Will-Burt Germany provides high-quality mobile mast systems and trailer solutions for military and security / rescue forces. They are used around the world: the armed forces of Germany, its NATO allies and other likeminded nations. Will-Burt Germany has progressively turned into a global player with subsidiaries and partners on every continent.

The object of Will-Burt Germany is the development, project planning, construction and system integration of our customized trailer systems. We carry out and follow your plan from A to Z. Special trailers for special tasks are our specialty. Many of our trailers are manufactured in small series. They are used by the German Army and other international forces. Our trailer systems are especially designed for missions involving extraordinary burdens in extreme and arduous terrain. High payloads in combination with low basic weights, maximum cross-country mobility, long life expectancy and low maintenance requirements are the characteristics of all Will-Burt Germany tactical trailers.

Our mast systems are used by international forces around the globe, including the German Army, to provide communications, surveillance, reconnaissance support etc. throughout the battlefield.

The Expedition series (Ranger mast) is the lightest, most durable, rapid deploying, single man-portable field masts in the world. This system is equipped with lightweight payloads and can be deployed quickly by extending 1.2m sections to heights from 2.5m to a maximum of 18.3m. It’s our system for the ‘last mile’.

The AntennaMast AM2 model is a portable, lightweight, rugged, aluminum tripod mast designed for rapid payload deployment. The AM2 can raise multiple devices on an individual mast and is highly flexible and reliable. Users can lift and lower larger payloads in a secure way without disassembling the mast system by using the EZ Raze™ system and its safety brake and cable winching device. The mast tube lift winch supplies mechanical assistance for mast tube lifting for heavier payloads, and the mast tubes and payload can also be elevated by breach loading the tubes through the tripod center collar.

Telescopic crank masts KVL and KVR (also called cable pulls) are for payloads up to 70kg and heights up to 20m. They are suited for heavy communication systems, monitoring solutions, direction finder, target detection systems, etc. and used by the market leaders. These masts uphold their reputation through their robustness and simple operation. The extension and retraction of this mast type is realized through a retractable rope and a separate return rope. This guarantees a reliable operation independent of the weather conditions.

The Spindle mast SPM is currently the best available mast system on the market. Grown against the hardest requirements, the SPM is specifically designed for use with large payloads and very high demands of accuracy. The retracting and extension occur through special spindle systems. A special honing procedure of the aluminum tubes and the use of high-precision spindles enables the manufacturing of nearly backlash-free telescopic spindle masts for heights up to 18m and payloads up to 600kg!

The spectrum of lattice towers starts with the ITS Towers. ITS offers an innovative line of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tower solutions from 11.5m to 32m. Will-Burt Germany lattice towers are customized solutions, mounted on trucks or trailers, for heights up to 45m and payloads up to 1000kg. Our giants!

The Will-Burt Company is pleased to introduce the One Company initiative, a program designed to ensure that we operate as One Team, guided by One Vision, representing One Brand – Will-Burt. This initiative formalizes our way of thinking and our passion to serve our customers. It was created to make it easier for our clients to engage with Will-Burt, no matter where they are or whomever they communicate with in our global organization. All locations have been renamed Will-Burt followed by their geographic location. For instance, GEROH, located in Germany, has been renamed Will-Burt Germany Gmbh & Co. KG. Company web sites will be consolidated under www.willburt.com and the GEROH social media platforms will be renamed Will-Burt Germany.

Northrop Grumman’s heritage in unmanned ground systems began with the challenges encountered by UK MoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel in addressing the terrorist threat in the early 1970s.
From very simple beginnings, the first Wheelbarrow bomb disposal vehicles were developed and have evolved with advances in technology offering increased capability to the EOD operator. The Wheelbarrow has now developed to Mk9, and is regarded by EOD specialists’ world-wide as the most capable and reliable unmanned vehicle available.
Today multi layered solutions from detection and planning to response and destruction,  are designed to offer all EOD team users a modern, fast, reliable and effective solution to combat the latest threats associated with today’s modern IEDs.

CUTLASS

• Improved range and video quality up to 1km with fully secured digital wireless communication
• Arm Speed, Terrain Mobility over x4 faster than other UGVs up to 12 (kph) Kerb climb 0.3 (m)
• Stair Climb 37°, Gap Cross 0.5 (m), Self-righting capability, Pitch and roll sensors along with Load cells provide auto stability system
• Tool rack with Automatic tool change for 8 tools/weapons no need to return to control point for new tools.
• 9 degrees of freedom modular arm – the most versatile capability in the world, can be exchanged for a heavy duty arm capable of lifting 100(kg) or handling large weapon shocks.
• All cameras are colour and come with lighting this combined with onboard microphone give superb situational awareness.
• Dedicated data channel for additional sensors (Ethernet speed), tested with multiple CBRN equipment deployment.
• Environmentally suitable for all climates. -15°C to +60°C dust/rain, vibration, shock certificated, fording depth 0.3(m)

Wheelbarrow Heritage

Today, at our facility in Coventry, we have created a centre of expertise for the systems design, integration and assembly of some of the most trusted unmanned ground vehicles. Our heritage has been built on providing the most capable and recognisable remote controlled bomb disposal platform the ‘Wheelbarrow’ to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

• Wireless hand controller; joystick vehicle control
• Improved range and video quality
• Dedicated data channel for additional sensors
• Low profile 3 fingered gripper with integral ceramic cutter
• Tested with multiple CBRN equipment deployment
• 7 weapon firing releases – offers a large variety of tool installation without the need to change mid-operation

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

The capability of the Wheelbarrow platform and its unmatched performance has directly led to its international success and it is still in active service world-wide as the platform of dependable choice by the most demanding and dedicated EOD/Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) teams.

Recently, we launched the Wheelbarrow Mk9 as the latest platform with its combined strengths of speed, climbing, lift and payload capacity. This has been enhanced to improve the ease of operator use with digital command links, intuitive touch-screen controls and sensors for improved situational awareness.

F6 Series

• Dual mobility capability
• Manipulator arm with 7 degrees of freedom
• JAUS ( Joint Architecture for Unmanned System) software operating system
• Multi-mission tool/sensor mounts with plug and play capabilities
• Rotation: grip rotation – continuous 360°
• On screen graphics showing vehicle orientation, feedback from on-board sensors and errors and failures of joints

HD Series

• Grip rotation 360°
• Common, modular electronics with JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned System) compliant software
• Moulded front-drive range integrates microphone, speaker, drive camera, firing circuits and LED lighting
• Quick release lithium polymer battery
• New manipulator options with 6 degrees of freedom and quick release gripper/tool system

Titus

• New manipulator design with all internal components provides superior capability, in a quick release, versatile package
• State of the art diagnostics and troubleshooting including on-board diagnostics LCD screen
• Quick-release articulators provide unmatched stair climbing & mobility, or can be removed for narrow spaces.
• Quick release pan and tilt can be removed with a twist of the wrist for low clearance areas.
• Optional tazer and thermal imager
• Integrated 1W or 5W radio for clear audio and video
• Picatinny rails for sensor & payload attachment

ANDROS™ Unmanned Ground Vehicles

As part of Northrop Grumman, Remotec US Inc. manufacture the ANDROSTM range of EOD unmanned ground vehicles. Outside of the Americas, Remotec UK Ltd markets the latest developed ANDROSTM F6 Series Model no. CX ( also known as the F6B) and HD Model no. SEL.

The larger ANDROSTM F6B platform offers a dual mobility capability: quick release pneumatic wheels for rapid width reduction and patented articulating track to traverse rough terrain.

It has a manipulator arm with 7 degrees of freedom ensuring optimum dexterity and offers screen graphics showing vehicle orientation, feedback from on-board sensors and errors and failures of joints.

The medium sized ANDROSTM HD SEL model is a more compact and robust vehicle that can travel up to speeds of 8.4km/hr and has an extremely durable moulded front-drive range integrating a microphone, speaker, drive camera, firing circuits and LED  lighting.

Moving into CBRN and Integrated Solutions

It is has been our privilege to work and partner with the EOD/IED teams and to understand their complex mission objectives in a turbulent and evolving threat environment.  We can provide technical solutions from our increasing range of vehicles that can be configured according to the operational requirements of the user including EOD, ground surveillance, hazardous material (HazMat) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) missions.  Furthermore we are now providing bespoke system solutions, integrating our unmanned ground vehicles with command and control systems, the TouchTable® collaborative environment and service support vehicles to produce a standalone mobile capability for locating, identifying and disarming explosive and other hazardous devices, collecting forensic evidence and carrying out criminological analyses.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

OTT Technologies (Pty) Ltd (OTT) is a South African company located outside Pretoria. The company is in operation since 1980. OTT developed over the years from a small company that specialised in the refurbishment of surplus ex-military all terrain vehicles to its current status as a company with acknowledged engineering excellence. The current status of the company is an ISO 9001 certified company that still re-manufactures surplus ex-military all terrain vehicles and also designs and manufactures new wheeled armoured and mine protected vehicles.

OTT has two main business streams, New armoured vehicles and Refurbished Vehicles. A secondary business stream is the supply of new and refurbished original spares for Samil trucks, Casspir MPV’s, Mamba MPV’s, Ratel APC’s and older generation Unimog trucks.

New Armoured Vehicles

OTT designs, develops and manufactures wheeled armoured and mine protected vehicles. Our vehicles are used by police, military, peace keeping forces and security companies for the safe transportation of personnel and assets in transit. The current products of OTT Armoured Vehicles are:

Protector M21 Modular Armoured Vehicle

The Protector MAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 13 ton with a 4,3 ton payload. The Protector can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. It is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configuration with Right Hand Drive steering. The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 10 additional passengers can be carried. Main users are police, security companies and cash in transit operators.

Protector M22 Light Modular Armoured Vehicle (LMAV)

The M22 LMAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 7,5 ton with a 2,4 ton payload. The M22 can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. It is available in 4x2 configuration with Left or Right Hand Drive steering.

The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 10 additional passengers can be carried seated back-to-back or 9 facing linear with the direction of travel. Main users are police, military, security companies and cash in transit operators.

Marrua M27 Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle (LAPV)

The Marrua M27 is a light armoured patrol vehicle with a crew of 4. It is built on an Agrale Marrua AM200CD chassis and is supported through the Agrale distributor network. The M27 LAPV is primarily designed as a patrol and general utility vehicle protecting the crew against small arms fire and side blasts from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s).

It can also be configured as a reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle, tactical command and control vehicle as well as a light cash in transit vehicle.

Puma M26 Mine and Blast Protected Vehicle (MRAP)

The V-shaped hull Puma M26 4x4 is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) with mine and IED protection. It is built on a commercial truck driveline. The main users are military, police and security companies during peace keeping, homeland security and other asymmetric warfare operations.

Other roles include, high mobility mine protected patrol vehicle, tactical rescue/ambulance, mine protected weapon carrier and mine protected tactical command vehicle.

Puma M36 Mine and Blast Protected Vehicle (MRAP)

The V-shaped hull Puma M36 4x4 is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) with mine and IED protection. It is an evolutionary and larger extension of the Puma M26 and is also built on a commercial truck driveline. The main users are military and police during peace keeping, homeland security and other asymmetric warfare operations.

The Puma M36 family consists of an APC without armament, APC Patrol with a light manual turret, command vehicle, ambulance with 4 stretcher patients and 6x6 recovery vehicle all sharing the same automotive components.

Land Cruiser M40 Light Protected Vehicle

The Land Cruiser M40 light protected vehicle is used for Cash in Transit and transportation of security personnel. It is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Series 79 pickup truck. It carries a crew of 4 (driver plus 3) with a payload of 300kg for assets or an additional 4 passengers on the open rear bay.

Refurbished Military Vehicles

OTT also specialises in the re-manufacturing of ex-stock all terrain military and police vehicles and is internationally well known for these high quality vehicles. Customers include the Africa Union, Nepal, various NGO’s as well as various African Governments, mining houses and other private customers. The product lists includes Ratel APC’s, Samil 20 Hunter SOV, Samil logistic trucks, Casspir mine protected vehicles, and Nyala RG12 police APC’s.

Ratel 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Refurbished)

The combat proven Ratel 6x6 is known as a robust and reliable armoured vehicle that proved itself during operations in Southern Africa. The APC has a crew of driver plus 8. The Ratel can be fitted with a variety of weapon systems including 90mm gun, 12,7mm machine gun, 14,5mm machine gun, 40mm automatic grenade launcher or even with an anti-tank guided missile in the tank hunter role.

Samil 20 Hunter Light Strike Vehicle (Refurbished)

The Hunter LSV is based on the proven Samil 20 high mobility truck. It is mainly used by special operations or light strike teams where surprise, situational awareness, fire power and a highly mobile and robust platform are essential for combat survivability. It has a crew of driver, commander and 5 gunners. The weaponry consists of a 12,7mm or 14,5 mm machine gun plus three 7,62mm light machine guns to provide all round fire power.

Samil 20 All Wheel Drive High Mobility Truck (Refurbished)

The Samil 20 is known for its extreme off-road mobility, robustness and reliability.

It has a gross vehicle mass of 7700 kg and can carry a load of 2690 kg. The Samil 20 is available as personnel carrier, light cargo vehicle, field ambulance, light workshop vehicle, light fire tender, etc.

It is a highly versatile platform.

Samil 50 All Wheel Drive Tactical Truck (Refurbished)

The proven Samil 50 is known for its excellent mobility, robustness and reliability. It has a gross vehicle mass of 12400kg and an off-road payload of 6000kg making it the ideal tactical logistic truck. It can be used as a personnel carrier, cargo vehicle, fuel or water truck, workshop and maintenance vehicle, fire tender, etc.

Samil 100 6x6 Logistic Truck (Refurbished)

The Samil 100 is like all the other Samil trucks also known for its excellent mobility, robustness and reliability. With a gross vehicle mass of 21 ton and a payload of 12 ton it has various logistic applications in tough environmental and operational conditions.

Spare Parts

OTT has large stocks of new and refurbished spare parts for Ratel,  Samil trucks, Casspir MPV’s, Buffel MPV’s, Mamba 4x4 MPV’s and Unimog 416 trucks.

OTT Technologies Customer Profile - OTT has supplied quality remanufactured and new vehicles to various discerning customers including:

• Various Africa governments for peace keeping and other asymmetric operations.
• Mining houses and security customers.
• Non-governmental organisations mainly for humanitarian roles.
• Troop Contributing Countries for deployment in MINUSMA, Mali.
• M22 Light Modular Armoured Vehicles to cash in transit operators in Nigeria.