FIREMAAX™ - Hendrickson
FIREMAAXheavy-duty rear air suspension delivers the superb ride, stability, and handling required for fire and rescue vehicles. Combining a robust design with performance enhancing features, FIREMAAX provides a package of benefits previously unavailable in any one emergency vehicle air suspension.
  • Capacity ratings tested for fire and rescue applications.
  • Improved ride for equipment, vehicle and passenger protection.
  • Exceptional handling for greater control during road maneuvers.
  • Dual height control valves for weight biased vehicles.
  • Integrated stabilizer design results in greater stability.
  • Up to 12.5 inches of diagonal wheel articulation for improved mobility.
  • Heavy-duty shock absorbers to protect air springs from overextension.
  • Premium, heavy-duty rubber bushings require no lubrication.
  • QUIK-ALIGN® system simplifies axle alignment.
  • Heavy-duty torque rods and bushings are performance tested for longer service life.
  • Air springs and shock absorbers designed to package within tire envelope for protection from external damage.
  • Higher gross weight ratings with greater versatility.
Model FIREMAAX 240 FIREMAAX 270 FIREMAAX 480 FIREMAAX 540
Capacity 24,000 LBS. 27,000 LBS. 48,000 LBS. 54,000 LBS.
Installed Weight 1 510 LBS. 650 LBS. 1,013 LBS. 1,300 LBS.
Axle Configuration Single Single Tandem Tandem
GVW Approval 2 40,000 LBS. 40,000 LBS. 80,000 LBS. 80,000 LBS.
GCW Approval  3 90,000 LBS.. 122,500 LBS. 180,000 LBS. 245,000 LBS.
Site Travel Rating 4 30,000 LBS. 33,000 LBS. 60,000 LBS. 66,000 LBS.
Lift Axles Approved Approved Approved Approved
Ride Heights 5 10.0" to 15.5" 10.0" to 15.5" 10.0" to 15.5" 10.0" to 15.5"
Axle Spacing  N/A N/A 52" to 72.5" 52" to 72.5"
1. Installed weight includes complete suspension, torque rods, axle and frame brackets, and all hardware. Published weight is for standard PRIMAAX suspension using 10.0 inch ride height. Other configurations may change weight.

2. Contact Hendrickson or original equipment manufacturer for applications that may exceed GVW/GCW approval ratings.

3. Site Travel Rating - Operators using vehicles equipped with liftable push or tag axles must not exceed published ratings. Ratings are limited to no more than five percent of vehicle operation at a speed not to exceed five mph. Liftable pusher or tag axles should be raised (or unloaded) to improve vehicle maneuverability in off-road use or when vehicle is empty. Site travel ratings are consistent with specifications and must not be exceeded.

4. Axle travel may be limited by vehicle manufacturer; axle stop settings may restrict suspension’s articulation.

5. For different options, contact Hendrickson, your truck manufacturer or dealer for further information.