MB Atego 13 Box Truck w/Tail Lift Feuerwehr Bremen Logistk

MB Atego 13 Box Truck w/Tail Lift Feuerwehr Bremen Logistk

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 Bremen Fire Department logistics vehicle reproduction, based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 platform
• Highly detailed HO scale collector model, ideal for modern fire brigade layouts and urban dioramas
• Realistic emergency service livery and tail lift detail, reflecting practical operational logistics use

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 “Emergency Services Bremen” (item 099448) is a highly detailed HO scale 1:87 collector model representing a modern logistics and support vehicle operated by the Bremen Fire Department. Finished in a striking yellow, red, and black emergency service livery, this model reproduces a real-world fire service equipment truck fitted with a tail lift for operational logistics and material handling.

This limited Herpa release captures the important but often overlooked logistical side of modern fire and rescue operations, where dedicated support vehicles ensure rapid deployment of equipment and supplies across emergency scenes.

Historical Background

Modern fire services such as Feuerwehr Bremen operate highly structured fleets that extend beyond traditional fire engines and rescue vehicles. Alongside frontline appliances, specialised logistics vehicles are essential for transporting equipment, replenishing supplies, and supporting large-scale emergency operations.

The Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 platform is widely used in European municipal fleets due to its reliability, versatility, and suitability for medium-duty transport roles. In Bremen, this configuration is used as a logistics and support vehicle equipped with a rear tail lift, enabling efficient loading and unloading of heavy equipment and operational supplies.

Historically, fire brigade logistics were handled by standard trucks or shared municipal transport vehicles. As emergency response systems became more complex, dedicated logistics units were introduced to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure that operational units receive equipment quickly at the scene.