The Pierce Lance, introduced in 1985, was billed as the first custom split-tilt cab, with seating for ten firefighters.
Lead trim: Base
Pierce Manufacturing Lance1985–1993
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FactThe Pierce Lance, introduced in 1985, was billed as the first custom split-tilt cab, with seating for ten firefighters.
The Lance was introduced as the first custom split-tilt cab, with seating for ten firefighters.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1985–1993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Owners’ builds
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A Pierce split-tilt chassis built 1999-2007 and common in small departments; around 1,800 remain in North America (estimate). About 1,800 on North American roads today (estimate).
A Pierce split-tilt chassis built 1993-1999, now 27 or more years old; about 1,500 still in service or reserve in North America (estimate). About 1,500 on North American roads today (estimate).
The Pierce Lance, introduced in 1985, was billed as the first custom split-tilt cab, with seating for ten firefighters.
Rivals
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