Monday, July 14, 2014

WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS

You are about to spec out a new rescue truck for your department.  There are so many decisions and things to consider when building a new truck.  It's very similar to building a house really.  You start with the frame and work up from there, taking into account how you will be using it and what it's main purpose is.

When it comes time to think about powering your truck and it's components, you must think about what you will be running and how much power you will need - keeping a little extra power for future expansion and/or upgrades.  We strongly suggest compiling a list of everything you would like to run on your truck, including their electrical draw, then adding up the overall amperage needed.  Including a generator or Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to handle your electrical needs is clearly the way to go today.  Today's trucks need to carry so much equipment and power much more than in years past.  An APU will lower your overall costs over time, allow you to run much more without running your main engine, and help reduce noise levels at the scene. 

Powering your extrication tools is also something we can help you with.  There are lots of options to consider; hydraulic, electric, cordless, etc.  What works best?  All have their advantages - what it comes down to is how many tools would you like to operate at the same time, your specific space requirements, what your department is used to and what extrication tools are you using now.  Oh ya...I forgot price!  Price is always a big factor - if not the biggest. 

If you are using a  generator or Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), you can combine it with our XRT Hydraulic Rescue Pump and have the best of both worlds - the XRT Combi System  providing you with DC electrical power and hydraulic rescue tool power!

For larger rescue trucks, we offer a PTO system to get your power straight from the Allison transmission of your truck - the XRT Powerhouse System  With this system,, you can have up to 6 tools pre-connected for faster on-scene times and run up to 3 rescue tools at the same time for faster extrications.

If you are going the way of the popular mini-rescue trucks now, we offer a system specifically for the FORD transmissions - the XRT Matrix System giving you hydraulic power straight from your automatic transmission to run a hydraulic generator as well as 2 rescue tools and all at the same time!

Another very popular choice is the XRT LIBERATOR which combines a hydraulic Smart Power generator with a 3-tool system. 

 The XRT Onan Protec is a PTO/shaft-driven electric generator & 3-tool combination system that is small in size, but big in power!  With models ranging from 12 up to 40kW, you can find the model that fits best for your needs. 

But don't take our word for it...listen to what some of our customers are saying:
 
 


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