Pumpers Fire Trucks for Sale

Fire Truck Center sells used pumpers and fire engines that pass a 150-point inspection and a third-party NFPA pump test before they’re listed, most backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. We finance, take trade-ins, and deliver nationwide from our facility in Levittown, Pennsylvania.

What is a pumper (fire engine)

A pumper, also called a fire engine, is the first-due apparatus in most departments. It carries a water pump rated from 1,250 to 2,000 GPM, an onboard water tank, hose, and ground ladders, and runs as the primary truck for structure fires, vehicle fires, and everyday calls. Departments that want to see how a pumper fits against the other apparatus types can read our guide to fire truck types, or more on what a fire engine does.

How we inspect and certify every pumper

Every pumper we sell passes a 150-point inspection and a third-party NFPA pump test before it’s listed. Inspection is the most important part of how we sell. We check the engine, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension, and all key electrical components, lighting packages and sirens included. We run the pump and check it for leaks and vacuum problems, then a third-party company pump-tests and certifies it to NFPA standards. At a minimum every truck gets fresh fluids and service, and when we find a problem, we fix it before the truck goes out.
We’re selective about what we buy in the first place, and we inspect before we buy, not only before we sell. Most of our pumpers come from small Southern departments where trucks see little corrosion and are well cared for. We buy that carefully because we stand behind every truck with the 30-day money-back guarantee, so a lemon costs us, not you.

Why departments buy used pumpers 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 pumper carries a two-to-three-year factory lead time. We’ve delivered used engines within a few weeks of a department saying yes.
• Warranty options — service plans from powertrain coverage (engine and transmission) up to full bumper-to-bumper, quoted per truck.
• Financing — handled through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles, on a straightforward application.
• Nationwide delivery — we deliver to your station, and every listing shows year, mileage, pump capacity, and tank size up front.

How to choose the right pumper

Size the pump and tank to your ISO rating or your own response needs. Standard pumps run from 1,250 to 2,000 GPM, and a rescue-pumper tank usually starts around 500 gallons. Beyond the specs, mileage tells you more than age does on a pumper.
A 15- or 20-year-old engine can still be an excellent buy. As our founder puts it: “Some are 10 to 20 years old and still have about 10,000 miles — they’re reserve trucks at small departments that barely see action, so they’re pretty much unused and can be visually like-new.” Our cutoff is generally around 100,000 miles and 10,000 hours, so you’re buying an engine with plenty of service life left.
If you’re on a tight budget, we carry older but solid engines — sometimes under $100,000, and in some cases under $50,000 — that still earn their place in a fleet.

How much does a used pumper cost

An inspected, service-ready used pumper runs from about $45,000 to $350,000 and up, against $500,000 to $900,000 for a comparable new build with a multi-year wait. Price depends on age, hours, pump capacity, and condition.

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.

A pumper that went right back into service

One large county retired a set of nearly new engines only because it wanted its whole fleet on a single brand. A volunteer department in the same county spotted one on our site and hesitated — if the county dropped them so new, something must be wrong. They asked the county directly. The county gave the engines high praise and said it wished it could get them back. The volunteer department bought one, and the truck went back to work in the same county it came from.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used pumper cost?

Used pumpers run from about $45,000 to $350,000 and up, depending on age, hours, pump capacity, and condition. We carry budget engines under $100,000, and in some cases under $50,000, up through newer low-mileage units. Call (215) 559-9119 for pricing on what’s in stock.

Are your pumpers pump-tested and certified?

Yes. Every pumper passes a 150-point inspection, and a third-party company pump-tests and certifies it to NFPA standards before delivery.

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.

Do you offer financing on pumpers?

Yes, through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles. The application is straightforward for departments with solid financials.

How many miles is too many on a used pumper?

Our guideline is generally around 100,000 miles and 10,000 engine hours. Many of our pumpers are reserve units from small departments that sat with as little as 10,000 miles, so they have plenty of service life left.
Find a pumper that fits your department. Call (215) 559-9119 — financing, warranty options, and nationwide delivery available.
Comparing engines? Check the used fire truck price guide and our guide to fire truck types, then browse all our used fire trucks for sale.

Shop pumpers by manufacturer: Pierce, E-One, Rosenbauer, Spartan, Sutphen, and KME.

Not sure whether your rig is a Type 1 or a Type 2 engine? Our fire truck types guide explains the numbered classes and what each one is built for.