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New QRV for Bute
Submitted On	Monday, February 23, 2026
Submitted By	Pip

Bute took delivery a new QRV tonight. The new Bute QRV is based on a Toyota Landcruiser chassis, is 4 x 4 and carries 550 litres of water. Built by Varley Group, it is fitted with a Hatz 1B40 motor / Gaam Mk70 pump. It includes additional safety features to protect firefighters, including a halo system (water deluge system) and an in-cab breathing system. It comes fitted with an LED light bar and a Dometic fridge, and equipped with a Stihl chainsaw. It replaces the 19 year old Landcruiser based Bute QRV, which will be sent to another brigade Thanks Andrew Hogg for the photo.