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TAHOE — Water Tender
The Tahoe is BME largest single-axle water tender with a 2000-gallon tank.
Model Overview
The Tahoe is BME largest single-axle water tender with a 2000-gallon tank. The Tahoe is configured to haul water, meet ISO ratings, and complement any firehouse with pump options from 500–1500 GPM.
Well suited for rural and suburban departments that need reliable water supply support to meet ISO insurance rating requirements. The single-axle design keeps weight and operating costs manageable while delivering 2000 gallons of on-board supply. Wide chassis selection allows departments to specify a vendor they already support.
Feature Highlights
Standout Features
- 2000 Gallon Poly Water Tank — largest single-axle tender in BME's lineup
- 500–1500 GPM pump range (Waterous or Darley)
- Meets ISO ratings for insurance classification support
- 20 Gallon Foam Cell
- Hannay Hose Reel with Electric Rewind
- Whelen Standard Lighting Package
Chassis and Power
- Freightliner
- International
- Mack
- Peterbilt
- Cummins L-9 350 HP
Pump and Water Package
- Waterous — 1000–1500 GPM
- Darley — 1000–1500 GPM
Operational Fit
Well suited for rural and suburban departments that need reliable water supply support to meet ISO insurance rating requirements. The single-axle design keeps weight and operating costs manageable while delivering 2000 gallons of on-board supply. Wide chassis selection allows departments to specify a vendor they already support.
At-a-Glance Specs
| Water Tank | 2000 Gallon Poly |
|---|---|
| Foam Cell | 20 Gallon |
| Pump Output | 500–1500 GPM |
| Pump Options | Waterous or Darley |
| Configuration | Single Axle |
| ISO Rated | Yes |
| Hose Reel | Hannay with Electric Rewind |
| Chassis | Freightliner, International, Mack, or Peterbilt |
| Engine | Cummins L-9 350 HP |
| Lighting | Whelen Standard |
| Winterization | Available |
BME Model Lineup
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SEQUOIA — Crew Carrier
Crew Carrier
- Tubular construction for safety and structural integrity in wildland and off-road conditions
- Comfortable seating for 10 crew members
- 40,000 BTU A/C system with heater
SIERRA — Mini Pumper
Mini Pumper
- Compact design reaches fires with limited or no road access
- Does not require a special commercial license to operate
- 4WD standard, 2WD available
PAYETTE — Tactical Tender
Tactical Tender
- Pump-and-roll capability for mobile fire suppression
- Front bumper monitor for direct attack
- Dual hose reels for simultaneous deployment
SUMMIT — Wildland Type 3
Wildland Type 3 Engine
- UL rated 1000 GPM primary pump
- 120 GPM auxiliary pump for pump-and-roll operation
- Handles both structural fires and wildland fires from a single platform
TARGHEE — Wildland Model 34 (Type 3)
Wildland Type 3 Engine
- Collaborative design with Cal Fire — built around real operational input
- 4-door, single axle, 4x4 configuration for rough terrain
- Pump & Roll capability with auxiliary pump
PONDEROSA — Type 6
Type 6 — Urban Quick Response
- Rescue body configuration — fire suppression and rescue on one platform
- Integrated 1.5 Darley 24HP Kubota auxiliary pump
- 250-gallon poly water tank
BIGHORN — WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Engine
- Responds to both structural and wildland fire incidents from one platform
- 1250–1500 GPM Darley or Waterous midship pump
- PTO or Splitshaft pump options
CASCADE — Water Tender
Water Tender
- 3000 Gallon Poly Water Tank — largest capacity in the BME tender line
- 1250 GPM pump (Waterous or Darley)
- 180-degree dump shoot for rapid water offload
TAHOE — Water Tender
Water Tender
- 2000 Gallon Poly Water Tank — largest single-axle tender in BME's lineup
- 500–1500 GPM pump range (Waterous or Darley)
- Meets ISO ratings for insurance classification support
MAMMOTH — Xtreme Tactical Tender
Xtreme Tactical Tender
- 1250 Gallon Poly Water Tank
- 30 Gallon Foam Cell
- Front monitor for direct attack
SAWTOOTH — Xtreme Type 6
Xtreme Type 6
- Aluminum tubular exoskeleton construction — lightweight yet extremely durable
- 3/16" aluminum panels covering all compartments
- Quarter-inch steel rocker panels on compartment bottoms for off-road impact protection
