Reinforced suspension
Heavy-duty shock absorbers, coil springs and upgraded stabilizers matched to the armored weight, plus an adapted body-frame connection. The heavy-duty chassis shows its advantages especially off-road and on rough roads.
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Certified as a complete vehicle
Fully certified armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300
The fully certified armored vehicle for protection duties worldwide, built on a platform that TRASCO has armored more than 1,000 times since 1998.
VPAM-BRV 2009 VR7 · VPAM-ERV Edition 3 · STANAG 4569 AEP-55 · BS PAS 301 · Tested and certified as a complete vehicle
- Ballistic protection
- VR7 1 VPAM-BRV 2009, Edition 3, complete vehicle
- Side blast
- 12.5 kg 1 PETN at 4 m; DM31 mine, HG85 and DM51 grenades
- Top speed
- 160 km/h Specified maximum operating speed
- Payload
- 1,088 kg 2 At 5,850 kg GVWR
- Seats
- 5 Optional 5+2 configuration
- Run-flat
- 15 km At 50 km/h on destroyed tires
- Certified by the official German proof house, Beschussamt Mellrichstadt, 2022
- Verified by TÜV NORD according to BS PAS 301:2017, 2023
Technical details
- Base vehicle
- New Toyota Land Cruiser 300, supplied by TRASCO or by the customer
- Blast standards in detail
- VPAM-ERV Edition 3 (floor, roof and side blast) · STANAG 4569: 15 kg TNT at 2 m
- Engine (example configuration)
- GX-R 3.3 l V6 twin-turbo diesel, 225 kW (302 hp), 700 Nm
- Drivetrain
- 10-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
- Ballistic glass
- 43 mm multi-layer, curved, multi-hit and anti-spall · 3-year warranty against delamination
- Heavy-duty wheels
- Designed for a load capacity of 1,600 kg
- Driveability
- BS PAS 301:2017, independently verified by TÜV NORD
Protection concept
One protective system, no weak points
The protection concept is a self-supporting armoring cage integrated into the passenger cell. Ballistic steel covers all side walls, doors, pillars, roof, firewall and the barn door; every joint and edge is secured by a 100% overlap system, so there is no straight-line path into the cabin.
Transparent areas use 43 mm curved multi-layer ballistic glass with multi-hit and anti-spall performance, covered by a three-year warranty against delamination. Critical systems remain protected as well: the fuel tank, the AGM battery, the engine control unit and the brake booster are armored, so the vehicle stays drivable when it matters.
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- Armoring cage with A, B and C pillars and overlaps integrated in the passenger cell
- Special quality laminated ballistic glass
- 1 or 2 armored batteries
- Self-sealing fuel tank
- Heavy-duty wheels designed for a load capacity of 1,600 kg
- Body-frame connection adapted
- Reinforced door arresters and door hinges, mounted directly to the armoring cage
- Gas springs, new door stops and vinyl straps
- Armored engine control unit
Certification program
Tested. Not simulated.
Complete production vehicles were fired at, mined and blasted under official supervision at the official German proof house in Mellrichstadt and the independent IABG test center. The footage shows the actual certification program of the armored Land Cruiser 300.
Several hundred documented hits, mine and grenade detonations at multiple locations under floor and roof, and a 15 kg TNT blast at only two meters distance: every result was assessed on the complete vehicle with dummies in the seats.
Certification
Certified as a complete vehicle
The armored Land Cruiser 300 is a FULLY CERTIFIED ARMORED VEHICLE: complete production vehicles were fired at, mined and blasted at the official German proof house (Beschussamt) in Mellrichstadt and at the independent IABG test center. The passenger cell with all side walls, doors, pillars, roof, floor, firewall and barn door passed as one protective system.
Beyond the required test program, the roof armor is additionally certified against 90-degree ballistic attack, and all glass is tested in a triple-hit triangle of only 70 mm, considerably harder than the 120 mm the standard requires.
The blast certification follows VPAM-ERV Edition 3 (version of 1 March 2021), which supersedes all previous ERV guidelines with considerably stricter evaluation methods: assessment with a biofidelic dummy and an evaluation matrix based on the trauma room criteria of the German Accident Surgery Association (DGU).
- VPAM VR7 Ballistic resistance · Beschussamt Mellrichstadt, 2022 Certificate no. 22Z186A01
- VPAM-ERV Ed. 3 Mine, hand grenades, side blast · Mellrichstadt, 2022 Certificates no. 22Z186C01 to L01
- STANAG 4569 IED blast, 15 kg TNT · IABG Lichtenau, 2022 Certificate no. C22037
- BS PAS 301 Driveability · TÜV NORD, 2023 Report no. 8121702705
All certificates in detail
| Standard | Tested | Test institute | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPAM-BRV 2009, Edition 3 | Ballistic resistance, complete vehicle | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | VR7 |
| VPAM-ERV, Edition 3 | Side blast: 12.5 kg PETN at 4 m | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | Certified |
| VPAM-ERV, Edition 3 | Floor: DM31 anti-personnel mine, 3 individual detonations at different locations | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | Certified |
| VPAM-ERV, Edition 3 | Floor: HG85 fragmentation grenade, 3 individual detonations at different locations | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | Certified |
| VPAM-ERV, Edition 3 | Roof: two DM51 hand grenades simultaneously, 2 individual detonations at different locations | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | Certified |
| VPAM-ERV, Edition 3 | Roof: HG85 fragmentation grenade, 2 individual detonations at different locations | Beschussamt Mellrichstadt | 2022 | Certified |
| STANAG 4569 AEP-55 Vol. 3 | IED blast: 15 kg TNT at 2 m | IABG Lichtenau | 2022 | Passed |
| BS PAS 301:2017 | Driveability: payload, acceleration, handling, braking, run-flat | TÜV NORD | 2023 | Passed |
Ballistic protection
Tested threat levels
The armoring is tested against defined threat levels. The exact weapons, calibers and test parameters are listed below.
Full test parameters
| Threat | Test level according to VPAM-APR 2006 | Classification by PM 2007 (PM) BRV 2009 (VR) | STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level) | Comparable to* DIN EN 1063 (BR), DIN EN 1522/23 (FB), BRV 1999 (VR) | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type of bullet | Test condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standoff (m) | Standard Hit Spacing | ||||||||
 | 7 | PM 7 VR 7 | Level 1 | BR 5 FB 5 VR 5 | M16A2/ | 5.56 × 45 mm | FJ(2)/ | 10 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm |
 | BR 6 FB 6 VR 6 | M80 Ball (M60/ | 7.62 × 51 mm | FJ(1)/ | |||||
 | (B6+ not classified) | M16A1/ | 5.56 × 45 mm | FJ(2)/ | |||||
PM 7 · VR 7 M16A2/Famas-G2 · 5.56 × 45 mm
- Test level VPAM-APR 2006
- 7
- Classification PM 2007 (PM) / BRV 2009 (VR)
- PM 7
VR 7 - STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level)
- Level 1
- Comparable to*
- BR 5
FB 5
VR 5 - Type of Weapon
- M16A2/Famas-G2
- Caliber
- 5.56 × 45 mm
- Type of bullet
- FJ(2)/PB/SCP(1)
- Standoff (m)
- 10 ± 0.5
- Standard Hit Spacing
- 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm
PM 7 · VR 7 M80 Ball (M60/M14/FAL-FN) · 7.62 × 51 mm
- Test level VPAM-APR 2006
- 7
- Classification PM 2007 (PM) / BRV 2009 (VR)
- PM 7
VR 7 - STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level)
- Level 1
- Comparable to*
- BR 6
FB 6
VR 6 - Type of Weapon
- M80 Ball
(M60/M14/FAL-FN) - Caliber
- 7.62 × 51 mm
- Type of bullet
- FJ(1)/PB/SC
- Standoff (m)
- 10 ± 0.5
M16A1/Famas-G1 (M193) 5.56 × 45 mm
- STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level)
- Level 1
- Comparable to*
- (B6+ not classified)
- Type of Weapon
- M16A1/Famas-G1 (M193)
- Caliber
- 5.56 × 45 mm
- Type of bullet
- FJ(2)/PB/SC
- Standoff (m)
- 10 ± 0.5
TRASCO Engineering
Re-engineered in Bremen
A vehicle that carries more than a ton of protection must still accelerate, brake and steer. Every armored Land Cruiser 300 is therefore re-engineered in Bremen to automotive OEM standards.
Modified brake system
Front and rear brakes are completely replaced: heavy-duty calipers, discs and pads with steel-braided brake lines, engineered against fading under the higher gross weight.
Tested wheels and run-flat
Heavy-duty rims tested according to the German guidelines for special wheels, tires with a higher load index and run-flat inserts tested to the FINABEL 20.A.5 standard: at least 15 km at 50 km/h on destroyed tires.
Re-engineered doors
New door construction with heavy-duty hinges, designed by FEM analysis and bolted directly to the A- and B-pillar armor, plus reinforced door arresters and gas springs. Every door is fully armored and built for daily use.
Proven driveability
Payload, acceleration, handling, braking and run-flat performance of the complete armored vehicle were independently verified by TÜV NORD according to BS PAS 301:2017, with top marks in all braking criteria.
Discreet appearance
Despite full VR7 protection the vehicle remains nearly visually identical to the standard Land Cruiser 300. Protection that does not announce itself.
Since 1998
More than 1,000 armored Land Cruisers
TRASCO has armored the Toyota Land Cruiser for more than 25 years: over 1,000 vehicles of the previous generations were built in Bremen, in various armor levels for missions on every continent.
The platform carries a certification tradition as well. Since 2004 TRASCO has had complete Land Cruisers certified at the official German proof house in Mellrichstadt, generation after generation. The armored Land Cruiser 300 continues this line: developed in CAD as one protective system, with the proven overlap principle at every joint.
Options
Options for your armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Further equipment is available on request. Every vehicle is configured individually with our engineering team.
Protocol & signaling
- Flag pole
- Blue/red LED strobe lights in the grille
- 3-tone siren, 112 dB
Communication
- Intercom system (inside/outside communication)
- Front-left window lift with 10–15 cm document transfer opening
Safety & utility
- Engine bay fire suppression system
- Spare wheel with run-flat insert
- Battery maintenance charger
- Tinted rear and cargo glass
Gallery
The armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in production and on duty
Missions
Who relies on the armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Governments & security forces
Certified protection with documented test evidence, procurement-ready for ministries, police and protection details that must justify every specification.
International organizations
The Land Cruiser is the global standard platform for missions in crisis regions: worldwide Toyota service network, proven off-road capability, blast-tested cabin.
Private & corporate clients
Discreet personal protection in daily use, nearly indistinguishable from a standard Land Cruiser, inside and out.
FAQ
Questions about the armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300
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What does VPAM VR7 mean?
VR7 is a resistance level of the VPAM-BRV standard, the guideline of the official German and European proof houses for armored vehicles. VR7 defeats assault-rifle ammunition such as 7.62×51 mm ball, tested on the complete vehicle including doors, pillars, glass and joints.
What is a “fully certified” armored vehicle?
It means a complete production vehicle was fired at and blast-tested by independent test laboratories. The entire TRASCO Land Cruiser 300 was certified by independent institutes: ballistics at the Beschussamt Mellrichstadt, IED blast at IABG, driveability at TÜV NORD.
Which explosive threats is the vehicle certified against?
According to VPAM-ERV Edition 3: the DM31 anti-personnel mine and the HG85 hand grenade under the floor, two simultaneous DM51 hand grenades and an HG85 on the roof, and a side blast of 12.5 kg PETN at 4 m. In addition, STANAG 4569 AEP-55: 15 kg TNT at only 2 m distance.
Does the armored Land Cruiser 300 look different from the standard vehicle?
No. The conversion is nearly visually identical to the series vehicle, which is a core design requirement. Discretion is part of the protection.
Can TRASCO armor a base vehicle that I supply?
Yes. The base vehicle can be supplied either by the customer or by TRASCO. The conversion is carried out completely at our facility in Bremen, Germany.
How far can the vehicle drive on destroyed tires?
The run-flat inserts carry the vehicle for up to 15 km at 50 km/h. Run-flat performance was additionally verified in practical driving tests as part of the BS PAS 301 driveability program.
What does BS PAS 301 mean?
BS PAS 301 is a test for the roadworthiness of civilian armored vehicles. TÜV NORD assessed the complete armored Land Cruiser 300: payload, acceleration, handling and steering under various conditions, braking performance cold and hot, and driving on run-flat inserts. The vehicle passed, with top marks in all braking criteria.
How is the ballistic glass built?
All transparent armor is 43 mm curved multi-layer ballistic glass with multi-hit and anti-spall performance. It is additionally tested in a triple-hit triangle of only 70 mm, harder than the 120 mm the standard requires, and covered by a three-year warranty against delamination.
How are the wheels and the run-flat system tested?
The heavy-duty rims are tested according to the German guidelines for special wheels for motor vehicles, and the run-flat system according to the FINABEL 20.A.5 standard. On destroyed tires the vehicle continues for at least 15 km at 50 km/h.
How is the armored Land Cruiser 300 serviced worldwide?
The Land Cruiser platform is serviceable through the worldwide Toyota network. Armor-specific service is available in four levels: in your own workshop, at trained local service partners, by the mobile TRASCO Flying Doctor team, or at the Bremen plant, supported by 24/7 hotlines and genuine spare parts including ballistic glass. The build documentation of every vehicle is kept on file for its entire service life.
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