Fire brigade solution
Manual rear load with
4 hoses + scaling ladder
110 kg equipment
Manual rear load with
Deploy 110kg equipment from the roof in seconds
Access a 4-section scaling ladder + 4 hoses stored on the roof in under 30 seconds with minimal effort.
Engineered with and for fire truck manufacturers, with payload capacity of 110 kg equipment.
Key benefits
OPTIMISED STORAGE
Maximises fire truck capacity, allowing more life-saving equipment to be carried.
ergonomic operation
Reduces physical strain, allowing safe, one-person use.
ENHANCED SAFETY
Eliminates the need to climb onto the roof.
Main features
- Fast deployment: Accessible in less than 30 seconds.
- Adjustable deployment angle: Ensures the rear of the vehicle is accessible even when the system is open.
- Manual operation: Simple, reliable handle mechanism.
- High payload capacity: 110 kg equipment.
Additional features
- Intuitive use: minimal training required.
- Low maintenance: Designed for long-term durability.
This solution is made of 2 modules
Base
The deployment system: ErgoBack manual.
To be installed on the roof.
+
Top-Build
The compartment which secures the equipment.
To be installed on top of the “Base”.
Base - ERGOBACK MANUAL
Read load manual deployment system
Includes
Roof-mounted hydraulic system with attached operational handle. System is prepared for the chosen deployment angle.
Tech info
Unclip the PDE-engineered handle from the rear of the vehicle and pull the system to open it. It will glide and open to the chosen angle of deployment, allowing the operator to access the equipment stored on the Top-Build at a chest/head height (depending on deployment angle).
Use the handle to lift and push the system back onto the roof.
- Lower ladder from the roof: less than 30 seconds, usually 20 seconds.
- Lift ladder to the roof from the ground: less than 30 seconds
Between 15º and 45º.
You choose the angle the system you deploy before manufacturing.
We can help you evaluate what’s best for your fire truck setup and operational team.
An in-house engineered system combines mechanics and hydraulics principles:
- Custom designed wheels prevent any uncontrolled movement during driving.
- Each wheel is equipped with high grade bearings to guarantee smooth operation of the system and limiting free movement.
- Patented motion control transforms horizontal movement into rotational movement to assist and control lifting and lowering ladders.
- Patented hydraulic damper and push assist aids lifting and closing the system. less force is needed from the operator to position the ladder on the roof.
This rear load system also exist in:
- L: 320 cm, 380 cm & 440 cm.
- Electric version.
- Angle of the system is adjusted to your needs (between 15º and 45º).
- Handle:
- Can be moved +/- 20 cm,
- Can be removable instead of attached.
Top-Build
For 4-section scaling ladder & 2x2 hoses
Includes
Compartment for a 4-section scaling ladder and 4 hoses (2 x 2 aside the ladder).
Patent-pending easy-to-use fast-release handle.
Stoppers secure equipment individually, not to fall down when the compartment is open.
Tech info
The patent-pending handle is designed to be opened with one hand (with or without gloves on). Quick release.
The equipment is still secured when the Top-Build compartment is opened.
Raise the ladder or pipe a few centimetres to slide it over the safety stoppers.
Seconds.
Compartment Top-Build to store aside:
- 4-section plug-in ladder (2 x 2).
- 4 x hoses (2 left & 2 right). 160 cm and 16 kg each.
Length of this specific Top-Build: 420 cm.
- 2 hoses instead of 4.
- Different weight / length / brand ladders-
- Ladder with no hoses.
- 2-level stacked compartments: ladder on top and hoses below.
- Other existing Top-Builds: for container boxes, water tank (swimming pool), rescue platform, stretchers, etc…
Manufacturing & build
- Material: High-grade aerospace aluminium.
- Structure: Bolted extrusion profiles (no welding) – ensures durability & modularity.
- Designed & manufactured: In the EU.
- Production & delivery:From PDE factory, Sofia.