Foton Auman Foam Fire Fighter Department Rescue Vehicles Truck
The Foton Auman is a popular chassis for specialized vehicles, including Foam Fire Fighter Department Rescue Vehicles. These fire apparatus are custom-built by various special vehicle manufacturers on the heavy-duty Foton Auman chassis.
Here is a breakdown of the typical characteristics and specifications for a Foton Auman-based foam fire and rescue truck:
Base Chassis: The fire trucks are typically built on the heavy-duty Foton Auman chassis, often from the GTL or ETX series, which are engineered for high load capacity and demanding conditions.
- Drive Type: Common configurations for fire and rescue applications include: 4×2 (Light to Medium Duty), 6×4 (Heavy-Duty)—The most common configuration for large capacity foam tankers, 4×4 or 6×6 (Off-Road/Wildland)—For superior traction in rough terrain or remote areas.
- Engine: They are often powered by reliable engines from the Foton Cummins joint venture or Weichai engines, offering high horsepower (e.g., 270 HP to over 350 HP) and high torque for quick response and pumper operation.
- Crew Cab: The trucks usually feature a four-door, double-row cabin to accommodate a full fire fighting crew, typically seating 2 (driver/co-driver) + 4 to 6 firefighters.
The Foton Auman Foam Fire Fighter/Department Rescue Vehicles are typically customized, meaning specifications can vary between different models and manufacturers/upfitters. However, based on common configurations, here are the typical technical details for a standard Foton Auman Foam Pumper Fire Engine (e.g., a 12 CBM or similar model):
| I. Chassis & Vehicle Parameters (Example: FOTON Auman 6x4 Fire Engine) | |
|---|---|
| Feature | Typical Specification Range |
| Chassis Brand | FOTON Auman |
| Drive Type | 6×4 (or 4×2, 8×4 depending on capacity) |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | Approx. 9,900×2,480×3,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | Varies, e.g., 4,300+1,350 mm (for 6×4) |
| Max. Driving Speed | 90 km/h |
| Curb Weight | Approx. 12,040 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Approx. 24,490 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Cab Type | Double row cabin (for fire crew), 4 doors, seats for 6−8 people |
| Tire Specification | 12.00R20 or 11.00R20 (with spare tire) |
| Brakes | Dual circuit compressed air brake |
| II. Engine System | |
|---|---|
| Feature | Typical Specification Range |
| Engine Model | E.g., WP10.270 (Weichai) or Cummins ISG |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke direct injection, 6-cylinder in-line with water cooling, turbo-charging, and inter-cooling (Diesel) |
| Horse Power (HP) | 270 HP (common) to 430 HP+ (for heavy-duty) |
| Emission Standard | Euro III, Euro IV, or higher |
| Gearbox | Manual type (e.g., 8 or 9 forwards & 1 reverse) |
| FOTON 6*4 fire truck | |||
| Drive Model | 6*4 | ||
| Chassis | BJ1253VLPJE | ||
| Fact cubage | 11.655cbm(water tank:9cbm, foam tank 2.655cbm) | ||
| Vehicle Main Dimensions | Dimensions(L x W x H)(mm) | 9905x2480x3500 | |
| Wheel base (mm) | 4300+1350 | ||
| Overhang (front/rear) (mm) | 1555/2600 | ||
| Wheel track (front/rear) (mm) | 2005/1865/1865 | ||
| Approach/Departure angle(°) | 18/16 | ||
| Weight in KGS | Curb Weight | 12040 | |
| GVW. | 24490 | ||
| Max. driving speed(km/h) | 90 | ||
| Engine | Model | WP10.270 | |
| Type | 4-stroke direct injection , 6-cylinder in-line with water cooling, turbo-charging and inter-cooling | ||
| Horse Power(HP) | 270 | ||
| engine capacity(ml) | 199 | ||
| Emission standard | Euro III | ||
| Gearbox | 8 forwards & 1 reverse | ||
| Clutch | Reinforced diaphragm clutch | ||
| Steering Gear | Power steering, hydraulic steering with power assistance | ||
| Fuel tank (L) | 200 | ||
| Tire | 12.00R20 , 10pcs + 1 spare | ||
| Brakes | dual circuit compressed air brake | ||
| UPPER | |||
| Water tank Volume | 9cbm | ||
| Foam tank Volume | 2.655cbm | ||
| Loading Capacity | 11.655 | ||
| Protective material | Carbon steel | ||
| Key Equipment | |||
| Fire Pump | Mode | CB30.60 | |
| Flow | 60L/s | ||
| Pressure | 1.0Mpa | ||
| Fire Monitor | Mode | PL48 | |
| Pressure | 1.0-1.2MPa | ||
| Flow | 48L/S | ||
| Fire Distance(water/foam) | ≥65m/60m | ||
| Rotation Angle(°) | 360/-30~80 | ||
The Foton Auman Foam Fire Fighter and Department Rescue Vehicles Truck is a heavy-duty, specialized vehicle designed for effective urban and industrial fire suppression and emergency response.
Since Foton Auman chassis are used for various fire and rescue truck configurations, the following details are based on a common Foton Auman 12 CBM (Cubic Meter) Pumper Fire Engine (a water/foam tender) model.
- Chassis Brand: FOTON Auman
- Drive Type: Typically 6x4 for heavy-duty models (other configurations like 4x2 or 8x4 are also available for different tank capacities).
- Engine Model: Often a WP10.270 or similar Weichai Power engine (some variants use Cummins engines).
- Engine Power: Approximately 270 HP (Horsepower).
- Emission Standard: Generally Euro III (can vary based on market requirements).
- Maximum Speed: Around 90 km/h.
- Dimensions (LxWxH): Approx. 9,905 mm x 2,480 mm x 3,500 mm.
- Cab: Double-row crew cab, typically able to seat 5 or more firefighters.
- Water Tank Capacity: Approximately 9,000 Liters (9 CBM).
- Foam Tank Capacity: Approximately 2,655 Liters (2.655 CBM).
- Tank Material: Usually Carbon Steel (or sometimes Stainless Steel/PP material).
- Fire Pump Model: Commonly a model like CB30/60 or CB10/60 (Rated Flow: 60 L/s at 1.0 MPa pressure).
- Fire Monitor (Cannon) Model: Often a PL48 or similar type.
- Monitor Flow Rate: Approximately 48 L/s.
- Monitor Range: Water: ≥65 meters, Foam: ≥60 meters
- Monitor Rotation: 360° horizontal rotation with vertical adjustment (−30° to 80°).
The "Department Rescue Vehicles" aspect typically refers to the vehicle's role in the fire department and the equipment it carries, which may include:
- Equipment Compartments: Roll-up aluminum alloy shutter doors for rapid access to tools.
- Storage: Designated compartments for hoses, ladders, breathing apparatus, and general rescue tools (jaws of life, hydraulic spreaders, etc.).
- Safety & Lighting: Warning lights and siren system, often with a long-row siren on the cab roof. Interior lighting in the crew cab and equipment compartments.
- Rescue Function: While primarily a pumper, it is a key vehicle in the fire and rescue department fleet, designed for rapid deployment with the crew and initial firefighting/rescue resources.



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