China Water Tower Fire Truck is a specialized firefighting vehicle designed for combating high-rise fires and accessing elevated structures.
PT35C1 water and foam towers fire truck integrates functions of a water-tank truck, a foam truck, a water tower fire truck into one unit, is configured with Mercedes Benz Arocs 33436 x 4 chassis, Hill CB10/100-RSD fire pump and AKRON PLKD120ZB-3480 (3480+5178+738) fire water monitor, and can load 8400 kg fire water. PT42/C3 is characterized by simple operation, flexible action, safety and reliability, strong practicabiity, etc. and is excellent for firefighting of high-rise buildings and petrochemical enterprises In cities, and for protecting safety of people's lives and property.
● The vehicle is in compact layout, with a driving height of 3.8m and good traffic abiity.
● The boom uses 3 + 1 side layout, with a radius of 20 m. The boom extends and retracts stably and rapidly with high safety.
● PT35C1, equipped with large-flow fire pump, water monitor and large drift diameter aluminum alloy pipeline, has small pressure loss and outstanding fire performance. Its container capability can reach 8.4 tons, and the vehicle has a strong emergency firefighting capability.
● The vehicle has complete and reliable safety protection devices based on the distributed control technology of PLC and CAN bus.
● 24 months long guarantee time assurance
● CKD, SKD parts service, Container shipping, Save freight
● OEM customized service, print your company logo
● China best firefighting truck factory
● More than 30 years professional manufacturer experience.
● Be designed according to your requirements
● We have strong professional design team
Here’s a breakdown of its key features and functions:
1, Core Functionality
Equipped with an extendable water tower mechanism (typically up to 18 meters in height) to deliver water or foam directly to elevated fire sources, such as high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, or water towers.
Often integrated with large-capacity water tanks (e.g., 12,000–14,000 liters) to sustain prolonged firefighting operations.
2, Structural Design
Utilizes heavy-duty chassis (e.g., HOWO 6×4 or Isuzu 4×2) for stability and maneuverability during operations.
Includes adjustable nozzles and high-pressure water pumps to optimize water projection range and accuracy.
II.SPECIFICATION of 35m,38m, 56m, 62m water tower fire truck
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Descriptions |
BENZ, VOLVO 6x4 8x4 35M aerial ladder Water Tower Fire Truck Water Foam Tanker Fire Fighting Truck Crane Arm high jetting Fire Truck |
| General |
GVW/Curb weight |
29000kg/13050kg |
| Rate of load |
15000kg |
| Overall size |
9900x2500x3500 |
| cab |
Cab |
Flat head, double-row, four doors, hydraulic tilt cab,2+4 seat, 4 Set of safety belt in the back seats. Manual window |
| Chassis |
Siren control system |
Yes |
| Air conditioner |
Yes |
| Drive type |
6x4 left hand drive |
| Fuel type: |
Diesel |
| Engine manufacturer/model |
ISUZU, BENZ, VOLVE |
| Power |
380HP, 460HP, 520HP |
| Displacement |
9726ml |
| Emission standard |
Euro 2 |
| Engine type |
Inline six cylinder, four-stoke, water-cooled, turbocharged and intercooled, fuel direct injection pump. |
| Shift box |
9-speed Forwarder with 2 Reverse |
| Brake |
Air brake |
| Wheelbase |
4325+1350 |
| No. of axle/payload |
3/7000kg/16000kg |
| Tire specification/No. |
11.00-20/10+1 |
| Max speed |
85km/h |
| Paint color |
Red paint |
| Special configuration |
Water Tank capacity |
10,000L Made in high-strong carbon steel with anti-corrosion |
| Foam tank capacity |
2000L Made in high quality steel with anti-corrosion |
| Consist of crew compartment, water tank (body), pump house, equipment compartments, water and foampump system, fire monitor, electronic sirens, lights and fire equipment. |
| This truck is improved and refitted with chassis of ISUZU. It is equipped with foam spraying fire system. The spacious cabin is suitable for six crews. Its internal structure reasonable and compact its foam spraying fire system could be used signally or jointly |
| Atmospheric pressure pump fire pump: CB10/60 @ 1.0Mpa,Leading water time 50s, within water depth 7m |
| Fire monitor Model: PL48(dual-purpose gun blisters) Water range 55m/1.0MPa , foam range: 50m/1.0MPa |
| Technical Data for monitor sky lifting function |
| Max. Working Height |
18m(38m,45m,65m can be chose) |
Outrigger Span |
2350mm |
| Max. Working Radius |
6.5m |
Rotation Angle |
360 |
| Max Luffing Angle of Boom |
85 |
Rated Pressure Of Hydraulic System |
16Mpa |
| Max Luffing Angle of Forearm |
155 |
Max Oil Flow Of Hydraulic System |
30L/min |
| Safety Performance |
On and off interlock device |
| Turntable indication device |
| Boom and forearm interlock device |
| Rotation limit device |
| System does not work after power failure |
| Soft leg alarm function |
| Boom and forearm Angle Mechanical limit device |
3, Applications
Primarily deployed for fires in complex vertical structures where conventional fire trucks cannot reach.
May also support rescue operations by providing elevated platforms for firefighters.
4, Variants
Models vary in water tank capacity, foam compatibility, and height capabilities (e.g., 18m high shooting range in HOWO models).
This vehicle combines mobility, power, and precision to address fire emergencies in challenging environments.
China Water Tower Fire Truck Future Development Trend Analysis
1. Technology upgrade and intelligence
In the future, more intelligent driving assistance systems (such as adaptive cruise control, remote control) and intelligent fire management systems will be integrated to improve the accuracy of high-altitude fire extinguishing and rescue efficiency.
Through artificial intelligence, optimize core functions such as water tower height adjustment and water pressure control to reduce operational complexity.
2. New energy and environmental protection design
Driven by environmental policies, electric or hydrogen power systems may gradually replace traditional fuel power, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Breakthroughs in battery technology will improve battery life and adapt to long-term rescue needs.
3. Market growth and regional competition
The global market size is expected to continue to expand, with a significant compound growth rate from 2024 to 2030. China, Europe and other regions have become the core of growth due to the urbanization process and increased fire investment.
Leading manufacturers (such as Sany Heavy Industry and Zoomlion) will consolidate their market share through technical barriers and scale advantages.
4. Performance enhancement and specialization
The chassis design will pay more attention to heavy load capacity and stability, combining large-voltage batteries and high-voltage water pumps to improve the fire extinguishing range and operating strength.
Modular design may appear, compatible with different rescue scenarios (such as chemical fires, forest fires).
5. Policy and disaster response drive
The frequent occurrence of natural disasters (such as high-rise building fires and industrial accidents) will encourage the government to increase procurement efforts and promote the application of water tower fire trucks in complex environments.
The upgrade of fire protection standards in various countries will force vehicle safety and functional optimization.
Summarize
In the future, the water tower fire truck will iterate towards intelligence, new energy and high performance. At the same time, relying on policy support and market demand, it will further consolidate its irreplaceability in special fire protection scenarios.
