3461: 1991 Darley Spartan Gladiator
Purchased from W.S. Darley, February of 1991 $189,000
The chassis is a Spartan Gladiator series 8 person cab GA40L “90” Series
GVW 43,280#
Engine – Cummins L-10 350 HP
50 gallon diesel fuel tank
Transmission – Allison HT-740 w/4th gear lockup for pump engagement
Pump is a 1500 GPM Darley LDM Single stage Top mount controls (explain why)
Booster tank is 1250 steel tank
Carries 600 ft 5” hose 300’ 3” hose and 250’ of 2.5 hose
The truck body was manufactured in Sioux Falls SD, the pump was manufactured in Chippewa Falls WI. The chassis first went to Chippewa Falls to have the pump installed and then driven to Sioux Falls to have the body mounted and then to Melrose Park Illinois to have the truck finished for delivery.
