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.