M37's versus the Pinzgauers

[Milsurp]

There is a fella in town here who has a Pinzy. I checked it out and it looks pretty dang rugged. I was wondering if anyone here considers it to be better suited for on-road versus off-road.

My M37 gets around town very well. But, where I think it shines is off-road.

Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[Milsurp]

Hmm... I guess not.

 

[DieselBob]

I would imagine that would depend on the model. I was looking at a 712 6X6 and they should make a great off-road truck but they seem to have a differential gear problem at sustained highway speeds unless upgraded to a “gen2” gear set which looks to be rather expensive compared to the cost of the vehicle. Having the ability to select which differential is locked when needed is a plus but the expense to upgrade the differentials to the newer spec could be a show stopper.

 

[phil2968]

Check out my YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/phil2968/featured, lots of Pinz action but no M37's.
Here is a sample, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TESdR09O-vc&list=TLhI4E_kmwIMw

 

[jedawson1]

I don't view these trucks a equals, the M37 is an older design with traditional leaf spring and Axel suspension. The pinz has a modern fully independent suspension and as mentioned many had a form of locking diffs.

 

[jedawson1]

That said, I still bought an M37 and not a Pinz.

 

[Mercunimog404]

There is no way an m37 will keep up off road with an pinzgauer.