Fire Engines Photos

Hi Jacques,
This is an interesting picture, could you tell us something about it please.
What make, how old, pump capacity, its role, power plant, etc. Thanks a lot,
Bob Graham
California


Added by Bob Graham on 28 November 2008.

Ditto to that Jacques, this looks a good design with a nice low centre of gravity, nice photo too!

Added by John Stott on 28 November 2008.

Greetings I found these infos on the NSW Fire services webpage.

Chassis Make & Model: VSV Commander Mk3
Body Manufacturer: Varley Specialised Vehicles Ltd.
Commissioned: 2001 - 2005 (52 Vehicles)
Crew Capacity: 6
Gross Operating Mass: 13.85 tonne
Dimensions: 8.04m (L), 3.20m (H), 2.50m (W)
Wheelbase: 4.05m
Turning Circle: 14.6m (k/k), 16.1m (w/w)

Axle Loads: Front: 4 640kg Rear: 5 360kg (tare)
Axle Ratings: Front: 6 600kg Rear: 18 100kg
Engine: Cummins ISC275, 8.3 litre (205kW)
Maximum Torque: 1085Nm @ 1300rpm
Transmission: ZF Ecomat HP500, 5 speed automatic

Pump Model: Rosenbauer NH40
Pump Capacity: 3600l/min @ 1000kPa (high volume)
400l/min @ 4000kPa (high pressure)
Water Capacity: 1800l Retained recruitment








Added by Jacques PETER on 19 December 2008.

Another short-lived custom manufacturer, building what was an excellent truck series, but in a market which was just too small to sustain enough production volume to keep their business going.

Added by Rob Johnson on 01 May 2017.

Varley do still build a few fire trucks, among other various specialist bodies and trailers for other purposes, but this custom chassis was long since discontinued and the Vsrley Commanders were replaced by Scania-based units.

Added by Rob Johnson on 02 May 2017.

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