US fire apparatus

Oshkosh T-9

The Oshkosh T-9: a T-6 with a longer wheelbase, a second rear axle and a 9,000-litre tank, with full technical data.

The T-9 is really a T-6 with a longer wheelbase and a second rear axle. The type designation T-9 already indicates that this fire truck carries a water tank with a capacity of 9,000 litres (2,378 gallons). Cab and drivetrain are identical to the T-6.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Crew of 4
Gross weight when loaded: 26,308 kg
including 325 litres of diesel fuel,
9,000 litres of water
1,155 litres of AFFF foam concentrate.

Overall length: 10,744 mm
Overall height with roof turret: 3,518 mm
Overall width: 2,845 mm
Wheelbase: 6,096 mm
Ground clearance: 330 mm
Engine: 8-cylinder Detroit Diesel V-engine with 492 hp, type 8V92T
Transmission: automatic HT750DRD
Wheels: steel rims 20.5 x 18.00
Tyres: 24.00 x 20.5 Michelin XS