Buyers Guide

Referred to with different terminology, Brush Trucks, Wildland Trucks, Grass Trucks, Urban Interface Trucks, Attack Trucks, and Booster Trucks all fall into categories that Wildfire Truck and Equipment produces. The following are the guidelines from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the different Types.
Type 7 Engine

Type 7 Engine

• WD or AW
• Tank capacity: 50 gallons
• Pump capacity: 10 GPM at 100 PSI, with pump and roll capability
• Hose compliment: 200′ of 1″
• Maximum GVWR: 14000 lbs.
• Personnel: 2

Type 6 Engine

• 4WD or AWD
• Tank capacity: 150 gallons
• Pump capacity: 50 GPM at 100 PSI, with pump and roll capability
• Hose Compliment: 300′ of 1.5″ and 300′ of 1″
• Maximum GVWR: 19500 lbs.
• Personnel: 2

Type 5 Engine

• Tank capacity: 400 gallons
• Pump capacity: 50 GPM at 100 PSI, with pump and roll capability
• Hose Compliment: 300′ of 1.5″ and 300′ of 1″
• Maximum GVWR: 26000 lbs.
• Personnel: 2

Type 4 Engine

• Tank capacity: 750 gallons
• Pump capacity: 50 GPM at 100 PSI, with pump and roll capability
• Hose Compliment: 300’ of 1.5″ and 300′ of 1″
• Personnel: 2

Type 3 Engine

• Tank capacity: 500 gallons
• Pump capacity: 150 GPM at 250 PSI, with pump and roll capability
• Hose Compliment: 1000′ of 1.5″ and 500′ of 1″
• Personnel: 3