Mercedes G-Class (or G-Wagon) 6x6 conversion

Overview

The Mercedes G-Class 6x6 conversion by 6x6 Australia does have coil springs with a load sharing mechanism.

Conversion

The Mercedes G 300 CDI professional Cab Chassis is the donor vehicle for the conversions in the pictures below. This vehicle is part of the classic G-Class Professional range, which is still in production for military and mining customers. It’s chassis is extended and reinforced. The stock coil springs are replaced by coil springs with a load sharing mechanism on both rear axles. These modification brings the GVM from 4490 kg to 7200 kg.

The engine and gearbox are stock.

Specifications

• Engine
  • 3 litre V6
  • 184 hp / 135 kW
  • 400 Nm / 295 ft-lb
• Gearbox: 6-speed automatic gearbox
• GVM: 7200 kg

Gallery

(Picture credits: 6x6 Australia)

(Picture credits: 6x6 Australia)

The frame is extended an reinforced (Picture credits: 6x6 Australia)

The vehicle on which the conversion is based (Picture credits: Mercedes Australia)