Mobile heavy-duty maintenance workshop

MODEX

A transportable workshop that expands sideways and upwards to create an enclosed maintenance space.

Technical specifications

Reference vehicle class: Unimog-class heavy off-road vehicle
Maximum vehicle weight: 20,000 kg (design input)
Reference vehicle dimensions, L × W × H: 7,425 × 2,880 × 2,900 mm
Target clear internal length: 10,500 mm
Target clear central bay width: 3,300 mm
Fold-out side platforms: 2 × 1,500 mm
Target deployed clear width: 6,300 mm
Target deployed clear height: 5,000 mm
Approximate geometric floor area: 66.15 m² (including equipment footprints)
Lift platform upper elevation: +1,500 mm above workshop floor (preliminary target)

Main chassis: Custom steel structure supporting vehicle, lift and crane loads
Side platforms: Downward-folding working decks with adjustable ground supports
Load arrangement: Vehicle and lift remain on the central chassis; side platforms accommodate personnel, equipment and removed components
Upper structure: Raising central roof with folding lateral roof extensions
Enclosure: Framed insulated flexible panels (initial enclosure option)
Transport locks: Locking and securing points for folding structures and movable equipment

Vehicle lift: Runway platform lift; suitability for mobile chassis installation to be verified
Auxiliary lifting: Jacking beams for wheel-free servicing
Axle removal support: Separate support arrangement compatible with vehicle-approved support points
Jib crane: Main-chassis-mounted, folding for transport
Component handling: Engine stand and mobile service equipment
Tool storage: Fixed cabinets, mobile tool trolley and folding workbenches

Electrical supply: External site supply or connection to a separate generator
Distribution: Separate circuits for lift, compressor, climate control, outlets and lighting
Compressed air: Utility-bay compressor, receiver and air treatment, with hose reels at service points
Lighting: General overhead lighting and portable task lights
Ventilation: Filtered fresh air and task-specific local extraction
Exhaust extraction: Dedicated direct exhaust extraction for indoor engine operation
Fluid management: Spill-contained clean-fluid storage and separate closed collection for waste oil and coolant

Transport: Tractor and low-deck semitrailer (initial proposal); the vehicle to be serviced is transported separately
Attached parts: Ramps, side platforms and crane remain attached to the module
Deployment sequence: The vehicle enters after deployment and leaves before stowage