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FOR SALE - 2001 American Lafrance 1500 GPM 2000 Gallon Pumper Tanker

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By Mechanicsville Volunteers
May 25, 2026

FOR SALE: 2001 American Lafrance 1500 GPM 2000 Gallon Pumper Tanker
Asking $250,000
Available January 2027
Inquiries: sales@mvfd.com

Pumper Tanker Specifications
Fully equipped 1500 GPM, 2000-gallon 2001 American LaFrance Eagle pumper tanker fully compliant with the NFPA 1901 (1996 edition). This apparatus is fully equipped, designed for both firefighting and water shuttle operations and ready for immediate service:

• Cab:
The American LaFrance 148-inch cab (Bumper-to-Back of Cab or BBC) is the extended configuration of the American LaFrance Eagle custom chassis. This cab length was specifically designed to maximize interior space for large crews and specialized equipment. The 148-inch cab features a 74-inch axle-to-front and 74-inch axle-to-rear configuration, providing a significantly larger footprint than the standard 134-inch version. Crew seating is 2 front, 2 rear facing and 4 front facing configuration. All 8 seats are SCBA equipped.

• Frame and Suspension:
Reinforced frame with high resistance to bending, front and rear tandem suspension systems rated for heavy loads, and stability meeting NFPA requirements.

• Engine and Transmission:
A Detroit Diesel 60 Series diesel engine (approximately 450 horsepower, 1450 ft-lb torque) DDEC paired with Allison HD4060 automatic transmission. The vehicle achieves a highway speed of approximately 70 mph while fully loaded.

• Braking and Steering:
Air brake system with ABS, automatic slack adjusters, and hydraulic power steering.

• Automatic Tire Chains
Automatic snow/ice tire chains.

• Electrical System:
Advanced 12-volt system with 230 amp alternator capacity, circuit breakers (no fuses), load management system, and warning indicators.

• Cab and Crew Area:
The cab seats eight firefighters with SCBA mounts at each position. Scott 4.5 SCBA air packs are included at each seating position. Spare SCBA cylinders for each pack included in wheel well compartments.

• Water Tank:
A 2000-gallon tank that supports rapid filling (1000 GPM) and dumping (95% capacity within 2 minutes).

• Foam Systems:
Separate Class A (10-gallon) and Class B (30-gallon) foam tanks with built in Akron 95 GPM truck system foam eductor proportioning capabilities at the pump panel.

• Deck Pipe
Akron Apollo Monitor 3423 detachable deck pipe with stream shaper and quad stacked tips. Portable deck pipe base with 4” Storz inlet included.

• Tank Dumps and Fills:
Rear dump system with electric controls and multiple operator access points from a 10-inch square Newton dump chute. Bidirectional side dump tube included. Dual large diameter 4-inch direct fill connections with Firemen’s Friend internal check valves.

• Fire Pump:
A midship-mounted ALF150-21 (Hale) 1500 GPM pump. Annual pump test report available. The pump system includes 6-inch side suction inlets, two 2 ½ inch discharge outlets, one 4-inch LDH outlet, prepiped deck pipe, two 1 ½” crosslay discharges, two 1 ½” rear preconnect discharges.. Right side 6-inch intake has a Hale Master Intake Valve (MIV) behind the pump panel valve with full flow capability.

• Pump Controls and Instrumentation:
The operator’s panel includes six-inch master intake and discharge guages, individual gauges for all outlets, electronic pressure controller, throttle, and clearly labeled controls for efficient and safe operation.

•Body Design and Equipment Storage
The Americal LaFrance apparatus body is constructed of aluminum.

•Compartments:
Multiple storage compartments with adjustable shelving, lighting, and weather protection.

• Hose Storage:
The following rear hose beds and two crosslays are incorporated in the body:
o 1500-feet of 4-inch LDH supply line.
o 300-feet of 2 ½ inch deadload attack line
o 400-feet of preconnected 1 ¾ inch attack line with nozzle
o 200-feet of preconnected 2-inch attack line with nozzle
o Two 200-foot 1 ¾” preconnected crosslays with nozzles
o One 100-foot 2 ½ inch crosslay preconnected fill line
o Two deadload crosslay standpipe packs

All listed hose and nozzles included.
• Ladders:
o One 28-foot extension ladder
o One 16-foot roof ladder
o One 10-foot folding attic ladder

• Finish and Appearance:
The apparatus is painted International Harvester red with gold leaf lettering and reflective striping consistent with department and NFPA standards.
Lighting, Warning, and Electrical Systems

The apparatus includes a comprehensive system of:
• Emergency Lighting:

NFPA compliant lightbars, and warning lighting on all sides (front, rear, and sides) are LED for visibility and safety.
• Audible Warnings:

Electronic siren, Federal Q2 mechanical siren, air horns, and backup alarms.
• Scene and Work Lighting:

High-intensity FRC 12-volt DC LED scene lights for nighttime operations include the following:
o Dual front brow lights
o Dual tripod lights on back of cab
o Dual rear body corner lights

• Self-Contained Breathiing Apparatus
o Eight Scott 4.5 SCBA
o Eight Spare SCBA cylinders

Partial Equipment List
• A 2000-gallon folding tank in a manually deployed rack
• Three sections of 6-inch suction hoses (5-foot, 10-foot, 15 foot)
• Eight Streamlight Vulcan hand lights
• One battery powered PPV fan
• One Hasbra LDH hose clamp
• Two 12-volt LED tripod lights
• One portable cord reel
• Three pike poles (12-foot, 8-foot, 6-foot)
• Detachable deck pipe master stream
• Deck pipe portable base with 4” Storz intake
• One dry chemical extinguisher 80BC
• One CO2 extinguisher 20-pound
• One 2 ½ gallon water extinguisher
• Two 12x18 foot salvage covers
• Two Halligan bars (30-inch, 36-inch)
• Two axes (flat and pick head)
• One sledgehammer
• One irons kit
• One NY roof hook
• Two flat head shovels
• One spade shovel
• One 36-inch bolt cutter
• Two brooms
• Complete set of 1 ½” and 2 ½” adapters.
• Complete set of 4” Storz adapters
• One 4” x 5” Storz adapter
• One chimney fire kit (bucket, shovel, chain, dry chem packs, etc.)

Equipment Mounting:
Includes mounting for all tools such as axes, extinguishers, pike poles, ladders, hose adapters and portable lighting equipment.

Inquiries: sales@mvfd.com

Attachments:
Attachment Pumper Tanker Specifications.docx  (22k)
 

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