Firefighter Program

NOTICE: Concerns have been raised about the weight limit of the M35A3 vehicle. The older M35 model is rated for 10,000 pounds on highways and 5,000 pounds off-highway. The newer truck's payload has been reduced to 5,000 pounds off and on highway. This limits the normal tank capacity for the vehicle to 500 gallons. The M35A3 also has an automatic tire inflation system that operates off of the same air compressor that provides air to the power steering. In the event of a tire that does not seal correctly the air compressor will direct all of the available air capacity to that tire making it difficult to steer the truck. The easy fix is to plug the automatic tire inflation system at each wheel and at the air compressor with brass pipe plugs that can be purchased from a local hardware store.

NOTICE: Recipients of Firefighter 2½ ton and 5 ton ex-military trucks are advised to avoid the use of DOT 3 brake fluid in the vehicles as its use can cause serious damage to the braking system. Owners of these vehicles should use synthetic brake fluid until further notice.