A revolution: Magirus turntable ladders

The unique VARIO system ensures ladder support at any width or variable from 2,400 to 5,200 mm. The infinitely variable outreach control enables automatic switching to the largest possible outreach value needed for various support widths. Because the four stabilisers can be variably controlled, the support base can be optimally adapted to the available space. Level differences of up to 700 mm can be compensated.

As the world's leading manufacturer, Magirus produces turntable ladders with working heights from 27 m to over 60 m. The ladder sets used for these are robust yet extremely light. They have the following advantages:

Ladder set

• Laser-welded rail profile made of high-strength fine-grain steels
• Primed using a cataphoretic immersion bath
• Continuous, extremely high handrails and no installations for unproblematic climbing

Winch for extension and retraction

• Easy, sensitive and more cost-effective to maintain than a hydraulic cylinder

Stainless steel profile

Corrosion-free ladder guides due to stainless steel profiles for ladder extension systems Wear takes place on wear-sliders intended for this purpose, not on the ladder set profile

Artful dodgers: Our articulated ladders

In 1984, Magirus brought out the world's first articulated arm turntable ladder on the market. Today, an entire product category uses this revolutionary technology. With Magirus turntable ladders, we give you completely new dimensions: The articulated arm and the telescoping articulated arm considerably extend the operating range of fire brigades. These technologies enable personnel to provide even more comprehensive, rapid and safe help – especially under complicated circumstances and demanding requirements. Learn more...

The ladder is controlled from the main control stand, which is integrated on the turning drive. Ergonomic use and clear organisation are key in the design of the control stand. The ergonomically shaped operator's control stand is very wide and provides comfortable seating for fire-fighting teams in full gear. Elements such as joysticks, swivelling displays, deadman's controls, emergency winding installations and intercoms are arranged in the GRP body so that easy access to the seat is always guaranteed. The seat heating facilitates longer missions and is highly resistant to dust and water. The built-in seat speakers and swivelling microphone assure communication with the cage. A canopy is optionally available.

The computer recognizes any oscillation in the turntable ladder the instant it starts. Within a split second, it actively damps the oscillation through hydraulic countermeasures. This applies to wind gusts just as much as mission-related oscillation – such as when a person jumps into the cage.

User benefit: More safety. More performance. More convenience. A longer service life. Lower cost of ownership.

The rescue cage can be manned rapidly via the quick entrance behind the driver's cab. The access ladders facilitate getting in the cage from the ladder set.

Both three- as well as four-person cages have two separate cage entrances with fold-away doors on the sides. The protection bars enable unimpeded access – important for PA supports.

The RC 300 is a spacious cage that enables many possible uses while simultaneously allowing the most extreme turntable ladder outreach.

• Payload 300 kg
• Two multifunctional columns positioned at the sides
• Control stand in the cage centre
• Four sockets (1 x 400 V, 3 x 230 V)
• LED floodlights integrated in the cage front
• Removable water monitor; waterway runs outside of the cage; max. 2,500 l/min
• Practical corner entrances
• Fold-away doors on the sides and protection bars enable unhindered access – important for those wearing breathing masks

A standard feature of this four-person cage is the water monitor piping integrated into the cage floor. The water monitor can either be attached to one of the two multifunctional columns in the classical manner or – optionally – be permanently installed in the front of the cage. Its maximal output is 2,500 l/min. Water outlets and shut-off valves are conveniently located in the front area. The most important data are:

• Payload 400 kg
• Two multifunctional columns positioned at the sides
• Control stand in the cage centre
• Four sockets (1 x 400 V, 3 x 230 V)
• Fold-away doors on the sides and protection bars enable unhindered access – important for those wearing breathing masks

Variant 1

Two LED floodlights integrated in the cage front. Plug-in water monitor. The water piping is outside of the cage on the side.

Variant 2

The water monitors permanently installed at the front of the cage substantially reduce set-up time. The extremely space-saving installation eliminates space restrictions in the cage.

In addition to the rescue cage, a two-person platform is also available. Automatic delivery rails guarantee fast and easy entrance and exit.

After intensive analysis and cooperation with customers, Magirus has developed a swivelling stretcher support device that can handle loads of up to 270 kg. This development includes all known features of previous Magirus swivelling devices, such as:

• 360° swivelling
• Option of attachment on both cage sides
• Numerous locking options
• Mounting options for the widest variety of stretcher and rescue basket makes, both standardised and non-standardised

Thus, fire brigades that use our new RC 400 cage do not have to do without any previous features and advantages. And what's more, it has a special characteristic: The 270° kg carrying capacity enables the same easy handling during the rescue of obese people. This solution shows how Magirus responds to market demands and facilitates the daily work of many fire brigades. Under certain circumstances, it eliminates the enormous amount of time and effort required in crane rescues. For patients themselves, such rescues are connected with much less stress because the rescue is much faster and the patient is always accompanied in the cage. The financial expense is minimised as well.