Kevin Griffin spotted this listing for what appears to be X-Plainfield FPD Engine 1931
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#1 by JB on August 8, 2013 - 5:59 PM
This was leased from Pierce, and it came down to purchasing this one or buying new.
#2 by fmddc1 on August 8, 2013 - 4:13 PM
I think it’s a money and budget issue. If it doesn’t get used and they already have access to a reserve engine, most suburban dept’s do get rid of low millage older rig’s just sitting around. A lot of dept’s are doing it nation wide. Gone are the day’s of going into a suburban dept ‘ ( such as the nw dept I worked for before I went to the city)” that had three engines, a truck, and all kinds of other toys lying around and seldom used. Between mantaintence and insurance it cost’s a lot to keep stuff around that is seldom used. Just back then the more was more now less is more.
#3 by Tom on August 8, 2013 - 2:40 PM
It does seem pretty odd that they are getting rid of that piece of equipment when they have a few pieces that are alot older.
#4 by Dan on August 8, 2013 - 12:44 PM
That’s quite a light tower on that thing. It would be cool to see someone around here pick it up if it doesn’t have too many miles on it.
#5 by Crabby Milton on August 8, 2013 - 7:25 AM
Geez, after so many years of service they are finally getting rid that old thing? Not even 10 years old and they are dumping it. Money problems or is 7 years just too old now? Here in Milwaukee, apparatus are generally put in reserve pen when they are about 10 years old and are disposed of by about 15-20 years.