Fire Truck Brands

Fire Truck Center carries used fire trucks from the industry’s most trusted builders — Pierce, E-One, Rosenbauer, Ferrara, Sutphen, KME, Seagrave, Spartan, and more — and every truck, whatever the badge on the cab, goes through a 150-point inspection with third-party pump testing and aerial certification before it’s listed, then a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Pick the builder your department already runs and see what’s in stock.

Which fire truck manufacturers can you buy used from Fire Truck Center?

Fire Truck Center stocks used apparatus from every major fire-truck manufacturer, including Pierce, E-One, Rosenbauer, Ferrara, Sutphen, KME, Seagrave, and Spartan, along with builders like 4 Guys, BME, and Hackney. Open any brand in the grid above to see the trucks we have listed under it right now.

Our selection moves as trucks sell, so the count on each brand shifts week to week. Pierce is usually our largest inventory, followed by E-One and Rosenbauer, but a good tanker or a low-hour aerial from a smaller builder can show up at any time.

You’ll also see some trucks filed under their chassis maker — Ford, GMC, International, Freightliner — because that’s the cab and frame under a custom body. If you’re after a specific apparatus builder, start with that brand; if you’re after a chassis your mechanics already service, start there. Either way, you can browse our full used fire trucks for sale and filter from the whole inventory.

Why do fire departments shop for a truck by manufacturer?

Departments shop by manufacturer because staying with a brand they already run means parts commonality, drivers who already know the pump panel and controls, and a fleet that’s simpler to maintain and standardize. The well-built brands also hold their value, so a used one is a sound buy.

Parts and service are the practical reasons. If your shop already stocks filters, valves, and pump parts for a Pierce or an E-One, a matching used truck keeps your inventory and your mechanics’ muscle memory intact. Drivers and operators lose less time retraining when the new rig handles like the one it’s replacing.

There’s also the standardization case, and it’s a strong one. We had a large county retire fairly new engines just to make its whole fleet one brand. A volunteer department in the same county spotted one of those engines on our site and worried it must have had problems. They asked the county directly.

How does Fire Truck Center inspect every truck, no matter the brand?

Every truck we sell, whatever the manufacturer, goes through the same process: a 150-point inspection, a third-party pump test, and — on aerials — a full aerial certification, all before the truck is listed. We inspect a truck before we even buy it, so a lemon never makes it into inventory.

The inspection covers what actually fails on a used rig: frame and structural integrity, corrosion, the pump (vacuum and leaks), the aerial device on ladder trucks, the drivetrain, and mileage and hours. Pump tests and aerial certifications are run by a third-party testing company to NFPA standards — the same in-service inspection, testing, and refurbishment benchmarks departments are held to. An aerial certification alone can take a full day.

Then there’s the part almost nobody in this industry offers: a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy with the truck for any reason within 30 days, you get a full refund, we pay the return freight, and there’s no mileage cap. That guarantee is why we inspect so hard up front. Chief Mark Tetreault in Northwood, New Hampshire bought a 2010 Ferrara 77-foot quint from us and said it arrived in like-new condition, with the few minor items fixed before it left the lot. If you want the detail, here’s how we inspect a used fire truck step by step.

How do the major fire truck brands compare?

Here’s a quick orientation to the builders we carry most often — what each is known for, the models we tend to stock, and the kind of department each suits. Every one of these trucks, whatever the brand, comes inspected, tested, and guaranteed.

Used prices depend far more on year, hours, pump and aerial specs, and condition than on the badge. As a rough guide, used pumpers run about $45,000 to $350,000, aerials from around $20,000 to $500,000, and brush trucks $55,000 to $200,000. For the full breakdown, see our typical used fire truck price ranges.

Which fire truck manufacturer is right for your department?

The right manufacturer comes down to three things: your budget, the apparatus type you need, and what your fleet already runs. Match those, and the brand choice mostly makes itself — and we’ll help you narrow it.

Start with budget. If you’re a volunteer department watching every dollar, we carry solid older trucks, sometimes under $100,000 and in some cases under $50,000 — a little older, still service-ready, still a good addition to a fleet. If you have room to spend, a newer low-hour engine or aerial from Pierce, E-One, or Rosenbauer will serve for decades.

Then match the type to the builder. For an engine, browse used pumpers; for a ladder or platform, used aerial and ladder trucks; for wildland work, used brush trucks. Some brands lean toward certain apparatus — E-One and Sutphen for aerials, Pierce and Rosenbauer across the board.

Last, weigh what you already own. A matching brand keeps parts and training simple. But don’t rule out a different builder for the right truck — plenty of departments have switched because the condition, the certification, and the price were right, and been glad they did. Tell us your spec and budget, and we’ll point you to the trucks that fit, inspected and ready to deliver in weeks, not years.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get parts and service for any brand of used fire truck?

Yes — the major builders we carry are well-supported for parts, which is part of why they hold their value used. Many core components are shared across brands too: pumps from Hale and Waterous and Whelen warning lights turn up on trucks from many manufacturers, so service isn’t locked to one badge. Staying with a brand your shop already stocks parts for keeps maintenance simplest.

Which fire truck brand holds its value best used?

Condition, low hours, and current certification hold a truck’s value more than the manufacturer’s name does. That said, widely-run custom builders like Pierce, E-One, and Rosenbauer tend to hold value well because parts and service stay easy to find. A well-cared-for, low-corrosion truck from any of these — the kind we source, often from small Southern departments — is a sound buy.

Are used fire trucks from every brand NFPA-certified?

Every applicable truck we sell gets a third-party pump test, and every aerial gets an aerial certification, run to NFPA standards before delivery, regardless of manufacturer. These tests give you documented assurance the truck meets the requirements it’s held to and is safe to put in service. Certifications are performed by an independent testing company, not by us.

Do you deliver nationwide, no matter the brand?

Yes — we deliver used apparatus of any brand across the country, and have sent trucks to just about every state. We either drive the truck to you or ship it by carrier; larger rigs like ladder trucks are usually driven, which saves money for everyone. Cost depends on the vehicle, the distance, and the timeline.

What’s the difference between a used truck from a department and a reconditioned one from Fire Truck Center?

A truck bought as-is from a department is cheaper, but you take on the risk; a reconditioned truck from us costs more and comes inspected, certified, refurbished, and backed by the 30-day guarantee. The difference is assurance — you’re buying a truck someone has already gone through top to bottom, not a gamble.