MB Atego 13 Box Truck w/Tail Lift Feuerwehr Frankfurt

MB Atego 13 Box Truck w/Tail Lift Feuerwehr Frankfurt

1:87 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Authentic representation of a Frankfurt fire brigade equipment and logistics vehicle, based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego 13 box truck
• Realistic rear tail lift system, reflecting operational loading capability for heavy equipment and oil response materials
• Detailed fire service livery in operational red, matching modern German Feuerwehr design standards
• Precision Herpa craftsmanship, featuring accurate chassis proportions, fine printed markings, and realistic box body detailing
• Ready-made collector model vehicle
• Material: Plastic
• Vehicle type: Box truck with tail lift
• Operator: Feuerwehr Frankfurt a.M.
• Release: May / June 2026

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa Mercedes-Benz Atego 13 box truck with rear tail lift “Fire Brigade Frankfurt Equipment Vehicle – Oil” (item 099226) is a finely detailed N scale collector model depicting a modern German Feuerwehr logistics and support vehicle. Finished in operational red and based on the widely used Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis, this model represents a specialist equipment transport truck used by the Frankfurt fire brigade for oil-related and technical support operations.

Designed with a functional box body and working-style rear tail lift, the model reflects the real-world role of fire service logistics vehicles, which are essential for transporting equipment, supplies, and specialised incident-response materials to the scene.

Historical Background

The Mercedes-Benz Atego has become one of the most important medium-duty platforms in European fire service fleets. Introduced as a versatile vocational truck, it is widely used across Germany for roles such as equipment transport, command support, tanker operations, and logistics deployment.

Fire brigades like Feuerwehr Frankfurt rely on vehicles such as this Atego box truck to support increasingly complex urban operations. Traditionally, fire service logistics were handled by simpler utility trucks or converted vans. However, as incident response expanded to include hazardous materials, environmental hazards, and specialised technical rescue, dedicated equipment vehicles became essential.

Box trucks with tail lifts, like this configuration, allow crews to efficiently load and unload heavy or bulky equipment, including absorbents, pumps, oil spill response materials, and modular response containers. The rear tail lift significantly improves operational speed and safety, especially in dense urban environments where manual loading would be inefficient.