CL

Compact Line
For municipal vehicles up to 7 t

Clearly more superstructure.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter.

Compact. Strong. Flexible.
The pressure on the fire services is growing steadily, for
although a decreasing number of fire fighters is available
and budgets are shrinking, assignments and operations
are becoming even more complex. Accordingly, with its
Compact Line (CL) on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis,
Rosenbauer has designed a modern, compact and highly
efficient municipal fire fighting vehicle, which offers a
wealth of possibilities.
The light, space-saving sandwich design allows the creation of panel truck and spacious superstructures without
interior profiles or transverse walls. Moreover, the variable
COMFORT storage system ensures easy access to every
item of equipment, while revolving shelves and pullouts facilitate ergonomic removal. The stable, vertical rear pullout
provides safe and functional equipment storage with lateral
access. With its compact dimensions and low weight, the
CL superstructure concept furnishes a great deal of space
for the crew and equipment, without sacrificing either
safety or performance. Maximum flexibility is available for
the design of individual fire fighting vehicles and in every
case Rosenbauer realizes a customized solution.
Indeed with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter from the CL
series, it can truly be said that Rosenbauer has set new
benchmarks with regard to design, form and function.

Your partner for municipal fire fighting vehicles.

The Rosenbauer Group is the international leader in the
field of fire fighting and disaster management technology
and services. For over 140 years, the name Rosenbauer
has stood for significant innovations and outstanding technology for fire fighting vehicles and extinguishing technology. Moreover, for complex tasks and demands, Rosenbauer offers fully integrated and customized solutions and
individual support.
A large portion of the Rosenbauer workforce are volunteer
fire fighters. They are bringing their operational expertise
and know-how to create outstanding products for our
customers. As a result, Rosenbauer is able to manufacture
fully customized municipal fire fighting vehicles that meet
and exceed every individual need.
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Available as a panel truck and with a lightweight superstructure

Extremely low superstructure weight
High usable space volume
Perfect access
Maximum interior design flexibility

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MB Sprinter as a panel truck.

Individual superstructure. Maximum use of space.
Compact and maneuverable panel trucks are ideal multipurpose vehicles for any
fire service. Nonetheless, every unit has its own particular requirements and
ideas and it is precisely in this regard that the CL Compact Line offers remarkable diversity. This allows the Sprinter to be equipped exactly as requested, in
order to ensure that firefighters, equipment and extinguishing technology all
arrive safely at the operational scene.
Every Mercedes Benz Sprinter offers three key features:
1. A spacious crew cabin with comfortable seats, standard safety belts
and up to three SCBA seats.
2. A control panel on the dashboard for the centralized operation of all
signal systems.
3. Individually designed superstructures using the COMFORT storage system
for the perfect equipment payload and optimum use of vehicle space.

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MB Sprinter panel truck with rear loading.

Ergonomics that put a complete range of equipment
at your fingertips.
As a result of the flexible COMFORT storage system, the rear-loaded Mercedes Benz Sprinter panel
truck allows the orderly storage and safe transportation of a large equipment payload. At the scene of
an emergency, this can be removed from the vehicle quickly and ergonomically, while the stable, vertical pullout at the back provides lateral access.
Wide, sliding doors offers the crew additional room for manoeuvre and they can easily enter or exit the
vehicle while wearing breathing apparatus. The large window allows plenty of light into the crew cabin
and the additional advantage of a good all-around view. Last, but not least, this type of superstructure
does not require any changes to the body of the original panel truck providing costeffective solutions.

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MB Sprinter panel truck with side loading.

Quick and clear equipment access.
The side-loaded Mercedes Benz Sprinter panel truck also offers maximum
payloads, safety and ergonomics. The wide side entrance constitutes a major
advantage of this model, as even in narrow spaces, equipment is easily accessible. Moreover, the large sliding doors provide easy entry and exit, as well as
additional safety when the crew must act quickly while wearing a full range
of equipment.

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MB Sprinter with CL lightweight

superstructure (4x2, 4x4).
Low weight. High payload volume.
As a result of a lightweight superstructure, which is free of irritating partition walls and profiles, the
5.3 t Mercedes Benz Sprinter is a genuine all-rounder. A sandwich design structure with CNC laser
cut, beveled sheet edges and the latest aluminum technology provides a low profile light weight and
extremely stable and maneuverable vehicle. These features also add up to a great deal of space for
equipment, which due to the low removal height, can be handled in a safer and most ergonomic manner. The integrated crew cabin is designed for a 1+8 team, divided up in a 2+3+4 formation, which
provides an additional storage surface between the driver and the co-driver. The overall concept
saves weight and thus offers extra storage capacity on the end-to-end roof.

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Oberaigner 6x6 on the basis of the MB Sprinter.

The new, maneuverable all-rounder in the off-road sector.
The new Oberaigner 6x6 on the basis of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter with exclusive, lightweight superstructures from Rosenbauer is the vehicle for maximum
operational excellence in terrain ranging from the desert to the mountains. This
off-roader is ideal for use in high country, is extremely light, maneuverable, versatile and robust. Whats more, its payload capacity is also limitless and globally
unique, as the Oberaigner 6x6 on the basis of Mercedes Benz Sprinter can reliably transport up to 4 t of equipment to any emergency.
Vehicle still in development.

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Increased fording depth of approximately 600 mm

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Suitable for use in mountainous areas, extremely

light, maneuverable, versatile and robust
4 t payload
Three drive axles and four differential locks provide maximum traction
Maintenance at all Mercedes Benz service
shops worldwide

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MB Sprinter with exchangeable systems.

Modular loading logistics.
Rosenbauer produces special Mercedes Benz Sprinter LAST and GW vehicles
that meet every operational requirement. The trucks have a lifting platform for
the simple loading and unloading of equipment weighing 1,000 kg and also offer
space for roll containers, Euro pallets, sand bags and a great deal more. This
means that the ideal equipment mix is always available for every operation and
the payload is free from the restraints of a fixed concept.

A lifting platform for the simple loading and unloading of equipment weighting 1,000 kg

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The CL series on the MB Sprinter.

Unequalled versatility.
Rosenbauers concept functions in a simple manner. After chassis selection
and definition of the requirements related to the new vehicle, an experienced
Rosenbauer sales team designs a customized vehicle in close cooperation with
the client. Customer interaction during the entire production process ensures a
perfectly matching product.
An individual Mercedes Benz Sprinter superstructure is created with the assistance of innovative 3D CAD technology and during production industrial manufacturing techniques are employed in combination with the latest aluminum
know-how. Light, CNC laser-cut and beveled aluminum sheets are mounted on
the chassis using modern bonding and bolting techniques in coordinated working processes, and sandwich plates are utilized to provide increased stability in
combination with low superstructure weight.
Standardized components are manufactured in continuous and systematically
organized processes with quality assurance controls during every phase. Each
component matches perfectly and this production approach guarantees uniform
quality, professional services and a secure supply of spare parts over a long period.

The spacious, sandwich design

superstructure is self-supporting
and therefore does not require an
additional frame. This results in a low height and compact
superstructure width of just 2,200 mm, which for the crew
means a pleasant entry height and comfortable equipment
removal without the need for a footplate.
These dimensions also provide the Mercedes Benz Sprinter
with its enormous maneuverability and offer considerable
advantages in narrow streets and entrances, underpasses
and low firehouses.
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The crew cabin in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter is separated

from the equipment compartments by a tested, safety partition wall, which provides increased safety. Moreover, every
seat is fitted with an approved seatbelt.

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Rear-loaded Mercedes Benz Sprinter

3.5 t Mercedes Benz Sprinter, rear loading, wheelbase: 3.6 m,
crew cabin: 1+5

5.3 t Mercedes Benz Sprinter, rear loading, wheelbase: 3.6 m,

crew cabin: 1+5 or 1+8

Optimum use of space due to rear

lift-back doors with 270 opening
Stable, vertical rear pullout with
lateral access for quick and easy
equipment removal
Suction hoses stored centrally
above the portable pump or at the
side. Low, full TS telescopic pullout
Additional installation of a
generator, or Rosenbauers UHPS
high-pressure, extinguishing
system possible
Walkable, glass fiber-reinforced
roof with integrated warning
systems
Fold-down ladder, fix-mounted on
the rear doors
3.5 t car driving license class
No alterations to the original body

Side-loaded Mercedes Benz Sprinter

5.3 t Mercedes Benz Sprinter, side loading, wheelbase: 3.6 m,
crew cabin: 1+5 or 1+8

Light weight shutters on the left,

right and back of the vehicle with
bar lock and double handle closing
Suction hoses stored centrally
above the portable pump or at the
side. Low, full TS telescopic pullout
Additional installation of a
generator, or Rosenbauers UHPS
high-pressure, extinguishing
system possible
Individual loading system
at the rear
Walkable, glass fiber-reinforced
roof with integrated warning systems
Ladder, with swing-out mounting
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Mercedes Benz Sprinter with lightweight superstructure

5.3 or 7 t Mercedes Benz Sprinter, wheelbase: 3.6 m,
crew cabin: 1+5 or 1+8
New Mercedes Benz Sprinter with lightweight superstructure and integrated cabin
Great maneuverability, excellent handling, maximum flexibility
Light metal shutters on the left, right and back of the vehicle
Maximum opening of the rear equipment compartment with
1,400 mm for increased loading flexibility
Rear ladder with roof-mounted handrails
Flat, even roof surface for equipment storage
Perfect interior design with pullouts for portable pumps,
a generator turntable and the COMFORT storage system
Various extinguishing technology. Choice of portable pump
with 500 l tank, UHPS, Flash CAFS 30, etc.
4x4 all-wheel drive available!

Mercedes Benz Sprinter LAST

Mercedes Benz Sprinter LAST and GW
The lifting platform with a
1,000 kg capacity makes the
LAST a genuine heavy transporter with a wealth of space
for roll containers, Euro pallets,
sand bags and much more
besides

Austria

Sprinter panel truck

MTF

KDOF

KLF (1+8)

KLF-W / TLF 500 (1+5)

LF (1+8)

KRF, KRF-B, VRF, KRF-S, KRF-E

Germany

Sprinter panel truck

Sprinter with lightweight superstructure

KDO-W, ELW1, ELW2

TSF

TSF-W
VRW, VLF
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Sprinter with lightweight superstructure

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NewOberaigner 6x6 on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter

7 t Oberaigner 6x6 on the basis of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter, wheelbase: 3.29 m+1.1 m,
length: 6.57 m, crew cabin: 1+5 or 1+8
Vehicle suitable for use in mountainous areas with superstructure.
Extremely light, maneuverable,
versatile and robust
Maximum payload of up to 4 t
Large fording depth of up to approx. 600 mm
Optimum power distribution via
a gearbox with selectable, electromechanical step-down, a 6-gear
manual gearbox, or 5-gear automatic transmission
Patented axle concept with powered front axle, individual wheel
suspension and transversal leaf
springing. Rear axles with powered
rigid axles with spiral springs and
hydraulic shock absorbers as well
as longitudinal and transverse
differential locks (100%)
Optimum axle compensation due
to asymmetrical, double pedal axle
suspension. Extensive spring travel
for comfort and safety
Vehicle still in development.

Asymmetrical, double pedal axle suspension

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More equipment. More COMFORT.

Due to minimum superstructure weight.
Large superstructure openings.
As a result of the CL series ingenious, modular design
system, far greater equipment payloads can be carried in an
orderly and safe manner in the storage compartments. These
have no restrictive interior walls or cross members and
therefore offer a very high level of interior design flexibility.

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Intelligent lighting.

Safe roof use.

The rear equipment compartments

are lit from both the in- and outside,
which facilitates operations in darkness. Illuminated handrails in the
crew cabin provide the firefighters
with a safe hold while the vehicle is
on the move.

The space on the even, end-to-end

roof with non-slip surface can be
used to the full. A rear-mounted
ladder with handrails ensures
safe access.

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Sufficient space for essential equipment and special requirements

COMFORT, the flexible storage system.

The COMFORT storage system, a special Rosenbauer
development, is characterized by its safe, simple and
ergonomic operation, as well as a comprehensive component program. The functions of the equipment storage, the
handling systems and the equipment supports are perfectly coordinated for installation in the equipment compartments. The diversity of the COMFORT system means that
every item has the appropriate storage. The advantages
include a clear overview in the equipment compartments,
quick and energy-saving equipment removal and the protection of the equipment, which ensures long service life.

COMFORT drawers in an MB Sprinter for Oman

Equipment weighing up to 220 kg can be placed on the

pullout platform with rotating device. Accordingly, whether
a portable pump, generator or another item of equipment
is required, during operations this simply involves pulling
out, rotation and removal. The platform can also be easily
lowered using the fix-mounted, pneumatic, hand lever
operated valve.
The quality of the serial production components is high
and they are available on a long-term basis. Moreover, the
COMFORT storage system offers lasting flexibility for the
ongoing update of vehicles to changing demands.

Pullout with turning device for a portable pump

Pullout turntable in an MB Sprinter for Oman

The COMFORT lowering system

facilitates the handling of still heavier
loads of up to 450 kg. Moreover,
compact solutions are available such
as modules for equipment, suction
hoses or UHPS with water tank, and
naturally individual versions are
no problem.
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Integrated crew cabin.

Space and comfort during operations.

Unlimited space for crews of

1+5 or 1+8
All seats with safety belt
Up to three integrated SCBA seats
High and wide sliding doors for
easy entry and exit
Large, deep equipment storage

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An integrated crew cabin, either in a 1+5 or 1+8 version,

offers a wealth of space. The crew cabin is separated from
the equipment compartments by a safety partition wall. Up
to three SCBA seats allow the comfortable and, above all,
speedy donning of the equipment during the drive to an
emergency and all the seats are fitted with safety belts.
The even, uninterrupted cabin floor and a smooth ceiling
are provided for increased safety in low light operations.

The interior of the crew cabin is lined with high-quality synthetic trim and a resilient aluminum floor for easy cleaning is provided. Illuminated handrails are mounted on the
ceiling and three handrails by the doors provide additional
safety. Furthermore, equipment can be stashed away in
cleverly integrated storage spaces such as seat compartments, bench chests and the lateral pullout drawers.

Additional storage space in a bench chest

Central control.
As a result of the clearly arranged
control panel on the dashboard,
firefighters have an overview of all the
technical fire fighting functions of the
vehicle, which facilitates quick and
easy operation.

Control panel on the dashboard

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Top performance that includes extinguishing.

Tailor-made extinguishing systems for small vehicles.
Extinguishing technology forms
the heart of every fire fighting
vehicle. Therefore, especially for
small vehicles, Rosenbauer has
developed a vast range of highly
efficient extinguishing systems,
which are ideal for integration into
the lightweight, space-saving CL
series superstructures.
All extinguishing technology
components are developed and
manufactured by Rosenbauer and
are then perfectly integrated into
individual superstructures. This
provides the certainty that the extinguishing technology constantly
functions fault-free and offers top
performance in combination with
robustness and a long service life.

The FOX offers maximum performance at minimum weight.

The portable FOX pump offers output of 1,600 l/min at 10 bar. This
maximum output at minimum weight
is further supplemented by simple
operation via the Rosenbauer Logic
Control System (LCS). For versions
that are integrated into vehicles, the
control panel can be mounted on the
operator side thus ensuring that the
FOX retains its user-friendliness.

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The N10 normal pressure pump, the

compact power package.

UHPS provides maximum pressure

for high-speed fire fighting.

The compact dimensions and low weight of the N10 make

it unbeatable as an integrated pump. Limited drive requirements of only 38 kW for a pump output of up to 1,500 l/min
at 10 bar*). For the N10 an underfloor installation is possible, providing even better space availability in the rear
compartment.

UHPS is perfectly matched to the needs relating to highspeed fire fighting. The pump can either be powered by a
petrol engine or an auxiliary drive and delivers 38 l/min
at 100 bar*). Exhaustive tests in Austria and the USA have
demonstrated the extreme effectiveness of the system.
The ultra high pressure of 100 bar provides best water
mist at a most effective flow rate ensuring quickest cool
down and best cooling performance. UHPS is equipped
with a non-collapsible, high-pressure hose as a standard
feature and using a combined nozzle, it is possible to
select between full and spray jets, and switch over to foam
without interrupting the extinguishing process.

Pump performance is always dependent upon the respective auxiliary drive.

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LCS (Logic Control System) for

the ergonomic operation of all
Rosenbauer pumps.
LCS allows the use of a diversity of
pump functions, foam proportioning
systems, CAFS systems and power
generators. The main control path is
highlighted in color and runs from top
to bottom, which allows operators to
logically follow the correct procedure.
Moreover, all the controls are backlit
for smooth operation in poor light
or darkness.

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Our services.
For reliable safety.
During operations, the 100 per cent reliability of fire fighting vehicles and equipment is vital and this can only be
achieved by means of regular maintenance and servicing.
Rosenbauer offers an extensive network of branches and
service partners for precisely this purpose and its customer support units are available in over 100 countries.

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Carefully designed service packages make regular checks

and maintenance both straightforward and speedy, and
also allow complete cost transparency. The Rosenbauer
homepage lists all the Groups service stations in order
that both municipal fire fighting vehicles and their equipment are always in top shape. This is safety that can be
relied upon.

One-stop shopping.

Making the old as good as new.

When something needs repair.

Rosenbauer is the worlds only fullliner in the fire protection and fire
fighting field. As a consequence, clients can obtain everything they need
for a municipal fire fighting vehicle
from a single source. This offers the
advantage of fully integrated, highperformance solutions that provide
maximum efficiency.

When a chassis is virtually new, but

the superstructure is no longer stateof-the-art, or incapable of meeting increased requirements, we carry out a
vehicle update and general overhaul,
exchange the extinguishing components, or retrofit foam proportioning
systems. New storage systems can
also provide a major upgrade and all
in all, the end result is vehicles that
are always on the pace.

All Rosenbauer products offer a

exceptionally long service life. However, should a defect occur at any
time, industrial production means
that a suitable original spare part
can be supplied quickly and easily
throughout a guaranteed period of
15 years, which adds up to lasting
operational safety.

Rosenbauer International AG
Paschinger Strae 90
4060 Leonding, Austria
Tel.: +43 732 6794-0
Fax: +43 732 6794-83
office@rosenbauer.com

www.rosenbauer.com

Note. Information concerning CL series municipal fire fighting vehicles with

weights of up to 812 t is available in a separate brochure.
The text and illustrations are non-binding. The pictures may contain special versions, which are only available
against a surcharge. The right to make changes in line with technical progress is retained.