IFBA 2025: EMPL presented 3 powerful heavy duty recovery vehicles!!

From June 5th to 7th, the IFBA in Kassel was once again a busy year: trade visitors and interested parties took the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the industry. EMPL, as usual, was prominently represented with two vehicles in the hall and another outdoors.

As one of the leading suppliers of tailor-made vehicle bodies on truck chassis, EMPL offers a wide range of products – from fire service and commercial vehicles to special solutions for the defense and government sectors.

EMPL FAHRZEUGWERK
EMPL sees itself as a niche specialist and stands for innovative, high-quality products and comprehensive expertise in implementing customer- and market-specific requirements. With an export quota of around 75%, the internationally active company delivers over 3,000 vehicles annually from its plants in Austria and Germany to customers all over the world.

A particular focus is on towing and recovery vehicles: around 60 of these special vehicles leave the Kaltenbach plant every year. Three of them were impressively presented to the trade fair audience at IFBA 2025.

EH/W 200 BISON – EICHENSEHER
The Munich-based company "Josef Eichenseher GmbH" is a broadly positioned company that, in addition to towing and recovery services, also offers vehicle transport/relocation services both domestically and internationally, crane work, pickup service, car rental, and much more. 

Based on positive experience, this is already the fifth EMPL Bison in Werner Eichenseher's fleet, most recently in 2023. The vehicle, mounted on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3263, is equipped with a 20-ton main winch and an additional 10-ton winch on the main boom. An additional 10-ton winch is installed on the subframe, with a lateral extension on the right in the direction of travel and hydraulic outriggers. All operations are carried out via radio remote control. As a further highlight, the two recovery outriggers can be hydraulically extended an additional 400 mm on the right and left.

The custom-made storage compartments, which house all towing equipment and a tool cabinet, are made entirely of stainless steel and feature black anodized railings with integrated LED lighting. Additional storage trays are located between the storage compartments and the main boom. Ballast weights under and behind the cab ensure full load on the front axle and optimize the towing process. The vehicle is also equipped with an Operator Safety System (OSS) with a visual display of driving safety at the operator's station. A 12" display is available for this purpose. This system continuously monitors rear axle overload and front axle unloading, taking technical and legal requirements into account. Work lights, ambient/equipment compartment lighting, warning light bars, and much more can also be controlled in this regard. Three rear-view cameras on the main boom, articulated boom, and support leg ensure sufficient visibility.

EH/W 200 BISON – WIDLICZEK 
The family-run company "Abschleppdienst Widliczek GmbH" has been operating as a professional service provider in the fields of recovery, breakdown assistance, and towing of cars, trucks, and buses for more than 35 years. The new vehicle was sold and sold by EMPL together with its partner company Dietrich GmbH.

The vehicle is based on a MAN TGS 41.520 8X4. A 20-ton winch and a 15-ton winch are mounted on the main boom, which features an integrated telescopic recovery arm. Complete operation is via a proportional radio remote control. The stainless steel storage compartments feature double keyhole rails for adjustable storage compartments and 180° swiveling storage compartments. Additional storage trays are located between the storage compartments and the main boom. Furthermore, the vehicle features extendable running boards on the left and right sides of the body, a Milwaukee Vario M 18 set, an additional hose reel for air, and a tool drawer cabinet.

The towing accessories are cathodic dip-coated. The articulating cylinder and lifting cylinders are chrome-nickel plated for protection against corrosion and stone chips. Safety features include ballast weights under and behind the cab, flyers, a comprehensive lighting package (rotating beacons, position lights, work lights, flashing lights, etc.), LED railing, a reversing video system, and cameras on the top and bottom support legs and on the propeller roller.

EH/W 200 BISON – AGB
"AGB Tag & Nacht Dienstleistungs-GmbH" is a reliable partner for towing and recovery, roadway cleanup, accident site remediation, and hazardous waste disposal for cities and municipalities, companies, and private customers. The fleet has now been expanded to include another vehicle from EMPL.

The customer vehicle is located in the open-air area at the VBA stand and is built on an Iveco T-Way 510 chassis. The custom-made storage compartments, which house all towing equipment, are made entirely of stainless steel and feature railings with integrated LED lighting. Additional storage trays are located between the storage compartments and the main boom. The vehicle is equipped with a 20-ton main winch and an additional 15-ton winch on the main boom. A radio remote control and a 12" display are available for operation.

EMPL would like to take this opportunity to thank its customers “Josef Eichenseher GmbH”, “Abschleppdienst Widliczek GmbH” and “AGB Tag & Nacht Dienstleistungs-GmbH” for providing the vehicles, as well as the numerous trade fair visitors for the pleasant and constructive discussions!

EMPL: Your vision. Our challenge!