FIRE SUPPRESSION
WATER TENDER
FIRST ON SCENE, FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE.
Built to knock down flames fast — rapid water deployment wherever the fire line moves.
BUILT FOR
Rapid response, fire suppression, and water support in demanding environments.
MCLELLAN "A" STYLE TANK CONSTRUCTION
Single Longitudinal Weld Seam
One seam down the length of the shell instead of several — every weld you remove is a seam that can’t leak or split.
Full Box Bolster
1/4" double-welded box cradles spread the load into the frame, as opposed to a single-weld "L" bolster that stacks it at the saddle — where tanks crack first.
Box Section Sub-Frame
A closed box section holds its shape under load, whereas an open "L" section twists and leaves the tank fighting the chassis — working the seams loose.
Dished & Flanged Heads & Baffles
Increased structural integrity and road safety — prevents accelerated fluid movement when braking.
- Engine, hydraulic or PTO drive — the pump runs on your terms, independent of the chassis.
- 2 1⁄2" and 1 1⁄2" NST fire threads front and rear tie the tender straight into the line.
NEED SKID-MOUNTED FIRE SUPPRESSION?
Built for the same fire work, mounted on a hook-lift skid instead of a dedicated chassis. It runs on its own Tier 4 diesel and 4x4 self- priming pump — independent of the host truck — with a rear spray bar, capped 2", 11⁄2" and 3⁄4" outlets, and optional drafting plumbing to draw from a pond or portable tank. Field-proven through 12+ Cal Fire deployments and in service with municipal fleets.
- 2,000–6,500 gallon "A" style tank
- (3) or (4) equally spaced baffles
- Dished and flanged heads
- Front spray bar, (2) valves
- Rear spray bar w/ ladder, (2) or (3) valves
- Diesel engine, hydraulic, or direct drive PTO
- Cab controls, 5-bank
- Center plumbing, sized to shell
- Air throttle control assembly
- PermaSlat mounting
- Slotted hold down system w/ leaf spring
- Full fenders & mud flap assembly
- Access ladder / hydrant fill
- Sight gauge, rear curb side
- 24" x 48" rectangular fill dome
- 8" round rear bumper w/ flex step
- Amber strobe light & D.O.T. LED lights
- Safety kit & paint (single color)
- Water cannon, 2" electric w/ electric nozzle
- Expanded metal basket (top of tank)
- Fill dome cover (food-grade gaskets & vents)
- Aux valves w/ 2½" & 1½" NST fire threads
- 2" or 3" pneumatic or manual side spray
- Extra spray valve at rear, or center valve at rear, top, or bottom
- Self-load system w/ 4x6 sump, pump & coupling
- Two 10' hose sections with camlok ends
- Suction screen & 3' foot valve
- Storage tubes - street flush
- Air or manual dump, 4–10"
- Manual, spring, electric, or power rewind reel w/ 50' of 1–2" hose
- Rear basket in frame (slotted metal w/ lid)
- 12 volt work lights & light bars
- Custom cab controls
- Air throttle control at engine (w/ on-off switch)
- Hydraulic drive package - cooler, 50 gal. reservoir, air shift PTO
- Dual passenger-side plumbing in lieu of J-pipe
- Longitudinal baffles
- Stainless steel tank or internal tank coating
- Sight gauge (front driver side)
- Tool boxes 18" x 18" x 24" (space permitting)
READY TO PUT A WATER TENDER TO WORK?
From tank capacity to cannon and spray configurations, McLellan can configure a Water Tender for the demands of your fire suppression operation.