MAN TGM 18.280 FIRE FIGHTER TRUCK IN SRI LANKA

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Fire & Rescue.
Vehicle Identification
• Chassis: MAN TGM series. The specific model badge TGM 18.280 is visible on the side of the cab.
• Bodybuilder: Rosenbauer, a world-leading Austrian manufacturer of firefighting equipment. This truck is part of their "AT" (Advanced Technology) series, indicated by the distinctive "R" logo and the silver roller shutters.

Technical Specifications
The "18.280" designation tells us a lot about its power and capacity:
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 18 tons.
• Engine Power: 280 horsepower (hp).
• Drive Configuration: most city rescue variants like this are 4x2 for better maneuverability.
• Emission Standard: Generally Euro 5

Key Features
• Crew Cab: Features a spacious "integrated" crew cab that can house a full team of firefighters comfortably and safely.
• High-Pressure Pump: Rosenbauer AT trucks are usually equipped with the NH series combined normal and high-pressure pumps.
• Water/Foam Tank: These medium-tank vehicles typically carry between 2,500 to 4,000 liters of water and a separate foam concentrate tank.
• Lighting & Safety: Equipped with high-visibility LED emergency lighting and an automated step system for the crew cab that deploys when the door opens.
• Electronic Control: The rear of the truck features a digital display (LCS 2.0) that allows the operator to control the pump, monitor water levels, and manage the engine speed with a single touch.

Chassis Performance (MAN TGM 18.280)
• Transmission: It uses the MAN TipMatic® Emergency gearbox. This is an automated manual transmission specifically programmed for faster shift times and higher engine speeds to ensure the truck gets to the scene as quickly as possible.

SCAMMELL Pioneer SV2S Recovery truck

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Engine :- Gardner 6LW ( 6 cylinder ) Direct Injection
Power :- 102hp @1700rpm
Transmission:- 6 Speed constant mesh
Drivetrain :- 6x4
Max Speed :- 24mph ( 38Kmph )
Model Type: Scammell Pioneer SV2S (Heavy Recovery Vehicle).
• Origin: United Kingdom (Manufactured by Scammell Lorries Ltd).
• Era: Originally designed in 1927; the SV2S version was widely produced during World War II (1938–1945).
• Role: It served as a "Heavy Wrecker" or recovery tractor, used to pull broken-down vehicles or move heavy artillery.
• Engine: It is powered by a Gardner 6LW 6-cylinder diesel engine. It was famous for its incredible torque and low-speed pulling power rather than speed.
• Unique Feature: Look closely at the rear wheels; the Pioneer utilized a "walking beam" rear suspension that allowed it to navigate extremely uneven terrain, despite not being a true 4x4 or 6x6.

First Time Two Freightliner Trucks Landed to Sri Lanka

 

May TATA will aquire Truck Division of Italian IVECO Group ?

 TATA is one of the largest vehecle manufacturerLocated in India . TATA motors founded in 1945 as a locomotive company now it is a group of company . Jagur Land Rovers premium British Automaker  wholy owned subsidiary of Tata motors since 2008 .  In 2008, they shocked the world by buying Jaguar Land Rover. Now, in 2025, they’re set to acquire Italian truckmaker Iveco . IVECO is founded in 1975 in Italy . They produce Trucks , Buses and Vans for customers all over the world mainly Europe . 

Tata Motors is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the truck division of Italy’s Iveco Group for $4.5 billion, a move that could significantly boost its global commercial vehicle portfolio.

The deal, if completed, would be Tata’s second-largest acquisition, following the 2007 Corus buyout. Iveco’s truck business generates 70% of its revenue, positioning Tata Motors to strengthen its presence in the commercial and defense vehicle sectors.

This acquisition comes as Tata plans to spin off its own commercial vehicle division by December 2025, aiming to enhance its market share in both heavy and light commercial vehicles.

If they Aquire IVECO sometimes it may caused to open new market in Asian Countries for and Open new market for TATA Comercial Vehecles in Europe and they will devolope TATA vehecles with Iveco Technology . 

Spotted renewed scania truck on approch

Images have surfaced from a Scania truck with noticeable changes to the cab. The camouflaged truck was captured at a production site in China and betrays a breath of fresh air due to the design of the Swedish manufacturer.

 What immediately stands out is the greatly changed front. The design looks rounder and more aerodynamic than the current model. The nose seems a bit more convex, and in style fits in with recent developments of other European brands. Under the camouflage you can see details of a completely new grille and a custom bumper part.

 

Classic mirrors and mirrors

Although previous prototypes of Scania have already been spotted with camera mirrors, this test truck is still equipped with traditional ones. This may be an early test phase, with a focus on other elements. The fact that the switch to digital mirrors is still coming in the long term seems plausible. As with Ford, these cameras will be at the bottom of the window line and not above the door such as Mercedes-Benz.

 Prepared for stricter rules

The camouflage around the dashboard and the A-pillars suggests that Scania is preparing for the upcoming European requirements around direct sightlines from the cab. These regulations, intended to make vulnerable road users more visible to the driver, will have far-reaching consequences for cabin designs in the coming years.

In the background, Scania and sister brand MAN are also working together on a completely new, aerodynamic cabin. This development is independent of the current prototype and is aimed at a joint, future-proof generation of trucks within the Traton group. The Skewjer Scania thus seems to be an intermediate step towards that greater innovation.