American Learns about the Mercedes Benz Zetros

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  • @benjaminloehner257
    @benjaminloehner257 Рік тому +104

    The Unimog and Zetros are fantastic vehicles, but if you want a really big offroad camper, there's nothing better than a MAN KAT1 8x8.

    • @ronbirchard5262
      @ronbirchard5262 Рік тому +10

      Man Kat 8x8 are probably the toughest truck but they are loud inside and not as sexy as Unicat. but im thinking expedition vehicle. also i do like seeing all big trucks racing in all the EU rally race series. speed, deep water, mud, loud engines, and lots of black smoke.

    • @CaptianInternet
      @CaptianInternet Рік тому +1

      hahaha you come directly with the big deal. I totally love the KAT1 Expedition vehicles. But I have to admit I would go for the Zetros. It is just so beautiful. And I would never be able to use what the Zetros actually can.

    • @volkhardhenschel1863
      @volkhardhenschel1863 Рік тому +3

      @IWrocker min 3:44 hey Ian, you will never find an european truck with gas engine! I think the last truck gas engine was built in 1968 for OPEL BLITZ (GMC) Light Truck, but couldn't really sold anymore. Here in Europe you could sell only Diesel Trucks.

    • @RSProduxx
      @RSProduxx Рік тому +3

      Ever since I served in a German transport bataillon, I am a huge fan of the MAN offroaders. We had a few of them and at that time just fantastic.

    • @NachumRobbins
      @NachumRobbins Рік тому

      *Fantastic.

  • @oakld
    @oakld Рік тому +8

    Look at "Tatra vs. Zetros" polygon tests, which were part of firefighers tender for new trucks

  • @herrserversurfer
    @herrserversurfer Рік тому +25

    I love your authentic and childish enthusiasm while you talking over this trucks....🙂 Its so personable....

  • @Alienking01
    @Alienking01 Рік тому +14

    Look up the MAN KAT 1 too. Also a great military 4x4 / 6x6 / 8x8 Truck.
    It has a 12.7 L air cooled V8 Diesel engine and 49" tires.

  • @rolandsuch
    @rolandsuch Рік тому +2

    For sheer power and size look up the Thornycroft Antar and the Scammell Constructor and Commander! 😮

  • @dennisnijmeijer1978
    @dennisnijmeijer1978 Рік тому +11

    Ever looked into Dakar-trucks / rallytrucks like the Kamaz, Tatra, DAF, MAN, GINAF and Praga?

    • @elfcounsul
      @elfcounsul Рік тому +1

      I like how the truck division drivers pitch in and help other drivers when they become stuck.

    • @henktulp4400
      @henktulp4400 Рік тому

      Forvall of you!! Look up Kamaz jump,here on UA-cam.... you’llmloveit!!!

    • @aluminium3574
      @aluminium3574 Рік тому

      @@elfcounsul that’s exactly what thierry Sabine had in mind! Adventure….. and helping each other but like most sports or adventures when it’s becoming to hot…. Big manufacturers and sponsors come in. And money ruin’s everything…..

  • @top40researcher31
    @top40researcher31 Рік тому +1

    The standard wheel and tyre package is singles all around, but for most Australian applications the Zetros will be specified with duals at the rear, to maximise ...
    Pros and cons: Easy to drive around town and on the highway ⋅ Steering predictable ⋅ Ease of contro

  • @jackkonings5856
    @jackkonings5856 Рік тому +1

    What about the Dakar trucks from Jan de Rooy?

  • @JackMacLupus
    @JackMacLupus Рік тому +2

    The Zetros is actually, so i call it, the "Big Brother of the Unimog". I mean, they are both incredible vehicles, the Unimog itself is like a Swiss Army Knife because it has SO many ways to use, and the Zetros is basicly the next step in size.

  • @krisztianberkes6937
    @krisztianberkes6937 Рік тому +1

    Mercedes-Benz Ultra Heavy Class - Zetros 6x6. Nice truck ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @johnjohn9301
    @johnjohn9301 Рік тому +1

    If you like odd and tough trucks, take a look at Sisu Trucks from Finland

  • @MegaJJ1968
    @MegaJJ1968 Рік тому

    I'm following you since quite a while. I love your enthusiasm and great personality. I bet it would be a blast to hang out with you. Your content ist always really cool and informative. Keep on keeping on. Best greets from Germany, man. 😃👍

  • @stift18
    @stift18 Рік тому +1

    The last Nosed-Front generation of Mercedes lorries together with Atron family. It can feature 7.2L, 7.7L, 10.8L or 12L 6 cylinder engines.
    The Chilean Army bought 120 of them specially to be used as a heavy military cargo carrier in Northern Chile, which is dessertic.

  • @johncunningham4820
    @johncunningham4820 Рік тому

    The Bonnet looks a bit like a Late Model Sterling HN series , but you can CERTAINLY see the Old Bull-nose Benz there too .
    Handsome Vehicles .

  • @ChokyoDK
    @ChokyoDK Рік тому +3

    You should check out the MAN KAT1 8x8. An absolute beast of a vehicle.

    • @kaur9384
      @kaur9384 Рік тому

      it is but it cant touch civilian trucks offroad performance , still cool af

  • @anonymous______1804
    @anonymous______1804 Рік тому +3

    You should check Praga V3S

  • @mweskamppp
    @mweskamppp 3 місяці тому

    I have seen older Mercedes trucks crossing the sahara desert. With load 4 meters high, maybe 5 and people sitting on top - in both directions by the way. In my area near the mediterranean sea still tarmack but further south its all dirt roads.

  • @michaelfink64
    @michaelfink64 Рік тому

    When this video, I was imaging it as an RV and there you go, it exists! Naracoorte (pronounced the second way you did it), SA has some cool caves with thousands of fossilised mammal remains. We will be visiting it in a few weeks. Will also get a look at some red rocks in the Flinders Ranges.

  • @thfmlymn4498
    @thfmlymn4498 Рік тому

    I've seen one in New Zealand, a rigid flat deck with a Hiab on the back.
    Nearly drove off the road because it's one of my all-time favourite trucks

  • @justweirdfun978
    @justweirdfun978 Рік тому

    7:46 "I'd sell my house" .....I have to tell you, you probably have to sell several houses... The price for the mobile home variant is around 1.5 million euros, depending on the equipment. But I can understand you, if I had the wherewithal I would buy one too. .. I love your videos

  • @rolandsuch
    @rolandsuch Рік тому

    Also look up Bliss Mobil and Unidan Engineering, both companies have produced some awesome RV‘s based on both the Unimog and the Zetros.

  • @kholdanstaalstorm6881
    @kholdanstaalstorm6881 Рік тому

    There's Unimog RV's also, have seen a few on the road.
    That also is a beast!

  • @kronop8884
    @kronop8884 Рік тому

    I have only one thing to say; Dakar desert rally trucks, there is even a fun video called "Kamaz T4 Dakar Truck Chases a Volkswagen Polo R WRC" which is a good showcase of what these trucks can do..

  • @ronbirchard5262
    @ronbirchard5262 Рік тому

    you gotta check out - Unicat 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8, global expedition vehicles. the best RV made. The Zetros also makes global expedition vehicles (RV) too.
    also check out Dakar Rally Race and Africa Eco Rally Race and Fenex Rally Race too see the trucks you like as Race Trucks.

  • @Sir_Lauchboy
    @Sir_Lauchboy Рік тому

    Reminds me of the T815 "War Rig" from Fury Road

  • @lutzhoffmann3724
    @lutzhoffmann3724 5 місяців тому

    A Zetros 2743 was exhibited at a military exhibition in Paris. Its 12-litre inline six-cylinder diesel engine produces 315 kW (428 hp) and delivers 2100 Nm of torque.

  • @CaptianInternet
    @CaptianInternet Рік тому

    I totally love the Zetros. My dream is a 4x4 with a short bed and a full crew cab. The lower emission classes are made so the truck can run on also low quality diesel.

  • @DarkMatter1992
    @DarkMatter1992 Рік тому +3

    Apparently somone has modded this for SnowRunner, I know what I'll be doing this afternoon. I need to see how it compares to the Pacific P12.

  • @1970GenXer
    @1970GenXer Рік тому

    In am born & raised in the biggest Garison City in Australia. In the 80's I had 3 Brother in laws in the Army. And every New Year my Parents usually had a big party. One of the Brother inlaws mates was so desperate to get to the party, he stole a Unimog to get there. So from then on his name become Unimog.

  • @Happymali10
    @Happymali10 Рік тому

    There's a company near me that uses these (as the "Secutor") for agricultural work. They got a limiter in them, so they're slow, but still cool especially because being reclassified as "agricultural vehicles" you don't need a truck-license to drive them^^

  • @charlesemerson6763
    @charlesemerson6763 Рік тому

    Lots of Mercedes trucks down here. I have seen a Zetros truck in Sydney but not up here in Queensland. Most of the semi's I see are of the cab over type which seems to be the norm for Euro trucks.

  • @benni9761
    @benni9761 Рік тому

    take a look at the "mb-trac". Very cool tractor from Mercedes Benz😉 and the Sound 🤤😅

  • @iHelpSolveIt
    @iHelpSolveIt Рік тому

    Needed in rough areas. Its not Oonamog.. UNI.MOG.
    Worked on the 3232 and as an apprentice dropped the clutch with the airbrake on that rig jumped like a stallion...
    the UNImog has front and rear diff locks and some units have central diff lock, depends on the config.

  • @ahorton6786
    @ahorton6786 Рік тому

    Cant wait for more Zetros content! Can you check out some Dakar trucks too please.

  • @JS-1983
    @JS-1983 Рік тому +2

    Great that you made video about Zetros. 👍
    But now when we are exploring big Mercedes-vehicles have you heard about MB-trac tractors?
    Quite awesome machines, biggest model 1800, those are quite cult-machines in Germany.
    Half-truck, half tractor, use some same parts than Unimogs and Mercedes trucks.
    Also pretty fast for tractor.
    Never seen one on field-work in here Finland, but some which i have seen were pulling trailers and plowing snow.
    Here's one example from Sweden:
    ua-cam.com/video/XonyaWAJty0/v-deo.html

  • @TheRaptor1967
    @TheRaptor1967 11 місяців тому

    Main thing that puts Unimog above Zetrox is (in my opinion) is portals Axles. The Zetros does not have portal axles and hence far less ground clearance.

  • @matthiasbaumbach5393
    @matthiasbaumbach5393 Рік тому

    I love Mercedes trucks, I learned truck driving on a Mercedes and to make you a bit jealous: I've been driving tens of thousands of kilometers on the Unimog 1300 with trailer during my army service in diverse terrain and climate conditions.
    I wish you all the best to get your hands on an Unimog one day.
    Btw. check out the military Zetros configuration of the German Army.

  • @Swagmaster-si1he
    @Swagmaster-si1he Рік тому

    There is a company in the Netherlands called blissmobil, they make camper containers for trucks.

  • @SoIacom
    @SoIacom Рік тому +2

    I think the Zetros is actually one you could legitimately get new from the factory. I believe Mercedes makes them in Brazil too.

  • @Klittle010
    @Klittle010 Рік тому

    Dakar Trucks, also offroad beasts if you are into this

  • @kimppakatti8807
    @kimppakatti8807 Рік тому +1

    you should react to Bandvagn 206 i drove them when i was in the army and they are really fun to drive they have Mercedes om 603 diesel engines and they are water resistant so you can drive in water 5km/h and they go almost enywhere

  • @CaptianInternet
    @CaptianInternet Рік тому

    Heyyy you made the Zetros Video! Thank you, mate!

  • @TheSavageXman
    @TheSavageXman Рік тому +1

    a brother of the mercedes unimog is the mercedes MB Trac.... the same platform and the same portal drive axles... look for the MB Trac 1800 Intercooler

    • @volkhardhenschel1863
      @volkhardhenschel1863 Рік тому

      @TheSavageXman i believe you compare MBTRAC which is an agro traktor (last one built in 1991) with nowadays UNIMOG which is a truck that runs 100kmh (60mph).

    • @TheSavageXman
      @TheSavageXman Рік тому

      the mb trac and the unimog had the same platform... the unimog just had a different transmission... and the rear axle of the trac was rigidly installed... otherwise it's the same frame...the same axes....greetings from one who has driven and repaired both variants for decades.

  • @leonmeyer4914
    @leonmeyer4914 Рік тому

    you have to watch the swiss axalp 2022 it was insane and also the location is just unbeliveble its and event from the swiss army and the patrullie swiss in the swiss alps

  • @dandomine
    @dandomine Рік тому +1

    You should get a Mercedes-Benz Arocs RV.

  • @samiraperi467
    @samiraperi467 Рік тому

    Seems good for hauling tanks.

  • @brettwilson5473
    @brettwilson5473 Рік тому

    hi Ian you should check out the South Australian Forestry FIREKING. Based on the Bushmaster APC it is like a 15 ton fire fighting sports car.

  • @RSProduxx
    @RSProduxx Рік тому

    Bundeswehr uses them iirc
    and if I look at the numbers in that video, it could theoretically pull an MBT... but probably not thru that desert lol
    and yeah, 6:17 it looks just awesome :)

  • @IMWeasel86
    @IMWeasel86 Рік тому

    There is an old German couple. I think their names are Rena and Gustav.... they build an RV out of an zetros 4x4 all by themselves. Their channel is called cytros 4x4 reisetruck, after I saw this, I wanted to do the same....

  • @kevkoala
    @kevkoala Рік тому

    Narracorte (Narra-court) is in South Australia, not far from when I'm originally from...Serviceton. Sounds like it'd be used as a spreader.

  • @acme3drevit
    @acme3drevit Рік тому

    i've seen a few of your videos so i wanted to see if you have checked out the trucks they race in dakar rally. it's pretty impressive. the 2023 dakar is going on now.

  • @mwichefrancissimwanza7372
    @mwichefrancissimwanza7372 Рік тому

    Unimog is a tractor basically, Zetros is a regular truck with military variants such as Oshkosh.

  • @briancooper562
    @briancooper562 Рік тому

    Check out the explorer type RV builders for Zetros builds to take you to the worlds ends. One problem only. The engine is only emission grade EURO 5. You now need EURO 6 for Europe new build and as yet the Zetros engine is not compliant to the higher spec.

  • @BresciGaetano
    @BresciGaetano Рік тому

    Man you'll go mad seing the camperized Tatra.
    Here in Europe you can buy some old version of them very cheaply from lot of eastern countrys army.
    Germany then is the haven to have it legally become a camper (huge tax difference). After that you have only to marry some diesel producer to move it around. You know fuel in Europe is quite expensive and that thing is not mesured in km per liter, Is the other way around, liters per km!
    But in the teknoravers/travellers movement it's considered a luxury item.
    You not just can easly live on the road with it, it's quite comfortable to do it off-road too. The best "van" to travel thru Africa.

  • @celsus7979
    @celsus7979 Рік тому +2

    Are you following the Dakar?
    They have a youtube channel

  • @MrReallogs
    @MrReallogs Рік тому

    still think you should do some video on the SHERP, its not a road vehichle just purely offroad, tyres havea lifetime guarantee they wont break :) and well the tires are huge lol.

  • @FritzKraut
    @FritzKraut Рік тому +1

    No need to get exited. This is regular business for us German engineers.

  • @adamallen8863
    @adamallen8863 Рік тому

    Look up Unidan in Australia
    He builds all different unimog sand zetros so cool

  • @h3raf0x
    @h3raf0x Рік тому

    A Zetros-camper is not just better than a House, im sure it also cost as much or even more.
    I remember reading about the 4x4 Camper in a online Magazine. I think the price was about 800k Euro.

  • @danilowissel8719
    @danilowissel8719 Рік тому

    I life in Germany and in my neighbor Drive this Truck for a Farm. In the harvest time i often Drive with im to the fields. It is a really beautiful Truck. I think it is much better than the Mercedes Benz Unimog. For regions Like Here who i Life the Mercedes Benz Zetros is a perfect agrar Truck. I Love him so much and when i have the Truck License i Drive this brutal beast self. I would never Switch to a other Truck or Tractor because the truck is so amazing and powerful.

  • @jordancardona9221
    @jordancardona9221 Рік тому +1

    Zetros 6by6 vs m923a2 AmGeneral 6by6!!

  • @jorgschimmer8213
    @jorgschimmer8213 Рік тому

    Hey. Mercedes Benz Unimog Mechanic here. Technically speaking the zetros is „less“ modern then the modern Unimog. The reason why is you can still repair it everywhere in the world . Breaks etc. are still the same.
    You can buy them, Unimog and Zetros, in the US, but Frightliner is owned by Mercedes Benz. So they would take away there own business!🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @TheNolok3428
    @TheNolok3428 Рік тому

    The king of Mercedestrucks is the Arocs 8x8. But at 240.000€ for the basic version, it is quiet expensive. You should take a look a it.
    Edit: Greetings from germany :D

  • @eMGeeFFM
    @eMGeeFFM 6 місяців тому

    You might wanna watch the documentary about Mercedes truck plant at Wörth (ua-cam.com/video/poswLXouSRA/v-deo.html), which is said to be the largest truck plant in the world. They make the Actros, Arocs, Econic, but (nowadays) also the Unimog and Zetros. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an English version, but you may get the point from the auto translate.

  • @tmdosu
    @tmdosu Рік тому

    Doug did a review on the Unimog, you should check it out if you'd like.

  • @zoomhot12
    @zoomhot12 Рік тому

    You should watch some DAKAR rally ,awesome race

  • @MyDarkMe
    @MyDarkMe Рік тому

    Theres an old guy who does videos with his camper 4x4 Zetros
    Cytros4x4 Reisetruck is his channel. Even tho you probably wont understand much. But cool to look at.

  • @helloweener2007
    @helloweener2007 Рік тому +1

    You must save more.
    Customs duty for motor bikes from the US to Europe: 6%, cars are 10% and lorries / semi trucks are 22%
    I think this is vice versa when you import to the US and the reason why you don't see many European semi trucks in the US.
    So importing such a heavy truck will problably over $180k with duties, transport and so on.

  • @noelinsley8057
    @noelinsley8057 Рік тому

    Can't forget the 9 cents... 🤣🤣🤣

  • @anettrudolph1373
    @anettrudolph1373 Рік тому

    You like Unimog and the big Brother! You know the little Friends? Show in UA-cam the Multicar .

  • @simonmetcalfe5926
    @simonmetcalfe5926 2 місяці тому

    If you can afford one of those, this probably wouldn't be a worry... But: How much would it cost to fill up, and how much would a new set of tyres cost?
    ✌️💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @juweinert
    @juweinert Рік тому +1

    Take a look at the G 36 AMG 6x6

  • @Karl-Walter
    @Karl-Walter Рік тому

    Search for the worlds biggest truck facility, where do you get? -->400 vehicles a day, well over three million in total: the Mercedes-Benz factory in Wörth is the world's largest truck assembly plant. Trucks have been in production here for 50 years.
    Another short Zetros Video: --> ua-cam.com/video/eN0rkELmZRc/v-deo.html

  • @flopjul3022
    @flopjul3022 Рік тому

    GINAF has insane offroad trucks, rebuild DAF trucks.
    DAF Tropos are militairy offroad trucks just as the Scania Gryphus

  • @markianecat1093
    @markianecat1093 Рік тому

    I like zetros more.. Specially the four door one.

  • @erka001
    @erka001 Рік тому +1

    You should check out Siberian off road trucks too

  • @christianmauritz6513
    @christianmauritz6513 Рік тому

    look at the benz off Road video - World's First Mercedes Maybach Off-Roader

  • @johan.ohgren
    @johan.ohgren Рік тому

    Apart from the purchase cost, I´m sure the operating costs are high too!

  • @Happymali10
    @Happymali10 Рік тому

    At 73 years old the Unimog has finally finished puberty :P

  • @paulwhiteman-ct2qf
    @paulwhiteman-ct2qf Рік тому

    have you looked at " Trucking Hell " its about heavy truck recovery

  • @verttikoo2052
    @verttikoo2052 Рік тому +1

    Torque was mentioned 2100

  • @conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720

    Check out the Mercedes Benz Arocs 8x8 the big brother to the Zetros

  • @murti1565
    @murti1565 Рік тому

    You really should watch a video abot the "M3 amphibious rig" by "engine p*rn" Its about this awsome german military amphibious vehicle... really recommend it

  • @andreastietz8231
    @andreastietz8231 Рік тому

    If you are really want that Camper, you HAVE to sell your house 🤣

  • @bens.7591
    @bens.7591 Рік тому +1

    Hi really Like you're content could you react to Feuer und Flamme its a Show we're you can See German figherfighters in Action

  • @axelk4921
    @axelk4921 Рік тому

    if you look closely you can see his "GENE" the Zetros is basically a Unimog on steroids!!
    It basicly only got a hood to accommodate the larger engines and the cabin was moved to the rear
    as a unimog, it didn't have enough hp and was given a "truck" engine with more displacement and torque.
    the very first 6x6 unimog existed in the belgian army, but with the original 6 liter engine they were too weak and got the engines from the actros
    mercedes is marketing this monster as the successor to the L911 (as was shown in the video) to sell it better, because many truck drivers in the world know how good the quality was

  • @chemieingenieur6536
    @chemieingenieur6536 Рік тому

    The reason why the USA don't have things like that is the chicken tax. A 22% import tax on all imported commercial vehicles in the USA.
    That's why you don't have the Unimog, the Zetros, the KAT1 and the KAT1A1, also the MAN HX and SX.
    Also the very versatile VW Transporter and Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter.
    All vehicles that would pulverise their USA pendants.

  • @jglwstlnd5261
    @jglwstlnd5261 2 місяці тому

    I like the older one better.

  • @TheMasterStratagem
    @TheMasterStratagem Рік тому

    You need the check out the big wind, I think it was the Hungarians who made an old tank into a fire engine.
    Just for context they used it to clean up after the gulf war. Any more info would spoil the surprise 😊

  • @johnfitzgerald5158
    @johnfitzgerald5158 Рік тому

    Dude, you should do a reaction vid to the Oshkosh rigs. Made in Merica.

  • @namewithheldbygoogleforsec673
    @namewithheldbygoogleforsec673 Рік тому +3

    @IWrocker looks like it was filmed in Egypt or somewhere near there in Sth. Africa or maybe the Middle East. The one in the video pulling the trailer looks like an Army based truck, going by the type of trailer being towed. Looked like a trailer for carrying heavy machinery. I think the truck in the photo you called a camper is actually a scientific research vehicle which would be filled with lots of computer gadgetry. 😊

  • @DJHazzard
    @DJHazzard Рік тому

    Maybe a good truck for snowrunner 😁😃

  • @ttx888
    @ttx888 Рік тому

    Look for the Arocs SLT they Interessting for you.

  • @Kallesen68
    @Kallesen68 Рік тому

    Not so Strange that many are excited about Mercedes Benz cars since they invented the first car ever

  • @Terji
    @Terji Рік тому

    those germans make some pretty cool vehicles

  • @petrophaga8523
    @petrophaga8523 Рік тому

    Imho you never saw the real potential of Unimog. The number of utilities and tools is unbelievable.

  • @obelic71
    @obelic71 Рік тому

    Mercedes Benz is among the top league of heavy duty commercial vehicels.
    Their Passengercars have sadly ecome high maintenance unreliable rubbish.
    So its not strange to be a fan of the MB Nutzfahrzeuge (commercial vehicels) division.
    Those vehicels keep society running, working and safe !
    Public transport, freight hauling, military, delivery, first responders etc. etc
    .

  • @LostCauseRT
    @LostCauseRT Рік тому +1

    I prescribe you European trucking once a week after eating

  • @Steven91637
    @Steven91637 Рік тому

    Made in Germany at the Benz Truck Factory in Mannheim Germany.the largest Truck Factory in the World

  • @russcattell955i
    @russcattell955i Рік тому

    Thing is Ian, if you need this for work it will pay off $150 + K soon enough. Say hauling heavy equipment in n out of rough terrain.