Delivery: Rush City, MN, Tanker

Dec. 20, 2022
CustomFIRE built this tandem axle, 3,200-gallon tanker on a Kenworth chassis for the Rush City Fire Department.

The Rush City Fire Department took delivery of this tandem axle tanker built by CustomFIRE.

The rig, purchased through HGAC Buys, is mounted on a Kenworth T480 chassis and powered by a Paccar PX-9 380-hp engine with an Allison 3000EVS transmission.

The concealed bolted stainless steel body has roll-up compartment doors, adjustable shelving, pull-out compartment trays, and slide-in folding tank storage. Features include aluminum hosebed covers and an extended bumper with a hosewell.

Wheel well storage includes SCBA cylinder and extinguisher storage and a  Floor-Dry hopper.

Fire suppression includes a Hale HPX400-B18 460-gpm pump, a Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Engine and a 3,200-gallon poly water tank. 

Water supply features include driver- and passenger-side drop-down dump chutes, and a rear telescoping dump chute.

Warning equipment a Whelen LED lightbar, warning lights, electronic speaker and dual air horns.

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