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1996 Pierce Saber pumper
Auction Ends. 4/20/23 7:21 PM
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Starting Bid $1,000.00
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Current Bid $2,375.00
Bid Increment. $25.00
Minimum Bid $2,400.00
1996 Pierce Saber FIRE TRUCK
8.7L L6 DIESEL.
VIN: 4P1CT02U9TA000380
Miles: 127,546mi
Hours: 15951Hr
8.7L Detroit 40
Allison MD3060 Trans
Onan Model 7.5DKDFJ Aux. Generator – Unknown Working Condition
Taken out of service 04-03-23
Runs, drives and performs great. Has been our reserve pumper truck for many years.
Very well maintained
Park Ridge FD photo
Park Ridge FD photo
thanks Martin
#1 by Harry on April 15, 2023 - 10:09 AM
I was at Lincolnshire last week and was told when they get the new engine in a few years it will replace 52 pierce then the hme will go then also and they will have a 2000 in reserve still
#2 by Mike on April 15, 2023 - 8:27 AM
Mike C. You’re absolutely correct. The real pierce apparatus were great. Quality and fitment was top notch and they were extremely well built. Oslhkosh did the same thing with medtec ambulance and ruined that company too I just read last night that a department out east signed a contract with pierce for 2.1 million for 1 tower ladder and was told 36 months for their cookie cutter to be done.
#3 by Mike C on April 15, 2023 - 7:09 AM
I would agree with Michael m in this case but not in all cases in the apparatus industry. Pierce was taken over by Oshkosh in 1996. Once Oshkosh took over Pierce, multiple things changed:
– Pierce became quantity over quality. Pierce grew so insanely fast that they were hiring anyone with arms to build the trucks. I remember stories of windshields falling out because they weren’t installed properly.
– Pierce started using a lot of proprietary parts, all of which are insanely expensive.
– Multiplex got very popular shortly thereafter. Whether it’s Pierce or a different builder, we have seen numerous electrical issues since the implementation of multiplex rigs.
#4 by crabbymilton on April 14, 2023 - 12:55 PM
HEHE they probably said that back in 1996. 27 years is a good run.
#5 by Michael m on April 14, 2023 - 12:27 PM
Impressive this has lasted 27 years! They don’t build them like they use to!