LKW 2 are lighter versions of the bigger LKW 1, and are widespread among German fire services. This example is a five ton GVW Sprinter with a single three person cab. Some, like the bigger LKW 1, have full crew cabs for five or six people.These logistic trucks have a rail system to carry standardized wheeled basket containers, which are preloaded with a wide variety of items which may be needed at different types of incidents. They usually have a hydraulic tailgate to facilitate speedy loading and unloading. The result is a very versatile system, enabling a fire brigade to bring supplies, special equipment, and/or extra items to all kinds of situations requiring materials which are either not carried on rescue pumpers or additional to what they may already have on board.
Added by Rob Johnson on 07 May 2025.