1977
Rescue cage with 400 kg load capacity
In 1977, the DL 30-S was built as the first telescopic platform. The ladder construction designated by the Metz company had a telescopic guide that could be lowered by 8 degrees. The rescue cage, which had an additional control system in the cage, could be loaded with 4 persons or a maximum of 400 kg.
| Official registration number | OF-1337 |
| Internal designation | DLK 1, then DLK 2 |
| Chassis manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz, 2224/42, 6+4, 3 axles, type 385 385-12 |
| Body manufacturer | Metz, Karlsruhe, tele platform DL 30-S |
| Owner | City of Offenbach a.M. |
| Year of construction | 1977 |
| First registration | 18.10.1977 |
| Drive / displacement | Internal combustion engine, diesel, 8 cylinders, 12,675 cc |
| Engine type and number | No. 402.911-10-096.316 |
| kW/hp | 176 kW/240 hp at 2300 rpm |
| Unladen weight | 18,220 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,000 kg |
| Maximum speed | 84 km/h |
| Paint finish | Fluorescent color RAL 3024 |
| length | 10.083 mm |
| width | 2,500 mm |
| height | 3,400 mm |
| Gearbox | Differential lock on the rear axle in 1st gear |
| Generator set | 5 kVA |
| Hose reel | Mobile at the rear of the vehicle |
| Ladder | 4-part ladder set, steel, 30 m climbing height, Telescopic guide can be lowered to -8°, fixed rescue cage, folding railing, load capacity 400 kg (4 persons). Additional control in the cage |
| Support | Hydraulic horizontal/vertical outriggers with axle blocking, 4.20 m max. outrigger width with single and combination control |
| Additional | Exhaust in front of the front axle, parking brake acting on front and rear wheels |
| Occupancy | 3 seats, manned by 2 men in Offenbach |
| Put into service on | 01.10.1977 |
| Location | Offenbach fire station at Rhönstr. 10 |
| Special approval | Partial paint job with fluorescent paint RAL 3024, front flashing lights |
Aftermath
The turntable ladder was temporarily decommissioned on 25.03.1999. It was then traded in when the new turntable ladder was purchased.
