MAN TGE a go-to van for ambulance and rescue services

The MAN TGE has established itself as a reliable and versatile platform for the ambulance sector. MAN Truck & Bus currently has orders for a total of around 1,800 units across Europe, more than 700 units are already on the road.

The orders range from Ireland to Romania and from Poland to Spain. With a combination of robust, modern technology, extensive equipment options and close cooperation with specialised body manufacturers, it has won over rescue and care services internationally.

Thanks in particular to cooperation with local body manufacturers, the MAN TGE base vehicles can be tailor-made to the requirements of ambulance use.

This is particularly evident in the successful partnership with Falck, one of Europe’s largest emergency service providers, which uses the MAN TGE in several countries, including Denmark, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Spain.

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) relies on the TGE, with a framework agreement covering 275 units.

According to MAN, the TGE’s high degree of customisability is what makes the van so special. It ensures that each ambulance can be tailored precisely to the needs of patients and rescue workers. For example, ventilators, defibrillators, wheeled stretchers with bases, infusion stands, oxygen cylinder installations, vacuum mattresses, cardiac chairs and orthopaedic stretchers can be easily integrated.

In addition, the vehicle offers passenger car-level driving comfort. This is one of the reasons why Italian ambulance manufacturer Olmedo also relies on the MAN TGE. Around 70 vehicles have already been produced with an innovative negative pressure system that reduces the risk of contamination and ensures a safe working environment.

The advantages of the MAN TGE for emergency vehicles include the digital driver’s workplace for operating comfort, the well-designed storage system and the MAN Media Van infotainment system.

A wide range of standard and optional assistance systems increase active safety while driving and make everyday work easier for the driver. The ‘Comfort Plus’ driver’s seat can also be ordered for fatigue-free driving.

The adjustable air suspension allows for variable load compartment floor heights, making it easy to get in and out of the vehicle. Front, rear or all-wheel drive (4×4) ensure propulsion in all weather conditions. Finally, the central vehicle control unit connects the body components and vehicle technology and immediately provides functions relevant to the application.