4 Guys Fire Trucks for Sale

You can buy a reconditioned, service-ready used 4 Guys fire truck without paying new-build prices or waiting years for it. 4 Guys Fire Trucks, a custom builder in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania since 1974, is known for its all-welded stainless-steel pumpers and tankers, and Fire Truck Center sells and sources used 4 Guys apparatus that passes a 150-point inspection with a third-party NFPA pump test, backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Used 4 Guys pumpers and tankers generally run from around $45,000 for older units to the low-to-mid six figures for newer builds — see the pumpers in stock now.

What are 4 Guys fire trucks known for?

4 Guys fire trucks are known for stainless steel. The company started in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania in 1974, when four local men with ties to the dairy industry began repairing stainless-steel milk tankers, then shifted to building fire apparatus. That stainless heritage still defines the brand, and it’s a real advantage when you’re buying used.

What sets 4 Guys apart is all-welded stainless-steel construction on custom-built trucks. The things to know:

• Stainless-steel bodies — all-welded stainless bodies, subframes, and compartments that resist the corrosion that ends a steel truck’s life early.
• Tankers and pumpers — 4 Guys began with elliptical tankers based on its milk-tanker design, then grew into pumpers, which now make up most of its production, plus rescues.
• Custom, one-at-a-time builds — a regional custom builder that engineers each truck to the department’s spec rather than turning out volume.
• A long stainless warranty — 4 Guys built its reputation on standing behind its stainless bodies with an unusually long warranty.

That corrosion-resistant construction and custom build are a big part of why a well-kept used 4 Guys is worth buying.

Can you buy a used 4 Guys fire truck, and what types come up?

Yes — used 4 Guys apparatus comes to market, most often as stainless pumpers and tankers. Fire Truck Center sources, reconditions, and sells them, so you’re not left hunting auction listings and hoping a truck is sound.

Because 4 Guys built so many stainless pumpers and tankers, that’s where the inventory fit lands. If you need an engine, browse our used pumpers. If you haul water, our used tankers and tenders are worth a look, since 4 Guys tankers are a strength. You can also see every truck we have for sale in one place.

A used 4 Guys doesn’t have to be old to be a smart buy. Stainless holds up, so a well-kept 4 Guys can look and run close to new years into its service life.

What should you know before buying a used 4 Guys?

Before buying a used 4 Guys, know that the stainless-steel construction is the headline: an all-welded stainless body resists corrosion far better than steel, which is a real advantage on a truck that’s already been in service. The work on your end is matching the truck to your needs and confirming the stainless and the pump are sound.

A used 4 Guys tends to share a few strengths worth knowing:

• The reliability is in the stainless. All-welded stainless bodies, subframes, and compartments resist the rust that shortens a steel truck’s life. A maintained 4 Guys has plenty of service life left in it.
• It’s a custom build. Each 4 Guys was engineered one at a time to a department’s spec, so confirm the pump, tank, and compartment layout match what you need.
• They hold up over time. Stainless construction and custom build quality mean a used 4 Guys tends to age well, so it’s a solid buy and still a fraction of new.

On configuration, match the truck to your department:

• Pumper or tanker. 4 Guys builds both, plus rescues. Match pump capacity and tank size to your run card and your water supply.
• Tanker capacity. 4 Guys built its name on stainless tankers; pick capacity based on how far you haul water.
• Custom spec. Because each truck was built to order, check that the original spec fits your department rather than assuming a standard layout.

Get the truck type, tank size, and spec right, and a used 4 Guys will serve for years.

What should you check when buying a used 4 Guys?

On a used 4 Guys, check the frame and structure first, then the pump, the stainless-steel body and welds, and the tank and plumbing — stainless resists corrosion, but you still verify the welds and subframe rather than assume them. The frame and the pump are what cost the most to get wrong.

Here’s how our founder frames the priority, from years of buying and reconditioning these trucks:

“Structural integrity — making sure the frame is in solid condition with no problems. Checking the motor for leaks and performance, the transmission, and all the other electrical components.”

Work through the truck in this order:

1. Frame and subframe. The chassis and stainless subframe checked for cracks and repair history. This is the make-or-break check on any used apparatus.
2. Pump. An NFPA pump test — no leaks, holds vacuum, flows its rated GPM (4 Guys pumpers commonly run 1,000 to 1,500 GPM).
3. Stainless body and welds. The all-welded stainless body, compartments, and doors checked for weld integrity and any prior repairs.
4. Water tank and plumbing. The tank, valves, and plumbing checked for leaks and corrosion, which matters most on a tanker.
5. Drivetrain and miles. Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, and electrical, with our guideline of roughly 100,000 miles and 10,000 hours as an upper bound.

Every used truck we sell goes through our 150-point inspection and gets its pump test from a third party before it leaves the lot, so you get documented proof on each of these points rather than a promise.

How much does a used 4 Guys fire truck cost?

A used 4 Guys costs a fraction of a new one, with price driven mostly by type, age, and configuration. Older units can land near $45,000, while newer stainless builds run into the low-to-mid six figures. For a full breakdown by truck type, see what used fire trucks actually cost.

4 Guys apparatus type	Typical used price range	Notes
Pumper / engine (stainless)	$45,000 – $300,000+	Priced on pump, chassis, and hours
Tanker / tender (stainless)	$50,000 – $300,000+	Priced largely on water capacity; stainless resists corrosion
Rescue	$70,000 – $175,000	Depends on body and compartment build

These are Fire Truck Center’s general used ranges by apparatus type, not 4 Guys-specific quotes — every truck is priced individually.

The comparison that matters is used versus new. A new custom pumper now runs well into six figures with a multi-year wait. A reconditioned 4 Guys can be in service in weeks, on a stainless truck built to last. You’re saving real money and months of waiting.

Financing is available through lenders that specialize in emergency vehicles, so the up-front number doesn’t have to be the whole story for a department on a tight budget.

Why buy your used 4 Guys from Fire Truck Center?

Because every truck is reconditioned and put through a 150-point inspection with a third-party NFPA pump test, then backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and nationwide delivery. That combination is rare in used apparatus, and it’s built to answer the one fear every buyer has: getting a lemon.

With a stainless truck like a 4 Guys, that inspection includes a close look at the welds and subframe, so you know the corrosion-resistant construction that makes these trucks worth buying is actually sound.

The 30-day satisfaction guarantee is the part almost nobody else offers. If the truck isn’t right, you return it within 30 days for a full refund, for any reason. Fire Truck Center pays the return freight, and the truck comes back in the same condition it went out. Thirty days is enough to confirm a used fire truck is mechanically sound.

Delivery is handled the same way — carefully. We drive or ship depending on the truck and the distance, and most buyers come out to our Levittown, PA facility to inspect the truck in person first, then we deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes 4 Guys fire trucks, and where?

4 Guys Fire Trucks is a custom fire apparatus builder in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, in business since 1974. The company started by repairing stainless-steel milk tankers and grew into building all-welded stainless-steel pumpers and tankers. Its stainless construction is what the brand is known for.

Is a stainless-steel fire truck body better on a used truck?

Yes — a stainless-steel body like 4 Guys builds is an advantage on a used truck, because stainless resists the corrosion that shortens the life of steel bodies. The one thing to verify is the welds and subframe, which we check as part of our inspection. A sound stainless body can outlast the truck’s first owner by years.

How many miles or hours are too many on a used 4 Guys?

As a general guideline, we look for used trucks under about 100,000 miles and 10,000 engine hours. Many pumpers and tankers come in well under that, especially second-line trucks. Documented maintenance and a clean inspection matter more than the raw numbers.

Does a used 4 Guys come pump-tested?

A used 4 Guys from Fire Truck Center comes with a current third-party NFPA pump test performed by an independent testing company, so you have documented proof the pump flows its rated capacity and holds vacuum. On a tanker, we also confirm the tank and plumbing. We won’t deliver a truck without confirming the pump.

Can you deliver a 4 Guys to our department?

Yes — Fire Truck Center delivers nationwide, and we’ve sent trucks to nearly every state in the lower 48. Depending on the truck and the distance, we drive it or ship it. Most departments inspect the truck in person at our facility first, then we handle delivery.