Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 Marker
Baujahn: 1963
Leistung: 178 PS
Hubraum: 12.667 ccm
Zugelassene Kraftstoffe für dieses Fahrzeug waren Diesel, Kerosin, Petroleum und Benzin sowie Kolbenschmieröl. In Notfäll verbrennt der Motor auch Pflanzenöle wie z. B. Frittieröl Die Kranwagen mit Vorbau-Seilwinde hatten große Bedeutung bei den Pioniereinheiten der Bundeswehr und konnte Steigungen von bis zu 57,7% bewältigen.
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Power: 178 horsepower
Displacement: 12,667 cc
Permitted fuels for this vehicle were Diesel, kerosine, petroleum, and gasoline as well as lubricating oils. If none of these are available, it can also run on vegetable oil like fry oil. The crane trucks with frontal winch were very important for the engineering units of the German Bundeswehr and could manage uphill slopes of up to 57.7%.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 49° 14.242′ N, 8°
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waffensystem Pershing 1A / Weapon System Pershing 1A (here, next to this marker); Zweimann-Bunker 2. Weltkrieg / Two-Man Bunker World War II (a few steps from this marker); Rakete "Honest John" / Rocket "Honest John" (a few steps from this marker); Satelliten-Bodenstationsantenne / Satellite Ground Station Antenna (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M47 / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules (a few steps from this marker); Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" (a few steps from this marker); Schwedischer Schützenpanzer / Swedish Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
