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City of Kansas City, MO incorporates HIPPO into Large Meter Truck

The City of Kansas City, MO just purchased a new truck for their meter shop which is being referred to as the "Large Meter Truck". It is large, and powerful, and packs quite a punch. It's a new truck for them, and a new product for us, the 5544P multi-powerpack.

The 5444P is capable of operating the crane, an 80cfm (rotary-screw) air-compressor, a 6,000Watt generator, and a 10gpm hydraulic tool circuit, all at the same time. Each function is completely independent of the others, and can be enabled with a simple flip of a switch.

  • Download specs for this truck here  word document (word document)

  • Additional photos can be viewed here


  • Large Meter Truck for KCMO
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO -- International 4300 Chassis with crane body & HIPPO 5544P

    Truck Information
    • 2008 International 4300
    • 175" wheelbase, 84" CA
    • DT466 Diesel engine w/ 265HP
    • Allison 3000RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision
    • Custom Dakota service/crane body
    • Auto Crane 5005H, fully-hydraulic crane
    • Dual, spring return, Hannay hose-reels for hydraulic hose & pneumatic hose
    • HIPPO 5544P, 4-Function (air, electric, hydraulic & crane) Multi-Powerpack
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO -- International 4300 Chassis with crane body & HIPPO 5544P

    Body Information
    • Dakota Service Body
    • 142" long x 60" high x 94" wide
    • 22" compartment depth
    • 50" load space
    • Through-Compartment behind cab (reinforced to support 5544P)
    • Hydraulic reservoir & valve-key-rack located inside through compartment
    • Remote control panel for 5544P located in curbside-rear, under crane
    Curbside View
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO - Dakota Body
    Note valve-key rack in front, through-compartment, and remote control panel in curbside rear
    (Click on image to view high-resolution photo)

    Close-Up of Control Panel
    Remote Control Panel for 5544P
    Remote Control Panel for 5544P

    Streetside View
    Large Meter Truck for KCMO - Dakota Body
    Note valve-key rack in front, through-compartment, and hose-reels in streetside rear
    (Click on image to view high-resolution photo)


    Rear of Truck
    Adjustable bracket in stowed position
    Adjustable bracket in stowed position


    Rear of Truck
    Adjustable bracket in working position
    Adjustable bracket in working position


    Rear of Truck
    Adjustable brackets in stowed position
    Adjustable brackets in stowed position


    Rear of Truck
    Adjustable brackets in working position
    Adjustable brackets in working position

    Close-Up of Hose-Reel Compartment
    Hose-Reels
    Pneumatic hose-reel on top, Hydraulic hose-reel on bottom
    (Note the color-coded hoses: black for pressure, blue for return, yellow for air)


    Access to Hydraulic Reservoir
    Removable Bulkhead for Access to Hydraulic Reservoir
    Removable Bulkhead for Access to Hydraulic Reservoir



    Mobile Hydraulic Equipment Co., LLC   1544 Howell, Kansas City, MO 64116
    Phone: 816-474-2034   Fax: 816-474-7447   Toll Free: 800-844-0624