EMPL at BAUMA 2025 in Munich!

BAUMA, the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, took place in Munich from April 7-13. The seven-day trade fair spectacle featured over 3,200 exhibitors from 60 countries on more than 600,000 m² of exhibition space. As a manufacturer of special-purpose vehicles, EMPL was also represented with an interesting exhibition vehicle at booth 444 in Hall B.

Under the slogan "Your Vision. Our Challenge," EMPL presented itself as a manufacturer of special-purpose vehicles and a competent partner for specialized body solutions for the construction and municipal sectors. Satisfied customers include renowned major Austrian customers such as Bodner Bau, HTS Transporte, Hollaus Bau, Stock GmbH, Tiwag, the State of Tyrol, and the Austrian Federal Army, as well as southern German construction companies, which also demand customized solutions due to their topographically challenging requirements. As is typical for EMPL, the customer vehicle on display, from Kosta Gerhard GmbH in Brixlegg, is tailored to the user's requirements and wishes. The dump truck version is specially designed for extreme rock transport applications, carrying two to three rocks weighing up to 17 tons with a maximum total weight of 32 tons. For internal transport, the payload increases to up to 25 tons thanks to a technical total weight of 40 tons.

Special-purpose truck bodies – The key to success
With sites in Austria and Germany, EMPL is a leading European manufacturer of custom-made special-purpose truck bodies of the highest quality for the commercial vehicle industry, fire services and the field of defence & authorities. Each vehicle is tailored perfectly to the requirements of the customer and the market situation.

For over 70 years, EMPL has been a byword for solution-oriented vehicle construction. Flexibility, speed, professionalism and commitment are the most important factors in meeting customer expectations, utilising a team of highly qualified staff.

Commercial vehicles from EMPL
Commercial vehicles from EMPL are individually manufactured special-purpose vehicles that are optimised for particular applications and to meet the highest quality standards. These customer-oriented transport and logistics solutions meet all branch-specific requirements in terms of maximised payload, flexible application, functionality, durability and maximum efficiency. Special customer wishes are implemented effectively.

A comprehensive range of accessories, equipment and innovative devices for securing cargo ensure that the precise needs of the operator are met. This means that our range is therefore very varied. 

Training and after-sales – your guarantee for optimum performance
In order to maintain and further develop the relationship with the customer after the vehicle has been delivered, the “Training” and “After Sales” departments are an important part of the company. The declared objectives at EMPL are to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and optimum vehicle performance. EMPL trains and advises its customers worldwide both on site and at the in-house “EMPL Academy”, ensuring that they remain in constant contact with customers even after the delivery and handover.

Company facts and figures (as of April 2025)
Company foundation: 1948
Main plant, Austria: Kaltenbach, Tyrol
Main plant, Germany: Zahna-Elster, Saxony-Anhalt
Markets: worldwide
Industries: Commercial vehicles, Fire fighting vehicles, Defence & Authorities
Number of employees: approx. 650
Turnover: approx. € 150 million
Deliveries / year: approx. 3,000 truck bodies and towed vehicles
Certrifications: ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 3834-2

Rock Dumper – Customer Kosta Gerhard GmbH
The rock dumper body, without corner supports and with a foldable side wall, is based on a 4-axle Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4152 8x4 Euro VI, designed for trailer operation. The dumper body, with its frame construction made of highly wear-resistant special steel with high tensile strength, features slanted stiffening beams, widened and reinforced rear bulkheads, and stiffeners on the floor connecting the side walls. The internal dimensions are 5,600 x 2,340 x 950 mm.

The body features a special low-profile press for an optimal center of gravity, a hydraulically folding side wall on the left side of the vehicle, and a split rear wall. The three-way tipping design, combined with the hydraulically folding side wall, makes the vehicle more versatile, offering side loading for bulky components or allowing it to be used for shoulder dumping. The upper section is designed as a pendulum rear wall made of aluminum, while the lower section is hydraulically folding in steel. The front wall is reinforced with angle profiles, features a cab guard, and has a shelf for attaching an asphalt tarpaulin. The side walls also feature welded reinforcement angles.

For securing the load, there are four pairs of tie-down eyes in the lower floor assembly, three pairs of lashing hooks in the floor, two pairs of tie-down eyes in the bulkhead, and four pairs of tie-down rods in the side walls. Additional tailgate supports are installed for transporting 8 t excavators. Additional features include aluminum fender covers, aluminum checkered plate cladding for the diesel tank, aluminum checkered plate rear light guards, a toolbox, shovel and broom with brackets on the bulkhead, snow chain hooks, and a pneumatically folding underride guard suitable for pavers.

EMPL would like to take this opportunity to thank, firstly, our customer Kosta Gerhard GmbH for providing the vehicle and for its loyalty and, secondly, the many visitors to the trade fair for the pleasant and constructive discussions.