Magirus-Deutz Trucks: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Magirus : Histoire des véhicules de pompiers

In 1864, Conrad Dietrich Magirus founded the Feuerwehr-Requisiten-Fabrik von C. D. Magirus. Four years later, he introduced an innovative ladder that impressed firefighters in Germany and abroad, marking the beginning of Magirus ladders' success.
Over the years, Magirus faced many challenges and developed a wide range of fire trucks, with ladders being just one part. Its products were exported to many countries worldwide.

Pages of the book "Magirus : Histoire des véhicules de pompiers"

This French book aims to tell the story of this extraordinary industrial saga that spans over 150 years, drawing on an iconography that is as rich as it is varied. Its purpose ends in 2014, the year that saw the Magirus firm celebrate its 150th anniversary.

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Author:	Jean-Francois Schmauch
Details:	208 pages, 12.2 x 9.1 in (31 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Histoire & Collections (F, 2016)
ISBN:	9782352504481

Magirus LKW - Rundhauber 1951-1965

The saying "clothes make the man" also applies to commercial vehicles, especially when a distinctive hood above the engine makes the truck immediately recognizable. This feature defined Magirus round-nose trucks from Ulm in the early 1950s.

In this book, Wolfgang Gebhardt covers the Magirus round-nose series, with payloads from 3.5 to 8 tons. These trucks were used as flatbeds, tippers, box vans, municipal vehicles, and fire engines, and were common on the roads of the period.

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Author:	Wolfgang H. Gebhardt
Details:	96 pages, 8.7 x 9 in (22 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	115 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2021)
ISBN:	9783613043725

Iveco Magirus Feuerwehrfahrzeuge (1975 bis heute)

This book provides an overview of Iveco Magirus fire trucks, from the D series to the third-generation EuroCargo chassis, with detailed text and numerous illustrations.

Contents:
- The founding of Iveco
- D-series forward control trucks
- Compact Magirus models
- MK series for firefighting
- First aluminum bodywork
- Special chassis for small fire trucks
- Heavy air-cooled chassis
- Turntable ladders and articulated platforms
- Variable stabilizers for turntable ladders
- The Octopus
- Iveco Magirus locations

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Author:	Wolfgang Rotter
Details:	176 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	350 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2010)
ISBN:	9783861335610

C.D. Magirus - Der Pionier im Feuerwehrgerätebau

An exciting journey through the 140-year history of Magirus' fire service. Historical photographs, brochures, graphics, letterheads, postcards and advertisements, most of which have been published for the first time, paint a previously unknown picture of this legendary German fire service vehicle manufacturer.

From the contents:
- The history of C.D. Magirus
- Founding period
- Extinguishing with muscle power
- The first truck
- Motorization in the 1920s and 1930s
- The war and post-war period
- The round and corner hoods
- The forward-control vehicles.

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Author:	Conny Hoffmann, Hans J. Profeld
Details:	208 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	410 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2000)
ISBN:	9783861332411

Magirus Eckhauber - Die Deutschen Bullen

The Magirus hooded trucks became known as "Baubullen." Three generations of these trucks were produced in Ulm, many with all-wheel drive and, since 1948, all equipped with Magirus' air-cooled engines.
Commercial vehicle expert Wolfgang H. Gebhardt presents all versions of these reliable trucks in his latest book, including tippers, crane trucks, and fire engines.
The book also provides detailed technical information, including different chassis, drivetrains, and engines with four, six, ten, or even twelve cylinders. It is an essential reference for fans of the Magirus hooded trucks.

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Author:	Wolfgang H. Gebhardt
Details:	208 pages, 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.79 in (28.5 x 22 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	337 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2023)
ISBN:	9783613045958

Magirus Kranwagen vom KW 12 bis zum KW 20

Unique were the 70 crane trucks built by Magirus-Deutz between 1958 and 1976 and delivered to fire departments, the military, and companies. The author has located nearly all of them and thoroughly documented their histories.

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Author:	Klaus Lassen
Details:	340 pages, 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.26 in (28.5 x 22 x 3.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	950 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783861338291