German military receives delivery of ZIEGLER fire trucks
Iain Hoey
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Delays resolved for ZIEGLER fire trucks delivery
BwFuhrparkService GmbH has begun delivering 90 firefighting vehicles (FLKfz HLF) to the German Armed Forces, according to a statement from ZIEGLER.
Delivery had been delayed due to supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and the Ukraine conflict, with the first vehicles finally handed over in April 2024.
The vehicles will operate at various Bundeswehr locations across Germany.
Vehicle specifications and testing
The FLKfz HLF firefighting vehicles are built on MAN TGM 18.320 4×4 chassis with 320 horsepower engines.
Each vehicle features a 2,500-litre water tank, a 150-litre foam tank, and the latest ALPAS and Z-Control systems.
Extensive testing was conducted at the “NBC Defence and Legal Protection Tasks” school in Stetten am Kalten Markt. Selected Bundeswehr personnel were trained to use the vehicles safely and pass on this knowledge.
Expanding the Bundeswehr’s fleet
The Bundeswehr’s existing vehicle portfolio is being expanded with this delivery.
ZIEGLER stated that the new vehicles meet and, in some cases, exceed the tender requirements.
Markus W. Weber, ZIEGLER Group’s CSO, said: “We are proud to make an important contribution to the operational readiness and safety of the Bundeswehr.”
Ongoing delivery schedule
Delivery of the remaining vehicles is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by February 2025.
ZIEGLER has previously produced over 500 vehicles for the Bundeswehr, including specialised fire and rescue trucks.
This latest collaboration reflects the long-standing relationship between ZIEGLER and BwFuhrparkService GmbH.
Summary: German military receives delivery of ZIEGLER fire trucks
BwFuhrparkService GmbH has commenced delivery of 90 ZIEGLER firefighting vehicles to the German Armed Forces.
Supply chain disruptions delayed the first deliveries until April 2024.
The FLKfz HLF vehicles, equipped with advanced systems and extensive water and foam capacities, underwent rigorous testing before deployment.
The delivery is scheduled to complete by February 2025, expanding the Bundeswehr’s fleet and enhancing operational readiness.
