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MAN is first on scene with Euro-6 fire engines

MAN is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to introduce Euro 6 chassis for fire engines, with the new vehicles now introduced in Austria and Germany.
Austria-based Rosenbauer is now using an MAN TGM 18.340 4x4 BB four-wheel drive chassis, while German company Ziegler is using an MAN TGM 13.290 4x4 BL chassis. Euro 6 poses a challenge for bodybuilders, because of the space needed for components such as the exhaust system and AdBlue tank, which are larger than those used in the Euro 5 category. In fire trucks, the low-set tool compartments between the axles and the steps on both sides (for access to the cab) take up the space on the sides of the frame – meaning components such as the air intake, battery box and exhaust system need to be re-sited. MAN and its body builders have come up with a solution, which includes retaining the storage space in the tool compartments at the sides to allow easy unloading. The air intake is now located in the centre of the frame under the extended cab, close to the front seat box. Meanwhile, the exhaust can be moved further backwards on MAN fire truck chassis from the TGL and TGM series and/or fitted rotated by 90 degrees. The bodybuilder can also reposition the 10-litre AdBlue tank to suit the body by using an extended supply line, so the conventional steps up to the cab can still be used. MAN's TipMatic automatic gearbox is also available for MAN emergency vehicles with Euro 6 emission standard. In the UK, as in Germany and Austria, it will still be possible to buy and register Euro 5 emergency vehicles during the early part of 2014 with a certificate of derogation.

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