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So they prefer steel vs. aluminum bodies then...they are stronger I think.
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Bodies AND cabs, which is a catch for a lot of manufacturers. Interestingly, though, the Seagrave cabs are using cold-rolled stainless steel cabs, which is a far lighter SS material than the 304L that's being used for body construction by most manufacturers.
So they prefer steel vs. aluminum bodies then...they are stronger I think.
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Bodies AND cabs, which is a catch for a lot of manufacturers. Interestingly, though, the Seagrave cabs are using cold-rolled stainless steel cabs, which is a far lighter SS material than the 304L that's being used for body construction by most manufacturers.
Taylor Goodman
Captain - Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire
Fire Chief - Huguenot VFD, Powhatan, VA
Captain - Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire
Fire Chief - Huguenot VFD, Powhatan, VA