Wellington Fire District - New Zealand

Station 23 - Thorndon

Thorndon 231 Air Suspension

Thorndon 231 Specifications

Scania

  • Series four 9 Litre Intercooled 260 HP
  • Vehicle Type P94 DB4X2NA 260
  • Engine Type DSC9 12 L01
  • Transmission / Gearbox
  • Model: GA750 Allison Electronic Automatic Gearbox
  • Two hydraulic and four mechanical gears
  • Air suspension on rear axle
  • ABS Braking
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With the pump engaged, note how the rear suspension has dropped right down. The rear guards are almost touching the tyres. It takes about a minute for the rear suspension to come back up to the correct height after the pump is disengaged. Damage will result if the driver attempts to move the appliance too soon.

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