66 Unimog U 5025 emergency vehicles ordered by German disaster relief agency THW
The German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) has ordered 66 Unimog U 5025 vehicles from Daimler Truck for civil protection.
- 66
- 21 hp
- 1,200 mm
What Happened
The Unimog U 5025 base vehicle is manufactured in Wörth am Rhein, while bodies are built by F&B Nutzfahrzeug-Technik GmbH. Deliveries to 66 regional THW offices will occur in stages throughout 2026. The vehicles are designed for flood situations, evacuations, and operations in difficult terrain.
21 hp
Compared to the previous standard model, the new Unimog U 5025 features 252 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.
“The devastating floods in the summer of 2021 following heavy rainfall have shown how important off-road capable vehicles are in flood response to quickly reach people in need. With the powerful new Unimog U 5025 from Daimler Truck for all our 66 logistics units, THW is expanding its civil protection capabilities and strengthening its nationwide capacity for handling cargo logistics as well as resc”
“Together with our partner F&B, we are delivering the right vehicles to the THW to further enhance operational capability in civil protection. The Unimog will be deployed particularly in crisis situations where difficult access conditions require rapid assistance and support. This project underlines the importance of reliable technology and close cooperation for civil protection in Germany.”
Why this matters
The order strengthens Germany's civil protection capabilities with highly off-road-capable trucks for flood response and rescue operations in difficult terrain.
Terms in This Story
- Unimog
- A brand of off-road-capable medium-duty trucks by Daimler Truck, known for versatility and extreme terrain capability.
- THW
- German Federal Agency for Technical Relief, a disaster relief organization.
- Portal axles
- Axle design that raises the vehicle's ground clearance by positioning the wheel hub below the axle centerline.
- Fording capability
- The maximum depth of water a vehicle can drive through without damage.
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