New ambulance assembly
Local assembly of new ambulances
Through our Tanga facility, So Medical assembles new ambulances tailored to Tanzania's operating conditions — urban, rural and hard-to-reach environments. Local assembly allows flexibility in specifications, faster delivery timelines and improved after-sales support.
The vehicle
The Toyota Land Cruiser 78 ambulance
The Toyota Land Cruiser 78 ambulance combines legendary off-road capability, durability and modern medical equipment. Full-time 4×4 ensures confident movement on dirt roads, sand and off-road terrain, on a reliable, time-tested platform.
Technical specifications
Vehicle specifications
| Base vehicle | Toyota Land Cruiser 78 |
| Drive system | Full-time 4×4 |
| Engine | Diesel, heavy-duty and off-road capable |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Steering | Right-hand drive (RHD) |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Chassis | Reinforced, suitable for ambulance conversion |
| Cooling | Tropicalized for high-temperature environments |
| Intended use | Urban, rural and remote-area operations |
Safety
Safety features
- Secure patient restraint and stretcher fixation
- Anti-slip, easy-to-clean flooring
- Fire extinguisher in the medical compartment
- Siren and emergency warning lights
- Secure fastening of all medical equipment
Medical
Medical compartment
- Integrated oxygen support
- Dedicated seating with safety belts
- Bright LED lighting
- Hygienic, easy-to-disinfect finishes
- Well-designed cabin ventilation
- Ergonomic, quick-access layout
Configurations
Three configurations
Compact
Essential patient-transport configuration: main stretcher, fixed and portable oxygen, patient monitor and core consumables.
Advanced
Enhanced emergency care: adds defibrillator-monitor, BP monitor, glucometer, nebulizer, resuscitation and immobilization equipment.
Maximum
Full Advanced Life Support (ALS): transport ventilator, aspirator, spinal and cervical immobilization, intubation kit and complete consumables.
Vehicle photography