Around 1910, when gasoline-engined fire-fighting vehicles gradually became established, Benz and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft were among the first suppliers. The Benz fire-fighting truck of 1912 had chain drive and solid rubber tires, common on heavy-duty commercial vehicles until the late 1920s. Other typical features were the open drivers area and the long benches for the crew.

• Cylinders 4
• Displacement 524 cu in
• Output 58 hp (43 kW)
• at engine speed 1000/min
• Top speed 25 mph