How are the reels powered?
(A) The hose reels are attached to and powered by a small forklift that piggy backs onto the back of the trailer and is included with the NO-DES unit. The forklift is a Burro model from the Quality Corporation in Denver, Colorado. The forklift can lift 3,000 lbs. and is powered by a 13 HP Honda gasoline engine. The hydraulic system of the forklift also powers the reels. Top speed for the Burro is 3 mph and is a walk-behind model that comes equipped with an orange emergency strobe plus forward and back facing lighting for night operations.