The first original MAN truck with Allison transmission was put into use
The Zell am Ziller Volunteer Fire Brigade recently received the latest MAN TGS 18.400 4x4 fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with the EMPL TLF-A 3000/150/50 and is fitted with the Allison 4000 Series transmission. MAN Eggsenmann, manager of the municipal sales team at Austrian GmbH, said: “The MAN TGS18.400 4x4 equipped with Allison transmissions sets a new standard for heavy vehicles in the field of fire and emergency rescue. The Allison transmission, on the one hand, reflects our long tradition and on the other hand meets the specific requirements of the tender.The superior performance of the drivetrain in acceleration and shifting demonstrates the MAN truck in firefighting and emergency rescue. Market and technical leadership in the field." Zell am Ziller is located in the heart of the Ziller Valley and is a popular winter sports area in the Austrian Alps. The annual record of visitors staying here is 660,000 nights. The volunteer fire-fighting team's operation area is 41 square kilometers and covers a tunnel, three cable car companies, numerous hotels, alpine meadows and ski huts. The elevation difference in the work area is close to 2,000 meters. Siegfried Geisler, commander of the Zell am Ziller Fire Brigade, said: “In our rescue operations, we often need to climb uphill. Starting and braking on steep slopes, narrow roads and sharp turns requires the driver to concentrate. We need Allison automatic transmission. The box, because of its gearbox technology, will enable us to reach the scene of the accident faster and more safely even if we work under harsh conditions." In dealing with emergencies, 18-ton trucks need to climb quickly, which requires the engine power and torque to be completely transmitted to the drive wheels. The Allison 4000 Series fully automatic gearbox features a patented torque converter with uninterrupted power shift for excellent acceleration and continuous traction. Harald Rosenauer, Head of OEM, DOEM and Business Development at Allison Transmission in Western Europe, believes: “By providing Allison fully automatic transmission configuration as a series option, MAN Truck & Bus Co., Ltd. meets many fire department expectations for drive configuration. Exceptional vehicle dynamics, reliability, and ease of handling in extreme conditions. MAN Trucks and Bus Austrian and Allison Transmissions have created a partnership that is perfectly suited to the harsh conditions of heavy-duty rescue. Powertrain. Vehicles equipped with 400hp engine and Allison 4000 Series transmission have excellent acceleration and workability." In addition, the integration of the vehicle body and the pump unit is very important for the operation of fire engines. Remhard Gruber, EMPL's fire truck salesman, said: "EMPL is proud to have teamed up with MAN and Allison Transmissions to launch this model. Equipped with Allison's drive system, chassis, body and water pump work together efficiently. Plus EMPL's fire fighting technology, vehicles and their equipment can be fully competent for any job." 20 Vertical Grain Traction Conveyor 20 Vertical Grain Traction Conveyor,Incline Grain Conveyors,Grain Bin Conveyor,Grain Transfer Conveyor Gongzhuling Huaxi Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Co.LTD , https://www.tractionsprayer.com
MAN TGS 18.400 4x4 Fire Engine 
Photo of Zell am Ziller Fire Department and MAN 