Maxim B-Series

Not to be confused with the Mack B-Series.
The B-Series was a custom chassis made by the Maxim Motor Company, from 1928 to 1932. It was similar in design and visual appearance to the prior C & M Series, which it replaced, but with improved mechanical components. 
==Production & Specifications==
The B-Series had several sub-variations (that shared a few common features, like 6-cylinder/125hp Buda engines and Hale or Maxim rotary-gear pumps), including:
*The B-50 - 500gpm pump
*The B-60 - 600gpm pump
*The B-75 - 750gpm pump
*The B-10 - 1,000gpm pump 
*The BHL - smaller city-service ladder truck
*The GHL - larger city-service ladder truck
==Sources==
*Smith, Howard T. Maxim Fire Apparatus Photo History. Hudson, WI: Iconografix, 2004. ISBN 9781583881118
Category:Custom chassis
B-Series