Pierce Manufacturing received a second delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command for the production of an additional 50 Pierce Hewatt vehicles valued at $23.5 million. Pierce Manufacturing received a second delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command for the production of an additional 50 Pierce Hewatt vehicles valued at $23.5 million. The Hewatt is an Oshkosh heavy expanded mobility tactical truck platform-based water tender. These 50 vehicles will be delivered beginning in November 2008 and will continue through March 2010. Hewatt is designed as a multi-purpose water distributor and is operable under extreme conditions in a broad range of terrain.

Each Hewatt is equipped with a 2,500-gallon water tank, 500-gpm single-stage pump, 50-gallon foam cell, 250-gpm front bumper mounted turret monitor, Detroit Diesel 8V92TA electronic engine, 2-person seating, an 8 x 8 axle configuration, Oshkosh 2-speed transfer case and LED lighting