UPDATE: Originally published February 17, 2015, it now looks like these vehicles are no longer produced. Jim notes that Fermel is no longer in business.
After publishing the post about the Union Mine Jeeps, Marc found a website that features new ones. A South African company called Fermel makes four different utility vehicles. The webpage for each jeep includes a video of each respective jeep.
1. Mini UV Emergency Vehicle: A light utility vehicle with permanent 4 wheel drive and a maximum payload capacity of 1500 kg. Built on a unique Meccano Type chassis
Features Include :
Blue Flashing Light , Siren , Roller bed & locking point for stretcher , Lockable cabinet , Overhead oxygen bottle rock , Drip hooks, Defibrilator carring points , Rubberlined rear , Fabric Lattice tailgate , Foam cushions , Flourescent lights at rear.
2. MIni UV LDV: Categorized as a light utility vehicle, the MINI UV LDV is a 2 seater, 1500 kg payload capacity underground machine. The loadbay is ideally suited for materials transportation. The vehicle features permanent 4 Wheel Drive , a unique meccano type chassis and wet multi disc brakes inboard axles. Load area for carrying general materials.
3. Mini UV LWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.
4. Mini UV SWB: A permanent 4 Wheel Drive , light utility transporter with a payload capability of 1000 kg. A seating capacity of 4-6 passengers. Built on a unique meccano type mining chassis , the MINI UV is a mining vehicle designed for use in harsh operating conditions. The vehicle is equipped with a DEUTZ 4 cylinder air-cooled motor , COMII , EPA II Emission compliance and wet-multi disc. Service and failsafe service inboard axles.
That hood bump looks pretty good. clearly a jeep identity, how long did a license from willys last or is it Africa?
I like that 9-slot grill (WWII like) on the first and fourth models. Cool vehicles.
I suspect these are not licensed by jeep. That may partly explain the nine slot grille.
There were a couple of companies in Canada using actual jeep bodies (mostly cj10) for mining vehicles also, Minecat and Milford Drilling (post 71&72)
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/943532-official-cj-10a-thread-3.html
Thanks Ced. Very interesting! I will have to do a host about that.
– Dave
Please contact me. I need a quote for a new mining spec jeep.
Kobus, you’ll need to contact Fermel directly: http://www.fermel.co.za
– Dave
Project Management
Fermel is no longer in Business. I am in South Africa at the moment and looked them up. Too bad, interesting looking vehicles..
Thanks for checking that out Jim.