Ruthmann GmbH & Other models

The register lists 3 versions here with a uniform displacement of 2,143 cm³ from four-cylinder engines, kerb weights from 3,319 to 3,325 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, and body lengths from 7,480 to 8,070 mm with a width of 2,300 mm.

As aerial platforms on a van chassis, the Steiger TB models are used mainly by tree-care firms, electrical contractors, roofers and municipal services for work at height, a segment where Ruthmann competes alongside makers such as Palfinger and Bronto Skylift. Their advantage over platforms on larger truck chassis lies in their compact size and comparatively low gross weight of 3,500 kg, which makes access easier in tight city centres and on sites with restricted entry.

For a used example, check the condition and inspection status of the platform itself (hydraulics, basket controls, emergency lowering), the chassis and frame of the base vehicle for corrosion, the tyres and brake system, and the platform's service history; parts for the platform run through Ruthmann, and for the base chassis through the respective van brand.