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CHAPARRAL BRUSH TRUCK

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  • Option ordering follows the same order as the Blanchat Excel price sheet.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OPTIONS 

Blanchat Restraint System

BLANCHAT RESTRAINT BODY HARNESS

This option includes one additional body harness for the Blanchat Restraint System.

NFPA 1906 RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Wheel Chock Set

WHEEL CHOCK SET

A set of two-wheel chocks are mounted in the rear wheel wells.

5 lb dry chemical fire extinguisher

5 LB DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguisher with 40-B:C is mounted to the bed for easy access.

Reflective Triangle Kit

REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE KIT

The reflective triangle kit comes with three (3) triangles in an easy to access container.

Exoskeleton Branch Deflector

EXOSKELETON BRANCH DEFLECTOR

 

The Exoskeleton connects the front bumper to the BATROPS walkway area to help deflect brush and branches away from the chassis and Fire Attack Operational Areas. The Exoskeleton maintains full visibility from inside the chassis and is constructed of steel tubing for strength.

Exoskeleton Branch Deflector with Mesh Screens

EXOSKELETON BRANCH DEFLECTOR WITH MESH SCREENS

 Exoskeleton Branch Deflector with added mesh screens.

Crosslay end covers

NFPA 1906 COMPLIANT FIRE ATTACK POSITION PACKAGE

This package includes The Blanchat Grille Guard, Exoskeleton Branch Deflector with Mesh Screens, a second harness, fourth retractor, padded seat and crosslay end covers.

Electric tire pressure monitoring system

ELECTRIC TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM (4 WHEELS OR 6 WHEELS)

Electric Tire Monitoring System placed in the cab. 

NFPA Safety Stickers

NFPA SAFETY STICKERS

Apparatus includes NFPA safety sticker package.

PLUMBING

35 HP Pump

35 HP PUMP

 

The pump can be upgraded to a Hale HPX275 with Briggs & Stratton 35 HP V-twin overhead valve engine. The pump performance is 190 GPM at 145 PSI from draft to supply two 95 GPM nozzles with 200 feet of 1-3/4 inch hose or 250 GPM at 125 PSI from draft to supply two 125 GPM nozzles with the same size hose.

24 HP Pump

24 HP PUMP 

(Hale HPX200 w/Kubota 24HP diesel engine)

Dual Pumps

DUAL PUMP UPGRADE 

(HPX200 w/Briggs 23HP

or

RPM2 w/Kohler 19HP)

 

The pump performance from tank is 350 GPM @ 100 PSI, and 520 GPM @ 25 PSI.

600 Gallon Tank

600 GALLON TANK

 

The recessed poly tank is upgraded from 500 to 600 gallons. Must include the Handling Package when upgrading (only available on the B-5).

Foam Pro 1601

FOAMPRO 1601

 

The FoamPro 1601 is an electronic, fully automatic, variable speed, direct injection and discharge side foam proportioning system for Class A foam. The system is accurate to within 3% of calibrated settings over the advertised operation range when installed.

FOAM INJECTION SYSTEM AROUND THE PUMP 

Injects foam to all discharge lines. 

(Not Recommended) 

Force Multiplier System

Force Multiplier System

 

The Force Multiplier System has a compact design which allows for easy installation on almost any application. From wildland to structure fires, the equalizer system has many benefits including: simplicity, reliability, effectiveness, flexibility and a lifetime warranty. One or two 1.5” crosslay discharges can be installed.

Stainless Steel Plumbing

STAINLESS STEEL PLUMBING UPGRADE

The pressure side of the pump is all stainless steel and the valving will be brass.

Tankvision

TANKVISION WITH MINI SLAVE

 

The main indicator is installed in the pump panel with a mini slave in the cab.

4 light water level indicator

4 LIGHT WATER LEVEL INDICATOR

 

Four LED tank status lights (green, blue, amber and red) provide bright, easy to identity indication of water status. The option also includes a mini slave.

Whiplines

TWO PRECONNECTED WHIPLINES IN CROSSWALK

 

The pump panel is plumbed for an additional whipline (yellow knobs) in the crosswalk.

2 & half inch auto fill

2-1/2 INCH AUTO FILL

 

A 2-1/2-inch electric valve is configured to engage when the tank gets low and disengage when the tank is refilled when connected to a water source.

Electric pump primer

ELECTRIC PUMP PRIMER

 

The pump will have an electric priming system with handle installed in the bed below the pump area.

BODY STORAGE

Pump Panel Storage

PUMP PANEL STORAGE

 

A storage compartment can be constructed in the pump panel to store face shields, headsets, etc.

Side Compartments

SIDE COMPARTMENTS & TOP HOSE BED

 

Straight boxes are incorporated into the steel structure on both sides of the bed. The compartment depth will vary with the type of Chaparral chosen. A hose bed above the tank is fitted with slatted, one inch pressure treated lumber to facilitate hose drying.

Polypropylene side compartments

POLYPROPYLENE SIDE COMPARTMENTS

 

These side compartments are molded to the tank. The compartment depth will vary with the type of tank size. Overall lighter than steel compartments.

LOWER FRONT STORAGE BOX

 

These boxes are located behind the BATROPS walkway, underneath the bed. They are framed into the steel structure of the bed. The box is covered with bright aluminum tread plate and includes a bright aluminum tread plate flip-down door.

LOWER REAR STORAGE BOX

 

This storage box set is located in the front of the rear bumper, underneath the bed. They are framed into the steel structure of the bed. The boxes include a bright aluminum tread plate flip-down door.

Incorporated side rails

INCORPORATED SIDE RAILS

 

Six-inch side rails are incorporated into the steel body of the bed on one or both sides.

Side Storage

UNDER ROLL BAR BOX

 

These boxes are an excellent storage solution to the open flat bed of the Chaparral. These durable sweep-out boxes are made of bright aluminum tread plate and are installed underneath the roll bars behind the crosslay. They are easily accessible from the ground.

Hose Tray

HOSE TRAY BEHIND PUMP PANEL

 

This hose tray is incorporated into the rear pump panel support and is mounted above the tank across the bed with access from either side.

Tank Top Storage

TANK TOP STORAGE

 

The recessed poly tank will have an incorporated storage compartment above the tank with swing-up doors, two pull-down steps at the rear of the bed, two hand rails and Superliner coating on top of the bed.

Center rear underbed storage

CENTER REAR UNDERBED STORAGE

 

An underbody storage compartment with rear access is built into the bed structure. The compartment is capable of storing up to 11 long tools. The compartment is fitted with an aluminum tread flip-down door for easy access.

Crosslay end covers

CROSSLAY END COVERS

 

End covers are installed on the ends of the transverse crosslay behind the BATROPS walkway. Various types of end covers are available.

FRONT BUMPER

Front Bumper Grille Guard

FRONT BUMPER GRILLE GUARD

 

The Blanchat Front Bumper Grille Guard is a custom design to fit Ford and Dodge chassis. The bumper option comes with a recessed winch box which only adds an extra seven inches from the factory front bumper.

Winch

WINCH MOUNTED IN GRILLE GUARD

 

An 8,000 or 12,000 lb Ramsey electric winch can be mounted in the front bumper grille guard recessed winch box. The winch is encased in the bumper assembly for protection and allows for BLESS capability.

9,000 winch

9,000 lb. PORTABLE WINCH 

A 9,000 lb Ramsey Portable Winch mounted with front and rear dual receiver tubes.

Bless

BLESS SYSTEM

 

The BLESS (Blanchat Lift Emergency Stabilizing System) is a tactical approach towards stabilization and recovery in an emergency rescue scene. The BLESS requires the front bumper and winch options.

Remote Front Monitor

REMOTE FRONT MONITOR

 

The Akron Forestry monitor features an extremely rugged design ideal for brush and wildland firefighting. The monitor is mounted to the front bumper assembly and is controlled by a proportional speed joystick on the center console.

Front Bumper Sweeps

FRONT BUMPER SWEEPS

 

The front bumper grille guard can be fitted with ground sweeps. Options include two (2) nozzles at each outside corner or four (4) nozzles (two at each outside corner and two in the center). The electric valves are controlled by two or three independent switches in the cab.

REAR BUMPER

Removeable tow loop

REMOVEABLE TOW LOOP

Comes with a removeable tow loop that can be used in any 2 inch receiver hitch. 

Fixed tow loops

FIXED TOW LOOPS

 

A set of two tow loops are welded to the rear bumper which is tied to the frame of the bed.

Pull out step

PULL-OUT STEP

 

A manual pull-out Quic-Step is attached to the rear of the apparatus for access to the top rear of the bed. The step passes NFPA slip resistance standards.

DECALS

Lettering on doors

LETTERING ON DOORS

 

Fire department name/lettering will be provided on doors.

Chevron striping

CHEVRON STRIPING ON THE REAR BUMPER

 

Chevron striping which meets NFPA 1901 standards is applied to the rear bumper and bed rail.

Chevron Striping on rear of tank

CHEVRON STRIPING ON REAR OF TANK

 

Chevron striping which meets NFPA 1901 standards is applied to the rear of the tank top storage compartment.

Z stripe

Z STRIPE

 

“Z” pattern striping is applied to the side of the chassis.

CHASSIS

Wheel Simulators

WHEEL SIMULATORS

 

Stainless steel wheel simulators are applied to the exterior facing wheels of the chassis. They are easy to remove and do not require lug nut removal for installation.

Nerf bars

NERF BARS

 

Nerf bars are installed underneath the chassis doors.

Nerf bars with mud flaps

NERF BARS WITH FRONT MUD FLAPS

 

Mud flap brackets are incorporated into the nerf bar mounting bracket and mud flaps are installed behind the chassis front wheels.

Sharkhide

SHARKHIDE COATING PACKAGE

 

A clear coating that is applied to aluminum.

SPRING ENCHANCED HANDLING PACKAGE

The factory springs are upgraded to heavier springs that can handle the extra weight under a load with enhanced stability. 

Electric tire pressure monitoring system

ELECTRIC TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

 

PressurePro sensors are screwed onto the valve stems to read each tires pressure and send an RF signal alerting to low tire pressures. PressurePro sensors read tire pressure 12,343 times each day (every 7 seconds) and transmit these updated readings to the monitor.

SPARE TIRE & WHEEL (FACTORY SIZE)

 

Includes a spare tire and wheel.

OFF ROAD 

Xtreme offroad package

XTREME OFFROAD PACKAGE

The Xtreme Offroad package includes four (4) Super Singles tires with a max load rating of 6,400 lbs each. These tires are mounted on steel rims, powder-coated black. The suspension is raised three inches and a leveling kit is installed. Options include: Founders 36x13.50-19.5, Toyo M608z 285/70R19.5, or Continental 335/80R20)

Super Xtreme offroad package

SUPER XTREME OFFROAD PACKAGE

Includes the Xtreme Offroad Package listed above as well as a Blanchat Grille Guard. 

SPARE SUPER SINGLE TIRE & WHEEL

Spare tire and wheel balanced super single shipped loose.

Tire removal kit

TIRE REMOVAL KIT

Bottle Jack - 24" Breakover Wrench, 5" Extension and 21mm Deep 6-Point Socket

Abrasive road protection package

ABRASIVE ROAD PROTECTION PACKAGE

Nerf bars, black, are installed on the chassis underneath all access doors. Front mud flap brackets are incorporated into the nerf bar mounting brackets on both sides of the chassis.

GENERATOR

Onan Generator Package

ONAN GENERATOR PACKAGE

The driver’s side lower front compartment can house an Onan 5500 or 7000 watt commercial grade generator. This package is configurable with two 1500W 220V FOCUS scene lights, two 1500W 240V OPTIMUM scene lights or two 150W 240V LED PIONEER scene lights (all mounted on extenda-light poles) which are installed on each side of the bed accessible from the walkway and wired to the generator.

Electric cord reel

ELECTRIC CORD REEL

A 75-foot Hannay electric cord reel is incorporated into the truck near the hose reel at the rear of the apparatus. It is wired with its own 20A breaker. It has a two plug GFCI plug and water-resistant box. This option is only available if the unit is equipped with a generator.

Electric cord reel

AKRON JUNCTION BOX

The junction box provides easy distribution of power for all electrical needs on the fire ground. The junction box can be custom configured to meet your departments needs. It has a heavy-duty power-coated aluminum housing with large handle and internally backlit faces for visibility in dark conditions.

Portable Generator Package
Portable Generator Package

PORTABLE GENERATOR PACKAGE

The 2000W Honda EU2000i generator is lightweight, reliable, quiet and fuel efficient. The generator is mounted to the bed near the pump panel but is equipped with frame legs letting it stand on it's own with two light bases when removed from the bed.

LIGHTING

500 series LED package

500 SERIES LED PACKAGE

 

A quantity of 10 Whelen 500 series LED lights are installed around the apparatus: two at the rear, three on each side and two in front. These horizontal mount lights have 10 flash patterns with steady burn and synchronize capability.

500 V-Series LED Package

500 V-SERIES LED PACKAGE

 

A quantity of 10 Whelen 500 V-Series LED lights are installed around the apparatus: two at the rear, three on each side and two in front. The V-Series are a combination three in one warning light, including a warning light, alley light and ground illumination light.

Fireline Lights

FIRELINE LIGHTS

 

Two or four heavy duty lamps set on a high flood beam pattern are mounted directly to the light bar mount only (for two light package) or two on the light bar mount and two on the rear of the bed (for four light package).

HOWLER/RUMBLER SIREN

 

Upgrade to a Howler/Rumbler siren.

Directional Light Bar

DIRECTIONAL LIGHT BAR

 

The LED directional light bar is mounted at the rear of the bed and alerts traffic of the direction they need to follow. The signal stick has a cab-mounted control box.

Third Brake Light

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT

 

A center brake light is recessed into the body. This compact warning light features 14 flash patterns including steady burn and exceeds SAE specifications.

LED Round Beacons

LED ROUND BEACONS

 

Red L31-series Super-LED beacons are installed on the rear of the bed. Red meets NFPA Zone C Upper requirements.

Roto Beam 600 LED

ROTO-BEAM 600 LED

 

This is a Whelen 600-series Rota-Beam warning light which is surface-mounted, usually on the rear of the bed. The quantity and location will depend on how many are chosen.

GoLight Spot Light

GOLIGHT SPOT LIGHT

 

A GoLight Model 2020 is permanently mounted to the vehicle where specified – commonly mounted on the light bar mount. The searchlight with directional flexibility is controlled by a dash-mount remote.

Branch Light Deflector 2.JPG

BROW 50” LIGHT

 

The Brow 50” Light is installed above the light bar within the Roll Over Protection Structure. On-off-high beam control switch.

ELECTRICAL

Auto Eject

AUTO EJECT & BATTERY MAINTAINER

 

A Newmar Auto Charge EV-20 and display with Kussmaul Auto Eject 20A/120V is installed on the truck. The maintainer will be installed on the inside of the driver side in the same location as the Auto Eject and maintainer display on the outside.

COMMUNICATION 

Intercom system

INTERCOM SYSTEM

 

The intercom system consists of two or four Firecom wireless under-helmet headsets. The headsets have 1600 ft of line-of-sight range and have a rechargeable battery that operates for 24 hours on a full charge.

Radio and antenna installation

RADIO & ANTENNA INSTALLATION

 

Customer supplied radio and antenna installation.

Backup camera

BACKUP CAMERA

 

A Zone Defense rear-mounted camera and 7-inch TFT-LCD digital flat screen monitor are installed on the truck. The monitor takes the place of the rear-view mirror in the cab.

REELS

Air hose reel

AIR HOSE REEL

 

A 3/8 inch air hose reel is preconnected to the truck if a CAF system has been chosen. The reel is automatic spring retractable and accommodates 50 feet of air hose.

Hose Reel

HOSE REEL

A Hannay hose reel and hose roller can be installed on the rear deck. The electric rewind button is located near the reel and the valve is located in the pump panel. Reel size is dependent upon options chosen.

TOOLS

Side Storage
Rear tool storage
Side compartment storage
Side compartment storage
Tool storage

SCBA BRACKET, MOUNTED IN COMPARTMENT

SPARE SCBA BOTTLE STORAGE, MOUNTED IN WHEEL WELL

SCBA BOTTLE RACK, 4 BOTTLE STORAGE

(requires lower front storage box, not available on Dodge)

TRAFFIC CONTROL KIT, MOUNTED

(includes 10 cones, 2 hand held signs and 2 reflective vests)

RESCUE CHAIN & J HOOK SET

SPANNER WRENCH SET

PIKE POLE

FLATHEAD SHOVEL WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE

SPADE HEAD SHOVEL WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE

6 FOOT WRECKING BAR

6 LB. FLAT HEAD AXE WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE

6 LB. PICK HEAD AXE WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE

8 LB. SLEDGE HAMMER MAUL W/FIBERGLASS HANDLE

MCLEOD FIRE TOOL WITH WOOD HANDLE

KWIK KUT GLASS TOOL

HALIGAN TOOL

PRY-BAR “SMALL”

20 IN PRY-BAR

24 IN ROOF TOOL

10 LB. FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/MOUNTING BRACKET

20 LB. FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/MOUNTING BRACKET

2-1/2 GAL. WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHER W/MOUNTING BRACKET

3 FT. DRYWALL HOOK

RUBBER MALLET

VULCAN FLASHLIGHT

DRIP TORCH

60 IN FIRE RAKE WITH WOOD HANDLE

60 IN FIRE RAKE WITH HEAVY FIBERGLASS HANDLE

FIRE SWATTER WITH 60” HEAVY FIBERGLASS HANDLE

PITCH FORK, WOOD HANDLE

6 FT. TRASH HOOK

RES-Q-RENCH

HAND TOOL KIT

AIR RESCUE TOOLS (only available with CAFS)

HAMMER KIT

RESCUE CUTTER KIT

20V RECIPROCATING SAW KIT

HOSES & FITTINGS

1 3/4“ x 50 HOSE

2 ½” x 50’ HOSE

2 ½” X 10’ HARD SUCTION HOSE

1030 NOZZLE

1702 NOZZLE

1720 NOZZLE  

BEAST

BEAST TOOLS

 

The BEAST (Blanchat External/Interior Attack Structure Tools) allows firefighters to safely make an interior attack from the outside. This eliminates having to open up a structure or enter a hostile environment, decreasing flashover risk.

COLD WEATHER 

Arctic Package

ARCTIC PACKAGE

 

The top-mount pump control panel in the BATROPS walkway is sealed to contain heat. The rear pump area is sealed by a bolt-on enclosure to contain heat around the pump, reel and plumbing. Two 25,000 BTU heaters are installed, one in the pump panel enclosure and one in the rear enclosure.

Chaparral Options - NFPA Recommended equip
Plumbing
Body Storage
Front Bumper
Rear Bumper
Decals
Chassis
Off Road
Generator
Lighting
Electrical
Communication
Reels
Tools
Hoses & Fittings
Cold Weather
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