HD-85 MM Platform

Designed for traditional truck company operations, the Ferrara HD-85 Mid-Mount Platform boasts over 300 cubic feet of usable compartment space and the ability to carry up to 200’ of ground ladders. Couple this with an impressive 1000 pound tip load while flowing water while reaching a 5th floor building and overcoming a set-back of over 70 feet, and you’ll want to learn more about the HD-85.

The HD-85 mid- mount platform includes these valuable features:

5-section heavy duty aerial with -12° to +72° operational envelope
Compact and maneuverable, with an overall length roughly 44’, under 42’ bumper-to-bumper
10’ 9” standard travel height
85’ vertical reach at 72° and 81’ horizontal reach at 0°
Able to overcome setbacks with impressive 49’ vertical and 71’ horizontal reach at 30°
1000 pound dry tip load / 500 pounds flowing 1500 GPM
Up to 2750 pounds distributed + 500 pounds in platform while flowing 1500 GPM
No restrictions on aerial or monitor movement or placement while flowing 1500 GPM

Specifications

Chassis:	Inferno up to 605 HP
Body:	Extruded Aluminum, no pump/no tank
Compartments:	Left and right side full height, 25-26” deep lower/transverse over torque box
Ladder Storage:	Up to 200’ ground ladders enclosed in full length torque box
Ladder and Reach:	5-section heavy duty mid aerial with -12⁰ to +72⁰ operational envelope -12⁰ operation off left and right sides of truck 85’ vertical reach at 72⁰ and 81’ horizontal reach at 0⁰
Platform:	20 square feet interior working area Dual, outward opening, bi-fold gates with 23.5 ” clear opening
Rated Load Capacity:	1000 pounds dry / 500 pounds flowing 1500 gpm Up to 2750 pounds distributed + 500 pounds in the platform while flowing 1500 GPM No restrictions on aerial or monitor movement or placement while flowing 1500 GPM
Warranty:	10 year cab and body structural 25 year aerial structural 10 year waterway and waterway seals 15 year torque box & stabilizer 2 year mechanical, chassis, cab, body and aerial

Features & Options

Twin monitors are available both manual, 1 manual and 1 electric or both electric

Bi-fold gates provide 23.5” opening on the mid-mount and 24” on the rear mount; wide enough to fit a patient in a stair chair.

Platform controls are located front-center, giving the operator the best view when positioning the bucket or approaching a structure.

Stabilizers are set using oversized paddle switches. They are easy to operate with a gloved hand, allowing you to keep your eyes on the stabilizer movement instead of the switch.

The turntable control console has a clean design with easy to find and read instruments. The ladder controls are direct hydraulic, requiring no manual overrides.

Forward stabilizers on all Ferrara 4-jack aerials are directly behind the cab. When you set the truck with the front wheels off the ground, the front jacks support the weight of the cab and chassis with little to no frame sag.

We custom design the ladder tunnel to your needs. When you need to throw ground ladders, you’ll need plenty of them. The full length torque box provides storage for up to 200’ of ground ladders in a single compartment.

Open grate flooring in the platform gives you sure footing, even in winter time during freezing conditions.

The wide, bi-fold, outward opening gates on our platform are wide enough to accommodate a stair chair, adding an extra dimension to your rescue capability.

Ferrara’s optional rope rescue/lifting arm also doubles as a temporary stokes mount, including 2 tie-down points and straps to secure a patient. The stokes mount is to the left of the control panel and causes no interference for the platform operator.

Our optional parapet roof ladder bracket allows you to safely access a parapet roof from our platform, using a standard size roof ladder.

Operate at negative elevations up to -12 degrees. At full extension, you can reach over 11’ below street level and, depending on mid- or rear mount, 94 to 96 feet from the center of the turntable.

Carry more gear with Ferrara’s rescue style compartments. Each opening on the driver side is 24” deep x full height. Our standard quint body style has over 250 cubic feet of compartment space.

Our NFPA mandated continuous handrails on Ferrara’s platforms are different. They maintain constant contact between the ladder and platform so you have a sure grip for easy ladder-to-platform transition no matter what angle the ladder is positioned.

All sheaves are fully enclosed, so you don’t have to worry about getting PPE or other gear caught between the cable and pulley.

Stabilizer foot pads are angled slightly down toward the middle of the truck. During the winter, when you park the truck in your station, snow, ice and slush will melt and drain off the foot pad instead of melting there and causing the pad to rust.

Extension/retraction is smooth and rapid with our dual Siamese extension cylinders. Why settle for 2 extension cylinders when you can have 4?

Save set up time and stop guessing where the auxiliary ground pads should be placed. We offer an optional recessed magnet in the auxiliary pad, allowing you to connect to the stabilizer foot pad prior to deployment.

Well-lit ladder rungs for safe and easy night operations

Ferrara aerials all feature a full length torques box, providing stability for the aerial and a smooth ride for occupants. The front outriggers are integral with the torque box, connected by massive 6” x 8” beams for added support and stability.