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Kenworth T-480 2000-Gal Demo

OVERVIEW

The 3000-gallon tanker is the original Fouts Fire apparatus that started it all, built on a Kenworth chassis, this tanker is a heavy-hauler built to withstand the toughest challenges.

This unit is available for striping, lettering, and delivery to your station within weeks.

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OVERVIEW

The 3000-gallon tanker is the original Fouts Fire apparatus that started it all, built on a Kenworth chassis, this tanker is a heavy-hauler built to withstand the toughest challenges.

This unit is available for striping, lettering, and delivery to your station within weeks.

Get Started

Kenworth T-480 2000-Gal Demo

Tanker

Fouts Fire

Kenworth T480

450 HP

3000

Hale, MBP, 1000 GPM

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Chassis Details
Chassis

Kenworth, T-480, 2-Door

Engine

450 HP Engine

Transmission

Allison 3000

GVW

54 600 LBS. (Front Axle: 14 600 LBS. | Rear Axle: 40 000 LBS.)

Wheels

Polished Aluminum

Battery Conditioner

Kussmaul Chief 6012 series battery conditioner

Auxiliary Air Compressor

Kussmaul 12V auxiliary air compressor

Fuel Tank

50 Gallons

Air Horns

Two (2) Hadley chrome plated

Center Console

Included

Back-up Alarm

One (1) 97 DB back-up alarm

Body Details
Tank

3000 US Gallon

Hard Suction

Two (2) 6.00" X 10" sections of suction hoses

Body

Aluminum diamond plate

Compartment Door Type

Amdor roll-up doors, satin finish

Compartment L1 & R1

Approx. 60.00"WX26.00"DX27.00"H

Compartment L2 & R2

Approx. 24.00"WX26.00"DX27.00"H

Rear Camera Notch

Recessed mounting area for a backup camera

Rear Dump Valve

Swivel and manual extension, Stainless Steel

Direct Tank Fill

Two (2) 2.50" Akron

Hose Bed Cover

Vinyl

Additional

Custom in-house graphics can be applied to the unit

Pump Plumbing Details
Pump

Hale, MBP, 1000 GPM, Side Mount

Special Features

Pump and Roll

Power Take Off

A ten (10) bolt Chelsea model 870-XDFJP-B5XV

Pump Shift

Pump and Roll - MBP/RSD

Hose Threads

NST hose threads

Master Pump Drain

A Class 1 master pump drain

Priming System

A Trident model manual AirPrime

Intake Relief Valve

Class1 stainless-steel intake relief valve

Pressure Governor System

Fire Research Pump Boss Max series PBA501-D00

Water Level Gauge

One (1) Innovative Controls Soft-Glo & Three (3) Innovative Controls Soft-Glo Mini Monster

Discharges

Four (4) 2.50" and Two (2) 1.75"

Lighting Details
12 Volt Electrical System

Yes

Cab Ground Lights

Two (2) LED chassis ground lights

Ground Lights

Pump panel, front, and rear

Ground Lights Activation

Ground lights activate when the parking brake is applied

Emergency Lights

Whelen M Series Emergency Lights

Scene Lights

Whelen M Series Emergency Lights

Lightbar

One (1) Whelen model JE2NFPA 56.00" lightbar

Siren and Control

One (1) Federal Signal model ES100

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17350 State Hwy. 249
Suite 250

Houston, TX 77064-1142
713.692.0911

MANSFIELD

625 S Wisteria Street
Suite 121

Mansfield, TX 76063-2528
817.467.0911

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Bldg. 3, Suite 300

San Marcos, TX 78666-3768
512.862.0911

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514 Michigan St.
South Houston, TX 77587-3221

713.475.2411

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