MB L322 Coal Lorry Ruhr Coal

MB L322 Coal Lorry Ruhr Coal

Details:

Model Details

The Mercedes-Benz L322 Kohlenkuli Ruhrkohle by Lemke Collection is a highly detailed 1:160 scale N gauge collector’s model, representing one of the most iconic post-war German heavy-duty trucks in industrial service. Produced under the Lemke MINIS series, this release captures the rugged utility of the classic Mercedes-Benz short-hood “Rundhauber” platform used widely across Europe in the mid-20th century.

Designed for serious model railway and diecast collectors, this version features the distinctive “Kohlenkuli” coal-delivery bodywork used by Ruhrkohle operations. The trichterförmiger (hopper-style) loading system and integrated conveyor belt reflect the real-world coal distribution vehicles that supplied households and industry during the era of coal-based heating.

Built with Lemke’s signature attention to scale accuracy, this model brings together industrial heritage, German engineering history, and authentic Ruhr industrial livery in a compact collector format ideal for N gauge layouts and display collections.

Features

• Highly detailed 1:160 scale N gauge Lemke MINIS model
• Authentic Mercedes-Benz L322 Rundhauber chassis design
• Realistic Ruhrkohle coal delivery “Kohlenkuli” body configuration
• Movable conveyor belt detailing for added realism and display value

Historical Background

The Mercedes-Benz L322 was introduced in 1958 as a modern six-ton short-hood truck and remained in production until 1984. Known for its durability and versatility, the L322 became a global workhorse used in construction, municipal services, agriculture, and heavy industry.

The “Kohlenkuli” conversion reflects a specialised coal distribution system widely used in Germany during the mid-20th century. These vehicles featured hopper-style bodies designed to carry and dispense coal efficiently into residential and commercial storage systems, often using mechanical conveyor systems for unloading.

As part of Ruhrkohle logistics, these trucks played an essential role in supplying fuel during the height of Germany’s coal-powered economy, making them an important piece of industrial transport history.