1973 American LaFrance Pioneer Pumper Fire Truck
Inventory Number: 5116
$24,500
American LaFrance, or ALF, was one of the oldest American automobile manufacturers focused on emergency and
fire apparatus. They were known for their fire engines, ladder trucks, ambulances, and rescue vehicles. Founded in 1873
by Truxton Slocum LaFrance as the LaFrance Manufacturing Company, the Company initially produced
hand-powered firefighting equipment. They would go on to build their first motorized fire apparatus in 1907.
They’ve operated in New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and even Canada under
the name LaFrance-Foamite. Though they were resurrected twice in the 1990s, operations ceased in 2014. The Company
was renowned for its influence on the design of modern fire apparatus and its classic, innovative cab-forward fire truck
style.
OVERALL APPARATUS TRAVEL HEIGHT: 8 Ft. 9 In.
WHEELBASE: 160”
TURNING RADIUS: 25 FT.
OVERALL APPARATUS LENGTH: 26 FT.
APPROXIMATE NFPA LOADED IN SERVICE WEIGHT: 22,000 LBS.
SIRENS: (1) Federal mechanical and (1) Federal Electronic
AIR HORNS: (2) Grover 24” on cab roof
WARNING LIGHT PACKAGE: As included and installed on vehicle
LABELED: Firefighters Funeral Apparatus Service, The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America, Niagara County Fire Control
N.B.F.U. PUMPING SPECIFICATIONS: 1250 G.P.M at 150 Lbs. at 2600 R.P.M., 875 G.P.M. at 200 Lbs. 2875 R.P.M., 625 G.P.M. at 250 Lbs. 2392 R.P.M. - Certified Governed Speed: 3010 R.P.M.
FEATURES: Complete with all the accouterments: ladder, hose, axe, fire extinguisher, American flags, radio, drivers’ side mounted brushed stainless steel pump panels, extended front bumper with recessed hose tray, set up to carry caskets for funerals
COMPARTMENTS: Transverse coat and boot compartment on both sides ahead of pump, Special full width double door rear compartment below booster tank, Campbell High Side compartments driver’s side, Broom/fitting compartments officer’s side
LADDERS: (1) 24 FT. - (2) section extension ladders, (1) 14 FT. foot roof ladder, (2) fiberglass pike poles - (1) 10 FT. and (1) 8 FT.
SCBA HOLDERS: three Zico in cab, one for officer, two in canopy
GAUGES: Class 1 or American LaFrance
RADIO: General Electric Royal Executive
HOSES: One 6” steamer connection each side (NST), one 2.5” intake on driver’s side, two 2.5” intakes on officer’s side, two pre-pied 1.5” cross layers with full width hinged cover, two 2.5” discharges on driver’s side, two 2.5” discharges on officer’s side, one 2.5” discharge on rear officer’s side, two full length hose bed partitions with new Mate Flex plastic flooring. Hose body side sheets are raised to allow extra deep main hose bed.
BOOSTER REELS: two with electric rewind, each with 100 FT. of new 1” hose
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Buffalo Fire Applicance Corporation: The Buffalo Fire Extinguisher
BATTERIES: Dual 8D with Kussmaul Battery Conditioner System
DOCUMENTATION: US Title
- APPROXIMATE IN SERVICE HOURS: 2,050
- APPROXIMATE ENGINE HOURS: 295
- SERIAL NUMBER: P-163456
- ENGINE: 6V53 Detroit Diesel Remanufactured
- HP: 216
- GPM: 1250
- PUMP: Two Stage “Twin Flow” Fire Pump
- MILEAGE: 24,000
- TRANSMISSION: Allison MT Series (4) Speed Automatic
- TANK: 500 Gallon Booster with 2 Anodes
OVERALL APPARATUS TRAVEL HEIGHT: 8 Ft. 9 In.
WHEELBASE: 160”
TURNING RADIUS: 25 FT.
OVERALL APPARATUS LENGTH: 26 FT.
APPROXIMATE NFPA LOADED IN SERVICE WEIGHT: 22,000 LBS.
SIRENS: (1) Federal mechanical and (1) Federal Electronic
AIR HORNS: (2) Grover 24” on cab roof
WARNING LIGHT PACKAGE: As included and installed on vehicle
LABELED: Firefighters Funeral Apparatus Service, The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America, Niagara County Fire Control
N.B.F.U. PUMPING SPECIFICATIONS: 1250 G.P.M at 150 Lbs. at 2600 R.P.M., 875 G.P.M. at 200 Lbs. 2875 R.P.M., 625 G.P.M. at 250 Lbs. 2392 R.P.M. - Certified Governed Speed: 3010 R.P.M.
FEATURES: Complete with all the accouterments: ladder, hose, axe, fire extinguisher, American flags, radio, drivers’ side mounted brushed stainless steel pump panels, extended front bumper with recessed hose tray, set up to carry caskets for funerals
COMPARTMENTS: Transverse coat and boot compartment on both sides ahead of pump, Special full width double door rear compartment below booster tank, Campbell High Side compartments driver’s side, Broom/fitting compartments officer’s side
LADDERS: (1) 24 FT. - (2) section extension ladders, (1) 14 FT. foot roof ladder, (2) fiberglass pike poles - (1) 10 FT. and (1) 8 FT.
SCBA HOLDERS: three Zico in cab, one for officer, two in canopy
GAUGES: Class 1 or American LaFrance
RADIO: General Electric Royal Executive
HOSES: One 6” steamer connection each side (NST), one 2.5” intake on driver’s side, two 2.5” intakes on officer’s side, two pre-pied 1.5” cross layers with full width hinged cover, two 2.5” discharges on driver’s side, two 2.5” discharges on officer’s side, one 2.5” discharge on rear officer’s side, two full length hose bed partitions with new Mate Flex plastic flooring. Hose body side sheets are raised to allow extra deep main hose bed.
BOOSTER REELS: two with electric rewind, each with 100 FT. of new 1” hose
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Buffalo Fire Applicance Corporation: The Buffalo Fire Extinguisher
BATTERIES: Dual 8D with Kussmaul Battery Conditioner System
DOCUMENTATION: US Title