In recent years, with the rapid rise of high-rise buildings in major cities, ladder fire trucks have become an essential part of urban fire and rescue operations. As “higher, more stable, and safer” becomes the new standard for aerial rescue equipment, the XCMG DG100 ladder truck stands out as a multifunctional firefighting solution that combines the capabilities of a fire ladder truck, high-reach water cannon truck, and foam fire truck. Designed for emergency rescue and firefighting in high-rise and super high-rise buildings above 30 floors, this powerful machine is widely known as the “Firefighting Optimus Prime
The DG100 ladder truck fire system features a side-mounted combined boom structure, with a maximum working height of 102 meters and a maximum outreach of 27 meters, offering excellent high-altitude obstacle-crossing capability. It is equipped with 32 ladder safety devices to provide comprehensive protection during aerial rescue operations, ensuring personnel safety even in extreme conditions.
In terms of firefighting performance, this tiller ladder truck utilizes a proprietary pressure-adaptive control system, which ensures stable water cannon output, minimal pipeline pressure fluctuation, and impact-free high-efficiency firefighting. Its firetruck ladder system is internationally advanced and adaptable to various fire scenarios.
Additionally, the truck features a powerful engine system, flexible steering, and intelligent operation, enhancing its maneuverability and overall reliability. With a comprehensive safety system and strong emergency response capability, the DG100 ladder fire truck is a core asset in modern urban firefighting fleets.
How much does a ladder fire truck cost? Due to their specialized nature and advanced technology, these ladder trucks are expensive. A high-spec model like the DG100 can cost up to USD 15,000,000. As for the question “how much does a ladder truck weigh?”, a large fire ladder truck like this can weigh over 50 tons, depending on its configuration and onboard systems.
