CHASSIS
With KME’s three customizable chassis options – the Predator™, Panther, and Severe Service™ – you have the ability to design your truck to fit your specific needs, with over 300 configurations and a variety of interior, seating, storage, and power train options. No matter which cab you choose, you can rest assured that it has been rigorously tested by third-party safety specialists and meets or exceeds all crash and crush test standards for frontal, side impact, and roof crush tests.
In fact, KME cabs and chassis have undergone the most comprehensive battery of tests available in the industry at an independent laboratory. You can confidently put yourself in the driver’s seat and trust that your KME truck will perform under the toughest demands of your firefighters.
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WHICH CHASSIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
COMPARE MODELS
| SPECIFICATIONS | Panther | Predator |
| ENGINE | CUMMINS DIESEL L9 OR X12 | CUMMINS DIESEL L9 OR X12 |
| ENGINE HORSEPOWER | 380-525 HP | 400-600 HP |
| TRANSMISSION | ALLISON 3000 EVS OR 4000 EVS (Retarder Available) | ALLISON GEN V3000 EVS OR 4000 EVS (Retarder Available) |
| FRONT GAWR (MAXIMUM) | 24,000 LBS. | 24,000 LBS. |
| REAR GAWR (MAXIMUM) | 58,000 LBS. | 63,000 |
| AXLE CONFIGURATIONS | 4X2, 6X4 | 4X2, 6X4 |
| FRONT AXLE | I BEAM, FABRICATED BEAM OR IFS | I BEAM, STEERTEK, OR IFS |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | IFS OR LEAF SPRING | IFS OR LEAF SPRING |
| STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL | 18" TILT / TELESCOPIC (2- or 4-Spoke, SMARTwheel Visibility Available) | 18" TILT / TELESCOPIC (2- or 4-Spoke, SMARTwheel Visibility Available) |
| FRONT AXLE TURNING RANGE | 35°, 42°, 43°, 44°L / 42°R, 48°, 48°L / 44°R, 50°, 53° OR 53°L / 50°R | 35°, 42°, 43°, 44°L / 42°R, 48°, 48°L / 44°R, 50°, 53° OR 53°L / 50°R |
| REAR AXLE | SINGLE OR TANDEM | SINGLE OR TANDEM |
| REAR SUSPENSION | AIR, RUBBER OR SPRING | AIR, RUBBER OR SPRING |
| BRAKES | DISC OR DRUM | DISC OR DRUM |
| BRAKE SYSTEMS | ABS / ATC / RSC / ESC | ABS / ATC / RSC / ESC |
| WHEELBASE | 136" – 303.5" (1/2" increments) | 136" – 303.5" (1/2" increments) |
| BUMPER EXTENSIONS | 6" / 8" / 12.5" / 14" / 16" / 18" / 21" / 24" / 28" / 31" | 6" / 8" / 12.5" / 14" / 16" / 18" / 21" / 24" / 28" / 31" |
| BATTERIES | 3 BCI OR 6 BCI GROUP 31 | 3 BCI OR 6 BCI GROUP 31 |
| ALTERNATOR | 270, 300, 320, 325, 360 OR 420 AMP | 270, 300, 320, 325, 360 OR 420 AMP |
| KEYLESS | START, ENTRY* (touch pad) AND ANTI THEFT* | START, ENTRY* (touch pad) AND ANTI THEFT* |
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| CAB ROOF STYLE | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| 4X4 SYSTEM | ||
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