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Pierce Tankers

Water-haul and suppression-support platforms across BX, wet-side, dry-side, and PUC configurations.

Pierce Tankers

Getting the Water to the Fight

Pierce tanker offerings range from competitive standard packages to highly configurable custom dry-side and PUC builds. Published data supports planning by water capacity, compartment load, dump configuration, and chassis family.

What You'll Learn From This Page

  • Tank and pump range normalization
  • Feature imagery from each tanker family
  • Published compartment load and warranty references

Configuration Matrix

Quick sizing and chassis guidance across the current Pierce lineup.

Tanker Type
BX Tanker
Chassis
  • Freightliner M2
  • 114SD
Tank
2,100 gal single / 3,000 gal tandem
Pump Offering
1,000 / 1,250 / 1,500 gpm PTO
Lower Compartment Load
500 lb
Body Warranty
10-yr structural
Tanker Type
Commercial Wet-Side
Chassis
  • Freightliner
  • International
  • Kenworth
Tank
2,100 gal single / 3,000 gal tandem
Pump Offering
500 to 1,500 gpm options
Lower Compartment Load
500 lb
Body Warranty
10-yr structural
Tanker Type
Commercial Dry-Side
Chassis
  • Freightliner
  • International
  • Kenworth
Tank
<= 3,000 gal
Pump Offering
Varies by mission package
Lower Compartment Load
500 lb
Body Warranty
10-yr structural
Tanker Type
Custom Dry-Side
Chassis
  • Enforcer
  • Impel
  • Saber
  • Velocity
Tank
<= 3,500 gal
Pump Offering
Varies by mission package
Lower Compartment Load
800 lb
Body Warranty
10-yr structural
Tanker Type
PUC Tanker
Chassis
  • Enforcer
  • Impel
  • Velocity
Tank
<= 3,000 gal
Pump Offering
published data notes <= 2,000 gpm
Lower Compartment Load
800 lb
Body Warranty
10-yr structural

Feature Highlights

BX Tanker

BX Tanker

Entry-level standardized tanker package for cost-conscious water shuttle operations.

  • 2,100 or 3,000 gallon published tanking
  • Freightliner-based package options
  • 10 in Newton dump with swivel option
Commercial Dry-Side Tanker

Commercial Dry-Side Tanker

Multi-purpose water-haul format with expanded body and storage flexibility.

  • <= 3,000 gallon published capacity
  • 8, 10, and 12' rear dump sizes listed
  • Air/electric/manual dump actuation choices
Custom Dry-Side Tanker

Custom Dry-Side Tanker

Custom chassis safety and body packaging for dual-role tanker-engine operation.

  • <= 3,500 gallon published capacity
  • Higher 800 lb lower compartment rating
  • Custom chassis family integration
PUC Tanker

PUC Tanker

Storage-forward tanker architecture that minimizes pump-house footprint.

  • Up to 3,000 gallon published tanking
  • PUC architecture for body packaging efficiency
  • published data cites up to 2,000 gpm pump capability