Pierce Ascendant Class of Aerials
Go where no aerial apparatus has gone before. And do so with the heavy-duty capabilities and dependability you deserve.
The Ascendant 107' Heavy-Duty Ladder truly redefined the single rear axle aerial market, providing firefighters with an unprecedented 107' of vertical and 100' of horizontal reach without compromising on water capacity, performance or safety. The heavy-duty 100,000 psi high-strength steel ladder was purpose built using proven engineering practices. Since the launch, firefighters have made it clear that we need to be able to offer our innovative Ascendant ladder on other configurations.
The Ascendant technology has expanded into 6 innovative products. The Ascendant Class of Aerials was brilliantly engineered to equip firefighters with more aerial choices than ever before. Whether it be weight restrictions, compartment space, preference to ride rather than climb, the lower cost of ownership or rescue capabilities, the Ascendant technology provides flexibility and a wide range of options to meet each department’s needs.
Ascendant 100' Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower
Mid-mount configuration with market-disrupting maneuverability, a 4-person basket, and the best below-grade operation in its class.
- Vertical Height 100'
- Horizontal Reach 93'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 1,000 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 150 lb
- Flow Capacity 2,000 gpm
- Wind & Ice Rating 35 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -20° to 77°
- Stabilizers 6 — H-style + 4 down-jacks
- Stabilizer Spread 18'
- Rear Axle Rating 48,000 lb
- Tank Capacity Up to 300 gal
- Hosebed 800' of 5" hose
- Platform Basket 4-person ergonomic
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
Ascendant 107' Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder — Single Rear Axle
The configuration that redefined the single rear axle market — 107' of vertical reach and 100' of horizontal reach on a 33,500 lb rear axle.
- Vertical Height 107'
- Horizontal Reach 100'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 750 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 100 lb
- Flow Capacity 1,500 gpm
- Wind & Ice Rating 50 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -10° to 77°
- Stabilizers 3 — H-style + 1 down-jack
- Stabilizer Spread 18'
- Rear Axle Rating 33,500 lb
- Tank Capacity Up to 500 gal
- Hosebed 1,000' of 5" or split 700'/600'
- Ground Ladders Min 115'
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- PUC™ Available Yes
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
Ascendant 107' Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder — Tandem Rear Axle
Same Ascendant performance on a tandem axle — significantly lighter than comparable aerials with a rear axle rating of only 44,000 lb.
- Vertical Height 107'
- Horizontal Reach 100'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 750 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 100 lb
- Flow Capacity 1,500 gpm
- Wind & Ice Rating 50 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -10° to 77°
- Stabilizers 4 — H-style + 2 down-jacks
- Stabilizer Spread 16'
- Rear Axle Rating 44,000 lb
- Tank Capacity Up to 750 gal
- Hosebed 1,000' of 5" hose
- Ground Ladders Min 115'
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- PUC™ Available Yes
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
Ascendant 107' Tiller Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder
Tractor-drawn configuration for maximum maneuverability — 60° jack-knife capability and 4,000 lb weight reduction over comparable tillers.
- Vertical Height 107'
- Horizontal Reach 100'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 750 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 100 lb
- Flow Capacity 1,500 gpm
- Wind & Ice Rating 50 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -10° to 77°
- Stabilizers 2 — H-style
- Stabilizer Spread 17'
- Jack-Knife Angle 60°
- Tank Capacity Up to 300 gal
- Hosebed 1,000' of 5" hose
- Ground Ladders Up to 250'
- Compartment Storage Up to 500 cu ft
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- PUC™ Available Yes
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
Ascendant 110' Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform — Single Rear Axle
Ride rather than climb — a maneuverable, first-out quint with full rescue capabilities and a 3-person NFPA-compliant basket.
- Vertical Height 110'
- Horizontal Reach 90'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 750 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 100 lb
- Flow Capacity 1,250 gpm (single monitor)
- Wind & Ice Rating 35 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -10° to 77°
- Stabilizers 3 — H-style + 1 down-jack
- Stabilizer Spread 18'
- Rear Axle Rating 33,500 lb
- Tank Capacity Up to 500 gal
- Hosebed 1,000' of 5" or split 700'/600'
- Ground Ladders Min 115'
- Platform Basket 3-person NFPA compliant
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- PUC™ Available Yes
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
Ascendant 110' Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform — Tandem Rear Axle
Maximum capacity platform configuration with 750-gallon tank — ideal for departments needing full rescue capability on a tandem chassis.
- Vertical Height 110'
- Horizontal Reach 90'
- Tip Load (Dry / Wet) 750 lb / 500 lb
- Equipment Allowance 100 lb
- Flow Capacity 1,250 gpm (single monitor)
- Wind & Ice Rating 35 mph / ¼" ice
- Operating Range -10° to 77°
- Stabilizers 4 — H-style + 2 down-jacks
- Stabilizer Spread 16'
- Rear Axle Rating 44,000 lb
- Tank Capacity Up to 750 gal
- Hosebed 1,000' of 5" hose
- Ground Ladders Min 115'
- Platform Basket 3-person NFPA compliant
- Ladder Material 100K psi steel
- PUC™ Available Yes
- Custom Chassis Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity
- Ladder Warranty 20-year structural
The Full Lineup
| Specification | 100' Tower | 107' LadderSingle Axle | 107' LadderTandem Axle | 107' Tiller | 110' PlatformSingle Axle | 110' PlatformTandem Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Height | 100' | 107' | 107' | 107' | 110' | 110' |
| Horizontal Reach | 93' | 100' | 100' | 100' | 90' | 90' |
| Tip Load (Dry) | 1,000 lb | 750 lb | 750 lb | 750 lb | 750 lb | 750 lb |
| Tip Load (Wet) | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Wind Rating | 35 mph | 50 mph | 50 mph | 50 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph |
| Equipment Allowance | 150 lb | 100 lb | 100 lb | 100 lb | 100 lb | 100 lb |
| Flow Capacity | 2,000 gpm | 1,500 gpm | 1,500 gpm | 1,500 gpm | 1,250 gpm | 1,250 gpm |
| Stabilizer Spread | 18' | 18' | 16' | 17' | 18' | 16' |
| Stabilizers | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Tank Capacity | 300 gal | 500 gal | 750 gal | 300 gal | 500 gal | 750 gal |
| Collision Avoidance | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Multiplexed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ladder Material | 100K psi steel | 100K psi steel | 100K psi steel | 100K psi steel | 100K psi steel | 100K psi steel |
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