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lestcdr launch new mstom fire-engine
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STAIR DENNIS has finally nched its long-awaited new appliance.
;ailed the RS, its principal ture is its all-steel cab with It-on panels for easy gacement after accident mage. The cab is also dersealed and the box trIbers are anti-corrosion ated.
Die new cab design boasts ger doors for quicker entry ire-designed seating for the .1,v. For the driver there is a 6*/ instrument panel and a ger glass area giving better -round visibility. Noise .els are also reduced, claims ) builder.
'ower steering and power tkes are fitted as standard. range of diesel and petrol gines is available, and some rsions have Girling idcheck anti-skid braking stems fitted as standard. itomatic transmission is also ailable.
Hestair. Dennis is hoping at the RS appliance will be ught by brigades to replace older R-Series machines. So far orders for 120 appliances have been received. Among fire brigades that have placed orders are Hertfordshire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Humberside, Cheshire, Kent and Hampshire.
The largest-engined model is the RS133, which has a Perkins V8 640 engine with Allison automatic transmission. It costs £33,500.
This is a typical price, but each appliance is custom-built to the individual brigade's requirements. As well as specifying different engine and transmission options, a brigade can also choose its own locker layout.
Further details about the new appliance are available from Hestair Dennis, Woodbridge Works, Guildford, Surrey.