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Great to see Russia preserving their historical apparatus.
This rig appears to follow British and European practice of mounting a proprietary hand-operated Aerial (TTL) on a standard truck chassis.
Are any of our Knowledgeable Readers able to identify the similarity of this TTL Ladder to any of the major Brands in Europe eg Magirus, Merryweather, & etc.....?
Thanks, Pat! Always good, if peoples remember their own history! I don't know the prototype of this ladder, but many Soviet ladders were made by type of Magirus ladders. In addition: this ladder is Hydraulic operated.
Great to see Russia preserving their historical apparatus.
This rig appears to follow British and European practice of mounting a proprietary hand-operated Aerial (TTL) on a standard truck chassis.
Are any of our Knowledgeable Readers able to identify the similarity of this TTL Ladder to any of the major Brands in Europe eg Magirus, Merryweather, & etc.....?
Great photos, here; and picture #16835.
Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B
Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 17 May 2009.