Saber®

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Engineered for firefighters. Customize it for yours.

Saber

Unlike a commercial chassis, the custom Saber is built for firefighters from the ground up. It offers a choice of two engines, and an impressive host of options including all-wheel drive and two raised-roof heights.

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Highlights

Saber

Cost-effective custom chassis specifically built to meet a department’s needs
Medium-block engine, up to 450 HP, for power when needed
Straightforward electronics with a hard-wired electrical system

More Features

Multi-leaf suspension for excellent handling, a smooth ride and reduced frame deflection
Low engine tunnel for improved visibility and en route communications
All-wheel drive option for traveling on slippery surfaces and over rough terrain

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Engine

Cummins ISC 8.3 or ISL 9

Engine Horsepower

350 – 450 HP

Transmission

Allison 3000 EVS

Alternator

270 – 340 Amp

Front GAWR (maximum)

19,000 lb.

Front Axle Suspension

Leaf

Cramp Angle (maximum)

45°

Rear GAWR (maximum)

44,000 lb.

Rear Axle Suspension

Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem

Frame Rail

10-1/8”

Cab Width

96”

Cab Length

57” or 69”

Cab Roof Style

Flat or Raised (12” or 22”)

Seating Capacity

Doors

Full Height

Side Roll Protection

Not Available

Frontal Air Bags

Not Available

Cab Tilt

37°

Electrical System

Hard Wired

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	Quantum®	Dash® CF	Velocity™	Impel™	Arrow XT™	Saber®
Engine	Detroit Diesel DD13 or Cummins ISX 11.9	Detroit Diesel DD13 or Cummins ISL 9	Detroit Diesel DD13, Cummins ISX 15, ISX 11.9 or ISL 9	Cummins ISL 9	Detroit Diesel DD13, Cummins ISX 11.9 or ISL 9	Cummins ISC 8.3 or ISL 9
Engine Horsepower	400 - 500 HP	370 - 500 HP	370 - 600 HP	370 - 450 HP	370 - 500 HP	350 - 450 HP
Transmission	Allison 4000 EVS	Allison 3000 EVS or 4000 EVS	Allison 3000 EVS or 4000 EVS	Allison 3000 EVS	Allison 3000 EVS or 4000 EVS	Allison 3000 EVS
Alternator	270 - 430 Amp	270 - 430 Amp	270 - 430 Amp	270 - 340 Amp	270 - 430 Amp	270 - 340 Amp
Front GAWR (maximum)	24,000 lbs.	24,000 lbs.	24,000 lbs.	22,800 lbs.	24,000 lbs.	19,000 lbs.
Front Axle Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension	TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension	Leaf
Cramp Angle (maximum)	45°	45°	45°	45°	45°	45°
Rear GAWR (maximum)	58,000 lbs.	58,000 lbs.	58,000 lbs.	54,000 lbs.	58,000 lbs.	44,000 lbs.
Rear Axle Suspension	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem	Leaf or Air; Single or Tandem
Frame Rail	13-3/8"	13-3/8"	13-3/8"	13-3/8"	13-3/8"	10-1/8"
Cab Width	96"	96"	100"	100"	94.75"	94.75"
Cab Length	67" or 74"	70" or 80"	60", 70" or 84"	60", 70" or 84"	57", 67" or 81"	57" or 69"
Cab Roof Style	Flat or Raised (12" or 22")	Raised (11")	Flat or Raised (10" or 20")	Flat or Raised (10" or 20")	Flat or Raised (10", 16" or 20")	Flat or Raised (12" or 22")
Seating Capacity	10	7	10	10	8	8
Doors	Barrier	Barrier or Full Height	Barrier or Full Height	Barrier or Full Height	Barrier or Full Height	Barrier or Full Height
Side Roll Protection	Default	Default	Default	Default	Default	Not Available
Frontal Air Bags	Default	Default	Default	Default	Default	Not Available
Electrical System	Command Zone™	Command Zone™	Command Zone™	Command Zone™	Hard Wired or Command Zone™	Hard Wired

This chart is for comparison purposes only. See your Pierce dealer for information about the wide range of specifications available on each chassis model.