Mercedes Arocs 8x4 12,600 L Water & 5,500 L Foam Fire Truck

This Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 fire truck, type CLW5370GXFPM180, is a heavy foam tender for refineries, chemical parks and other large industrial sites. A dual-tank body holds 12,600 L of water and 5,500 L of foam concentrate, 18,100 L in total, feeding a fire pump and a roof-mounted monitor so a single vehicle can sustain a long foam attack.

The four-axle Arocs chassis measures 11,710 × 2,550 × 3,560 mm with axle spacing of 1,750 + 4,600 + 1,350 mm and a 37,300 kg gross vehicle weight; the two front axles are rated at 6,200 and 6,500 kg and the two rear axles at 12,300 kg each. Power comes from a Mercedes-Benz OM473LA.6-55 diesel rated at 579 hp, with a manual gearbox and PTO. Braking combines dual-circuit air, a spring parking brake, an engine exhaust brake and WABCO EBS4+ electronic control, and the truck runs on twelve 315/80R22.5 tires. The 2+4 crew cab seats six.

Typical duties include foam cover for storage tank fires, loading racks and process units, cooling of exposed tanks and structures, and bulk water supply to other appliances. An 18° approach angle helps on plant ramps. The emission level, from Euro 2 to Euro 6, cab air conditioning and the pump and monitor ratings are set for the destination market and site hazards.