Mechanical Design
Solid modeling, packaging, mounting architecture, fit-up and design-for-manufacture.
Steel Shadow Design develops rugged, practical equipment for applications where reliability, rapid deployment and real-world usability matter.
The Sidewinder platform combines a removable water system, variable-flow pumping, pump-and-roll capability and a front-mounted suppression nozzle in a compact UTV-based package.
87-gallon removable tank
Designed around rapid installation, removal and transfer.
Variable-flow self-priming pump
Up to approximately 35 GPM with electronic flow control.
Pump-and-roll operation
Apply water while the vehicle is moving.
Quick-connect plumbing
Cam-Lock auxiliary line connection and forestry-hose refill capability.


Sidewinder is designed around operator simplicity, serviceability and repeatable installation. The goal is a system that can be understood, maintained and deployed by the people who actually have to use it.
Steel Shadow Design brings long-term experience in CNC manufacturing, CAD/CAM, product development, machine-tool integration and production engineering to specialty equipment development.
Solid modeling, packaging, mounting architecture, fit-up and design-for-manufacture.
CNC machining, plasma cutting, fabrication, additive workflows and supplier integration.
Concept refinement, functional prototypes, iterative testing and production development.
Payload, packaging, mounting, service access and application-specific platform development.
Steel Shadow Design supports development programs that move beyond a one-off prototype and toward a repeatable, supportable commercial product.
Steel Shadow Design LLC was created to develop and commercialize specialty equipment built around practical engineering, modern manufacturing technology and real-world usability.
The engineering experience behind the company spans more than three decades across CNC manufacturing, CAD/CAM technology, product development, multi-axis machining, machine-tool integration and production engineering.
This brochure summarizes the current product configuration, intended users, core features and manufacturing approach.
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For Sidewinder demonstrations, OEM development, dealer opportunities, fire-department evaluations or engineering inquiries, contact us directly.