Description
This 1,000-litre slip-on skid unit is purpose-built for fire suppression in rural, agricultural, and construction settings. It mounts directly onto the tray of a suitable ute, truck, or flat-top vehicle — giving you a fully capable fire fighting platform without the need for a separate trailer.
The unit is powered by a reliable petrol engine and high-capacity twin-impeller fire fighting pump, delivering enough flow to tackle grassfires, spot fires, and perimeter protection. A 36-metre heavy-duty hose reel with an adjustable nozzle provides the reach to work from a safe standoff distance.
Ideal for fire season preparedness, planned burns, land management operations, and construction site compliance — available to hire through MSR Equipment for as long as you need it.
| Tank capacity | 1,000 litres |
| Pump type | Twin-impeller 1½” FF |
| Pump flow rate | 400 L/min |
| Engine | 6.5HP petrol |
| Hose reel | 36 m × ¾” heavy-duty |
| Nozzle | Adjustable twist type |
| Suction kit | 6 m quick-fill |
| Frame | Galvanised steel skid |
| Dry weight | 208 kg |
| Length | 1,895 mm |
| Width | 1,430 mm |
| Height | 1,032 mm |
Built for serious fire response
When fire breaks out in a rural or remote setting, the ability to respond quickly and decisively can make all the difference. The 1,000-litre slip-on skid fire fighting unit is designed to turn any suitable ute, truck, or flat-top vehicle into a fully operational fire fighting platform — without the complexity or cost of a purpose-built trailer rig.
The unit is powered by a high-output petrol engine driving a dedicated twin-impeller fire fighting pump rated at 400 litres per minute. This is not an adapted irrigation pump — it is a fire-grade unit designed to deliver sustained high-pressure output even during extended operation. A built-in pressure relief bypass system ensures the pump remains cool under load, automatically returning excess pressure to the tank to protect components and extend operational life.
A 36-metre heavy-duty hose reel provides operators with genuine reach — enough to work a fire front or protect a structure perimeter while keeping the vehicle at a safe distance. The included 6-metre quick-fill suction kit allows the tank to be rapidly topped up from any accessible water source, including dams, water storage tanks, irrigation channels, and rivers, extending effective operation time well beyond the initial 1,000-litre capacity.
The UV-stabilised poly tank features a full internal baffling system designed to prevent liquid surge during transport — a critical safety feature when traversing uneven paddocks, hill country, or rough construction site terrain. The tank is fully drainable, easy to clean, and built to withstand prolonged exposure to Australian sunlight conditions.
The heavy-duty galvanised skid frame is fitted with forklift pockets on all four sides, allowing the unit to be lifted and repositioned with ease. An engineer-approved positive pin mount system secures the unit firmly to the vehicle tray, and calibration markings on the tank wall allow operators to monitor water level at a glance without interrupting operations.
Hiring through MSR Equipment gives you access to a professionally maintained, fit-for-purpose unit — whether you need it for fire season standby, a planned burn, construction site fire compliance, or emergency response cover — with no capital outlay, maintenance costs, or long-term storage obligations.
