Post by: PWE on September 04, 2017, 12:34:39 PM
Any takers?
Post by: dales133 on September 04, 2017, 12:43:19 PM
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Post by: Bird on September 04, 2017, 01:55:35 PM
I notice that the G-Professional wagon is available at $109kno
Any takers?
Post by: PWE on September 04, 2017, 02:02:16 PM
One have to consider that the G have a auto gearbox, rear track is correct, diff lock is standard, snorkel is a real snorkel and aircon is standard.
So add all of that up and the LC76 GXL will be $102k, so close to the G.
Few will get close to Toyotas reliability, outback availability and accessories choice.
Anyway, would be interesting to see which company will modify one first with there products.
Wonder if Mercedes will lend me one to test at Mt Mee or Glasshouse Mountain.
Post by: lloydus67 on September 04, 2017, 06:25:41 PM
I notice that there is a comparison on the LCOOL site between the G and LC76.Not forgetting Mercedes G is 2 tonne payload unlike the 1 tonne Toyota. That would make a huge difference off road, most tricked up cruisers are at or over max load. Seen a comparison on 4wd monthly and with a 1 tonne load, the Mercedes outperformed the cruiser.
One have to consider that the G have a auto gearbox, rear track is correct, diff lock is standard, snorkel is a real snorkel and aircon is standard.
So add all of that up and the LC76 GXL will be $102k, so close to the G.
Few will get close to Toyotas reliability, outback availability and accessories choice.
Anyway, would be interesting to see which company will modify one first with there products.
Wonder if Mercedes will lend me one to test at Mt Mee or Glasshouse Mountain.
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Post by: gronk on September 04, 2017, 06:46:30 PM
Post by: Paddler Ed on September 04, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
Not forgetting Mercedes G is 2 tonne payload unlike the 1 tonne Toyota. That would make a huge difference off road, most tricked up cruisers are at or over max load. Seen a comparison on 4wd monthly and with a 1 tonne load, the Mercedes outperformed the cruiser.
But IIRC can only tow 2500kg cf 3500kg.
Post by: vern on September 04, 2017, 08:30:46 PM
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Post by: PWE on September 04, 2017, 09:32:41 PM
Not forgetting Mercedes G is 2 tonne payload unlike the 1 tonne Toyota. That would make a huge difference off road, most tricked up cruisers are at or over max load. Seen a comparison on 4wd monthly and with a 1 tonne load, the Mercedes outperformed the cruiser.
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https://www.4x4australia.com.au/reviews/road-tests/1703/mercedes-benz-g300-vs-toyota-land-cruiser-79-comparison-review (https://www.4x4australia.com.au/reviews/road-tests/1703/mercedes-benz-g300-vs-toyota-land-cruiser-79-comparison-review)
Yes, the review was for the Utes. Interesting read, G suspension carry load better, but the V8 outperform the V6 under load.
Anyway, I would like a comparison for the Wagons.
Post by: austastar on September 05, 2017, 09:32:22 AM
I wonder how the ones they use for the canning stock route tours are going? They were fully loaded and towing trailers with bathrooms on them!Hi,
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Friends did that trip recently. The vehicles were worked hard and needed lots of trackside repairs and welding of broken bits.
A major logistics operation, run well from the client's view though. It was very expensive.
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Post by: vern on September 05, 2017, 09:38:15 AM
Hi,Yeah we did lots of trackside repairs too, including welding leaf springs back togethor.
Friends did that trip recently. The vehicles were worked hard and needed lots of trackside repairs and welding of broken bits.
A major logistics operation, run well from the client's view though. It was very expensive.
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Those mercs would cop a pounding day in day out.
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Post by: bkim on September 06, 2017, 01:04:37 AM
" Friends did that trip recently. The vehicles were worked hard and needed lots of trackside repairs and welding of broken bits.
A major logistics operation, run well from the client's view though. It was very expensive"
Had one of their groups turn up at Durba Springs when I was there last year on the Canning, had a good talk to the tour leader and some of the drivers, also showed us all the vehicles, it took them several years to get government permission to use the 6WD units. They have a team of Mercedes mechanics operating out of Newman who meet them somewhere around Georgia Bore to check and repair the vehicles.
They have a couple of groups of vehicles as we again caught up with one of the drivers from Durba Springs at Hall's Creek as he was setting out on another tour.
Ended up meeting some of the mechanics much later at marble Bar, not sure of the truth behind this, but the mechanic claimed the purchase of the 6WD wagons was allowed so the army could evaluate the longevity of all of the various models of G wagons based on the reports compiled by the Mercedes mechanics, he also said the vehicles needed a lot of repairs, but you need to take into account, the Canning is not a forgiving trip if you don't look after your vehicles.