Aerials Fire Trucks for Sale

Fire Truck Center sells used aerial and ladder trucks that pass a 150-point inspection and a third-party aerial certification to NFPA standards before they’re listed, most backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. They carry 60 to 135 feet of reach — straight sticks, mid-mounts, rear-mounts, platforms, and quints — and we finance, take trade-ins, and deliver nationwide from our facility in Levittown, Pennsylvania.

What is an aerial (ladder truck)

An aerial, or ladder truck, is a fire apparatus built around a mounted ladder or platform that reaches 60 to 135 feet. It lets firefighters reach upper floors, run elevated rescues, and flow water from above. A quint combines an aerial with a pump, water tank, hose, and ground ladders — five functions in one truck, so it can do the work of two rigs. If you’re weighing your options, read our guide to what a quint does or more on aerial and ladder trucks.

How we inspect and certify every aerial

Aerials get the most scrutiny of any truck we sell. Every one passes a 150-point inspection and a third-party aerial certification before it’s listed. As our founder puts it: “aerials have a very complex mechanism mounted on top that needs to be very carefully inspected — no cracks in the system, the turntable, the pedestal, the whole ladder system.” Making sure the ladder is structurally and functionally solid is the biggest part of the job.
The rest — engine, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension, and all the key electrical components, lighting and sirens included — gets the same check as any truck. Then a third-party company runs the aerial certification and certifies the aerial to NFPA standards, which can take a full day on a ladder truck. We inspect before we buy, not only before we sell, because we stand behind every truck with the 30-day money-back guarantee — so a lemon costs us, not you.

Why departments buy aerials from us

• 30-day money-back guarantee — return the truck within 30 days for a full refund if you’re not satisfied for any reason. We pay the return freight, and there’s no mileage cap. Almost no one else in this industry offers this.
• In service in weeks, not years — a new aerial runs $1.5 million and up with a two-to-four-year factory queue. We’ve put certified used ladder trucks in service within weeks.
• The reach you need — 60, 75, 100, up to 135 feet, in straight sticks, mid-mounts, rear-mounts, platforms, and quints.
• Delivery that saves you money — carrier costs on a ladder truck run high, so we usually drive larger aerials to your station instead of shipping them.
• Warranty and financing — service plans from powertrain up to full bumper-to-bumper, quoted per truck, with financing through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles.

How to choose aerial reach

Reach comes down to the buildings you protect. Departments usually know whether they have high-rise or larger commercial that has to be reached over the top, and they size the truck to it — a 60, a 75, or a 100. As our founder puts it: “We’ve carried ladder trucks up to 135 feet — probably the highest.”
For most mid-rise and commercial districts, a 75- or 100-foot aerial covers the work. If you want one truck to do the work of two, look at a quint — it brings a pump, tank, hose, and ground ladders along with the stick.

How much does a used aerial cost

An inspected, service-ready used aerial runs from about $100,000 to $500,000 and up, against $1.5 million or more for a new build with a two-to-four-year wait. We can find older units just under $100,000, up to the mid-six figures for newer platforms — priced on reach, age, hours, and condition. Most of our current stock lands between $100,000 and $495,000.

For a full breakdown by apparatus type, see our used fire truck price guide, then call (215) 559-9119 for pricing on what’s in stock.

What departments say after the sale

Chief Mark W. Tetreault of the Northwood NH Fire Department bought a 2010 Ferrara 77-foot quint from us: “We quickly agreed on a fair price and there were no nickel and diming after the fact. When we took delivery of the truck, it had been detailed and was in like new condition… The few minor issues were addressed and repaired before we drove the truck off the lot.”
Jeremy Honkomp in Dyersville bought an aerial: “We had a great experience working with Vitaly on the purchase of our aerial truck. They were easy to work with and very accommodating. They made sure everything was working right and offered excellent after sales support.”

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used aerial cost?

Used aerials run from about $100,000 to $500,000 and up, depending on reach, age, hours, and condition. We can find older units just under $100,000, and most of our current stock lands between $100,000 and $495,000. Call (215) 559-9119 for pricing on what’s in stock.

Are your aerials certified?

Yes. Aerials get the most scrutiny of any truck we sell. Every one passes a 150-point inspection, and a third-party company runs the aerial certification to NFPA standards before delivery.

What’s the difference between an aerial and a quint?

An aerial is built around the ladder or platform. A quint adds a pump, water tank, hose, and ground ladders to that aerial — five functions in one truck — so it can do the work of two rigs.

Can you deliver a ladder truck?

Yes. Carrier costs on an aerial run high, so we usually drive larger ladder trucks straight to your station, which saves you money over shipping.

What if the truck isn’t what I expected?

You have 30 days to return it for a full refund if you’re not satisfied for any reason. We pay the return freight, and there’s no mileage cap.
Find an aerial that fits your department. Call (215) 559-9119 — financing, warranty options, and nationwide delivery available.
Sizing an aerial? Read our guide to what a quint does and the used fire truck price guide, then browse all our used fire trucks for sale.

Shop aerials & quints by manufacturer: Pierce, E-One, Sutphen, KME, and Seagrave.