Leesburg (VA) Volunteer Fire Company Arrow XT™ Ascendant® Tiller

The Leesburg (VA) Volunteer Fire Company’s 107′ Ascendant tiller has green e-gress and rung lighting. Cameras were added to the unit for additional safety, eliminating blind spots. The interior of the cab and compartments are protected with Line-X coating.

CHASSIS 

  • Chassis: 67″ Arrow XT cab 
  • Seating capacity: 6 
  • Overall height: 11′ 2″ 
  • Overall length: 58′ 9.5″ 
  • GVW rating: 68,540 lb 
  • Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection 
  • Front axle: Meritor FL-943, 18,740 lb 
  • Rear axle: Meritor RS26-185, 27,000 lb 
  • Engine: Detroit DD13, 525 hp, 1,850 torque 
  • Electrical System: Command Zone™ advanced electronics system 

BODY 

  • Material: Aluminum 
  • Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb 
  • Doors: AMDOR roll-up 
  • Safety: LED light package 
  • Generator: Harrison 12-kW, hydraulic 

AERIAL DEVICE 

  • Device: Ascendant 107′ tiller, 4-section steel aerial 
  • Reach: 107′ vertical, 100′ horizontal 
  • Tip load: 750 lb dry, 500 lb wet 
  • Equipment: 100 lb allowance 
  • Flow rate: 1,500 gpm 
  • Stabilizers: 1 set, 17′ spread, Short-jack: 12′ 6″

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