QTAC Fire and Rescue Skids for the Bobcat UTV

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QTAC Fire and Rescue Skids for the Bobcat UTV

QTAC Fire and rescue skids for the Bobcat UTV

Important weight and capacity information When you are matching a Bobcat UTV to a QTAC skid, it is critical to understand the difference between GVWR, payload, and bed capacity. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the total allowable weight of the UTV, including the vehicle, fuel, skid, water, crew, and gear. Payload is the difference between GVWR and the vehicle’s curb weight. Bed capacity is the maximum weight the cargo box is designed to carry. Bed capacity, not GVWR, is the number you should use when deciding whether a QTAC skid is appropriate for your Bobcat. Water weighs about 8.34 pounds per gallon, so a fully loaded skid can approach the 990-pound limit quickly. Always confirm the bed rating for your specific Bobcat model before ordering.

Why choose a Bobcat for my fire and/or rescue UTV?

Bobcat UTVs are work-first machines with strong cargo box ratings and a stable chassis. That combination works well with fully loaded firefighting and rescue skids, allowing you to move water, equipment, and patients in rugged environments while staying within the vehicle’s design intent.

Are there any disadvantages to the Bobcat?

Some users consider the styling more industrial than recreational, but for fire and rescue applications, that is rarely a concern. The main consideration is to choose a Bobcat model with a cargo box rating that supports a fully loaded QTAC skid and any additional gear you plan to carry.

Which Bobcat model is best for hauling QTAC skids?

For fire and rescue use, we recommend focusing on Bobcat utility models with higher bed capacities and robust suspension. Your QTAC sales rep can help you confirm fitment and load limits for your specific Bobcat so that the combination stays within safe operating margins.

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I can’t say enough about the two products we purchased last summer from QTAC. We purchased the 85S for our Polaris Ranger 900 and the 85HP for a Ford F250 Super Duty pickup. Both units arrived just in time for our fall fire season.  Alabama was experiencing one of the worst fire season it has had in the last 10 years during the months of September thru December 2016. The 85S and 85HP didn’t disappoint, providing affordable and professional grade fire protection for the citizens of Marion County and the State of Alabama. Along with the accessories both units are easy to use and transport using the truck bed mounting system.  Both units are light enough that two people can handle them to load and unload.  Don’t want to forget about the staff at QTAC. Their professionalism made the process easier and enjoyable, service second to none!  Thanks again for your commitment to fire prevention and protection!

Joel Bartlett

Alabama Forestry Commission

Product Purchased: QTAC 85HP, 85S

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What I like most about our QTAC is that it allows us to get heavy duty firefighting power about anywhere quickly. We have used everything from trucks to tractors with tanks in the past and either the equipment was too slow or too heavy and often got stuck. 

We use them mostly for prescribed burning and they have fit our application perfectly. The foam system allows us to lay a wet line around the area that lasts for the duration of the burn. Then we can quickly switch over to just water for the rest of the burn.  The ability to have the firefighting capabilities of the QTAC with all the ability of a UTV has completely changed the way we burn and has allowed us to burn more acres than we ever have. 

Derek Murken

US Army Corps of Engineers - Lake Red Rock

Product Purchased: (2) QTAC 85HP

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We have been very pleased with our QTAC 125HP from the cost to the overall quality and durability of the unit.  Being able to deal directly with the manufacturer was great as any questions I had they knew right off hand.  Truly a great unit and it's made in the USA.

Chief Josh Ford

Angelica Fire Department

Product Purchased: QTAC 125HP

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The quality and workmanship of the unit far exceed expectations. The pictures do not reflect how well built this unit is. We are very pleased with our purchase and I will send you some pictures when we complete the entire vehicle.

Chief Philip Caruso

New Prospect Fire Department

Product Purchased: QTAC 85EMS-C

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