Proven electro-hydraulic rear-axle steering for emergency and recovery vehicles

Manoeuvrability is a key factor in determining the speed and effectiveness of operations for assistance and recovery vehicles. ETS (electro-hydraulic steering) actively turns one or more additional steered axles, thereby reducing the turning circle. Thanks to its stand-alone design featuring its own electric or mechanical motor pump, integration and type-approval are simplified as the existing steering architecture remains unchanged.

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Proven technology with targeted customisation
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Why ETS for Emergency & Recovery vehicles?

Smaller turning circle at hard-to-reach locations
ETS reduces the turning circle of emergency and recovery vehicles, improving their manoeuvrability and positioning accuracy.

Stable at high speed
ETS’s speed-dependent steering provides maximum manoeuvrability at low speeds and stable, predictable handling at high speeds.

Standalone system integration
ETS is independent of the front-axle steering system and can be integrated flexibly without modifying the existing steering architecture.

Ontwikkeld voor zware hulpdiensttoepassingen
ETS ondersteunt stuurhoeken tot 45° en is ontwikkeld voor voertuigconfiguraties met hoge aslasten en zware operationele belastingen.

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Safety, efficiency and configuration

Less tyre wear
The Ackermann steering principle minimises tyre wear and maintenance costs by reducing lateral tyre slip.

ASIL-C certified in accordance with ISO 26262
The ASIL-C safety concept features a dual-circuit cylinder and active centring to ensure predictable handling, even in the event of a system failure.

80% standard, 20% tailored to your vehicle
ETS offers a standardised approach that can be customised to suit vehicle configuration, axle load profile, and operational deployment.

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Interested in ETS for your vehicles?

Our specialists work with you to look at the vehicle platform, axle-load profile, available installation space, required steering angle and operating conditions. On that basis, we determine which configuration best fits your application. This may concern a new fire service platform, an ambulance chassis, a heavy recovery vehicle or a specialist off-road configuration.

Less downtime, greater availability
Compact technology, lower fuel consumption
Proven technology with targeted customisation