3. INTRODUCTION
• The Pinzgauer is an all-terrain military utility vehicle
manufactured by BAE Systems Land Systems in
Guildford, Surrey, UK.
• The vehicle was originally developed by Steyr-
Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria.
• Developed as a versatile mobility vehicle, the
Pinzgauer meets a wide range of operational
requirements to perform specialised missions.
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5. FEATURES
• Pinzgauer has a high volume-to-size ratio with an
internal payload capacity of 2.5t.
• Designed as a versatile platform, the vehicle can be
used in firefighting, troop carrying and high-volume
applications.
• The truck delivers exceptional mobility, ride-quality
and performance in on and off-road conditions.
• Pinzgauer is also indicated for use as a light
operational vehicle.
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7. VARIANTS
• The Pinzgauer first-generation vehicle was manufactured in
710 4×4 and 712 6×6 models with the versatile platform
allowing the vehicle to be adapted for any configuration.
• 710 4×4 body variants include M, T, K, AMB-Y and AMB-S. M
is a troop transporter with soft top and T is a flat-bed carrier.
• The variant K is a four-door, hard-top station wagon, AMB-Y
is a three-door ambulance, while AMB-S is another
ambulance version with an air-portable removable shelter.
• 712 6×6 body type variants include M, T, FW, K, W, DK and
AMB-S.
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9. ENGINE
• The Pinzgauer is powered by a water-cooled, six-
cylinder, turbo-diesel engine complying with Euro IV
standards.
• The engine is fitted on the front of the vehicle and is
coupled to a ZF manual gearbox which transmits
power through a shaft to the transfer box.
• This also supports the hydraulically operated shifting
clutch for power transmission to the front axle.
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11. MOBILITY
• The Pinzgauer delivers high performance in both on and off-
road conditions and the vehicle features a centre-tube
torsion chassis and independently-sprung portal half axles.
• The independent suspension provides high ground
clearance and the powerful engine and brakes with anti-lock
braking system (ABS) provide the Pinzgauer with better
handling and stability.
• The Pinzgauer is air transportable by C-130 aircraft and
Chinook helicopters.
