Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases robust fire and rescue vehicles at INTERSCHUTZ 2026
At INTERSCHUTZ 2026, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presents a range of specialized vehicles for fire and rescue services, from the Arocs tanker to the off-road Zetros.
- 16,000 liters
- 42 meters
- 1,200 mm
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is exhibiting six mission-specific vehicles at the INTERSCHUTZ 2026 trade fair in Hannover, including models from the Arocs, Atego, Econic, Unimog, and Zetros lines. The vehicles are built in collaboration with body manufacturers like Rosenbauer, Schlingmann, Magirus, BAI, and Göbel Fahrzeugbau. The company emphasizes close partnerships to tailor solutions for fire departments and aid organizations.
“Emergency services today are facing increasingly complex challenges, for example due to large-scale incidents and extreme weather events. With our vehicle solutions, we aim to provide support exactly where reliability, off-road capability, and operational readiness are essential.”
- Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4158 8x6/4 GTLF-A with 16,000-liter water tank and high-performance pump
- Mercedes-Benz Atego 1630 AF 4x4 TLF 4000 with off-road tires and 800 mm fording depth
- Mercedes-Benz Econic 2635 L DLA(K) 42 with 42-meter aerial ladder and low-entry cab
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5025 4x4 TLF 3000 with 500 mm ground clearance and heat protection
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 530 4x4 TLF 4000 with 2.3-meter width and hydro-pneumatic suspension
- Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2745 6x6 GW-L gr with 450 hp engine and 1,000 mm fording capability
Why this matters
These vehicles are designed to meet increasing demands from extreme weather events and large-scale incidents, offering reliability and off-road capability for emergency responders.
Terms in This Story
- GTLF-A
- Large-capacity tanker fire truck used for water transport and firefighting.
- Portal axles
- An axle design that increases ground clearance by placing the wheel hub below the axle centerline.
- GSR II
- General Safety Regulation II, a set of European safety requirements for vehicles.
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