Pumpers Fire Trucks for Sale

Fire Truck Center sells used pumpers and fire engines that pass a 150-point inspection and third-party pump test before they’re listed, most backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What is a pumper

A pumper, also called a fire engine, is the primary firefighting 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 first-due truck for structure fires, vehicle fires, and everyday emergency calls.

How we inspect and certify every pumper

Inspection is the most important part of how we sell. Before a pumper is listed, we check the engine, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension, and all key electrical components — lighting packages and sirens included — across a 150-point inspection. We run and certify the pump, checking for leaks and vacuum problems, and a third-party company performs the pump test to NFPA standards. At a minimum every truck gets fresh fluids and service; when we find a problem, we fix it before the truck goes out.

We’re selective about what we buy in the first place. Most of our inventory comes from small Southern departments where trucks see little corrosion and are well cared for — often reserve units 10 to 20 years old with as little as 10,000 miles. Our cutoff is generally around 100,000 miles and 10,000 hours, so you’re buying an engine with plenty of service life left.

Why departments buy 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. Almost no one else in this industry offers this.
• Fast delivery — a new pumper carries a two-to-three-year manufacturer 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. The application is straightforward.
• 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

Most departments size the pump and tank to their ISO requirements, or to their own response needs. Standard pumps run from 1,250 to 2,000 GPM. Tank size for a rescue-pumper starts around 500 gallons. If you’re working 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.

A truck 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?

It depends on age, hours, pump capacity, and condition. We carry budget engines that run 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.

Do you offer financing on pumpers?

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

Find a pumper that fits your department. Call (215) 559-9119 — financing, warranty options, and nationwide delivery available.

Comparing engines? See the used fire truck price guide and our guide to fire truck types, then browse all our used fire trucks for sale.