New 75 footers and the hill test ??

[londonfireguy]

I have read on this forum, and on another, that the new MII TL's failed the hill climb test, this has not been quashed or confirmed by any of our faithfull 'People In The Know' as of yet, anyone have any info either way ??

JT

 

[mac8146]

As i understand it the problems have been fixed, computer updates have been done to the transmission. Companies have begun training on the rigs and should receive them shortly. L138 and L46 have started training and L21 has just started, takes 4 trips to Randalls Island so all groups get a chance to try out rig and learn of changes and upgrades. After that it should be a few days and rig should be put in service.

 

[Len90]

They had been piling up at the dealer in NJ. 21, 124, and 142 were there and I had seen them on Route 18 (couldn't get a picture). Just within the past week Ladder 50 appeared at the dealer and I spotted Ladder 77 on the dealer's lot this morning.

As mac8146 stated, there was an issue and there was something done.