Just picked up a 406 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

tatra813 · 07-27-2008, 02:24

I just bought a 406 diesel mog today, I dont have it home yet so pics will come soon. I am still learning about mogs but this one has the ag tires and looks awsome. The guy a got it from brought it over from Holland when he moved here. He has had the entire frame gearboxes etc sand blasted and painted it is pretty nice. It has pto front and back, although the front one is missing the shaft. It has hydraulics front and back. It has 20 speeds, cab is in very nice shape, but interior could use being redone.
I need the 4 way hydraulic cylinder for the bed to tilt, anyone have leads for one?

It fired up very nicely and the engine ran excellent. Im sure I will find some problems when I get it home, but I will find out. The e-brake doesn t work, anyone have info on fixing that?

Thanks

I paid 12k I think that was a fair price?

I also need a fuel cap. Anyone have lead on workshop manual?
I think this one is really set up as a tractor.
The rear bed is missing but it does have the bottom platform with the hinges etc for tilting the bed less the cylinder. Any leads on a bed?

Thanks in advance

davidkroberts · 07-27-2008, 03:27

sorry, but i have to do it..... the forum gods would frown on me if i let this pass

tatra813 · 07-27-2008, 04:23

The truck currently has agg tires on it and I would like to install a new set, any sources? are mog tire sizes hard to come by, Ive seen on some forums guys using super swamper irok tires (standard size)? What about increasing the size a bit to help with top end?

I also want a front and rear winch, either hydraulic since the hydraulics are there or a warn 15k 24v winch. Any suggestions? or sources?

steelsoldiers · 07-27-2008, 08:04

Contact Expeditions Imports in Cali, Eurotruck Importers in GA, or EuroTech Services just down the coast in OR. A lot of those parts you mention would kill you with shipping so that's where EuroTech would be nice. Jim Ince is a very nice guy too.

$12k is a good price for a running, driving diesel Mog.

The metric tires are available through the above dealers. Continental makes some nice ones. None of them are cheap. There are some after-market tires that will fit, but they can greatly diminish your load capacity. You need to decide what kind of work or driving you will be doing with it before buying tires. It definitely sounds like this one was set up for ag use. The 20 speed cascade box is neat, but you won't use many of those gears if you are just driving it on the street. The super low gears are handy for running farm implements at high PTO speed, but low wheel speed. It will also help you creep and crawl over many a boulder. Don't get in a hurry since top speed will be around 45MPH. The 406 is a short wheelbase truck and the bigger the tires you run the more tippy it will be and more likely it will want to swap ends with you on slippery roads.

If you have 4 wheel disc brakes, I hope they are in good shape because they can be VERY expensive to overhaul. It's been a while since I have researched this, but I think it was possible at one time to spend $1000/wheel to overhaul the brakes.

The sites above can help you with a massive PTO winch or a hydraulic winch for either end.

You live is a great spot because you will be able to attend the Northwest Mogfest every year! It is a fantastic event. I know Mike Pop will chime in about that as he has been several times in his 1300.

Check out the Mog Mailing List for more information. Great bunch of folks on there too. Rocky Mountain Moggers is a another good site. Unimog.Net has some good info and a great Mog classifieds section with all sorts of cool parts for your truck.

Good luck with your project. I can't wait to see and hear more about it when you get it home.

tatra813 · 07-27-2008, 12:26

Thanks for taking the time for the info.

Djfreema · 07-27-2008, 12:39

I love the 406 Mogs. Cant wait to see pics. Definately join the mog mailing list, great group of helpful guys. I have had great dealing with Scott at Expedition Imports as his customer service is top notch. IIRC tires are a bit pricey, but then again prices for Unimog parts aren't like surplus duece parts.

davidkroberts · 07-27-2008, 15:58

Who are good suppliers of 11.00x20 milspec tires other than those listed above doesnt Berg Tire stock more than a few

tatra813 · 07-27-2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by steelsoldiers

Contact Expeditions Imports in Cali, Eurotruck Importers in GA, or EuroTech Services just down the coast in OR. A lot of those parts you mention would kill you with shipping so that's where EuroTech would be nice. Jim Ince is a very nice guy too.

$12k is a good price for a running, driving diesel Mog.

The metric tires are available through the above dealers. Continental makes some nice ones. None of them are cheap. There are some after-market tires that will fit, but they can greatly diminish your load capacity. You need to decide what kind of work or driving you will be doing with it before buying tires. It definitely sounds like this one was set up for ag use. The 20 speed cascade box is neat, but you won't use many of those gears if you are just driving it on the street. The super low gears are handy for running farm implements at high PTO speed, but low wheel speed. It will also help you creep and crawl over many a boulder. Don't get in a hurry since top speed will be around 45MPH. The 406 is a short wheelbase truck and the bigger the tires you run the more tippy it will be and more likely it will want to swap ends with you on slippery roads.

If you have 4 wheel disc brakes, I hope they are in good shape because they can be VERY expensive to overhaul. It's been a while since I have researched this, but I think it was possible at one time to spend $1000/wheel to overhaul the brakes.

The sites above can help you with a massive PTO winch or a hydraulic winch for either end.

You live is a great spot because you will be able to attend the Northwest Mogfest every year! It is a fantastic event. I know Mike Pop will chime in about that as he has been several times in his 1300.

Check out the Mog Mailing List for more information. Great bunch of folks on there too. Rocky Mountain Moggers is a another good site. Unimog.Net has some good info and a great Mog classifieds section with all sorts of cool parts for your truck.

Good luck with your project. I can't wait to see and hear more about it when you get it home.

The mog has drum brakes, the guy said it was the last year of the drum brakes, I was thinking I would prefer discs but may be they re more of a pain than they are worth?

Mike_Pop · 07-27-2008, 20:32

Now you have to attend Northwest Mogfest!!!

four_by_ken · 03-20-2009, 10:23

Where'd the pictures go?