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The PUC is a recent new design by Pierce, which places most of the engine, driveline and mid-mounted pump low down between the frame rails, rather than being above them. This lowers the center of gravity for improved handling. It also frees up extra space both in the cab and the rear body, and it eliminates the usual large pump control panel.

The PUC chassis is also being used for aerial trucks, where it offers the same added benefits.

The cab has lots of room for six, and the driver and officer's seats have been moved inwards for additional side impacr crash protection. (They sit in front of the engine). The cab is 10 inches lower than a standard Pierce, which makes access easier and forward close-angle visibility much better.

At a time when municipal budgets are often stretched very thin, it is good to see custom builders offering some real benefits from their new designs, to provide more meaningful value for money when compared to buying apparatus on less costly commercial truck chassis.

Added by Rob Johnson on 23 September 2013.

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