The Dash was a custom chassis built by Pierce Manufacturing, offered from 1984 to 2020. It was the first custom tilt-cab offered by Pierce and the second custom cab offering after the Arrow. The prototype Dash was manufactured in 1981, with production beginning in 1983.
Production[]
Pierce Dash (1983-1999)[]
- Engine - Caterpillar 3208 / Cummins L10 / Detroit 6V-92TA / 8V-92TA
- Horsepower ratings - 300-350
- Transmission - Allison MT-740 / HT-740
- Cab Width - 88"
- Wheelbase - 163" (30" shorter than the Arrow)
- Seating capacity - 4 with standard DD engine, 5 with optional engines
- Tank capacity - 500-1500 USG
The first Dash was sold to Emmaus Fire Department, Pennsylvania.
Pierce Dash D-8000 (1988-1992)[]
The D-8000 version of the Dash was introduced in 1986. It kept most of the same specifications of the base model Dash, but came with a fixed offering of engine and transmission[1]. The final delivery was 1994 model year.
- Engine - Caterpillar 3208T
- Horsepower ratings - 250
- Transmission - Allison MT-643
- Seating capacity - 4
Pierce Dash 2000 (1999-2008)[]
The Pierce Dash 2000 (or simply Pierce Dash) was a heavy duty chassis introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the original Pierce Dash. It was redesigned in 2006 and then discontinued in 2008, with deliveries extending to model year 2009. The last Dash 2000 order (SN#22052) was delivered to Southern Platte Fire Protection District.
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Specifications[]
- Engine - Detroit Diesel Series 60 / Cummins ISM / Caterpillar C12 / Caterpillar C13
- Cab length - 57", 67", 77"
- Cab roof style - Flat or Raised (10" / 16" / 22" / Notched 10")
Pierce Dash CF (2011-2020)[]
The Pierce Dash chassis was resurrected in 2011 as the Pierce Dash CF. It was an improved design over the previous versions. It included a larger, single-piece windshield and the engine was lowered and moved to the rear of the cab, allowing space for a third firefighter to sit in between the driver and the officer. The Dash CF was originally introduced as a PUC-only chassis but transitioned to use as a full custom chassis. The Dash CF was discontinued during the 2020 model year, with some planned units being delivered into the 2021 model year. The first Dash CF was built for the Cedar Hill Fire Department, Texas. The last Dash CF order (SN#35823) was delivered to Central County Fire & Rescue, Missouri.
Specifications[]
- Engine - Detroit DD13 / Cummins ISL9
- Horsepower ratings - 370-525
- Transmission - Allison 3000 EVS / 4000 EVS / 4500 EVS
- Cab width - 96"
- Cab length - 70" / 80"
- Cab roof style - Raised (11" / Notched 11" for aerials)
- Cab doors - Barrier or Full Height
- Seating capacity - Up to 7
References[]
- ↑ Shapiro. Page 38.
Sources[]
- Shapiro, Larry. Pumpers : Workhorse Fire Engines. MBI Publishing, 1999.