Dennis Dagger

Dennis Dagger is a purpose-built fire engine for smaller fire stations, manufactured by Dennis Specialist Vehicles in Guildford, Surrey (now known as Alexander Dennis). The Dagger is capable of carrying 12.5 tonnes of equipment and is fitted with a 4000 L/min water pump. The vehicle is powered by a Cummins C Series engine. 2 are still being used by Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

A Dennis Dagger of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.

Technical Specifications
  • Chassis: Dennis Dagger, 4x2, Permitted GVW 12,500 kg.
  • Engine: Cummins ISBe Euro 3, 6-cylinder turbo diesel producing 250 bhp (186 kW)
  • Gearbox: Allison 2000 Series 5-speed fully automatic
  • Brakes: Full air - front discs, rear CW ABS.
  • Electrics: 24-volt single pole, negative earth.
  • Fuel System: 130 litre capacity
  • Power: Take-Off Gearbox mounted side window Chelsea 27 series, ratio 1:21:1. Suitable for 4000 L/min pump
  • Steering: Integral power
  • Suspension: Front semi-inverted 3 leaf parabolic. Rear coil spring located by trailing taper leaf spring.
  • Main Pump: Godiva WS 4010 Output 4000 L/min @ 10 bar, Max 6200 L/min
  • Water Tank: 1800 litre capacity welded copolymer construction
  • Hose reels: 2 hose reels each 54 metre x 19.4 mm capacity high pressure hose
  • Cab: 6 Firefighter high-grade stainless steel cab. Conforms to ECE 29 Parts A, B & C
  • Bodywork: Welded frame aluminium construction with in built facility for variable height stowage system.
  • Lockers: 3 lockers each side of appliance, enclosed by anodised aluminium roller shutter. Rear pump bay doors.
  • Ladder: Gantries optional per customer requirement
  • Finish: Full paint finish to cab to customer requirement

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