WHY CHOOSE OUR APU SYSTEM FOR YOUR NEXT FIRE RESCUE TRUCK?
HERE ARE THE ABC’S OF OUR APU…
The addition of a Heavy-Duty DC Alternator with your Westerbeke Generator = Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
We can customize almost any configuration to suit your specific needs, including HVAC, lighting and much more
A) ADVANTAGES:
- Keep lights & electrical systems operational at the scene
- Back-up onboard electronic management systems
- Charge batteries
- Eliminate shut-downs
- Decrease regeneration times
- Reduce idle time by as much as 90%
- Keep cab temperatures comfortable with optional HVAC unit
- Include our XRT® Hydraulic Rescue Pump to run all your rescue tools
- Lower run times mean less wear on main components and less down-time
B) BETTER TECHNOLOGY
- Simple technology using what is already there – less is more
- Proven technology used in offshore ships for over 30 years
- Easy technology keeps maintenance to a minimum
C) COST SAVINGS:
- Save $$$ on Fuel: Using our APU will reduce your fuel cost by as much as 75% as
compared to keeping your main engine running while on-scene
- Save $$$ on Maintenance: Less running time means less routine maintenance
- Save $$$ on replacement parts such as costly particulate filters
- XRT® APU’s save you thousands compared to other systems’ overall costs
- Save the environment by reducing carbon emissions