The Virginia engine posted above is a Model 52.
The Model 52 is available in two sizes, a Type 4 engine used on a medium / heavy duty truck chassis with a 750-1000 gallon tank, and a smaller Type 6 engine on a 1 to 1.5 ton chassis with a 200-300 gallon tank. The pumper unit is built on a platform made to fit onto a flatbed truck. Both sizes of pumper use an 85 gpm aux pump.
The Model 52 originated in Region 1 (Idaho / Montana) but they have spread to many other regions.
Coronado National Forest Engine 33
Model 52 (Type 6)
Tank 250 gallons, pump 85 gpm
Photo by Aaron Woods
The Model 52 is available in two sizes, a Type 4 engine used on a medium / heavy duty truck chassis with a 750-1000 gallon tank, and a smaller Type 6 engine on a 1 to 1.5 ton chassis with a 200-300 gallon tank. The pumper unit is built on a platform made to fit onto a flatbed truck. Both sizes of pumper use an 85 gpm aux pump.
The Model 52 originated in Region 1 (Idaho / Montana) but they have spread to many other regions.
Coronado National Forest Engine 33
Model 52 (Type 6)
Tank 250 gallons, pump 85 gpm
Photo by Aaron Woods
Aaron Woods