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This entry was posted on May 25, 2020, 6:07 PM and is filed under Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos. You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

17 Comments

• #1 by John Antkowski on May 29, 2020 - 1:32 PM

  

  Just checked the cfdshopnumber’s and E359 thru E370 have been added to the inventory. No assignments listed. John

• #2 by Sebastian on May 27, 2020 - 1:57 PM

  

  These look longer than the current pierce ladders

• #3 by B on May 27, 2020 - 1:26 PM

  

  The specs posted on the city’s website called for stainless bodies for the ladders. It looks like a stainless body in the photos. I assume the Hamburg stainless bodies are heavier than E-One’s Ocala aluminum bodies, which is the likely reason (along with higher equipment capacity) for three axles on the chassis rather than two.

• #4 by Localguy on May 26, 2020 - 9:17 PM

  

  Maybe it changed. I got that info right after they started buying Eone again. Could have just been talks. But, time will tell. If some single axle trucks show up we will know.

• #5 by Marty Coyne on May 26, 2020 - 4:32 PM

  

  The spec on the contract agreement was for tandem only. They may have changed that up if they’re getting single axle

• #6 by Localguy on May 26, 2020 - 3:49 PM

  

  They are getting a handful of single axle ladders. Cfd ordered a mix of tandom and single axle ladders. Got my info from a buddy that works for Eone.

• #7 by Rich S. on May 26, 2020 - 1:59 PM

  

  The 2000 e-one trucks held up great! T 30, 49 still have them front line. As far as the tandem axle that’s a fleet decision. It’s all about braking for them less brake jobs than single axle, the weights not been an issue with the rigs we have 20 years I’ve not ever seen or heard of a broken axle due to weight. The last I heard of that issue in Chicago was with the Ward/ Grove rigs in the 70’s. If there’s no sign boards on them from the factory they probably won’t get any.

• #8 by Michael m on May 26, 2020 - 1:01 PM

  

  Nice looking trucks! I guess the first trucks to be replaced will be the 00 Pierces unless there are any Seagraves still in service somewhere in the city.

• #9 by John Antkowski on May 26, 2020 - 12:53 PM

  

  Did the tip load change? Are they now heavy duty v/s medium duty? Good question!

• #10 by John Antkowski on May 26, 2020 - 12:51 PM

  

  Maybe a heavy duty frame? I know Milwaukee had problems with the old duplex LTI single axle ladders of the 1980’s. They were breaking axles and I believe cracking the frames. How well did the 2000 e ones hold up? There are a few left but as spare.

• #11 by CrabbyMilton on May 26, 2020 - 12:50 PM

  

  Probably because a single axle can’t handle the much weight without sacrificing long term durability.

• #12 by Mitch on May 26, 2020 - 10:07 AM

  

  I wonder why they chose not to go back on single rear axles like the older E-Ones.

• #13 by Luke Jackson on May 25, 2020 - 11:40 PM

  

  Does anyone know if these new E-one ladders will have ladder boards on them? Like the Spartans do,

• #14 by Paul Schlichting on May 25, 2020 - 10:42 PM

  

  12 are being delivered who’s getting them is anybody’s guess

• #15 by Michael m on May 25, 2020 - 10:42 PM

  

  I think this is the three truck order.

• #16 by harry on May 25, 2020 - 10:28 PM

  

  what truck co are getting them

• #17 by John Antkowski on May 25, 2020 - 9:25 PM

  

  How many are slated for delivery?

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