Quote:A tandem rear axle is better for brake life.
I won't argue that point, but you give up a lot of maneuverability versus the same rig with a single axle. However, the point I was trying to make is that if you are going to buy a rig that is that large, go with the larger stick. Our State Fire Academy bought an E\-One Hurricane with tandem axles.....and an 80' ladder! It doesn't even have a pump or tank! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I just don't get it.