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When spec’ing its new Type 3 Wildland Engine, Hudson (CO) Fire Protection District chose an 8′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Freightliner 108SD chassis, which houses a powerful 400HP Cummins L9 engine. This pump-and-roll wildland pumper comes with a remote-controlled Waterous CMPA fire pump, FoamPro 2001 system, 500-gal. Poly water tank, front-bumper ground-sweep nozzles and much more.
For specs, drawings and photos, visit bit.ly/hudson-1120.
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