The URO VAMTAC

I used to own a fleet of 17 ton and 7.5 ton trucks, they were mostly Mercedes, then I added two 17 ton Steyers. They were fantastic wagens, excellent build quality, the drivers loved them and the fuel consumption was unbelievably good. These vehicles were so good in fact, that as far as I can recall, MAN bought the UK importer of the Steyers and promptly stopped importing them!

They must have bought a lifetime concession, because as far as I know Steyer have never been seen in the UK since. It's a shame because they really were excellent trucks.

The artic tractor units were ugly bu-----s mind you!

Colin

i`m with you mark i think the the G should be returned to what it was meant for.

I think your maths have over-simplified it a little Jesus....There are a few other factors left out of the equation, which, if included, would bring the unit price down a little from what you suggest. Though, undoubtedly, military specification vehicles are always going to be more expensive than their direct civilian equivalant. The Land Rover "Truck Utility Medium" (One Ten HS model) and the "Truck Utility Light" (Ninety HS) - sometimes erroneously referred to as Land Rover "Wolf" - are significanly different to the civil versions, despite an obvious, but only skin-deep resemblance. I believe, in NATO parlance, at least, "Wolf" is actually a G-wagen 3.4metre wheelbased vehicle, but I could be wrong.

With reference to Steyr Trucks, I understand that MAN actually liked the product so much, they bought the whole thing from Steyr some years ago. Just as Steyr Tractors went to somebody else - can't remember who - possibly International, but not sure. Both Steyr Trucks and Tractors are still marketed by their respective owners. In the US forces the trucks are more generally known as "Stewart & Stephensons". (Spelling could be wrong too)

Quite an interesting vehicle, that URO, but I'm afraid the Pinzgauer still does it for me.
Wot! Me biased?
Q