The world first is also regarded as a breakthrough by partner Rosenbauer: "By mounting the L32A-XS electric on the fully electric MAN eTGM chassis, we have achieved what no other manufacturer has managed to date. We are producing what is currently the world's lightest aerial ladder vehicle on a battery-electric chassis. It combines Rosenbauer's proven aerial ladder technology with the benefits of zero-emission and exceptionally quiet operation," says Andreas Zeller, Sales Director of Rosenbauer International AG. "The vehicle is particularly well suited for deployments in urban environments, as well as for applications at airports, in industrial fire brigades and in training — even for use indoors."
The new aerial ladder is falling on fertile ground at the first customer, IdF NRW: "We are consistently expanding the use of electric technologies in our training operations. Following the procurement of an RT from Rosenbauer, the L32A-XS electric now also gives us access to an aerial ladder under 16 tonnes that can be deployed in regular service without additional approvals or special inspections. This is a milestone in our training and operational practice," says Marcel Völkert from IdF NRW.
