Box body ambulance WAS 500

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Overview
The WAS 500 emergency ambulance, built on a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 519 CDI chassis, is a box‑body ambulance designed for efficient on‑scene treatment, hygienic patient care and ergonomic workflows for emergency medical teams. The vehicle integrates intelligent control and monitoring systems, comprehensive interior lighting and storage solutions, and electrical loading aids to streamline patient handling and operations.

Key exterior & structural features

• Roof spoiler above driver’s cab with visually extended windscreen
• Integrated WAS front and rear LED warning system and warning lights in the grille
• 2 x 2 pressure air horn siren mounted under the bumpers with snow protection covers
• WAS Door Assist for all doors and compartment flaps
• Extra‑large right‑side rear access compartment for carrying chair, spine board and rescue equipment
• Robust external box‑body coating for increased resistance to impact and puncture
• Repair‑friendly box body design allowing part replacement and Smart Repair
• Electrically controlled locking system with status indicator for improperly closed box body doors

Loading & access systems

• WAS Lift Assist electric lifting device for assisted loading/unloading of the carrying chair in the exterior storage compartment
• Intuitive control via button on the access flap and contact sensors for variable loading heights
• Step box cover at the side entry for safe access

Patient compartment systems & interior equipment

• WAS Smart Control info display in the patient compartment with:
  • Clock and timer functions
  • Vehicle status (exterior lighting/warning system, battery voltage, door status)
  • Reanimation support and visual driving dynamics (direction & brakes)
  • Oxygen display showing fill level and pressure
• Stryker Power‑LOAD patient transport system with Hoverboard Powerbase
• Partition wall with medicine pull‑out cabinet (heavy‑duty drawers), drawer cabinets and storage for emergency bag/case
• Stainless steel‑coated tub‑shaped work surfaces and wall cabinets with integrated LED working lights
• Partition seat and attendant seats with integrated three‑point belts, seat presence indicators, seat heating and ISOFIX mounts
• 360° camera system with AI‑supported object recognition and environment analysis
• LED interior lighting including emergency light, blue trauma light, ambient lighting, LED medical spotlight and illuminated grab handles
• Oxygen cylinder cabinet with access flap, oxygen outlets, and 12 V / 230 V power outlets available while driving
• Touch panel for central functions and intercom between driver’s cab and patient compartment
• Medicine cooling compartment with storage below and illuminated grab handles

At a glance (base vehicle)

• Model: Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 519 CDI
• Engine/power: 519 CDI, 140 kW
• Drivetrain: 4 x 2
• Transmission: 9‑speed automatic
• Wheelbase: 3,665 mm
• Maximum total weight: 5,000 kg

Special features

• CAN‑BUS control WAS Control 2.0 for centralized systems management
• WAS Smart Control: patient‑compartment info display with timer, vehicle status, reanimation support and oxygen monitoring
• Integrated WAS LED warning system (front, rear, grille) and pressure air horn siren
• WAS Lift Assist electric lifting device for ergonomic handling of the carrying chair
• Electrically controlled locking system with door‑status indicators
• Robust, repair‑friendly box body concept

Technical specifications

• Product name / commercial designation: WAS 500
• Vehicle concept: box‑body ambulance based on Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter
• Base vehicle model: Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 519 CDI
• Engine / Power: 519 CDI, 140 kW
• Drivetrain: 4 x 2
• Transmission: 9‑speed automatic
• Wheelbase: 3,665 mm
• Maximum total weight: 5,000 kg
• Box body: robust external coating, repair‑friendly design
• Control systems: CAN‑BUS WAS Control 2.0; WAS Smart Control (timer, vehicle status, oxygen display, reanimation support, driving dynamics)
• Loading systems: WAS Lift Assist, Stryker Power‑LOAD, Hoverboard Powerbase
• Safety & warning: integrated WAS LED warning system; grille warning lights; pressure air horn siren
• Visibility & cameras: 360° camera system with AI object recognition
• Interior: LED interior/emergency/ambient/medical lighting; illuminated grab handles; stainless steel work surfaces; medicine cooling compartment
• Doors & locks: WAS Door Assist; electrically controlled locking system with status indicator
• Power outlets: 12 V and 230 V outlets in patient compartment (power available while driving)
• Seating & restraint: attendant seats with integrated three‑point belts, presence indicators, seat heating and ISOFIX mounts