Archive for October 23rd, 2019

New engine for Ford Heights (more)

Production photos of the New engine for Ford Heights so 142186

E-ONE fire engine 142186

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E-ONE fire engine 142186

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E-ONE fire engine 142186

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E-ONE fire engine 142186

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine 142186

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine 142186

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine 142186

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine 142186

E-ONE photo

E-ONE fire engine 142186

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New Engine for Prospect Heights

Basic specifications and drawings for the new engine for Prospect Heights:

  • Spartan Metro Star chassis
  • Cummins L9 450HP motor with Allison transmission
  • Front GAWR 21,500 and rear GAWR 32,500
  • Waterous 1500-GPM single-stage pump with pressure governor
  • 750-gallon water tank
  • Around-the-pump foam system with 60-gallon tank
  • No light tower or generator – all Fire Tec LED scene lights
  • All stainless steel body (lighter and cheaper than aluminum per Alexis)
  • Clean cab design – no SCBA seats. All SCBA and PPE stored in compartment immediately behind cab
  • Only in-cab storage is EMS gear
  • Front bumper mounted master stream, preconnect and extrication tools
  • Main hose bed to carry 2,000 feet X 5-inch
  • Pullout hose bed to carry 800 feet X 3-inch

Chassis delivery in February

Final delivery in late spring/early summer (more accurate date once chassis arrived)

drawing of new Alexis fire engine for the Prospect Heights FDP in Illinois

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drawing of new Alexis fire engine for the Prospect Heights FDP in Illinois

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