Fire truck with rear-mounted engine

摘要: A fire truck characterized by its reduced operating noise level and improved drive train includes a frame having front rear regions. An occupant cab is mounted upon the region, engine located at region transmission associated therewith. gear box intermediate regions close coupled pump attached thereto an input shaft directly connected to transmission. output of differential with vehicle wheels, shifting means within selectively connects or pump. The eliminates intermediary transfer case provides significant cost weight advantages as well eliminating need for special power transmitting components.