Unimog 30
The Unimog 30 is a tractor produced by Unimog. It is equipped with a 107.8 ci 1.8 L engine. The rated power output is 30 hp 22.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 4,900 lbs 2222 kg.
Engine Power
30 hp
22.4 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
10.88 gal
41.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4,900 lbs
2222 kg
Unimog 30 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1956 - 1960
Truck-type tractor |
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1956 - 1960 | |
Truck-type tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Unimog (a part of Mercedes-Benz) |
Truck-type tractor | |
Built in Gaggenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
The Unimog 30 Diesel was a variant of the Unimog 411 sold in North America for farm use. | |
Unimog 30 Engine | |
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Mercedes-Benz 1.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 10.88 gal
41.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Unimog 30 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Unimog 30 Power | |
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Engine | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 25.02 hp
18.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 28.43 hp
21.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Four-wheel hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station or soft cab. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 67.7 inches
171 cm |
Weight | 4,900 lbs
2222 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x18 |
Rear tire | 7.50x18 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12.4 inches
31 cm |
Width | 6.1 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1080 |
Speed | 3500 ft/min
1066.80 meters/min |
Engine
Engine Detail — 107.8 ci / 1.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz OM636 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 107.8 ci
1.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.950x3.9375 inches
75 x 100 mm |
Power | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2550 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.8 qts
13.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Unimog 30 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x18 |
Ag rear | 7.50x18 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 67.7 inches
171 cm |
Height | 81 inches
205 cm |
Operating weight | 4,900 lbs
2222 kg |
Ballasted weight | 6,729 lbs
3052 kg |
Front tread | 50.7 to 59 inches
128 to 149 cm |
Rear tread | 50.7 to 59 inches
128 to 149 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 607 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 4WD
March 5 - 13, 1957
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 607 file | |
Belt power (max) | 28.43 hp
21.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 25.02 hp
18.7 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,806 lbs
2180 kg |
Gear 1C used for pull test. | |


