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Guadalajara International Airport Expands Emergency Response Capabilities with Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF Vehicle

Posted by Oshkosh Airport Products on Nov 20, 2025 8:29:59 AM

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A new Striker® ARFF supports safety and operational readiness at one of Mexico’s busiest airports, reinforcing a decades-long partnership.

APPLETON, WIS. (November 20, 2025) – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced today Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) has placed an order for an Oshkosh Striker® 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle will join the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and continue a trusted partnership which began more than two decades ago.

Guadalajara_2025_InsetGuadalajara International Airport first acquired an Oshkosh ARFF in 2002 and today operates a robust fleet which includes a Striker 6x6 with a Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), a Striker 4x4, a Striker 4x4 with a Snozzle HRET, and a Striker 6x6. The airport selected Oshkosh Airport Products again based on proven product reliability, advanced technology, and the strong local support provided by Oshkosh Airport Product’s dealer, ATEPSA (Autobuses Especializados S.A. de C.V.).

“Operational safety and uninterrupted service are essential for an airport connecting millions of passengers across Mexico and beyond,” said Robert Colon, Associate Manager International Sales at Oshkosh Airport Products. “The new Striker 6x6 ensures Guadalajara is prepared to respond to complex emergencies across its airport grounds and surrounding terrain. We are proud to continue supporting this airport with vehicles embodying reliability, performance, and innovation.”

Features of the Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicle include:

  • Scania DC16, 670 HP engine for power and reliability
  • Hydraulic 10kW electric generator for powering mission-critical systems independent of external sources
  • Oshkosh® Eco-EFP™ foam system for precise, environmentally responsible foam measurement and delivery
  • Two preconnected handlines, regulated for versatile firefighting operations
  • Low attack bumper turret (1,250 GPM) with Hydrochem Nozzle and roof turret (1,250 GPM) for high-performance firefighting
  • Dual agent hose reel and air hose reel mounted inside compartment
  • Electric cord reel for extended operational capabilities

Delivery of the Striker 6x6 is scheduled for December 2025, with on-site commissioning and operator training led by Oshkosh Airport Products’ International Field Service Representatives.

“ATEPSA has proudly represented Oshkosh in Mexico for over two decades, and we are thrilled to support Guadalajara International Airport with this new Striker ARFF,” said Eduardo Palacio Hasson, General Manager/President of ATEPSA. “Our close proximity to the airport and expanded service facilities in Guadalajara ensure we can deliver the immediate support and spare parts necessary to keep these vehicles mission ready.”

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicle at Guadalajara International Airport, visit www.oshkoshairport.com

Topics: ARFF, ARFF Sales

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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