American La France (1917)
Sale price: US $1,000.00
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This unit #1761 typically carried 1,200 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose, had a 40 gallon Champion chemical tank with 200’ of hose, and various tools, extinguishers, and lanterns. It could carry five men and race to the fire at 50 MPH. Powered by a T-head four-cylinder engine rated at 75 HP, it features a three-speed transmission, roller chain drive, and a two-speed power take off from the transmission capable of powering a 600 GPM pump.
The American LaFrance Company is an American legend and one of the oldest automotive companies of the New World. They created the largest, most powerful, and beautiful fire trucks in U.S. The All-American chassis were produced in New York, as were the engines in the early days.
The company’s story began in 1832 in the small workshop of John Rogers for the production of manual fire pumps. In 1873, a blacksmith from Pennsylvania, Truckson LaFrance, joined in 1903, and they gave a life to the American LaFrance Company. By 1917, the company has produced more than 5,000 fire trucks, no one could deny the power and durability of their engines, and the company thrived.
| Used |
| “Great piece of fire fighting history in good condition now seeks new home. This 1917 American LaFrance fire truck is #1761. Currently housed in Laramie, Wyoming.” |
| Year: | 1917 | Engine Horsepower: | 75 hp |
| Make: | American La France | Fuel Type: | Gas |
| Type: | Fire Truck | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Transmission Type: | Manual |
| Number of Axles: | Two axles | Transmission Speeds: | 3 Speed |
| Engine Make: | T-head four-cylinder engine | Suspension Type: | Solid axle leaf spring suspension front and rear |
