Recent content by JCoop

You are correct on watching the weight of these trucks. We are a ways under the gvwr on this mk23. I believe around 12,000lbs. The forest service only allows the off road weight rating on these trucks. So going back to the 5 tons that’s not a lot of water. I would assume that when...

Yes, we do have that option, We currently have 2 trucks thru that program. These trucks are pretty new to us civilians and I’m not sure if the forest service is receiving them here in Nebraska yet. Also there is one downfall with the Forest service trucks. They tell you how much water you...

I can check tomorrow but I’m pretty sure it is 28” between frame rails. I put a sump that was 26” wide in our tank.

I’ve got a few of our truck.

I believe there is 12.5” of suspension travel on rear. We removed the bed and built our new bed with 8” of clearance above tires. After loading the truck with the 2,000 gallons of water there is now 3.5” of clearance. First trip off road all 4 tires rubbed under box. To prevent that from...

Thank you That’s what I was looking for

I was also a lucky one that purchased one of these first trucks a year ago. I have been busy and now it is going to become part of our local fire dept. so a few changes were in order. Now I’m looking for the member that has been able to come up with a operators/service manual . I would...