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This generation of semi enclosed cab ladders had an American style canopy crew cab (like the post war Dennis F17). This afforded semi covered rear facing seats for crew members without adding the extra length of a fully enclosed crew cab. Because of this shorter design, the ladder turret could be rotated 360 degrees without increasing the wheelbase, which would have otherwise been necessary. Some smaller ladders had a simple bench behind the front seats, for the same reason, but without the additional expense of a roof. Just as in many other countries, crew cabs on turntable ladders died out in Germany in the sixties and seventies, although they remain popular in a few places, most notably North America and Japan….

Added by Rob Johnson on 08 December 2025.

I guess this is a TTL25+2m (it was very common at that time). You can actually see the extension linked to the 4th top section.

Added by Jacques PETER on 09 December 2025.

A good idea - although it does look more than a bit precarious.

Added by Rob Johnson on 09 December 2025.

It does and was precarious, the Berliet TTL28+2m TL in my city had the same 4 sections +2m to slide!





Added by Jacques PETER on 10 December 2025.

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