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Booms and ladders

Iveco Magirus is enhancing its reputation as manufacturers of top-quality turntable ladders and telescopic booms with its new range of products

For over 140 years the name Magirus has been synonymous with turntable ladders of the highest technical standard. It was Magirus that launched the first ladder with low profile cab and the first articulated ladder, continuously set new standards in control technology and electronics.

Today Magirus manufactures turntable ladders with 18m up to 53m working height, equipped with state-of-the-art comfort and safety technology. Even the turntable ladder with 53 m working height, the longest model currently supplied, is equipped with a permanently fitted rescue cage and elevator. Currently there are more than 6,000 turntable ladders in operation around the globe.

A spokeman said: “The Magirus articulated ladder opens new possibilities for operational personnel: 250 of them have been delivered worldwide.

“The advantages of the articulated arm are apparent, particularly in city centre areas - whether in an old-town or a modern city. Protruding roofs can be avoided and dormer windows can be reached. Even for under-floor operations, like riverbanks or bridges, current operational limits are clearly exceeded.”

The firm claims its latest ‘coup' by the development engineers from Ulm is the telescopic version of the articulated ladder, with which a working height of 32m is now possible. The articulated section is 4.7m long; the depth achievable below floor level is 8.2m.

Complementing the turntable ladders are Magirus' range of telescopic boom platforms. The idea is not just to convert a conventional working platform to a fire-fighting vehicle; but to offer a rescue and working unit especially suited to the needs and operational requirements of fire brigades. From the very beginning, factors like a high safety standard, operator-friendliness and the proved and tested quality of workmanship were clear requirements on the Magirus telescopic boom platforms series ALP (Aerial Ladder Platform). At present, vehicles are being built with working heights from 27m to 54m.

Said the spokesman: “The 140 satisfied customers worldwide make it clear that Magirus' telescopic boom platforms are convincing, particularly in the operationally relevant details. For this reason valuable insights flowed into the comprehensive new concept, which were taken up by our design engineers and put into practice.”

The Magirus telescopic boom platform ALP 375 and ALP 325 offers functionality including:

• A large persons rescue and working cage for four people with opening suitable for a wheelchair, two multi-function columns - usable either as mounting point for stretcher holders, or for a positive pressure ventilator, descender rope or illumination equipment may also be used - as well as separate winch, monitor with permanently routed water piping and power supply for illumination and operational assignments.
• Smooth, steady control of all movements even at high operational speed.
• Memory control (optional) for fully automatic return to programmed positions
• Remote diagnosis system (optional).
• Ergonomically-designed operating elements (suitable for use with gloves), also on control displays on the main control stand (turret) and in the cage.

Besides this configuration, the model series ALP 270 with 27m rescue height is available as an alternative. In addition to the Iveco chassis, the chassis made by all main truck manufacturers can serve as the basis vehicle.

As a further supplement to the standard series described above, Magirus offers the alternative models ALP 340, ALP 420 and ALP 540 in the Heavy Duty range. In general these vehicles have three- or four-axle chassis. Also supplementary equipment, eg pumps and extinguishing agents tanks, are much requested options for these vehicles.