FireTrucks Unlimited Rehabbed Units.

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Well I looked into it for my FD's Rescue Engine and the rough was about 200-250k. That includes pretty much a frame up referb/upgrades but the prices can change once they actually get hands on the rig for a true price. Quote was based off a similar unit they did and included the following:

• Motor rebuild
  
• Trans tested /rebuild
  
• Rebuild rear
  
• Check pump and plumbing replace/repair as needed
  
• Generator test/ rebuild or repairs as needed
  
• Brakes/hubs/suspension and etc
  
• body work w/ repaint etc 
  
• Scene lighting upgrades 
  
• Emergency lights replaced/upgraded
  
• Replace/freshen up the cab interior and replace all seats 
  
• Compartment layout upgrades
  
• Misc NFPA Annex D requirements 
  

Not really a bad deal considering in my area a replacement rig of this type would be pushing 650-700k. and the plus is no current EPA emissions nightmares. This is a much better price then what the MFG gave us but then again they are in the business to sell new rigs and most don't like doing refurbs or gliders no matter what they tell to your face. Fire Line in Pa., Precision in MO, and Fire trucks Unlimited are the only places that I have seen advertise a compete frame up refurb outside going to the original MFG. Patriot could do it but I have only really seen them do body, paint, lighting upgrades, and such. I'm sure Brindlee would do it as well. Oh and those rescue and hazmat bodies from those Navy rigs are for sale on Brindlee's site and they will refurb/remount them for you. I would say anyone is willing to do a complete refurb but I think no one can touch FTU's turn around time. 

 

Remember the DOD likes to keep heavy equipment for 20-25 years with a refurb/upgrade/upfit at half life which it is clear that the Navy is doing. Little Rock is on a 50/50 (50% new 50% refurb) fleet program and with talking to them they are pretty happy with FTU's work. 

 

It's worth considering but again they need to get hands on the unit that is wanted to be refurbed to get the correct price which in my world would be a bit tough to bid the work per local purchasing requirements. We may try this fall to do it but time will tell. I know many in my area are not refurb/glider fans but considering the increasing costs of new rigs and the low amount of money to replace them it's worth looking into. Get your rig back like new without the newer emissions and at a low cost sounds great as long as it comes back and is reliable.