Robur LO 1800 A

LO 1800 A
LO 1800 A fire engine
Overview
Type	Truck
Manufacturer	VEB Robur-Werke Zittau
Production	1960–1967
Assembly	East Germany: Zittau
Body and chassis
Class	1.8 t truck
Body style	Forward control lorry
Layout	Front engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Robur
Related	LO 2500 / LD 2500
Powertrain
Engine	LO 4 (Otto, 3345 cm3, 51.5 kW)
Transmission	Manual five-speed gearbox
Propulsion	Tyres
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3025 mm
Length	5755 mm
Width	2365 mm
Height	2770 mm
Kerb weight	3200 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	none
Successor	Robur LO 1801 A

The Robur LO 1800 A is a lightweight off-road lorry, made by East German manufacturer VEB Robur-Werke Zittau from 1960 to 1967, alongside the on-road model LO 2500. The LO 1800 A is a forward control lorry, and has rear-wheel drive with switchable front-wheel drive. Its name is an abbreviation for Luftgekühlter Ottomotor, 1800 kg, Allrad (air-cooled otto engine, 1800 kg payload, all-wheel-drive). Powered by a 3.35 L, carburetted, Robur LO 4 engine, rated 70 PS (51.5 kW) at 2800 min⁻¹, and mated to a five-speed gearbox, the LO 1800 A can reach a top speed of 82 km/h.^[1]