New FDNY Tillers

I saw a new tiller with no markings or serial number at the Rock today. Anyone know if that's Ladder 151's new rig or is this an additional tiller delivered
 
what is the basis for your comment of 3 confirmed tillers, or maybe 5? And as stated in my post Seagrave had not indicated a time frame for assembly of these units. Now we are going to go from 11 to possibly 16? Many departments have been told there is up to a 2 year lag between placing the order and accepting delivery of the final product.
I am sure FDNY gets some VIP treatment due to volume and the marketing that goes with it and will not have to wait quite as long as a department ordering a single tiller once every 10-15 years. Remember Seagrave lost the contract not too long ago and if they are smart will bend over backwards to accommodate FDNY
 
I am sure FDNY gets some VIP treatment due to volume and the marketing that goes with it and will not have to wait quite as long as a department ordering a single tiller once every 10-15 years. Remember Seagrave lost the contract not too long ago and if they are smart will bend over backwards to accommodate FDNY
Yes I guess the squeaking wheel get the grease while the other one falls off.
 
Does anyone know if Seagrave of the FDNY has ever considered duel axles on the tractor part of their tillers? The department that I retired from had them from Duplex/LTI, LaFrance/LTI, and now Pierce. Better braking, GVWR ratings and traction in the snow. You can see pictures on Google image search of Columbus, Ohio fire apparatus. Just curious. Be safe.
 
Does anyone know if Seagrave of the FDNY has ever considered duel axles on the tractor part of their tillers? The department that I retired from had them from Duplex/LTI, LaFrance/LTI, and now Pierce. Better braking, GVWR ratings and traction in the snow. You can see pictures on Google image search of Columbus, Ohio fire apparatus. Just curious. Be safe.
I think that what may play into FDNYs decisions on units, is the physical size of a given unit. Some tl companies that are in 75s for example can't go to 95s because the physical size won't fit in the bay or blocks the engine with it, (302/155) or can't make the turns coming out of qtrs. (142)When you add a 2nd axle on the tractor of a Tiller, plus the natural lengthening as time goes on, your adding length that may not work in most houses for 1 reason or another.
 
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