When we looked at the tender documents in detail, we were faced with a few challenges initially. How could we fulfill the values and the technical requirements of the new aerial ladder L32A-XS of the Landshut Fire Department?
The main requirements were as follows:
- Low floor chassis
- 3.15 m height
- Total weight max. 16 t
- 10 t rear axle load
- Fully automatic transmission with retarder
- Extensive payload
The first weight calculation revealed that the vehicle was too heavy on its rear axle. However, since we wanted to stay on a series chassis and not lose any of our advantages of the XS ladder, it was clear to us that we had to make our components lighter through intelligent lightweight construction – without degrading performance.
No sooner said than done!
The turntable offered the most potential, so that we gave it our full attention.
After further research, it was clear that we could save a lot of weight by developing a new pivot mounting, which could also help us in the future for other weight-critical projects.
Our developers then got to work so that a finished concept could be submitted in time for submission of the offer.
The special development paid off! When we finally received the order, we knew that we had done everything right!
When we handed the aerial ladder L32A-XS over to the Landshut Fire Department, we were quite proud that the requirements were met without any restrictions in terms of jacking, ladders, and cage, and that the fire department could put the ideal vehicle into service.
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