The Unimog U 535 delivers 354 hp in the woods.
Good news: If you want to feel like you can uproot trees, you don't necessarily have to sweat in the gym. Entrepreneur Adam Watmough from Leicestershire in England is taking a different approach. With a brand new Unimog U 535. At the wheel of the most powerful implement carrier in the series, he uses it to uproot, saw and transport trees in his arboriculture business Watmough’s Forestry.
"The most expensive tyre I’ve ever bought."
Just on time for the 21st anniversary of the business, the Unimog arrived at Watmough’s Forestry in Melton Mowbray near Leicester, England. He hadn't planned it this way.
In fact, Adam Watmough had only gone to pick up a spare tyre from his trusty Unimog dealer, Arthur Ibbett. He ended up buying a new Unimog U 535 implement carrier. "That was the most expensive tyre I’ve ever bought," he laughs. But he didn't have any doubts. He confirmed the order the next day. Buying something like this without planning to? It's a great vote of confidence.
Adam Watmough is well known as the "tree surgeon" in his region. He originally wanted to buy a second-hand Unimog and have it repainted to match the colour of his company. Then he heard about the famous Mercedes-Benz tourmaline green, a colour almost identical to the traditional Watmough green. This paved the way from a used vehicle to a new one.
"The investment in a second Unimog made sense for me because the demand from commercial, utility and private customers was so great and we are looking forward to another busy year," explains Adam Watmough. "The two vehicles save us the costs of renting extra equipment."
"I saved a lot of money because I didn't have to have to repaint a used vehicle," adds the entrepreneur. "What's more, I was able to tailor the specification precisely to my work and benefit from the three-year manufacturer warranty. It gives me peace of mind." A sales argument for the feeling of safety. A sales argument for the soul: "I have to say that I’m a bit addicted to shiny new toys," he admits with a grin.
I was able to tailor the specification precisely to my work.
Adam Watmough, Managing Director, Watmough’s Forestry
New addition to the family.
Adam Watmough already had experience with the power and reliability of the Unimog since buying his first, an extreme off-road Unimog U 2150, second-hand nine years ago. "I’ve always bought my spare parts from Arthur Ibbett because he’s not far away from me and offers fantastic service," he says.
