These new economy model pumpers were powered by Continental engines instead of the usual ALF V-12s. These plain-looking, discontented 700s sported painted bumpers, a cut-down windshield header, cab doors with no side glass and compartmented rear fenders.
#American lafrance fire truck series#
In 1955, the company introduced a trio of new economy-model 700 Series pumpers named the Ranger, Crusader and Protector. With continuous improvements, the spectacularly successful 700 Series remained in production for 12 years. By the end of 1950, American LaFrance had delivered more than 1400 of these cab-forward wonders. The first production 700 Series fire engines were delivered to fire departments in March of 1947. Special hose and booster cars, rescue and floodlight cars, airfoam pumpers and 4x4 airport crash fire trucks rounded out the big 700 Series. The comprehensive 700 Series model lineup included 500, 600, 750, 1000, 12 gallon-per minute pumpers 65-, 75-, 85- and 100-foot service aerials 75-, 85- and 100-foot tractor trailers aerials city service ladder trucks and quadruple and quintuple combinations. Standard pump in the 700 Series was a new American LaFrance Tripflow two-stage centrifugal. Depending on pump or ladder size, 700 Series customers had a choice of four V-12 engines - 190-, 204- and 215-horsepower variants of the Lycoming-based V-12, or the big 240-horsepower ALF "E" V-12, the former 312A engine. A pair of rear-facing crew seats flanked the engine compartment. The design was somewhat reminiscent of GM's now "F" type diesel locomotives. Forward visibility was increased 250 percent compared to the wartime 500/600 series.Ī dramatically styled 700 Series had a sleekly-tapered front end with no grille. With its nimble 160-inch wheelbase, a standard 700 Series pumper had a turning radius of only 25 feet, a vast improvement over the bulky 600 Series. The cab-forward configuration also resulted in reduced weight on the front axle resulting in easier handling and steering.
#American lafrance fire truck driver#
The dramatically different-looking 700 Series pumpers and aerials placed the driver ahead of the motor for vastly improved forward visibility compared with the 500/600 series. We would hope that you would be in person for the auction, but happy bidding.The all-new postwar 700 Series pumpers and aerials were announced with great fanfare in the leading fire service trade journals in October, 1945.
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Winning bidders are responsible for all shipping, arrangements, and those costs. Payment is within 72 hours and money wire or verified funds only for vehicles. All chassis were produced by the company, and also occasionally it produced trucks and cars. This company became the author of creating the largest, powerful, efficient and beautiful fire trucks in USA. If you need more info, please call or email, but you are responsible for your bidding and winning bids. American LaFrance Company was the kind of legend in America and one of the oldest automotive companies of the New World. Bidder’s are responsible to view information and pics provided and bid accordingly. Selling NO Reserve- AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL-NO EXCEPTIONS. Models include EAGLE, PUMPER, CONDOR, LTI-100LT, METROPOLITAN, and PIONEER. In 1832, John Rogers began building hand-operated fire in. Browse our inventory of new and used AMERICAN LAFRANCE Fire Trucks For Sale near you at. American LaFrance was incorporated in 1904, but can trace its history to a period several years before that. One of the pre-eminent American apparatus builders of the 20th century, the company was resurrected in the late 1990s and finally ceased operations in 2014. This is part of the John Lewis Collection Auction in Lawton, OK. American LaFrance (ALF) was an American fire apparatus manufacturer. This would be a good addition to any collection.
The truck has been in the museum and not run recently. The truck has many accessories including spotlights, Bells, Siren, Bellsm, and more. The truck is a 6 cylinder and chain drive. There is a file with pictures on the fire truck. The truck was restored by Raymond Jett and Mr. The truck was purchased in 1989 in New Braunfels, TX. You are bidding on a 1922 American LaFrance Fire Truck.
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