MB Atego 13 Turntable Ladder Feuerwehr Wiesbaden

MB Atego 13 Turntable Ladder Feuerwehr Wiesbaden

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 Wiesbaden Fire Brigade aerial ladder reproduction, based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 DLK platform
• Highly detailed collector model, ideal for HO scale fire station layouts and urban dioramas
• Realistic anthracite ladder system with striking red-white livery, reflecting modern German fire service design

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 turntable ladder “Feuerwehr Wiesbaden” (item 099479) is a highly detailed HO scale 1:87 collector model representing a modern German aerial rescue vehicle (DLK – Drehleiter mit Korb). Finished in an eye-catching white and bright red livery with an anthracite ladder assembly, this model accurately reproduces a real operational turntable ladder used by the Wiesbaden Fire Brigade for firefighting, technical rescue, and high-rise emergency response.

This model is produced as a one-off edition, continuing Herpa’s detailed series of real German municipal fire service vehicles.

Historical Background

Turntable ladder vehicles have been a central part of fire service operations since the early motorised fire engines of the 20th century. Over time, they evolved from mechanically operated ladders into modern hydraulic aerial platforms capable of rapid deployment in dense urban environments.

Today, the Wiesbaden Fire Brigade operates advanced DLK (Drehleiter mit Korb) vehicles designed for high-rise firefighting, casualty evacuation, and access to elevated structures. These vehicles are essential in modern German cities where residential and commercial buildings regularly exceed multiple storeys.

The Mercedes-Benz Atego ’13 chassis is widely used in fire service applications due to its balance of compact dimensions and strong load capacity, making it ideal for supporting complex aerial ladder systems. Combined with a modern Rosenbauer ladder assembly, it enables precise positioning for rescue operations at height and effective fire attack support.