MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder Feuerwehr

MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder Feuerwehr

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 Berlin Fire Brigade aerial ladder reproduction based on the MAN TGM CC DLK platform
• Highly detailed collector model, ideal for HO scale fire service layouts and urban dioramas
• Realistic Rosenbauer turntable ladder system, reflecting modern hydraulic aerial rescue technology
• Vehicle type: Turntable ladder (Drehleiter / DLK)
• Operator: Feuerwehr Berlin
• Chassis: MAN TGM CC
• Equipment: Rosenbauer aerial ladder system
• Colour: Operational red with yellow detailing
• Manufacturer: Herpa
• Application: Model railway and diorama use
• Release: May / June 2026

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder “Fire Brigade Berlin” (item 099301) is a highly detailed HO scale 1:87 collector model representing a modern German Drehleiter (DLK) aerial ladder vehicle operated by Feuerwehr Berlin. Finished in classic operational red with contrasting yellow Rosenbauer equipment styling, this model accurately reproduces a real turntable ladder used for firefighting, technical rescue, and high-rise operations in Berlin.

Produced by Herpa as part of its contemporary fire brigade series, this model reflects the ongoing modernization of urban aerial firefighting vehicles in Germany’s capital city.

Historical Background

Turntable ladder vehicles have been an essential part of fire service operations since the early 20th century. Originally developed as manually operated ladders mounted on horse-drawn or early motorised platforms, they evolved into hydraulically powered aerial appliances capable of reaching significant heights in dense urban environments.

Today, the Berlin Fire Brigade operates advanced DLK (Drehleiter mit Korb) units designed for rapid deployment in high-rise rescue, firefighting support, and access to elevated structures. These vehicles are a critical component of urban emergency response, particularly in cities like Berlin where multi-storey residential and commercial buildings are common.

The MAN TGM chassis provides a stable and reliable base for modern aerial ladder systems, offering the strength required to support fully extended ladder operations. Combined with Rosenbauer engineering, the ladder system enables precise positioning for both rescue and firefighting tasks at height.