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Used Pumpers and
Pumper Tankers

Used pumpers, rural pumpers and pumper tankers with pump capacity, tank size, detailed photos and key specs included where available.
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Buyer's Guide

What Separates a Pumper, a Rescue Pumper and a Pumper Tanker

Most buyers start with water supply, pump capacity and what will fit the station.

The main difference between a pumper and a pumper tanker is water. A pumper typically carries enough to start work while a supply is established. A pumper tanker carries more on board for areas with limited hydrants, usually with more weight and a longer wheelbase.

Standard attack

Pumper (Engine)

The standard attack unit. Pump capacity is the headline spec, and the tank is usually sized to start work rather than sustain it.

Rescue body

Rescue Pumper

A pumper with a rescue body: more compartment space and often a light tower, usually giving up some hose bed and tank space. See used rescue pumpers.

Water capacity

Pumper Tanker

Built around water capacity as well as pump capacity. Usually heavier and longer than a comparable pumper, so check it against your bay and your roads.

Water supply

Straight Tanker or Tender

Built for water supply, with limited or no attack role. See tankers and tenders.

Reading GPM and Tank Size on a Used Unit

1500
GPM Pump
1000
Gallon Tank

Pump and tank are usually written as a pair: 1500/1000 means a 1500 GPM pump and a 1000 gallon tank. The pump rating is what it was certified to when built, not necessarily what it does now, which is why Command-owned pumpers get a new pump test before delivery.

Before You Commit

What to Check Before You Commit

Our listings are built from the selling department’s information and photos. When comparing units, it is still worth looking at:

Before Delivery

Once a Command-owned pumper is sold, we complete the final system checkout, third-party DOT inspection and pump testing before delivery.

Hours and Mileage

Both matter. Low road miles with high engine hours still means a working truck.

Tank Condition

Inside as well as out. A tank replacement is a significant cost.

Plumbing and Valves

Corrosion on older units is not always visible from outside.

Bay Fit

Length, height and wheelbase against your actual door and apron.

Body Corrosion

Especially at the lower rear and behind the pump panel.

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Every apparatus Command currently has available, plus the archive of what we have sold.

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