The Ultimate TLB?

[RDrancher]

TLB standing for Truck/Loader/Backhoe that is. Check this out unimog #6 463551 see tractor C&C Equipment 812-336-2894 - YouTube. Be sure to watch the guy fold the backhoe out of the way at the end...too cool.

There are complete specs for it in this for sale listing. Man, I'd love to own this thing! 1989 Unimog See Tractor w 2003 Rebuild 1148 Miles Flu 419 Excellent Shape Video | eBay

And a pic:

 

[scaredychicken]

interesting, creative, not for me

 

[LJH]

I want it, but not a whole kidney worth.

 

[RDrancher]

I want it, but not a whole kidney worth.

We're gonna ride that one to death, huh? :laughing:

 

[buck boost]

An interesting piece of equipment for sure.

 

[skyhook]

That's one "built tough" TLB. Sure wouldn't mind owning it.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I am not sure what I would do with something like that. I guess it would make a good snow plow if I had snow. It is just too big and awkward for most uses. Next time I go out with my Army to play, maybe take one of those along, otherwise I see no use for it.

 

[Lunk]

I want it, but not a whole kidney worth.

The army used them as a light-duty entrenchment tool. You'll see a lot of them coming out of service, but every one I've seen on govliquidation.com has been listed as inoperable, parts missing, etc....

I think they can be had for cheap (relatively speaking), but be prepared to repair!

Saw a early 80's Drott 40 Cruz-Air go for 5600 and change with 2000 hours or so in a municipal online auction a couple months back. Fully operational in good condition. I was sick that I missed that one....

Lunk