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City of Offenbach

1977

DL 30-S on a three-axle chassis

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
In the courtyard of the Rhönstraße fire station

Aftermath

The turntable ladder was temporarily decommissioned on 25.03.1999. It was then traded in when the new turntable ladder was purchased.

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