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The HME Ahrens-Fox RATTM (Rapid Attack Truck) will outmaneuver a mini built on a Ford F-550 chassis, carry a full 500-gallons of water, has fully enclosed ladders, stainless steel body with full depth side compartments and can be rated as a Class-A engine with pumps from 500 to 1,750-GPM ratings. Even with six firefighters aboard, a full tank of water and fully loaded with equipment, it's not even close to being overloaded. When a mini just won't make it, check out the RATTM.

Utilizing HME Ahrens-Fox exclusive Hydra TechnologyTM water delivery system, you have a choice of pumps up to 1,750-GPM, and pumps fomr 500-GPM to 1,250-GPM with pump and roll capability.


The RATTM can be equipped with a wide variety of shelving, slide out trays and tool mounting boards to carry your equipment efficiently and safely. The rear step compartment offers plenty of room in which to mount your hydraulic rescue tool system or bulky water flow hardware. You can custom design your new RATTM to carry a full range of firefighting and extrication tools, using a variety of mounting solutions, such as these pull-out tool boards.

The RATTM has inside storage for ground ladders and an optional backboard, as well as providing space for a full size, Class A pumper hose bed. With the deep, 24" compartment all the way around, there is plenty of room in which to mount hose, electrical or hydraulic tool reels.

You can customize a RATTM to suit your unique operation requirements. Front bumper options include a remote control turret, winch and front bumper discharge and hose well.






The unique corner design of every HME Ahrens-Fox stainless steel body, allows mounting a variety of telescoping lights without blocking the tail lights or interfering with hose bed access steps. The RATTM body is supported from underneath providing extra strenth and allowing the body to flex when driving over rough terrain.

The RATTM can be mounted on any suitable commercial or HME custom chassis, either two or four-wheel drive. Utilizing HME Ahrens-Fox exclusive Hydra TechnologyTM water delivery systems your RATTM can pump and roll, deliver quick knockdown Class A foam, and provide full Class A capacitites up to 1,750-GPM. For greater firepower, specity the new HME Ahrens-Fox exclusive MAD DOGTM CAFs system. With its large compartments, water capacity and pumping power, the RATTM is truly a mini pumper without compromises.





"I just wanted to take a moment of your time to express our sincere thanks for all of your assistance in the building of our new Aerial and Pumper.

The Village of Glenwood is a growing community with limited resources to provide emergency services to our residents. The inhreent value built into your apparatus allows us to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead by purchasing two rigs at once.

I would be remiss if I did not compliment Denise Bussing for all of her assistance and attention to detail. Your entire staff is to be commended for producing extraordinary apparatus with no hassles for the customer.

Our local dealer, Specialty Vehicle Service, Inc., has been phenomenal as well. Mike, Ted, and Mike are to applauded for therir continual support of our purchase as well.

I could not have asked for a smoother process. I will certainly continue to patronize HME in the future.

I would be happy to provide our vehicles for demonstration purposes at any time. We are very proud of our new rigs and you should be too."
Kevin A. Welsh, Chief
Glenwood Fire Department
Glenwood, IL