Dennis Dagger
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Dennis Dagger is a purpose-built fire engine manufactured by Dennis Specialist Vehicles in Guildford, Surrey (now known as Alexander Dennis). The Dagger is capable of carrying 12.5 tonnes of equipment and is fitted with a 1000 gpm (imperial) (75 L/s) water pump. The appliance is powered by a Cummins C Series engine.
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- Chassis: Dennis Dagger, 4x2, Permitted GVW 12,500 kg.
- Engine: Cummins ISBe Euro 3, 6-cylinder turbo diesel producing 250 bhp (186 kW)
- Gearbox: Allison 2000 Series 5-speed fully automatic
- Brakes: Full air - front discs, rear CW ABS.
- Electrics: 24-volt single pole, negative earth.
- Fuel System: 130 litre capacity
- Power: Take-Off Gearbox mounted side window Chelsea 27 series, ratio 1:21:1. Suitable for 2000 L/min (33 L/s) pump
- Steering: Integral power
- Suspension: Front semi-inverted 3 leaf parabolic. Rear coil spring located by trailing taper leaf spring.
- Main Pump: Godiva WTA 20/10. Output 2000 L/min (33 L/s) @1 MPa
- Water Tank: 1800 litre capacity welded copolymer construction
- Hose reels: 2 hose reels each 54 metre x 19.4 mm capacity high pressure hose
- Cab: 6 man high-grade stainless steel cab. Conforms to ECE 29 Parts A, B & C
- Bodywork: Welded frame aluminium construction with in built facility for variable height stowage system.
- Lockers: 3 lockers each side of appliance. Side and rear pump bay enclosed by anodised aluminium roller shutter
- Ladder: Gantries optional per customer requirement
- Finish: Full paint finish to cab to customer requirement
