I spoke with Couch at Overland Expo and he explained to me that his Unimogs aren’t just old trucks imported over and given a kick of horsepower, but they’re rebuilt from top to bottom. Through his enthusiasm, he’s perfected methods to turn old imported Unimogs into trucks with modern power numbers and highway-capable speeds while still retaining the trucks’ legendary off-road prowess and durability. As TFL Truck writes, Couch has over 50 Unimogs on his Denver, Colorado property. To call Couch a Unimog enthusiast would be an understatement. For most enthusiasts, that means Unimogs with modern power numbers are forbidden fruit. The last time Mercedes-Benz brought its Unimog to America was 2002, and it sold just 184 units between then and when the automaker called it quits in 2007.
However, one overlanding legend remains out of reach for so many of these builds. You’ll see expedition trucks built on the backs of vehicles like a Ford F-550 Super Duty or a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD.įor cabover-style designs, you might see expedition vehicles built on an Isuzu NPR or a Kenworth K370. The idea behind an expedition truck is a vehicle that can survive the toughest terrain and some of the harshest environments as you explore the world. Couch Off-Road Engineering takes old Unimogs, gives them modern power and a highway-capable top speed, and will sell them to you as about the closest thing you’ll get to a new old Unimog in America.Įxpedition trucks were a common sight at Overland Expo West. Sadly, Americans miss out on being able to buy these beasts new. The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a legendary off-roader and for many, the perfect base for an expedition vehicle.
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