Pierce Arrow and Arrow XT

The Pierce Arrow was a custom chassis built by Pierce Manufacturing. A new design, the Arrow XT, replaced the original Arrow in 2003. Coincidentally, there also existed a company called Pierce-Arrow (no relation) in Buffalo, New York that operated from 1901 to 1938; that mainly manufactured luxury cars, but ended up making a few fire trucks as well.
==Production==
===Pierce Arrow (1979-2002)===
In 1979, Pierce introduced their first custom cab, the Pierce Arrow, the industry’s first custom cab-forward model constructed entirely out of aluminum.
=== Pierce Arrow XT (2003-2023)===
The Arrow XT is an extreme duty chassis designed by Pierce to replace the Arrow chassis. The first generation was introduced in 2003, with the 2nd generation being introduced in the early 2010s. A distinct feature of the first generation cab was the twin air conditioners located on the driver and passenger sides of the cab roof. The two-unit design was replaced with a single, lower-profile unit centrally mounted behind the light bar for the second generation line. 
As of March 2023, the Arrow XT (alongside the Quantum) has been removed from all official Pierce websites (excluding drawings and previous orders), as well as many dealer websites, indicating that the product line has been discontinued.
====Specifications====
 	1st Generation 	2nd Generation
Years produced 	2003-early 2010s 	early 2010s-2023
Engine Choice 	Cummins ISX12 or Detroit DD13	Cummins L9, X12, X15 or PACCAR MX-13
Engine Horsepower Rating 	400-500 	370-605
Transmissions 	Allison 4000 EVS 	Allison Transmissions (3000 EVS / 4000 EVS / 4500 EVS)
Alternator 	 	270-430 amp
Front GAWR 	24,000 lbs. 	24,000 lbs.
Front Axle Suspension 	Leaf or TAK-4 	Leaf or TAK-4
Cramp Angle 	 	45°
Rear GAWR 	58,000 lb 	60,000 lb
Rear Axle Suspension 	Leaf, rubber, or air 	Leaf, rubber, air, TAK-4, or TAK-4 T3; single or tandem axle
Frame Rails 	 	13⅜"
Cab Width 	96" 	94¾"
Cab LengthCab length is the measurement from the front-wheel centerline to the back of the cab.	67" / 74" 	15" The AX1500 had a length of 14.65 inches. It was most often used for command and walk-around rescue applications. / 57" / 67" / 81"
Cab Roof Style 	Flat or Raised (12" / 22") 	Flat or Raised (10" / 16" / 20" / Notched 10" / Deep Notch 10+")
Cab Door Style 	Barrier 	Barrier or Full Height
Seating Capacity 	Up to 10 	Up to 8
Side Roll Protection 	 	Default
Frontal Crash Airbags 	 	Default
Electrical System 	 	Hard wired or Command Zone network
==Gallery==
Thomas corners.JPG|A Pierce Arrow
Cheshire engine 6.JPG|A 1st generation Pierce Arrow XT pumper/tanker
North madison engine 10-55 (view 4).JPG|A 2nd generation Pierce Arrow XT pumper
Canton ladder 2 (view 2).JPG|A 2nd generation Pierce Arrow XT 105' aerial
Axt logo.JPG|An Arrow XT model logo affixed to a truck 
==References==
Category:Custom chassis
Arrow