This from Larry Shapiro:
Here’s a unique truck for #TBT – an E-ONE Hurricane/Bronto Skylift F174 demo unit with dual front axles. I don’t know the disposition of this truck. I photographed it in 2005 at the E-ONE factory.
Larry Shapiro photo
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#1 by Michael P on November 13, 2020 - 9:57 PM
I remember that South Padre Island also received a 174′ Bronto on a Pierce Arrow chassis. I know that it was eventually sold to Jay, Vt.
#2 by crabbymilton on November 10, 2020 - 6:18 AM
Here is a brief summary of the infamous SPANGLER DUAL.
The E ONE featured here and the HUSH that John was talking about had nothing on this monster.
https://nycfire.net/forums/threads/ugliest-rig-ever-built-hijacked-to-loftus-suction-collector.43802/
#3 by John Antkowski on November 9, 2020 - 10:38 AM
Just a giant soda can with wheels. Most of the truck was aluminum. Milwaukee had a bunch of e one’s back in the the day. The aerials were easier to climb. They also had the hush series with the motor in the rear, quiet cabs, but a bitch to re-pack hose. The hose bed sat in front of the motor. Funky design.
#4 by Crabbymilton on November 6, 2020 - 8:12 AM
I bet wheel alignment was a nightmare. There were some buses built in Mexico with duel front axles and that was a constant problem. The SPANGLER DUEL was another one.
#5 by Dan on November 5, 2020 - 10:15 PM
Not sure why anyone thought this truck was a good idea.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/488851734528990951/
#6 by harry on November 5, 2020 - 7:05 PM
yes coral gables that is correct
#7 by E61FireFan on November 5, 2020 - 4:38 PM
I am pretty sure this rig went to Coral Gables FL. Originally it ran as a 1st due truck, then as a special call piece.
#8 by harry on November 5, 2020 - 2:05 PM
i am guessing this is gone by now i had seen this in 2016 it was reserve then and in 16 they got a new tower ladder made by pierce and a 75 quint in 18 i believe so i would say this is gone it is very unique very unique dept because i had to call and call to get permission to take picture