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Tornado F3 City
Configuration: Tornado F-Series F3 City hydrovac, 287 in wheelbase, 370 hp chassis, 3,800 cfm / 27 inHg blower, up to 20 gpm pump, 690,000 BTU boiler
10 sourced values · Sources: Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25; Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | Not published |
| B | Overall height | Not published |
| C | Wheelbase | ≈ 7,290 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | Not captured |
| E | Overall width | ≈ 2,591 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not captured |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) | Not published | Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | Not published | Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Brochure prints 'Length: 34' 6" (378")' - feet and inch figures disagree, so not transcribed. |
| Overall width | ≈ 2,591 mm | Published: 102 in Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25Published as 8' 6" (102"). |
| Overall height | Not published | Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Brochure prints 'Height: 12' 6" (138")' - feet and inch figures disagree, so not transcribed. |
| Wheelbase | ≈ 7,290 mm | Published: 287 in Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Chassis
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis options | Not captured | — |
| Axle configuration | Not captured | — |
Debris body
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Debris body capacity | Not published | Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Debris and water tank capacities are not stated in the F-Series brochure or compare panel. |
| Debris body dump angle | Not captured | — |
Vacuum system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum pump / blower type | Not captured | — |
| Blower / vacuum pump airflow | ≈ 6,456 m³/h | Published: 3,800 cfm Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-25Standard blower 3800 CFM 27inHg. |
| Vacuum rating | ≈ 91.4 kPa | Published: 27 inHg Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Vacuum hose / boom tube diameter | ≈ 203 mm | Published: 8 in Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-258" boom hose. |
Water system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank capacity | Not published | Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Debris and water tank capacities are not stated in the F-Series brochure or compare panel. |
| Water pump flow | ≈ 75.7 L/min | Published: 20 gpm Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-25Up to 20 GPM @2800 PSI. |
| Water heater | 690,000 BTU boiler | Published: 690,000 BTU boiler Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Water pump pressure | ≈ 19.3 MPa | Published: 2,800 psi Tornado F-Series product page, 'Compare F-Series Hydrovac Truck Specs' panel. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Boom
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boom reach | ≈ 7,010 mm | Published: 276 in Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25Boom extended reach 23' (compare panel says 26' reach). |
| Boom rotation | 340° | Published: 340° Tornado F-Series F3 City brochure, F3 spec sheet page (image PDF), linked from tornadotrucks.com/f-series-f3. Retrieved 2026-10-25Brochure 340°; compare panel 342° range. |