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Rx fire pumper units and tenders

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

by Bill Kleiman As this is spring fire season in northern Illinois I thought I would highlight past posts I have done that show lessons learned about slip on pumper units and water tenders. 

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Prescribed fire UTV slip on unit

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman Here are recent photos from a slip-on pumper unit we have at Nachusa Grasslands. We like this one. This is a 75 gallon unit with the pump, motor and reel on top of the tank. The tank … Continue reading →

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Pumper Units: How to build your own or purchase one

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands Whether you are shopping for a slip on unit, or want to assembly one yourself seeing the ones here can help. Below are some photos of pumper units I assembled this year. At the end … Continue reading →

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UTV tanks for prescribed fire

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman, Nachusa Grasslands, TNC UTV skid unit tanks:  The best part of a Utility Vehicle is its mobility on prescribed fires.  50 to 70 gallons of water is plenty to carry on a UTV.   At 70 gallons your … Continue reading →

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