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Description: Listed for bid 1985 Walters ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) Apparatus (NO RESERVE). Origin: Reading Regional Airport is the original owner operator since 1985. Condition: Sold as is. Not required for airport use and being sold as surplus. Truck runs and drives. Truck was used to service airport until just recently. Fully functional Apparatus. Air system may need adjustment based on new owners needs. Summary of Items: 1985 Walters ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) Apparatus. See photos for details. Items available for inspection during normal business hours. *air cylinder not included*. Operational Information: 5,140 Miles; Runs and drives; Detroit diesel engine; Air Brakes. Specifications: Chassis Weight 29,600 LBS; 1000 gal. Water Tank; 100 gal. Foam Tank; 500 lbs. Dry Chemical Tank.
Q: Will the foam be removed from 100 gallon tank?
A: The foam tank is currently empty; all foam was cleaned from the truck per FAA Advisory Circulars and disposed of by a professional waste disposal contractor
Q: Assume it requires a CDL to operate ?
A: Airport operators are CDL B licensed; This truck does have air brakes and high max gross weight; we would recommend consulting PennDOT for any further details for specific operators
Q: How do you rotate and turn on/off the spray nozzle on top of the cab ?
A: turret operations are manual levers; there is a swivel arm over head for turret rotation; valves are actuated by the trucks air system; bumper turret is on the center console;
Q: Is that thing street legal????
A: The Walters is currently titled, registered and plated for road use.
Q: What is the volume of the water tank ? What are the options or how do you fill the water tank ? Thank you
A: 1000 Gallons; Full water with foam system, With a 3% concentrate the apparatus can deliver 3 tanks of water/foam mixture; Water tank is filled similar to other fire apparatus through an external hook up.