Mercedes-Benz Powers the Argentine Army with 48 Unimog U4000 Trucks: Strength, Technology, and Tradition

The German automaker reinforces its long-standing partnership with the Argentine Armed Forces through the delivery of a new fleet of off-road vehicles designed for the most demanding environments.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina has officially announced the contract for the delivery of 48 Unimog U4000 units to the Argentine Army, strengthening a relationship that has spanned generations.
This agreement, of great importance to the nation’s defense and industrial development, reaffirms the brand’s–subsidiary of Daimler Truck–commitment to reliable, efficient, and intelligent mobility solutions for professional and tactical use.
“We are proud that the Argentine Army continues to trust us to carry forward the Unimog legacy in the country,” stated Raúl Barcesat, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina.

Unimog U4000: The Global Icon of All-Terrain Capability

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 is a world-renowned symbol of off-road strength and versatility. Designed for adaptability, it can perform a wide range of missions–from troop transport and logistics operations to medical deployments or specialized field work.
Equipped with 4×4 all-wheel drive, a 218-horsepower engine, an eight-speed manual transmission with low-range gears, and a wading depth of up to 1.2 meters, the U4000 conquers extreme terrain without compromising performance.
Its payload capacity of approximately 4.5 tons allows for flexibility in diverse missions, making it an essential tool for modern military operations.

Continuing a Legacy That Spans Over Half a Century

Lieutenant Colonel and Military Engineer Alejandro Oscar Peralta, Head of the Technical Department of the Army’s Directorate of Materiel, emphasized the importance of this new fleet:
“With the Unimog 4000, we aim to maintain the robustness and reliability that the U416 provided for more than fifty years of service.”

His statement highlights the technological continuity and operational reliability that have long defined the Unimog line–vehicles that have served with distinction and are now renewed with Mercedes-Benz’s latest engineering innovations.

Driving National Growth and Sustainable Innovation

With this new delivery, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses reaffirms its commitment to Argentina’s progress, supporting key sectors such as defense, energy, agriculture, mining, and construction.
The arrival of the new Unimog U4000 not only enhances the operational capacity of the Argentine Army, but also represents a step forward in the brand’s strategy to promote technological modernization and sustainable industrial growth.
Once again, the three-pointed star demonstrates that its legacy extends beyond the road–leading the evolution of professional mobility and advancing national innovation.