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Elliptical Tanker


With its low center of gravity, a Pierce elliptical tanker will give you smoother, easier handling as well as increased vehicle stability. The design is a proven performer, having survived our grueling "twist test" in which opposite front and rear wheels are raised 9" to identify and eliminate potential stress points.

  • Stainless steel tank with exclusive Pierce full head baffling system and brushed finish. 20-year warranty.
  • Corrosion-free, lightweight, lifetime-warranty polypropylene tank with polished wrap and insulation
  • Multiple body designs and rear axle locations for optimum weight distribution.
  • Several tank bulkhead sizes available/used to optimize the tank configuration for the lowest center of gravity, overall height, and best weight distribution. 
  •  Maximum storage space.

Typical Specifications Models

  • Mini-pumper, compliant with NFPA 1901. 
  • Mini-pumper featuring a rear-mounted portable pump, compliant with NFPA 1906. 
  • Mini-pumper with cross-mount pump, compliant with NFPA 1906.

Pumps

  • Waterous, Hale or Darley Midship (500 to 2250 gpm) and PTO (250 to 1000 gpm) pumps available.
  • Pierce Husky® foam systems available. 
  • Pierce Hercules™ Compressed-air foam systems available.
  • Virtually unlimited plumbing options and configurations available.

Body

  • Galvanneal steel, stainless steel, high-strength aluminum. 
  • Intergral catwalk and hard suction hoses.
  • Treadplate catwalk trim and extruded aluminum rubrails.
  • Lap doors or roll-up doors available.
  • Body lengths include 148", 182", 216". 
  • Body panels are independent of the tank support and mounting structure to reduce road-induced stresses and make accident repair easier.
  • Tandem axle bodies feature full height front compartments for more storage space.
  • Heavy duty dome access ladder (NFPA Compliant).
  • Exclusive Pierce underslung steel body supports featuring three-point isolated-mount system. This reduces torsional stress and road shock from being transmitted into the body. The underslung design prevents compartment floors from sagging after years of use.

Dump Valves

  •  Rear dumps - 8", 10" and 12" round rumps (10" square available). 
  •  Manual, pneumatic or electric valves available and controllable in the cab. 
  •  Side dumps 8" or 10" round available. 
  •  Manual, pneumatic or electric extension shuts available and controllable in the cab.
  • Jet assist available.