Apparatus - Showcase: Tractor-Drawn Aerial Winds Way to Atlanta

July 19, 2013

A 101-foot tractor-drawn aerial, built by KME, is now in service with the Atlanta Fire Department. The apparatus is pulled by a KME Predator cab and chassis with a 16-inch front bumper extension and has a 100-inch cab with seating for six occupants.

Other features include a Warn 1,500-pound electric winch mounted to the front bumper extension, Whelen and FRC lighting packages, a Hannay electric cord reel, a Will-Burt NightScan 9,000-watt light tower and photolumenscient rung covers on the ladder.

Apparatus Type: Aerial Ladder
Model: KME Predator Severe Service
Engine: Cummins ISX 12 500 hp
Generator: Harrison 10,000-watt PTO/hydraulic
Transmission: Allison 4500 EVSR 6 speed
Tank: NA
Pump: NA
Aerial: Tractor Drawn 101-foot with pre-piped waterway
State: GA
Year: 2013

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