Thread: 4WD Ambulance

Hi there

I work within the Mining Industry as an Emergency services Officer - and I know were your comming from there is not alot out there.

We have looked at many different vehicles over the years but we are predominately Land Cruiser (most mines are). We have just taken deleivery of our third ambulance - an Ex SA Ambulance service F-Truck (big V8 Diesel 4x4)

Talking about the Land Cruisers - is there any mines in Australia which don't predominatly run land cruisers.

I personally wouldnt look at the sprinters - they have just as many electronics as the discoverys and good if you have a dealer close by.

Well my views

Wayne

What about those IVECO vans, look a bit like a Sprinter but heavier 4X4 chassis? One of those camper mobs have got some of them.

MMM yeah we were talking about one of these (F500 or 600), but would not have a budget for the next 3 years as a result.
Biggest problem is it must be serviceable in this part of the world and meet ADR and mine requirements.

Originally Posted by Michael2

Or what about a US style monstrosity, I'm sure they come with 4x4 transmission.

Or this UK model perhaps.

These are only suitable as rapid paramedic deployment vehicles not anmbulances. We really need to be able to transport 2 casualties on stretchers and 1 or 2 sit up if required. The biggest problem is finding a vehicle a local (state) builder can easily fit a body to. Prototypes and specials will quadrupple the price.

Originally Posted by Michael2

Here we go :

Thanks Inc, will look them up this week. Unfortuanately wether we agree with requirements or not we have to meet them. So vehicle availability and conversions are limited. Looking like an F350 import and conversion. Servicing, parts etc are also an issue.

Originally Posted by incisor

you tried superior industries at brendale in qld, they specialise in ambulance builds, maybe they have an option.

mate works there .....

Unfortuanately as said these are not useful ambos, more rapid response paramedic vehicles. Also down this way has ruled out a Land Rover due to servicing issues. A 130 amb would be nice.

Originally Posted by Michael2

http://www.bluelightuk.co.uk/product...a6eaf08c0ae5cf

This one's for sale 16,000 pounds. See the link above.

Currently we have the PC ambo and this is what we were supposed to keep. Also we have a Merc 2wd and an F250 (older model) that are here until the end of construction and belong to St John. As you work for BHP as well, eventually you will be forced to meet FRCP on light vehicles. Nickel West has decided to make it mandatory pretty much now, with the rest of BHP to follow. Feel sorry for KNSC we bought a brand new PC Ambo just before I left there last year. I would say I am leaning towards a F350 if available. You will have to see if you can get on a junket, I mean business trip and come over for a tour when we are fully up and running.

Originally Posted by ellard

Hi there

I work within the Mining Industry as an Emergency services Officer - and I know were your comming from there is not alot out there.

We have looked at many different vehicles over the years but we are predominately Land Cruiser (most mines are). We have just taken deleivery of our third ambulance - an Ex SA Ambulance service F-Truck (big V8 Diesel 4x4)

Talking about the Land Cruisers - is there any mines in Australia which don't predominatly run land cruisers.

I personally wouldnt look at the sprinters - they have just as many electronics as the discoverys and good if you have a dealer close by.

Well my views

Wayne

Originally Posted by ellard

Talking about the Land Cruisers - is there any mines in Australia which don't predominatly run land cruisers.

Yes. Broken Hill ran Nissan Patrols for years, the landcruisers rusted too fast underground. Don't know if that is what they still use though - new management now, and my last (living) link with the place retired and moved away.