We are the second owner of this 1988 E-One (they were Emergency One back then) Cyclone pumper engine. The department out in North Carolina sold it here on eBay back in March 2010, we scooped it up and have been looking after her since. That said, our needs are shifting -- bigger booster tanks are proving essential here in drought-plagued California -- and the boss is giving the nod to try and find this old gal a new home so we can become second (third?) owner to a rig with a bigger belly.
The particulars 1988 Emergency-One Cyclone pumper engineSeven person seating: driver, two-person bench seat in the cab, and a rear-facing SCBA seat and jump seat on either side of the motor/doghouse. Usual tear and scars in seats, including the well-worn driver"s position.Detroit Diesel, a 6V92, but I should probably confirm that memoryAllison transmission; unsure of the modelWe believe it"s a 40 gallon fuel tank... it"s never taken more than that; we"ve tracked an average fuel efficiency of 7.6 MPG over the course of our ownershipAluminum hose bed cover with a fill door above the fill tower; hose bed has an aluminum deckHale E-1 6140 pump, 1500 GPM capacity, model QSMG-150-2500 gallon tank, no obvious leaks (aside from those at the pump area, noted below); NFPA chevron added, along with 6-inch white reflective striping around the perimeterLighting was upgraded in 2010 to a Code 3 MX7000 69-inch light bar; six rotators, intersection sweeps, and rear beacons added. All lighting is LED without red lenses (nice and street legal).Rear brake, turn, tail and reverse lights are Whelen 600 LED series (upgraded 2010)Plumbed for deck gun, but no deck gun is included (retained by the original fire department)A cadre of single-jacket hose will remain with the apparatus unless you request it be removedWe installed aircraft-class headsets in the rig that will remain (unless you request their removal)... David Clark they aint, but beats screaming at one another over the motorWheelbase is 179 inches, overall length 29 feet, 7 inches, overall width 8 foot 1 inch (plus mirrors), overall height 9 foot 2 inches, empty weight 21,000, as equipped with water, roughly 31,500 pounds.She remains a strong, go anywhere rig -- starting from its road trip from North Carolina to sunny California in 2010The nose of the cab was repainted in 2010 (the former had painted-on graphics and lettering).Last oil change: May 2016, 1,400 miles agoNew front passenger tire: Sept 2016, 800 miles ago, new driver front 5/2013 (~12k miles ago); both rear passenger tires 4/2010 (~28k miles ago)Batteries: Driver 12/2014, Passenger replacing this week (11/2016) [we suspect this went back quick due to the corroded cable being fixed shortly]New 160 amp alternator 5/2013New air compressor 9/2011Wired for an EP911 arrow stick, but it was stolen and not replacedThe typical photo views are included, additional photos are available and/or can be snapped live.
We continue to run and pump this rig once or twice a week, so mileage may vary based on date of sale.
The Known Issues Other than the obvious dents and dings -- this is a 28 year old rig who was taken care of, but also used as designed -- the list includes...As she came to us, there is an "oil blow by" issue; aside from gulping oil faster than our other Detroits, it"s not proven an issue... but when you first step on the gas right out of the gate, there"s a plume of black smoke before clearing outThe rear driver window is not rolling up; we suspect the lifter has slipped out of whack, but haven"t had a chance yet to tinker with itPassenger side positive battery cable is corroding; we anticipate this to be fixed shortly (and will be replacing that battery at the same time)There is a leak from the pump plumbing that can be quite persistent during or immediately after pumping; also on the repair list but not yet tended toThe front passenger simulator is missing as shown in the photos; we"ve got what"s left of her, but it won"t stay on... haven"t chased down if Real Wheels warranties bumps into curbs, but I doubt it. The usual disclaimers We will gently remove all graphics prior to sale; impressions/fade-in may remain,
The auction is for the rig itself; ladders, most hose, all loose equipment, elbows and valves are not included. (Spanner wrench brackets will remain unless you request they be removed.) All discharges and intakes will retain a suitable cap/plug, including all three large diameter intakes.
This is an as-is, where-is sale, with the vehicle located in the Livermore valley (45 miles east of San Francisco).
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1988 |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1F9BBAA80J1037321 | Mileage: | 100,644 |
| Number of Axles: | Single | Make: | E-One |
| Engine Make: | Detroit | Model: | Cyclone |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Type: | Fire Truck |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Class: | Class 8 (33,001 lbs. or more) |
| Transmission Type: | Automatic | Suspension Type: | Spring |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Tire Size: | 22.5" |
