Interesting contrast between the civilian market 2X4 pumper and the military specification 4X4 chassis used for its stable mate. Russian fire services operate a lot of these aggressive-looking 4X4s and 6X6s, even in their major cities.
The main reason seems to be that after heavy snow falls they may need to respond before the streets have been completely cleared, so an all wheel drive chassis with good ground clearance makes a lot of sense!
I am not sure this 4X4 is a standard pumper though, because it does not seem to have a crew cab, nor any ladders or suction hoses. It may be a high capacity pumper, for water relaying, with a separate pump with its own engine in the rear body, or a hose layer, or some other special purpose rig...
The main reason seems to be that after heavy snow falls they may need to respond before the streets have been completely cleared, so an all wheel drive chassis with good ground clearance makes a lot of sense!
I am not sure this 4X4 is a standard pumper though, because it does not seem to have a crew cab, nor any ladders or suction hoses. It may be a high capacity pumper, for water relaying, with a separate pump with its own engine in the rear body, or a hose layer, or some other special purpose rig...
Added by Rob Johnson on 09 April 2019.