Fleet # –
Year – 2004
Make – Freightliner/American LaFrance
Model – Metropolitan
Body Style – 1500 GPM Pumper
VIN/SN – 4Z3AADBS94RM84523
Odometer Numbers – 27638
Hours –
Engine Make/Model – Cummins ISC 350HP
Cyl – 6
Fuel Type – Diesel
Transmission Name – Automatic
Transmission Type – Allison
Single Axle/Dual Axle – Single Axle Dual Wheel
Tire Size/Type – 11R22.5
Tire Condition – Good
Plow Size –
Dump Box Size –
Drivetrain – 4×2
GVWR – 42,000Lbs
Does the unit operate? – Yes
Does the vehicle start? – Yes
Are keys available? – Yes
Ownership Information – Certificate of Origin Only
Mechanical Condition – Good
Mechanical Notes – Well maintained and operational, Darley # PSIM1500 1500 GPM pump which just passed its pump test on 7-16-26. This pumper is in good all-around shape
Body Condition – Good
Body Notes – It is solid with less than average wear, it has a 1000 Gallon poly storage tank and has a foam system by Hypro "Foam Pro" which has a separate tank. It seats (6) persons including the driver.
Interior Condition – Good
Misc Info – The interior is in good condition. It comes as shown in the photos and includes hoses and related. NOTE: The cab 2-way radio will be removed
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
2004 Freightliner/American LaFrance Metropolitan 1500 GPM Pumper is a purpose-built custom fire apparatus engineered for heavy-duty municipal and rural firefighting. Powered by a robust Cummins ISC 350HP inline-6 engine and managed by an Allison automatic transmission, this rig handles its substantial 42,000 lbs GVWR with high reliability. Featuring a premium Darley 1,500 GPM pump that recently verified its mechanical integrity, a massive 1,000-gallon poly tank, and a dedicated Hypro "Foam Pro" system, this vehicle stands as a fully operational, high-capacity suppression piece.
American LaFrance Metropolitan Cab & Chassis
- Custom Cab Design: Introduced by American LaFrance as a highly agile, entry-level custom chassis, the Metropolitan offered fire departments premium custom specs without the bloated price tag of larger apparatus lines.
- Crew Capacity: The extended cab configuration safely seats up to 6 persons including the driver, ensuring an entire initial attack crew can respond together.
- Structural Safety: Cabs from this era were engineered and physically tested to meet or exceed strict European ECE-R29 crashworthiness standards, ensuring excellent occupant protection during emergency responses.
- Chassis Layout: Built as a 4×2 single-axle rear-wheel drive setup on 11R22.5 tires, it is optimized for turning radius and maneuverability on narrow town streets while balancing a heavy water payload.
The Pumping System & Water Management
- Darley PSIM1500 Pump: The heart of the apparatus is a Darley PSM-series midship-mounted, single-stage centrifugal fire pump. This series is renowned for its low profile, premium mechanical seal, and massive reserve capacity that easily outperforms its nominal 1,500 GPM rating.
- Certified Performance: Having passed its strict annual pump certification test on 7-16-26, the pump is verified to pull draft and maintain full flow rates under NFPA performance parameters.
- 1,000-Gallon Poly Storage Tank: The water supply is housed in a corrosion-proof polypropylene tank. Unlike older steel tanks, poly tanks do not rust, split, or add debris to the pump plumbing, and they significantly extend the operational life of the rig.
- Hypro "Foam Pro" Integration: This automated electronic foam proportioning system injects foam concentrate directly into designated discharge lines from a separate foam tank. This gives the crew immediate access to Class A or B foam solution to knock down structural, brush, or fuel fires with far less water usage.
Cummins ISC 350HP Engine
- Vocational Durability: The Cummins ISC 8.3-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel engine is a legendary medium-to-heavy-duty powerplant trusted across vocational truck sectors for its longevity and ease of service.
- Maximized Output: The 350HP configuration represents the peak factory horsepower rating allowed by Cummins for the ISC platform during this era.
- Pre-Emission Simplicity: Built in 2004, this engine utilizes clean electronic fuel injection (via the CAPS or early high-pressure common rail system) without requiring modern, failure-prone aftertreatment systems like DPF (diesel particulate filters) or DEF/SCR fluid.
- Heavy Thermal Protection: Features an enhanced block, targeted piston cooling, and a high-efficiency oil cooler to survive continuous, high-RPM stationary pumping loads for hours at a time.
Allison Push-Button Automatic Transmission
- Emergency Vehicle Series (EVS): Paired typically with an Allison 3000 EVS series, this transmission features specialized torque converters and aggressive shift programming tailored specifically for the rapid acceleration needs of emergency response vehicles.
- Push-Button Control: The intuitive cab-mounted digital keypad simplifies operation, allowing the driver to seamlessly change gears or monitor transmission diagnostic codes without taking focus off the road.
- Split-Shaft PTO Lockup: The Allison transmission interfaces directly with the Darley midship pump via a split-shaft PTO arrangement. When switched to "Pump Mode," the transmission shifts into a direct 1:1 lockup drive, directing 100% of the Cummins engine’s horsepower directly into turning the pump impellers.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE DISCLAIMER
This vehicle is being sold as a retired emergency vehicle and may be equipped with red/white lights, strobes and/or sirens. If a municipality or legal law enforcement agency is NOT the highest bidder for this lot, it will be the responsibility of the bidder to decommission ALL EMERGENCY INSTRUMENTS prior to the vehicle leaving the facility. This means you will have to cut power to; lights, sirens and/or any radio equipment (shall it be equipped). You must also de-identify this vehicle as being an emergency vehicle. Failure to do so may result in legal ramifications and potential accusations of impersonation. Please keep in mind that former emergency vehicles may have the following (but not limited to): holes in roof or trunk from removed antennas, lights and sirens, missing center console, specialty rear seating, interior cages, and any other emergency vehicle equipment. It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect each asset you are bidding on and make satisfactory determinations about the condition thereof.
