Dennis Specialist Vehicles DF
Built: 1979-1991 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1979
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Dennis Specialist Vehicles – other models: the collective page of fire appliance chassis DF, Dagger, Rapier and Sabre outside the named ranges, 12.5 to 16.26 t gross weight, 3.8 to 6.49 m length
This page gathers the Dennis chassis DF, Dagger, Rapier and Sabre that the register could not assign to a named range. Dennis Specialist Vehicles, based in Guildford, England, is one of the most established British makers of fire and rescue vehicles; the Sabre was for many years among the most widely built fire appliance chassis in the United Kingdom, while the Rapier and Dagger stood alongside it as more compact or specialised versions.
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The register lists here 4 versions with gross weights from 12,500 to 16,260 kg, lengths from 3,800 to 6,490 mm, widths from 2,300 to 2,762 mm and heights from 2,535 to 2,714 mm.
As a chassis maker, Dennis supplied bodybuilders who fitted pumping and rescue bodies for British and international fire brigades; the span from compact to large chassis reflects demand ranging from tight town centres to airport and industrial fire services.
When buying used, what counts on these fire appliance chassis is frame corrosion, the condition of axles and brakes, and, depending on the body, the condition of the pump, tank and body mounting; since the chassis and fire body often come from different companies, the service history of both assemblies is worth checking separately. Parts for the chassis run through the British commercial vehicle trade, parts for the body usually through its maker.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dennis Specialist Vehicles (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Perkins V8-540 Perkins TV8-540 Perkins V8-640 Perkins T6.354.4 Perkins Phaser Cummins 6CT Cummins 6CTAcorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,136 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,472 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 16,260 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dennis Specialist Vehicles DF weigh?
The unladen weight is 16,260 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Dennis Specialist Vehicles DF?
6,136 mm × 2,472 mm × 2,640 mm.
When was the Dennis Specialist Vehicles DF built?
Production years: 1979-1991.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 5 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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