A reconditioned Grumman aerial or pumper is a budget-friendly way to add high-reach or pumping capability, as long as it’s been properly inspected. Grumman Emergency Products built fire apparatus — pumpers and the AerialCat aerial line — from the mid-1970s into the early 1990s as part of Grumman, and while the company is no longer building, many of its heavy-duty rigs remain in dependable service. Fire Truck Center sells used Grumman apparatus that passes a 150-point inspection with third-party NFPA pump and aerial certification, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key takeaways
- Grumman’s AerialCat platforms and ladders are known for heavy-duty, high-reach builds — a low-cost path to aerial capability.
- Fire Truck Center carries used Grumman apparatus as it comes available — aerials and platforms in particular. Check current inventory.
- Because Grumman no longer builds apparatus, confirm parts availability and, above all, a current third-party aerial certification before you buy.
- Every truck ships with a 150-point inspection, NFPA pump/aerial certification, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What comes up, and what to check
Used Grumman apparatus is most often aerials and platforms (like the AerialCat). On any older aerial, the make-or-break checks are the frame and structure and a current NFPA aerial certification — we won’t sell one without it. Review the pump on an NFPA test and the drivetrain hours as well. These are older trucks, so a documented inspection matters more than the model year.
Looking for reach on a budget? Tell us the ladder length you need and we’ll point you to a Grumman unit in stock or a comparable aerial. Browse aerials & platforms, or call (215) 559-9119.
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