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Last Updated
04-Sep-2008 11:03 AM

Volvo FL7 Hydraulic Platform

Hydraulic Platform

Dimensions

Height: 3.56 metres | Length: 11.58 metres | Width: 2.49 metres | Load Weight: 19 tonnes

Engine

Volvo 260 6 Cylinder TDI

Specialist Information

The hydraulic platform cage can be elevated to a height of 26.30 metres. The platform has a payload of 360 kg which allows it to carry 5 adults either for access or rescue. If the water monitor is in use, the payload is reduced to 227 kg which allows only 2 Firefighters in the cage.
The donkey engine - a Briggs and Stratton V twin 12hp engine - is used for emergency housing of booms. It carries a crew of two. The Hydraulic Platform is located at Bromsgrove Fire Station.