Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance?

the VTEC guy · 19th February 2010, 10:00

My 2 cents.
Considering the level of awareness and the total ignorance to right of way on Indian roads for emergency services vehicles I think following vehicles should be best suited for Ambulance.
1. Maruti Suzuki Omni - Within the city limits there is no other ambulance that I can think of which can get in and out in more quicker time(unless we start 2 wheeler ambulance). Disadvantage - small in size and probably cannot carry much equipment.
2. Tata Winger - appropriate size. Looks like a vehicle perfectly made for ambulance service. Perfect for inter as well as intra city commute.
3. Force Motors Traveller - can be equipped with lot of equipment. Capacity to carry multiple casualties. disadvantage - size in the city. unless everyone gives right of way to Ambulance in emergencies.

Apart from these one other vehicle that I can think of is Mahindra Xylo. May be a ambulance/cargo van version of Xylo will be best due to right size, dependable, fast.

binaiks · 19th February 2010, 11:08

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Originally Posted by the VTEC guy

3. Force Motors Traveller - can be equipped with lot of equipment. Capacity to carry multiple casualties. disadvantage - size in the city. unless everyone gives right of way to Ambulance in emergencies.

One huge disadvantage of the Traveller is its engine - its too underpowered for the size of the vehicle - especially when it has to run an Airconditioner too.

CRDIsamir · 21st January 2011, 17:05

Dear Fellow TBHPians

I have recently joined the forum officially though I used to be a regular visitor to the site. I am a Mech. Eng by education and am a Diesel Fuel Injection specialist by profession.

On going through the various threads I found out that there are very few threads regarding the Ambulance and Fire Fighting trucks used here in India.

Hence I thought to start off a new thread by showing you the pics of a Ambulance we through our Rotary Club donated to a hospital here in Miraj.

Think of a ambulance and you get a picture of a Maruti Omni, Tempo 307 (Matador), Tata 407 or a Tempo Traveller.

Our vehicle is also a Tempo Traveller but fitted with latest state of the art equipment like

Auto loading stretcher
Multi parameter monitor
Defibrilator (to jump start a stopped heart)
Spine board and Head immobilizer
Ventilator for artificial respiration
2 Jumbo size Oxygen cylinders fitted under the cabin for constant supply of O2 for a long journey
Airconditioning
Public Address system

The total project cost was about 23 lakhs.

I am attaching a few pics of the Ambulance.

Waiting to hear from you as well along with pics of Ambulance & Fire Fighting trucks.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 21st January 2011, 18:46

samir - that is a nice job. Anything comparable I have seen are the ambulances owned by Amrita Institute, Edappally, Ernakulam. Those, however, are imported vehicles (Germany, I suppose; have not got a real close look).

Where was the fabrication of those vehicles done?

binaiks · 21st January 2011, 20:31

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

samir - that is a nice job. Anything comparable I have seen are the ambulances owned by Amrita Institute, Edappally, Ernakulam. Those, however, are imported vehicles (Germany, I suppose; have not got a real close look).

Amrita no more runs those imported vehicles. All the Imported ambulances have been replaced with Tempo Travellers (Force Travellers) now. A few Lynx also were added recently - the body for these were built by Sakthi coach, Karur.

There are atleast two Lynx built Ambulances at AIMS - both of them look really nice. Both are airconditioned as well.

teamveevee · 21st January 2011, 23:13

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Originally Posted by binaiks

There are atleast two Lynx built Ambulances at AIMS - both of them look really nice. Both are airconditioned as well.

What are these (Lynx based) Ambulances used for? Is it a mobile clinic/Blood bankf? Aren't they too big in city roads in an emergency situation?

Ashley2 · 22nd January 2011, 08:34

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Originally Posted by binaiks

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There are atleast two Lynx built Ambulances at AIMS - both of them look really nice. Both are airconditioned as well.

Do post some photos if you have

binaiks · 22nd January 2011, 09:18

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Originally Posted by teamveevee

What are these (Lynx based) Ambulances used for? Is it a mobile clinic/Blood bankf? Aren't they too big in city roads in an emergency situation?

Not sure what is it run for - but it is designed as a Mobile ICU. I've actually never seen it run - and is usually seen parked around the Hospital premises. Has seen some pics of the interiors (sadly those are official pics) - and can only say that the Ambulance has all facilities to meet an emergency. Perhaps these are intended to be used during major events.

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

Do post some photos if you have

Will certainly try getting some pics soon.

binaiks · 22nd January 2011, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Ashley2

Do post some photos if you have

Here is one pic. (Couldn't get better pics):

Ashley2 · 22nd January 2011, 16:53

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Here is one pic. (Couldn't get better pics):

Thats a much better pic.
A swift reply in deed

amtak · 27th January 2011, 13:33

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Here is one pic. (Couldn't get better pics):

Shouldn't an Ambulance be a little less bulky for swift movement? I think the Winger/Traveller are the best vehicles for this job.

turbo1787 · 29th January 2011, 10:51

Most of the Hospitals in Delhi/NCR use ambulances based on Force Traveller. On closely observing the most modern ones i found out that they are fabricated by a company called Alpha Ambulance
Alpha Ambulance
Do take a look at their website.

mooza · 29th January 2011, 11:41

I feel air suspension vehicles must be used in the case of ambulances.

I know these will be costlier, but imagine the benefits of having a much lesser jarring ride while transporting a spine injury victim.

Maybe a new line of vehicles will need to be launched, hope auto companies can help in this regard.

girishglg · 27th October 2011, 16:54

Spotted Tata Wingers high roof versions donned as 108 ambulance service uniforms being driven for delivery (not yet registered). Dunno the city in which the vehicle will be pressed into service. This is exactly the same vehicle that can be seen in the below thread (except 108 stickering in blue)-

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...po-2010-a.html

On another note Winger seems to be a close match to the Traveller as it is the closest in terms of height (saw both of them side by side in a petrol station) and has smaller dimensions to wiggle around traffic. Hope these same some more lives!

simplyself · 15th November 2011, 20:46

It seems the Ashok Leyland Dost too comes as a factory equipped Ambulance. Pricing is not available. The patient compartment L x W x H is 2,600 x 1,600 x 1,550, as per their website.

19th February 2010, 10:00	#76
the VTEC guy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 564 Thanked: 140 Times View My Garage	My 2 cents. Considering the level of awareness and the total ignorance to right of way on Indian roads for emergency services vehicles I think following vehicles should be best suited for Ambulance. 1. Maruti Suzuki Omni - Within the city limits there is no other ambulance that I can think of which can get in and out in more quicker time(unless we start 2 wheeler ambulance). Disadvantage - small in size and probably cannot carry much equipment. 2. Tata Winger - appropriate size. Looks like a vehicle perfectly made for ambulance service. Perfect for inter as well as intra city commute. 3. Force Motors Traveller - can be equipped with lot of equipment. Capacity to carry multiple casualties. disadvantage - size in the city. unless everyone gives right of way to Ambulance in emergencies. Apart from these one other vehicle that I can think of is Mahindra Xylo. May be a ambulance/cargo van version of Xylo will be best due to right size, dependable, fast.
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21st January 2011, 17:05	#78
CRDIsamir BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miraj MH 10 Posts: 125 Thanked: 87 Times	Ambulance in India Dear Fellow TBHPians I have recently joined the forum officially though I used to be a regular visitor to the site. I am a Mech. Eng by education and am a Diesel Fuel Injection specialist by profession. On going through the various threads I found out that there are very few threads regarding the Ambulance and Fire Fighting trucks used here in India. Hence I thought to start off a new thread by showing you the pics of a Ambulance we through our Rotary Club donated to a hospital here in Miraj. Think of a ambulance and you get a picture of a Maruti Omni, Tempo 307 (Matador), Tata 407 or a Tempo Traveller. Our vehicle is also a Tempo Traveller but fitted with latest state of the art equipment like Auto loading stretcher Multi parameter monitor Defibrilator (to jump start a stopped heart) Spine board and Head immobilizer Ventilator for artificial respiration 2 Jumbo size Oxygen cylinders fitted under the cabin for constant supply of O2 for a long journey Airconditioning Public Address system The total project cost was about 23 lakhs. I am attaching a few pics of the Ambulance. Waiting to hear from you as well along with pics of Ambulance & Fire Fighting trucks. Attached Thumbnails
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21st January 2011, 18:46	#79
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,540 Thanked: 758 Times	Re: Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance? samir - that is a nice job. Anything comparable I have seen are the ambulances owned by Amrita Institute, Edappally, Ernakulam. Those, however, are imported vehicles (Germany, I suppose; have not got a real close look). Where was the fabrication of those vehicles done?
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29th January 2011, 10:51	#87
turbo1787 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NOIDA Posts: 103 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance? Most of the Hospitals in Delhi/NCR use ambulances based on Force Traveller. On closely observing the most modern ones i found out that they are fabricated by a company called Alpha Ambulance Alpha Ambulance Do take a look at their website.
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29th January 2011, 11:41	#88
mooza Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,097 Thanked: 375 Times	Re: Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance? I feel air suspension vehicles must be used in the case of ambulances. I know these will be costlier, but imagine the benefits of having a much lesser jarring ride while transporting a spine injury victim. Maybe a new line of vehicles will need to be launched, hope auto companies can help in this regard.
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27th October 2011, 16:54	#89
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 562 Times View My Garage	Re: Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance? Spotted Tata Wingers high roof versions donned as 108 ambulance service uniforms being driven for delivery (not yet registered). Dunno the city in which the vehicle will be pressed into service. This is exactly the same vehicle that can be seen in the below thread (except 108 stickering in blue)- http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...po-2010-a.html On another note Winger seems to be a close match to the Traveller as it is the closest in terms of height (saw both of them side by side in a petrol station) and has smaller dimensions to wiggle around traffic. Hope these same some more lives!
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15th November 2011, 20:46	#90
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,064 Thanked: 636 Times	Re: Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance? It seems the Ashok Leyland Dost too comes as a factory equipped Ambulance. Pricing is not available. The patient compartment L x W x H is 2,600 x 1,600 x 1,550, as per their website.
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