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Is this a full UK water tender specification (1800 L tank and 2000 LPM pump) or something else?

Added by Rob Johnson on 10 November 2016.

I am guessing by the registration this is an ex Highlands and Islands pump?

Added by Andy on 11 November 2016.

Ex highlands and islands, built at the brigade workshops in around 1997/8, it was designed as a step up from the vans used and was I think a midi tender, carried just about all as per the b type water tender spec but could be driven on a car license, well ahead of its time and only recently being considered by other brigades.

Added by Alan Ramsay on 27 November 2016.

Widely used in Japan and the far east, but usually without a water tank due to the low payload - hence my question. Mercedes are now marketing the Fuso with a similar specification to replace the discontinued 8 tonne GVW Vario, but I think the tank is limited to 1, 000 liters.

Added by Rob Johnson on 30 November 2016.

Just checked with Lentner. Their standard Fuso light pump has a 1, 000 LPM pump and a DIN specification 600 liter tank, but a 1, 000 liter is optional and can be accommodated within the vehicle's 7.5 tonne GVW. As an 8.5 tonne version of the chassis is available, a full 1, 800 liter tank might just be a feasible proposition!

Added by Rob Johnson on 09 December 2016.

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