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Overhead wiring maintenance vehicle DA 2 of the German type LPKO1113 B
The overhead wiring maintenance vehicle serves to maintain trolleybus network.
The overhead wiring maintenance vehicle DA 2 of the German type LPKO1113 B is a self-propelled
machine on a Mercedes-Benz chassis. The company Schoerling manufactured the vehicle.
The overhead wiring maintenance vehicle was constructed in 1970. It was bought second hand in October
1993 and was formerly used in Arnheim/Netherlands.
This is a 2 axle, rear-wheel drive vehicle. It is provided with a van type box. Over the box
the insulated lift work platform is installed. By the insulation of the lift work platform
it is possible to maintain the trolleybus network wires under voltage.
The overhead wiring maintenance vehicle is 7200 mm long, 2450 mm wide and 3800 mm high. The lift
work platform can be raised up to 5500-mm high.
The vehicle is propelled by a Diesel engine with 96 kW performance by 2800 rpm. The Diesel
engine has a cubic capacity of 5675 ccm.
The maximum speed is 72 km/h.
The unloaded weight is 8935 kg and the admissible total weight 12000 kg. The axle load in
front is 4800 kg and in the back 7900 kg.
The vehicle may be equipped with tires of the sizes of 8.25-20 or 8.25R20.
On 28 September 2009 the overhead wiring maintenance vehicle DA 2 of the German type LPKO1113 B was parked because of technical defects and selected on 31 December 2009 after 16 year in use. The vehicle was sold on 20 December 2011.
The photo shows the overhead wiring maintenance vehicle with maintenance work at the switch at the market on 29 July 2005.
The photo show the overhead wiring maintenance vehicle at the depot Eberswalde/Nordend on 21 March 2006.
