Panther™ Chassis

Extraordinary value, superior safety.

Designed for Comfort and Safety: The Panther™

The KME Panther offers an unbeatable combination of safety, ergonomics, reliability and maintenance. Available in multiple cab styles with seating up to 10 and engine horsepower options up to 500 hp, the Panther chassis offers a full range of options to accommodate your crew.

In today’s tough economic conditions, many fire departments are being forced to sacrifice features and functionality on their apparatus to meet strict budgetary constraints. This chassis was created for the fire service desiring the same benefits and options available with a custom cab and chassis, at a price point that fits their fiscal limitations.  

Engineered for Custom

The KME Panther is available in a variety of configurations that offer plenty of space with seating for up to ten firefighters. The raised roof extends over the driver and officer, making it easier to maneuver within the cab and ergonomic controls help ensure safe and easy operation of the vehicle.

Safe and Spacious Cab

KME provides the most spacious and ergonomic cabs in the industry with flat floors, low step heights, and taller, wider cab doors. An optimized engine tunnel offers increased leg and hip room for the front seats, while giving more floor space to the rear crew.

Best-In-Class Safety

Designed and purpose built for firefighters, KME’s TOP (Total Occupant Protection) System provides rollover and collision protection systems. Blind spot detection systems are now available on KME custom chassis to create the ultimate safety system package.

Chassis Specifications

 

Engine

Cummins Diesel L9 or X12

Engine Horsepower

380-525 HP

Transmission Allison 3000 EVS or 4000 EVS (Retarder Available)
Front GAWR (max)

24,000 lbs.

Rear GAWR (max)

58,000

Axle Configurations

4X2, 6X4

Front Axle 

I Beam, fabricated beam or IFS

Front Suspension 

IFS or leaf spring

Front Axle Turning Range 

35°, 42°, 43°, 44°L / 42°R, 48°, 48°L / 44°R, 50°, 53° OR 53°L / 50°R

Rear Axle  Single or Tandem 
Rear Suspension

Air, Rubber or Spring

Breaks  Disk or drum 
Break Systems 

ABS / ATC / RSC / ESC

Wheelbase 

136″ – 303.5″ (1/2″ increments)

Bumper Extensions

6″ / 8″ / 12.5″ / 14″ / 16″ / 18″ / 21″ / 24″ / 28″ / 31″

*Output Retarder Available

Contact us today about your fire apparatus needs.

Bulldog is the official dealer for Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and parts of New York.

Bulldog Fire Apparatus is NOT Affiliated with Bulldog EVT Service.
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