This year’s Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) conference, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 August, will provide IVECO with the perfect opportunity to showcase its latest emergency service offerings.
A popular supplier to many of the country’s regional and metropolitan fire and emergency service bodies, IVECO will display two key vehicles at the event along with a tactical response robot.
On stand will be the latest Euro6 Eurocargo ML150 4x4 Crew Cab. This vehicle is purpose-built for firefighting applications and offers best-in-class performance, especially when it comes to demanding off-road work where a fulltime 4x4 system, hub reduction to all axles and standard front, centre and rear differential locks mean the truck is capable of safely negotiating the most severe conditions.
Other benefits of the ML150 4x4 include an impressive 16.1m kerb to kerb turning circle for added maneuverability, and an upgraded Allison 5-speed 3500 fully automatic transmission. This transmission features taller first to third gear ratios and a custom torque converter lock up program that provides added control for the driver when negotiating steep descents, reducing brake intervention which can cause vehicles to slide in loose and slippery terrain. The truck’s powerful hydraulic retarder also assists in these conditions.
The transmission is coupled to IVECO’s Euro6 6.7l Tector engine producing 320hp and 1,150Nm of torque which peaks at 1200rpm and is available right through to redline. Other benefits of the truck include IVECO’s ‘Fire Pack’ which contains an Australian designed and manufactured roll cage and bull bar with monitor provision, fireproof replacement panels and heat resistant alloy door handles.
Inside the truck, driver and crew are treated to comfortable seating for five courtesy of ISRI bucket seats. The display truck is equipped with a Bell Environmental heavy tanker body with 4,000 litre water tank and features a multilayered crew protection system capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 600 degrees Celsius.
Another display vehicle at AFAC will be the latest Daily 4x4 dual cab fitted with tray body, snorkel and bull bar.
The Daily 4x4 features IVECO’s market-leading 8-speed full automatic transmission coupled to a 180hp Euro6 powerplant. As with the Eurocargo 4x4, the Daily 4x4 is brimming with offroad technology including constant 4x4 system, hub reduction axles and triple differential locks as standard. With a 7t GVM, the latest Daily 4x4 offers strong flexibility for firefighting applications, including for light tanker duties and emergency response.
Making its Australian debut at AFAC this year is the Wolf R1 tactical response robot, developed by IVECO’s specialist firefighting equipment sister brand, Magirus. The Wolf R1 allows emergency forces to remain outside the danger zone during a fire, instead using the robot’s specialist camera systems to supply live images and photos, allowing responders to safely evaluate the situation before coordinating a response plan.
For further information and to inspect the vehicles firsthand, please visit IVECO on stand number 330 at AFAC.