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2nd HIPPO Power Unit for City of Olathe, KS

The City of Olathe, KS recently purchased a new F-450 equipped with a HIPPO 2543P to serve as a "Valve & Hydrant Truck" for City's (Water) Line Maintenance & Distribution Division.

The 2543P is capable of operating the crane, an 80cfm (rotary-screw) air-compressor, a 4,000Watt generator, and two (2) 10gpm hydraulic tool circuits, with multiple functions available at the same time. Additionally, each function is completely independent of the others, and can be enabled with a simple flip of a switch.

These functions will enable the Valve and Hydrant Crew to work through the City's uni-directional flushing program, and perform the exercise and maintenance of the city's valves and hydrants in a more efficient manner.

Valve & Hydrant Truck for Olathe, KS
Valve & Hydrant Truck for Olathe, KS
Valve & Hydrant Truck for Olathe, KS -- F-450 Chassis with flatbed body, HIPPO 2543P & crane

Truck Information
  • 2009 F-450
  • Powerstroke Diesel engine
  • Factory automatic transmission with PTO provision
  • Modified flatbed & crane body
  • Liftmoore 1032, fully-hydraulic crane
  • Spring return, Coxreels hose-reel for hydraulic hose
  • HIPPO 2543P, 4-Function (air, electric, hydraulic & crane) Multi-Powerpack
Valve & Hydrant Truck
Valve & Hydrant Truck for Olathe, KS
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Body Information
  • Flatbed body
  • Remote control panel for 2543P located under crane support
Curbside View
Valve & Hydrant Truck
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Close-Up of Control Panel
Remote Control Panel for 2543P
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Rear of Truck
Extendo Bed
Extendo Bed extended



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