According to Soldat und Technik on April 9, 2024, the German Army has recently received four new AGF 2 reconnaissance and combat vehicles from the Dutch company Defenture. These vehicles, based on the Mammoth platform, have been delivered as proof samples to the Military Technical Department for land-based vehicle systems, pioneer, and troop technology (WTD 41) in Trier, Germany, for a series of tests in collaboration with German Special Forces.
The Mammoth, produced by Defenture, is an 8.8-ton vehicle built on the GRF platform, designed to support a variety of operations on challenging terrains. In terms of crossing capacity, the Mammoth features a ground clearance of 366 mm, a fording capability of 1,000 mm, and a vertical step capacity of 425 mm. The vehicle is powered by a multifuel 6-cylinder diesel engine, with an output of 268 hp and torque of 610 Nm, and it is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 4WD Hi/Low range driveline, and differential locks on the front and rear. The Mammoth has a turning circle of 1.5 m, approach and departure angles of 40.5 degrees, a breakover angle of 31 degrees, and can achieve a maximum speed of 110 km/h, with a range of 800 km. Additionally, the vehicle is capable of being air transported by C130, A400, C17, and CH47.