American LaFrance Century (1981)
Sale price: US $0.99
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Up for your consideration is a 1981 American LaFrance Century Series pumper. The truck is in great running condition. It runs and pumps great, especially considering that it is 37 years old. The truck is all original with a few exceptions (i.e. electronic siren, integrated air pack storage seats, etc.). The truck comes fully-loaded with enough inventory for it to run calls immediately. Will make a great collectible or could be put into service.
The following are the pertinent facts:
· 1981 American LaFrance Century Series pumper fire engine
· Detroit Diesel 6V92 motor (Model 80677440)
· Allison automatic transmission
· 27,055 road miles (at time of posting)
· 44,827 motor miles (at time of posting)
· 500 gallon booster water tank
· 1000 gallon per minute pump
· Chrome wheels
· Four riding positions (optional fifth with use of center console bench, includes seatbelt)
· American LaFrance brand bucket seats with integrated air pack storage
· Original paint w/ black top cab and black scotchlite
· Graphics to match Ellsworth specifications (most recent field assignment)
· Dimensions:
o Length: 27.0 feet (324”)
o Width: 8.5 feet (102”)
o Height: 9.0 feet to lightbar (108”)
· Weight Ratings:
o GVWR – 36,275 pounds
o GAWR Front – 13,167 pounds
o GAWR Rear – 23,108 pounds
The truck includes the following features:
· Sigtronics S-45 headset intercom system for all four riding positions
· Federal Q2A mechanical siren
· Whelen Epsilon EPSL1 electronic siren with multiple tones and PA, including programmed for Powercall tone
· Two bumper-mounted Mars lights (one red, one clear)
· Federal Aerodynic Red/White “Candycane” lightbar with integrated siren speaker
· Federal CP-25 chrome electronic siren
· Public Safety Equipment 460H strobe supply w/ Whelen strobe package
· Dual air horns
· Spotlights at driver’s and officer’s side roof
· All new tires two years ago with approximately 400 miles on them (Westlake 10.00R20, Standard Rim 7.5, Regroovable, Model CR926)
· Both batteries replaced in 2015 (NAPA Commercial 7271, BCI 8D, 1700 cranking amps at 32 degrees, 1400 CCA at 0 degrees)
· Kussmaul Shoreline for battery charging
· 7.25 KW hardwired gas generator w/ 120 and 240 outlets w/ power switch, remote start, throttle/choke controls at pump panel
· (2) 750 watt telescopic spotlights – Kwik-Raze Alpha 2000 Series, Model 627-S
· Oak rub rails
· Connections:
o Intakes:
§ 6” intake on officer’s side pump panel
§ 5.5” rear suction
§ 6” intake on driver’s side pump panel
§ Auxiliary suction (3” w/ 3” to 2.5” reducer with cap)
o Discharges:
§ Front crosslay (1.5”)
§ Rear crosslay (1.5”)
§ Side right hand front (2.5”)
§ Side right hand rear (2.5”)
§ Deck monitor/gun (2.5”)
§ Side left hand front (2.5”)
§ Side left hand rear (2.5”)
§ Rear right hand (2.5”)
§ Rear left hand (2.5”)
Inventory Includes:
· Five Scott 2216 30-minute steel SCBA cylinders, harnesses, regulators, heads up display
· American LaFrance brand 5S-2 2.5 gallon aluminum soda ash chemical extinguisher with mount on exterior officer’s side step
· American LaFrance brand PWA-51 2.5 gallon water can with mount on exterior officer’s side step
· Hose:
o 1600 feet of 3” supply line
o 800 feet of 2.5” attack line
o 400 feet of 1.75” attack line on cross lays
o 150 feet of 1.75” attack line of standpipe pack
o Hose rolls in compartments
o (2) 10 foot 6” hard sleeves (mounted)
o 6” soft sleeve
o (2) 25 feet of 3” (compartment pony)
o 50 feet 1.75” (compartment pony)
· Pre-piped deck gun (Stang Industrial Products BB0308-11RW) with chrome stream straightener and stacked tips; includes fog nozzle (Akron Brass 4527 fog nozzle w/ bale shut off)
· 24’ aluminum extension ladder
· Skullsaver ladder cover
· (2) metal wheel chocks (mounted on underside)
· Nozzles:
o Bumper-mounted 2.5” Elkhart Brass playpipe stacked tip nozzle
o Bumper-mounted 2.5” Elkhart Brass playpipe fog nozzle
o 2.5” Elkhart Z Bresnan distributor cellar nozzle (brass)
o 2.5” Elkhart AA Bresnan distributor cellar nozzle (brass)
o 1.5” Bresnan distributor cellar nozzle
o Akron Brass 5119 1.5” fog nozzle on front crosslay
o Akron Brass 5119 1.5” fog nozzle on rear crosslay
o Akron Brass 4527 1.5” fog nozzle w/ bale shut off 1.5” w/ 2.5”-1.5” reducer on deck gun
o Akron Brass 4527 1.5” fog nozzle on standpipe pack on officer’s side
o Akron Brass 1722P midrange turbojet constant gallonage nozzle w/ bale shutoff - 1.5” (compartment)
o Akron Brass 5119 nozzle – 1.5” (compartment)
o Akron Brass 4801 trash/forestry line – 1” (compartment)
o Akron Brass Marauder pistol grip nozzle w/ bale shutoff – 1.5” (compartment)
o Akron Brass Imperial pistol grip nozzle w/ bale shutoff – 1.5” (compartment)
o Pre-piped deck gun (Stang Industrial Products BB0308-11RW) with chrome stream straightener and stacked tips
· Appliances:
o 1.5”/2.5” foam educator
o Akron 2.5” to 1.5” gated wye
o Elkhart 2.5” to 1.5” gated wye
o Keystone valves for intake
o Humat valve with mount
o 45 degree chrome elbows w/ 2.5” cap
o 45 degree chrome elbows w/ 2.5” to 1.5” reducer w/ 1.5” cap
o 3” w/ 3” to 2.5” reducer with cap
o Strainer, rope for hard sleeves
o (4) Akron 1.5” bale shutoff valves
o 2.5” to 1.5” bale shutoff valve
o 2.5” to 2.5” gated wye
o Akron 2583 intake manifold (3 – 2.5” male intake to 6” female discharge)
· Adapters:
o 4” to 2.5” reducer for officer’s side intake
o Akron Brass 2.5” to Garden Hose adapter
o (2) 1.5” to 1” NH/NST adapter
o 1.5” double female
o (2) 1.5” double male
o (2) 2.5” double female
o 2.5” double male
o 2.5” male cap
o 2.5” to 5” Stortz adapter
· Wrenches, tools:
o (4) hydrant wrenches (Akron Style 15)
o (8) spanner wrenches (Akron Style 10)
o (3) combination spanner/hydrant wrench mounts (2 sides, 1 rear)
o Spanner wrench mount (deck gun)
o T handle hydrant wrench (model)
o Akron 588 hose clamp and mount
o Flat head ax and mount
o Pick head ax and mount
o (3) Lightbox flashlights (inoperable)
o (2) Motorola MT1000 portable radios and chargers (inoperable)
o (8) Akron Brass Model 373 2.5” spring-loaded nozzle mounts (5 compartment, 2 rear step/tailboard, 1 deck gun)
o (5) Akron Brass Model 373 1.5” spring-loaded nozzle mounts
o (7) 1.5” screw downs
o (1) 2.5” screw down
o 2.5” hydrant gate
o 2 Circle D spot lights w/ mounting brackets
NBFU Pumping Specifications:
o 1500 GPM @ 150 PSI – 1782 RPM
o 1050 GPM @ 200 PSI – 1996 RPM
o 750 GPM @ 250 PSI – 1708 RPM
o Certified Governed Speed: 2225 RPM
Several pictures are attached, but a more comprehensive collection of pictures and VIDEOS, including a walk-around, can be found here:
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The truck is located in the suburbs of Washington, DC. The seller is responsible for pick up or transportation, but I will certainly help to accommodate that.
Please reach out with any questions you may have!
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1981 |
| Mileage: | 27,055 | Engine Make: | Detroit |
| Make: | American LaFrance | Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Model: | Century | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Type: | Fire Truck | Transmission Type: | Automatic |
| Class: | Class 8 (33,001 lbs. or more) | Transmission Speeds: | 4 Speed |
| Suspension Type: | Spring | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Tire Size: | 20" | Number of Axles: | Single |
