The truck does retain its high-capacity 1,250 gpm water pump however, this item does need repairs. The Seagrave retains all standard and optional service items and apparatus, including internal and external instrumentation, ladders, axes, fire extinguishers, bells, spotlights, sirens, hoses, a high-pressure extendable sprayer, and other miscellaneous items. The electrical system was also partially updated to accommodate current use.
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Mechanicals were also updated with the original V-12 engine replaced by a new 6D92 Silver Crown Diesel engine mated to a 6-speed Spicer SST6 manual transmission. The interior was updated to accommodate passengers with the seats upholstered in vinyl, including the rear- facing jump seats and front compartment. It was refurbished while still in service during July 1984 and eventually retired in 1992.ĭistinctively finished in two-tone bright yellow and bright red transverse livery, the Seagrave is offered with 20,356 indicated miles at the time of cataloguing. Subsequently, a county-wide renumbering designated the Seagrave as Unit H 838. Its manufacture was completed on 02/09/66 and it was delivered new that year to Garden Grove City Township in California and originally numbered Garden Grove Unit #1. This highly engaging 1966 Seagrave Model 0-4104 Fire Truck is an interesting find. Following the buyout by FWD, Seagrave moved its entire operations to Clintonville, Wisconsin, and it continues to lead the fire-apparatus industry with a multitude of pumpers, rescue units, aerial trucks, fire equipment, and other products. Its operations focused on the development of severe-duty truck chassis and it produced the first all-wheel drive chassis in the United States. That company was founded in 1909 by partners Otto Zachow and William Besserdich in Clintonville, Wisconsin.
In 1891, Seagrave moved to Columbus, Ohio and remained there until 1963, when FWD acquired it.
1966 Seagrave Fire Truck, Founded by Fredric Seagrave during 1881 in Detroit, Michigan, Seagrave remains famous today as the oldest continuous manufacturer of fire-fighting trucks in the United States.