The Pierce Dash is a custom chassis built by Pierce Manufacturing.
Production
Pierce Dash (1984-1999)
The first Dash was sold to Emmaus Fire Department, Pennsylvania.
Pierce Dash D-8000 (1988-1992)
Pierce Dash 2000 (1999-2008)
- The Pierce Dash 2000 (or simply Pierce Dash) is a heavy duty chassis introduced in 1999 as a replacement to the original Pierce Dash. It was redesigned in 2006 and discontinued in 2008.
Pierce Dash CF (2011-2020)
- The Pierce Dash chassis was resurrected in 2011 as the Pierce Dash CF, with an improved design over the previous cabs. 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 has since been used as a full custom chassis.
- The first Dash CF built was for the Cedar Hill Fire Department, Texas.
- The Dash CF chassis was discontinued sometime in 2020.
Specifications
- Engine / motor - Detroit DD13 / Cummins L9
- Horsepower ratings - 370-525
- Transmission - Allison Transmissions (3000 EVS / 4000 EVS / 4500 EVS)
- Cab width - 96"
- Cab length - 70" / 80"
- Cab roof style - Raised (11" / split 11" for aerials)
- Cab doors - Barrier or Full Height
- Seating capacity - Up to 7