Magirus-Deutz Muni

Last updated
Magirus-Deutz Muni
Magirus Deutz Muni front.jpg
Magirus-Deutz Muni
Place of originFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Service history
Used by Fire departments
Production history
Designed1957
Manufacturer Magirus-Deutz
Variantsfirefighting cran
Specifications
Mass14,200 kg (31,300 lb)
Length8.3 m (330 in)
Width2.53 m (100 in)
Height3.0 m (120 in)
Crew1 driver + 7 pax

EngineV8 Diesel aircooled
125 kW (170Hp)
Suspension 4x4 wheeled

The Magirus-Deutz Muni is a fire-fighting vehicle from Germany, which was produced by the Ulmer commercial vehicle manufacturer Magirus-Deutz in only 6 pieces.

Contents

History and development

In 1957, the Magirus Deutz "Muni" was manufactured as Fire engine. It has permanent all-wheel drive with compensation, from the driver's seat from lockable (longitudinal differential) terrain reduction and an independently acting transverse differential lock. A trailer hook for carrying, if required, various trailers with firefighters equipment. The tires consist of Firestone 1100R20 16 PR U300 0160F, each with a pneumatic pressure of 7.5 bar at the front and 7.0 bar at the rear. The braking system is based on pure air brakes, equipped with inductor, indirect trailer air pressure brake. The carrying capacity of the DEMAG crane is 7 tons, the rear two support rollers, and a further support can be mounted on the side. The cable winch at the front has a maximum pulling force of 5.0t by means of a scissor pin, a cable length of 60 meters and 100 meters on the additional pulley. At the vehicles tail can be pulled max 5.0t, secured by a slip clutch. The emergency power generator delivers 3x 380/220 V 20 kVA. The light mast can be extended to 8.5 m over terrain with three headlights each 1000 W 7220 V fed by the emergency power unit. The fire brigade Bern used such a vehicle. After they passed it on to the volunteer fire brigade of Zug. This Magirus-Deutz Muni is now located in the Zuger Depot Technikgeschichte (Zug depot of technical history).

Pictures

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Winch</span> Mechanical device that is used to adjust the tension of a rope

A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in or let out or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magirus</span> German truck manufacturer

Magirus GmbH is a truck manufacturer based in Ulm, Germany, founded by Conrad Dietrich Magirus (1824–1895). It was formerly known as Klöckner Humboldt Deutz AG, maker of the Deutz engines, so the brand commonly used was Magirus Deutz, and for a short time Klöckner. Most trucks from Magirus were also known as Magirus-Deutz. The logo of Magirus Deutz was a stylised M with a sharp, long centre point to represent the spire of Ulm Minster.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ford Expedition</span> Series of full-size SUVs produced by Ford

The Ford Expedition is a full-size three-row SUV, manufactured by Ford. Introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor of the Ford Bronco, the Expedition was the first full-size Ford SUV sold with a four-door body. For its entire production life, the Ford Expedition has been derived from the corresponding generation of the Ford F-150 in production, sharing some body and mechanical components. The fourth-generation Ford Expedition began production for the 2018 model year. Similar to the configuration of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Ford Expedition is sold in regular and extended lengths ; sold since 2007, the latter functionally serves as the replacement for the Ford Excursion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">German Fire Services</span> German public institution

The Feuerwehr is a number of German fire departments. The responsible bodies for operating and equipping fire departments are the German communities ("Gemeinden") and cities ("Städte"). By law, they are required to operate fire-fighting forces. In cities, this is usually performed by the Fire Prevention Bureau, one of the higher-ranking authorities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">M19 Tank Transporter</span> 45-ton Truck-trailer

The M19 Tank Transporter was a heavy tank transporter system used in World War II and into the 1950s. It consisted of a 12-ton 6×4 M20 Diamond T Model 980 truck and companion 12-wheel M9 trailer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Meillerwagen</span> Motor vehicle

The Meillerwagen was a German World War II trailer used to transport a V-2 rocket from the 'transloading point' of the Technical Troop Area to the launching point, to erect the missile on the Brennstand, and to act as the service gantry for fuelling and launch preparation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tatra 813</span> Motor vehicle

The TatraT813 was a truck produced in Czechoslovakia by the Tatra company. It was produced from 1967 to 1982. The basic representative of this series was a military version of the 8×8 Kolos (Colossus), which was able to pull trailers up to a total weight of 100 tons. Tatra also produced a civilian version in either 6×6 or 4×4. After fifteen years of production, 11,751 vehicles were built in all modifications. Many units were exported to the USSR, East Germany, Romania and India.

<i>Raupenschlepper Ost</i> German light tracked vehicle

Raupenschlepper Ost was a fully tracked, lightweight vehicle used by the Wehrmacht in World War II. It was conceived in response to the poor performance of wheeled and half-tracked vehicles in the mud and snow during the Wehrmacht's first autumn and winter on the Soviet Front.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magirus Mercur</span> German truck

The Magirus Mercur is a German 5 ton truck that was built by Magirus Deutz in Germany from 1951 to 1972. Other series from this manufacturer were also named after stars and planets, possibly because of the "sun and planet" gears at the rear axle. Increasingly heavy trucks were named Magirus Sirius, Mercur, Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto and Uranus. The trucks were equipped with different variations of air cooled Diesel engines, from 4R to V12. The initially round hood ("Rundhauber") that inspired from the Volkswagen Beetle was eventually changed to a square design ("Eckhauber") in all wheel drive models to facilitate body flexing off road. The round hood was ultimately discontinued..

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sisu A-45</span> Finnish off-road lorry

Sisu A-45 is a light off-road lorry made by the Finnish heavy vehicle producer Suomen Autoteollisuus (SAT) in 1970–1982. The two-axle, all-wheel-drive vehicle with payload of 4 150 kg was a further development of Sisu KB-45, that was originally developed after an assignment of the Finnish Defence Forces.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mowag T1 4×4</span> Weapon

The Mowag T1 4×4 is a Swiss military vehicle. The supply of 1,600 to the Swiss Army was an early success for the Mowag company.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saurer MH4</span> Weapon

The Saurer MH4 was a military vehicle of the Swiss Army that was produced by the company Saurer, and was used from 1945 to 1985 as troop transport.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">6-ton 6×6 truck</span> US military truck

The 6-ton 6×6 truck was a family of heavy tactical trucks built for the United States Army during World War II. The basic cargo version was designed to transport a 6- short ton (5,400 kg) cargo load over all terrain in all weather. The chassis were built by Brockway Motor Company, The Corbitt Company, The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company (FWD), Ward LaFrance Truck Corporation, and White Motor Company. They were replaced by the M54 5-ton 6x6 trucks in the 1950s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geser F-250 4x4</span> Firefighting vehicle

The Geser F-250 4x4 is a fire-fighting vehicle from Switzerland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mowag W300</span> Fire fighting equipment

The Mowag W300 is a fire-fighting vehicle from Switzerland. It is a rebadged variant of the Dodge W-Series trucks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">APE 4.80</span>

The APE 4.80 is a passenger trailer wagon and was built by the Swiss manufacturer Gebrüder Moser + Cie and Ramseier & Jenzer + Cie, both in Bern, for the Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe (ZVB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saurer 5 DUK</span>

The Saurer 5 DUK is a bus of the Swiss manufacturer Adolph Saurer AG, from Arbon.

The Militärhistorische Stiftung des Kantons Zug MHSZ is a foundation consisting of a group of Military Museums in the canton of Zug with the purpose of safeguarding and cultivating the military heritage of the Swiss Confederation in the canton of Zug.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SAMIL 20</span> 2-ton 4x4 truck

The SAMIL 20 is a 2-ton cargo vehicle produced in South Africa in the mid-1980s and was used as the primary light cargo carrier of the South African National Defence Force. The vehicle design is based on the German Mercedes Unimog chassis and Mark I of this vehicle was based on the Magirus Deutz 130M7FAL 4x4 truck. In Mark II, the engine was replaced with an upgraded South African built water cooled diesel engine. The vehicle is still in use with the SANDF.

References