Apparatus - Brownfield, Maine, Tanker Features Unique Transmission

The Brownfield, Maine, Volunteer Fire Department has recently taken delivery of an HME 3,000-gallon commercial tanker, built on an International 7600 chassis.
Jan. 29, 2016

The Brownfield, Maine, Volunteer Fire Department has recently taken delivery of an HME 3,000-gallon commercial tanker, built on an International 7600 chassis. It is powered by an International 475-hp and a unique pairing of an Eaton UltraShift PLUS 10-speed automatic transmission. It's the first transmission of its kind mated to a midship pump. It also has a Hale 1,000 gpm Qpak pump with a 36-inch pump house and HME Hydra Technology system. It also has a Kussmaul battery charger with compressor pump, a back-up camera system, folding tank rack, FRC LED scene lights, and Whelen warning lights.

Apparatus Type: Pumper/Tanker
Model: 7600
Engine: International N13 475 hp
Generator: NA
Transmission: Eaton UltraShift PLUS 10-speed automatic transmission
Tank: 3,000-gallons
Pump: Hale 1,000 gpm
Aerial: NA
Manufacturer: HME Ahrens-Fox
Chasis Manufacturer: International/Navistar
Year: 2015

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