The 6×6 truck starts life as a Toyota Hilux but is fitted with a new chassis to increase its payload capacity to 6,613 pounds. The redesigned truck is longer, but it measures just 72 inches in height – lower than most large trucks and SUVs. Just as importantly, it features new technology to fight those fires when it gets there.
The lower center of gravity helps the 12,345-pound vehicle handle when it’s in a hurry, and it’s capable of carrying the latest technology developed to combat battery fires, which can require thousands of gallons of water or immersing the entire car in water for days to stop burning.
While the Hiload carries plenty of water, the ColdCut Cobra system can put out a fire in around 10 minutes using just over 60 gallons. That’s incredible when you consider the average bathtub can contain 42 gallons of water.
