, U45, U52 and U60. But what are the differences and how can you identify them?Major Unimog 421 model range overview:*421.122 open cab (soft top/cabrio) early models U40 & U45 with either OM621 (40hp) or OM616 (45hp) four cylinder diesel engine.*421.123 same as above but closed cab (hard top)*421.124 open cab (soft top/cabrio) later model U52 fitted with OM616 (52hp) four cylinder diesel engine*421.125 same as above but closed cab (hard top)*421.126 long wheelbase open cab (soft top/cabrio) later model U60 fitted with OM616 (60hp) four cylinder diesel engine Further details on the various versions of the Unimog 421 can be found here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unimog_421matarama.com/en/unimog-series-models-database
A tour of the DAF Museum in Eindhoven, Netherlands (October 2024) Classic Working Vehicles 2025-01-03 | On a recent road to Germany I visited the DAF Museum in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The museum explores the company’s long and innovative history in car, truck and military vehicle design.
Up and over! Tilting the cab on a Unimog 421, 406 or 416 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-12-29 | It’s possible to tilt the cab on the Unimog 421, 406 and 416 but you do need the right equipment…
Will the engine need an overhaul? Unimog 421 restoration (part 3) Classic Working Vehicles 2024-12-24 | Checking over the OM616 engine to see if it will run again…
Christmas shopping for a Unimog 406 ‘project’ 😬 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-12-20 | A short break from restoring the Unimog 421 to go and pick up its bigger brother, a Unimog 406 which has seen better days!
Heat, hammers and rot! Unimog 421 restoration (part 2) Classic Working Vehicles 2024-12-06 | In this latest episode of the 421 Unimog restoration I start to cut out the rust in the cab and dismantle the rotten doors.
Another Unimog 421 restoration begins! (including complete cab strip-down and removal) Part 1 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-11-28 | Small but mighty, this Unimog 421 will live again 😁.@Classicworkingvehicles
Competing at the local ploughing match with my Unimog 421 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-10-03 | A short video of me competing at the local ploughing match with my Unimog 421. A timeless event in a beautiful setting 😊.
Digging and dumping with the Alldig and the Unimog 421 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-06-19 | I’m not sure if this video is ASMR or FPV - or maybe both (or maybe neither)! 😄Here is a short video of a recent job for a customer where I removed topsoil and refilled with stone to create dry standing areas for horses.
Unimog 421 front linkage (part 2) Classic Working Vehicles 2024-04-20 | This is the second instalment of fabricating, fitting and using my own design of folding front linkage for the Unimog 421.
Fabricating folding front linkage for my Unimog 421 (part 1) Classic Working Vehicles 2024-03-30 | Part one of fitting hydraulic front linkage to the little green Mog to make it even more useful.
Unimog 421: making a headboard/ladder rack Classic Working Vehicles 2024-03-09 | A straightforward job, but adding even more utility to the Unimog!
Modifying the PTO and fitting a Rockinger hitch on a Unimog 421 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-02-19 | Fitting a centraliser power take off gearbox on a Unimog is usually pretty straightforward, but a bent output shaft and the fitment of a ‘new’ Rockinger hitch made the job a bit more involved!
Improving the suspension on a Unimog 411 Classic Working Vehicles 2024-01-01 | The conversion of the little 411 from a snow-blower to an agricultural specification continues with the removal of the almost rigid, heavy duty front springs.
Fitting three point linkage to a Unimog 411 (part two) Classic Working Vehicles 2023-11-12 | Fitting out the hydraulics and testing the new new system 😊.If you’re the impatient type and want to seeing the linkage in action, just jump to 11:00 😁
Fitting three point linkage to a Unimog 411 (part one) Classic Working Vehicles 2023-10-28 | Work on converting the former snowblower Unimog to an agricultural specification continues with fitting a three point linkage.Here is the link to the supplier of the kit:https://sfmt.eu/shop/heckkraftheber-unimog-407-411-421/I am not sponsored or affiliated with the company in any way..
Restoration or preservation? Unimog archeology! Classic Working Vehicles 2023-09-18 | Stripping back the layers of paint on my Unimog 411 has lead to a change of plan - it’s no longer going to be restored…
A tour of the Unimog Museum, July 2023 Classic Working Vehicles 2023-07-29 | A tour of the exhibits of the recently expanded Unimog Museum in Gaggenau, Germany. The new gallery has meant many more machines are now on display with a special exhibition of the MB-Trac (which was derived from the Unimog) to mark its 50th anniversary.A great museum if you love the Unimog with a good restaurant, bookshop and gift shop.unimog-museum.com
Topless mowing with a Unimog 421! Classic Working Vehicles 2023-06-16 | Decided to take the roof off the 421 and go ‘topless’ in the sun to mow our paddocks, which after sheep grazing, needed the remaining leggy grass topping.
‘Gardening’ with a Unimog 411 and a Thwaites Alldig Classic Working Vehicles 2023-05-29 | Using the little Mog and backhoe loader to clear some compost and horse muck, then dropping it off with some friends for their gardens 😊.
Problems! Unimog 421 clutch replacement (part three) Classic Working Vehicles 2023-05-16 | The third and final instalment of replacing the clutch on my Unimog 421. It didn’t go quite as smoothly as I had hoped! 😬
Unimog 421 clutch replacement (part two) Classic Working Vehicles 2023-04-28 | New clutch for the Mog (part two)! This video shows me fitting a new dual-clutch to my Unimog 421. I go into the detail of the process this time. Hope it’s of interest.
Unimog 421 clutch replacement (part one) Classic Working Vehicles 2023-02-19 | The clutch has started slipping on my Unimog 421 so needs replacement. This time-lapse video (part one) shows the removal of the cab and engine to access the double clutch.One clutch plate drives the gearbox, the second the plate drives the PTO (power take off).
First time ploughing with a Unimog 421 Classic Working Vehicles 2022-08-28 | Recent drone footage of first-time ploughing with a Unimog 421
Land Rover Dormobile Camper Conversion: An overview Classic Working Vehicles 2020-05-11 | This video gives a brief overview of our Land Rover Defender Dormobile camper (mainly the interior). I carried out the conversion 8 years ago starting with a brand new 110 pick-up (a cancelled export order fitted with air-con). After first converting it to a hardtop I spent about 6 months modifying the Landie to for adventure travel. Since it was completed in 2012 we have been on many trips to Africa and all over Europe. It’s a vehicle I still love and here’s what I’ve learnt…Oh, and sorry about the typos that somehow crept into the captions!
Rolls Royce Meteor (Merlin) test run Classic Working Vehicles 2008-12-09 | Test running a 27 litre Rolls Royce Meteor. The Meteor is a tank engine derived from the Merlin aircraft engine (in fact it is basically a Merlin but with no supercharger). In this clip the engine has a timing problem so misfires somewhat! This engine will eventually be going into a Bentley chassis.
Leyland Martian 6x6 Artillery Tractor clip 5 Classic Working Vehicles 2008-10-27 | Moving out of the way of a Tanker on a steep lane.
Leyland Martian 6x6 Artillery Tractor clip 2 Classic Working Vehicles 2008-10-27 | Moving out of the shed!
