Metro Express 157
Type III Ambulance
Ford E-450 / Chevy G-4500
157" x 94" x 72"
The Metro Express 157 makes the most of a mid-sized body offering hospital-based, municipalities and private ambulance services the ability to perform ALS and BLS functions with a modest footprint
Stronger
Static load tested to 50,000 PSI.
Sounder
All Medix ambulances are bonded with high-strength Methacrylate and never double-sided tape.
Standard Features
Chassis | Ford E-450 |
Wheel Base | 158″ |
Engine | 7.3L V-8 Gas |
Transmission | Automatic 6-Speed TorqShift |
Module Length | 157″ |
Module Width | 94″ |
Aisle Width | 49″ |
Module Headroom | 72″ |
GVWR | 14,500 |
Chassis | Chevy G-4500 |
Wheel Base | 159″ |
Engine | 6.0L V-8 Vortec Gas |
Transmission | Automatic 10-Speed |
Module Length | 157″ |
Module Width | 94″ |
Aisle Width | 49″ |
Module Headroom | 72″ |
GVWR | 14,200 |
Specifications
Body
Body – 2″ x 2″ x .125″ w/.125″ 5052-H32 skin
Sub-Floor – 2″ x 2″ x .125″, 2″ x 2″ x .250″
4″ x 1.75″ x .250″ channel w/.750″ tapping plates
Floor – .060″ AL barrier, .75″ marine grade
75K PSI – static load test
Compartments – smooth AL w/rubberized urethane coat
- SS Front – O2 M-cylinder mount
- SS Middle – open storage
- SS Rear – open storage
- CS Front, Upper – ALS w/IS/OS access
- CS Front, Lower – battery tray, roll-out
- CS Rear – backboard/stair chair storage
Doors & Windows – tinted, fixed glass
TriMark free-floating, black w/anti-slip
FMVSS 206/30G compliant entry doors
Rear Bumper Frame – HD steel tube frame powder coated black
Rear Step – ADP rear pods w/flip-up step, rubber dock bumpers, CPI cast pods
Mud Flaps – rubber rear
Fender Flares – extruded rubber
Running Boards – w/ADP splash guard
Stone Guards – ADP each corner
Rub Rails – C-channel w/1″ reflective strip
Environmental/Electrical
Combo up to 59K BTU heat, 38K BTU cool
630 CFM multi-speed fan
Exhaust Fan – 2-speed, 520 CFM
Thermostat control
Digital volt/amp meter
Basic, easy maintenance relay/circuit breaker electrical system
Electrical Cabinet – over walk-thru w/hinged, latching door
Front/rear switch panels w/internal LED backlighting
Wiring – GXL, point-to-point, color coded
Front Console – aluminum w/ integrated siren and switch panel
Rear Control Panel – w/integral LED clock Shoreline – 125V, 20-amp, 60 Hz receptacle
Shoreline – 125V, 20-amp, 60 Hz receptacle
TST commander 400 battery disconnect
Battery Charger – 45-amp
Inverter – pre-wire
125 VAC Outlets – (2)
12 VDC outlets – (2)
USB Port – dual 2-amp outlets on A/A wall
Radio Power/Ground – (2) w/antenna coax
Lights & Siren
Exterior Body Lights – (7) 900 Series (4) red/(3) white LED on front wall: R/W/R/W/R/W/R, (2) 900 Series red LED each side upper outboard corners, (2) 900 Series LED upper rear corners, (1) 900 Series amber LED center rear, (2) 900 Series red halogen rear mid-body as brake/warning
Grille – (2) LINZ6R red LEDs w/chrome bezels
Intersection – (2) 700 red LED w/chrome bezels, (2) front fenders
Scene Lights – (4) 900 Series halogen Gradient Opti-Scenelight (2) each side
Load Lights – (2) 900 Series halogen Gradient Opti-Scenelight over rear doors
Siren – Whelen SLSA1 200 watt in front console
Speakers, Siren – (2) 100 watt thru front bumper
Interior
Cabinet to Squad Bench Aisle – 49″
Cab to patient compartment – walk-thru
Laminated wood cabinetry
Full SS wall cabinets or CPR seat
Action area & overhead cabinet
Laminated counter tops
Walk-thru & bulkhead storage cabinets
ALS Cabinet – lower locking cabinet, middle drawer & upper storage w/adjustable shelves & 1/2” acrylic doors w/optional available latches
Lexan sliding doors w/extruded pull handles
I/O access to OS #3
Squad Bench – w/EVS V-4 seat belt system & overhead storage
Sharps/waste drop-in w/red acrylic lid
EVS 1780 tech seat on storage base
Interior Lighting – (8) LED dome lights in ceiling w/ 15 minute check out timer, LED bar light in A/A
Grab Handles – SS on each entry door panel
Grab Rail – 72″ x 1.25″ brushed SS
Cushions – vacu-formed upholstery
Flooring – solid vinyl w/3” roll-up
Patient Care
Suction Aspirator – impact on A/A wall
Oxygen Outlets – (2) in A/A, (1) over SB
Oxygen Brkt – adjustable for M-cylinder
IV Holders – (2) CPI 2008 recessed
Cot Mount – GSA/AMD compliant mount
Warranties
Electrical – 72 months/72,000 miles
Limited – 36 months/36,000 miles
Paint – 48 months
Body Structure – 15 year limited