Ferrara Fire Trucks for Sale

You can buy a reconditioned, service-ready used Ferrara fire truck without paying new-build prices or waiting years for it. Ferrara is a Louisiana custom builder out of Holden, now part of the REV Group, known for its heavy-duty stainless-steel pumpers and its HD-series aerials, and Fire Truck Center sells used Ferrara pumpers, aerials, and quints that pass a 150-point inspection with third-party NFPA pump tests and aerial certification, backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Used Ferrara pumpers and aerials generally run from around $45,000 for older units to the mid-six figures for newer custom rigs — see the pumpers and aerials in stock now.

What are Ferrara fire trucks known for?

Ferrara fire trucks are known for heavy-duty, fully custom apparatus built in Holden, Louisiana. Ferrara started when Baton Rouge pipefitter and firefighter Chris Ferrara built a tanker for his local department in 1979, grew that into a full apparatus company by 1988, and today is part of the REV Group. When a department wants a rugged truck built to an exact spec, Ferrara is a name they weigh.

What sets Ferrara apart is custom engineering on its own chassis, with a reputation for stainless-steel construction that resists corrosion. The names to know:

• Custom chassis — the Inferno (Ferrara’s first, from 1998), plus the Igniter, Ultra, Cinder, and Invader.
• HD-series aerials — heavy-duty rear-mount and mid-mount ladders and platforms, from 57 to 107 feet, built in-house.
• Pumpers and tankers — custom and commercial-chassis, including the MVP rescue pumper.
• Industrial and ARFF — Ferrara builds big-flow industrial rigs and foam apparatus alongside its municipal line.

That range and the stainless-steel construction are a big part of why a well-kept used Ferrara is worth buying: these trucks are built to take punishment and hold up.

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

Yes — used Ferrara apparatus comes to market, most often as pumpers, with aerials and quints showing up too. Fire Truck Center sources, reconditions, and sells them, so you’re not left hunting auction listings and hoping a truck is sound.

Because Ferrara built so many custom pumpers, that’s where most used demand lands. If you need pumping capacity, browse the used pumpers we have in stock. If you’re after reach, our used aerial and quint inventory is where the Ferrara HD ladders and quints land. You can also see every truck we have for sale in one place.

A used Ferrara doesn’t have to be old to be a smart buy. Plenty of pumpers and aerials come out of departments as reserve or second-line trucks — low hours, well maintained, and visually close to new.

What should you know before buying a used Ferrara?

Before buying a used Ferrara, know that most units are custom-chassis pumpers, that the stainless-steel build is why they last, and that parts and resale value hold up because Ferrara is backed by the REV Group’s national network. The work on your end is matching the configuration to your department.

A used Ferrara tends to share a few strengths worth knowing:

• The reliability is in the build. Ferrara designs its own cabs, chassis, and aerials, and builds many bodies in stainless steel that resists the corrosion that kills lesser trucks. A maintained Ferrara has plenty of service life left in it.
• Parts and service stay available. Ferrara is part of the REV Group, one of the largest fire apparatus groups in the country, so parts sourcing and service support run through a deep national network.
• They hold their value. Ferrara is one of the major apparatus brands that holds value well for parts and reliability, so a used Ferrara is a solid buy, still at a fraction of new.

On configuration, match the truck to your department:

• Pumper, aerial, or quint. Ferrara builds all three, plus tankers and rescues. A custom-chassis pumper carries more capability; a quint adds an HD aerial to the pump and tank.
• Custom versus commercial chassis. A custom Ferrara cab (Inferno, Ultra) is purpose-built and carries more electronics; a commercial-chassis Ferrara is simpler and cheaper to maintain.
• Reach. Ferrara aerials run from 57-foot ladders up to 107-foot HD ladders and platforms — pick based on the buildings you cover.

Get the truck type, chassis, and reach right, and a used Ferrara will fit your run card for years.

What should you check when buying a used Ferrara?

On a used Ferrara, check the frame and structure first, then the pump, the aerial certification if it’s a quint, and the stainless-steel body and mounts — Ferrara’s corrosion resistance is a strength, but you still verify it rather than assume it. 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 structure. The chassis checked for cracks, corrosion, 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 (Ferrara pumpers commonly run 1,250 to 2,000 GPM).
3. Aerial certification. If it’s a Ferrara HD quint or ladder, a current third-party aerial test to NFPA standards confirms the ladder is safe to operate.
4. Body and mounts. The stainless-steel body, compartments, and mounting hardware checked for damage and prior repairs.
5. Drivetrain and miles. Engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension, with our guideline of roughly 100,000 miles and 10,000 hours as an upper bound.

Every used Ferrara we sell goes through our 150-point inspection and gets its pump test and aerial certification 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 Ferrara fire truck cost?

A used Ferrara costs a fraction of a new one, with price driven mostly by apparatus type, age, and chassis. Used pumpers and aerials span a wide range — older units can land near $45,000, while newer custom rigs run into the mid-six figures. For a full breakdown by truck type, see what used fire trucks actually cost.

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

The comparison that matters is used versus new. A new custom Ferrara pumper now runs well into six figures, and a new aerial far more, with build queues stretching two to four years. A reconditioned Ferrara can be in service in a matter of weeks. You’re saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of waiting, on the brand you already wanted.

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 Ferrara from Fire Truck Center?

Because every truck is reconditioned and put through a 150-point inspection with third-party NFPA pump and aerial certification, 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.

We’ve done this with Ferrara specifically. Chief Mark Tetreault of the Northwood, New Hampshire Fire Department bought a 2010 Ferrara 77-foot quint from us and left a public review: “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. Highly recommend.” That’s the standard we hold every Ferrara to.

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. Aerials and larger units are usually driven to your department rather than hauled, which protects the truck and often saves money. Most buyers come out to our Levittown, PA facility to inspect the truck in person first, then we deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Ferrara, and where are Ferrara fire trucks built?

Ferrara Fire Apparatus is part of the REV Group and builds its trucks in Holden, Louisiana. The company was founded by Chris Ferrara, grew from a single tanker build into a full custom apparatus manufacturer by 1988, and was acquired by the REV Group in 2017. That backing is part of why parts and service support stay strong for older Ferrara trucks.

What’s the difference between the Ferrara Inferno and Ultra chassis?

The Ferrara Inferno is the company’s original premium custom chassis, and the Ultra is a later heavy-duty custom chassis in the same family. Both are purpose-built for fire service rather than adapted from a commercial truck, and both can carry pumpers, aerials, or quints. For most departments the choice comes down to budget, cab configuration, and how the truck will be used.

How many miles or hours are too many on a used Ferrara?

As a general guideline, we look for used trucks under about 100,000 miles and 10,000 engine hours. Many reserve and second-line Ferrara pumpers come in well under that, because they saw light duty in their first life. Documented maintenance and a clean inspection matter more than the raw numbers.

Does a used Ferrara come NFPA-certified?

A used Ferrara from Fire Truck Center comes with a current third-party pump test and, on a quint, an aerial certification to NFPA standards. Both tests are performed by an independent testing company, so you have documented proof the pump and aerial are safe to put in service. We won’t deliver an aerial without it.

Can you deliver a Ferrara to our department?

Yes — Fire Truck Center delivers nationwide, and we’ve sent trucks to nearly every state in the lower 48, including Ferrara apparatus to New England. Aerials and larger units are usually driven to your department rather than shipped on a carrier, which protects the truck and often costs less. Most departments inspect the truck in person at our facility first, then we handle delivery.