The Ziegler 4×4 Z-series airport fire truck is equipped with a 770-horsepower Scania V8 engine.
The front section of the Ziegler 4×4 airport fire truck features transparent glass panels in the lower area, allowing the driver to observe the surroundings beneath the vehicle while driving.
The Ziegler 4×4 airport fire truck features an ignition button located on the exterior of the door, allowing for the fastest possible deployment in emergency response situations.
Both the approach and departure angles of this airport fire truck are extremely large. Some might wonder—why does an airport, which already has runways, need such strong off-road capabilities? The answer is yes, it does. In addition to concrete runways, airports also have large grassy areas used for isolation.
Chassis: All-wheel disc brakes, coil spring struts, and low-ratio solid axles.
Power: Exceptionally powerful—770 horsepower provided by a Scania engine. It can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in just 28 seconds. Moreover, this Ziegler 4×4 airport fire truck can activate its firefighting system at any time, regardless of driving conditions or speed. To ensure stability, you can also spot an extremely thick lateral stabilizer bar in the image above.
The roof-mounted remote-control water cannon at the front of the vehicle can be adjusted from inside the cabin for distance, angle, and spray range.
Now let’s take a look inside. This seat caught my attention—why is the backrest just a bare frame? I later learned that firefighters board the truck while already wearing full gear. That space is reserved for the oxygen tank worn on the back. Even without the tank, the seat provides excellent lumbar support and remains quite comfortable.
And the visibility? Incredible—better than many passenger cars. You don’t feel like you’re driving a heavy truck at all.
The side windows are almost all equipped with heating wires to prevent fogging caused by temperature and humidity differences, ensuring a clear field of view.
There are no analog dials, no traditional buttons—the instrument panel is very high-tech. Most of the gauges and switches also have some level of waterproofing.
