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allowing the truck to be used for fire fighting
duties as well as dust suppression. The tank
is surrounded with metal safety railings and
a plastic ladder provides access to the top of
the tank. There is a ladder at the rear leading
to a recess in the tank where the pump is
located along with an array of piping
leading to the various spray systems.

Above:
There is certainly a lot of
detail added to the model,
with all the water piping
replicated to the spray systems.
Right:
The chassis, engine
bay and cabin share the
same tooling as the
7547 haul truck.

TECHNICAL INFO
Engine: YaMZ-240HM2 12 Cylinder
Transmission: 5-gear hydromechanical
Power Rating: 500hp
Left:
Once again, Weight: 33,000 kg
metal safety railings Tank Capacity: 32,000 litres
and a heavy weight
really add to the Maximum Travel Speed: 50 km/h
feeling of a
high-quality replica.

Above: Above: Above:
The top of the tank has replicated piping A recess in the tank is where the pump is located, The side spray heads have been replicated, finished
and a ring of safety railings. along with a hose drum and access ladder with red painting and silver control valves.
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Winter 2021 - TPMMW Magazine 35