Germany's motorway network spans more than 13,000 kilometers and requires year-round maintenance by a fleet of highly specialized vehicles. Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, the federal operator responsible for this infrastructure, tendered 158 vehicles across four lots. Aebi Schmidt, in partnership with main contractor Iveco, was awarded 123 vehicles in total. The value of this award is approximately €10m.
Each vehicle is based on an Iveco chassis and will be equipped with Aebi Schmidt's load-sensing hydraulic and interchangeable frame systems. This enables the vehicles to operate with a wide range of attachments, including tippers, cranes and flatbeds, making them highly versatile for motorway maintenance operations across Germany.
The project required significant technical collaboration between Aebi Schmidt and Iveco. "This contract confirms our ability to develop and deliver highly customized solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects," said Henning Schroeder, CEO Europe & Rest of the World of Aebi Schmidt. "The close collaboration within our team and with Iveco was key to developing a solution that met both the technical and economic requirements of this demanding tender." All vehicles will be delivered and commissioned, including operator training, by the end of 2027.
"Winning this contract in partnership with Iveco for one of Germany's most critical infrastructure operators is a strong signal," said Barend Fruithof, Group CEO of Aebi Schmidt. "It reflects the trust that major public clients place in our engineering expertise and confirms our strategic position as a key partner for large-scale maintenance projects."