The most reliable work trucks are transformed and reborn year after year for decades. When you’re fighting wildland fires from the sky, critical moments require experienced and renewed solutions. The upgraded transmission of the new 412 EPX provides 11% more shaft horsepower at takeoff, resulting in a 15% boost in the hot and high hover. Add in an unprecedented increase for internal, external and cargo hook with 1100 payload pounds added. Proven operational readiness now with more payload, more firemen and women, more water…and more power to fight fire.