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Auction Started
Jan 14, 2026 12:23 PM MST
Auction Ends
Jan 28, 2026 06:00 PM MST
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South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium
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Description
Year: 1992
Manufacturer: Spartan
Model: GA40S-2142
Hours: 92,385 Miles
VIN: 4S7AT9D0XNC006158
Running Condition: See Description
Engine: Detroit 6VDDEC (Diesel)
Transmission: Allison HTB741
Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION

1992 Spartan Fire Truck

Fire engine was originally a Santa Clara County Fire Department front line fire apparatus, then it was in at the training center for a few years. The engine was donated to South Bay Fire Academy about 9 years ago.

South Bay is selling it to downsize the apparatus fleet. The rig has been regularly operated for fire academy operations, including live fire training with no significant issues.  

  1. Vin 4S7AT9D0XNC006158
  2. Model GA40S-2142
  3. Spartan motors chassis
  4. Mileage: 92,385 original 
  5. Pump hours: 10,803 
  6. The engine drives fine, road worthy.
  7. The pump works great, pumps great, some minor leaks at fittings, valves, etc...
  8. All discharge functions work. 
  9. Code three lights work, siren / horns works,  some bulbs are out and need replacing. 
  10. Original documents and service manual is with the vehicle, with rig blueprints, and build card info. 
  11. Vehicle weight is 43600 - with 600 gallon tank full 
  12. Engine drafts fine.
  13. Cab Tilt works great.
  14. Ladder rack works great.
  15. Rig no longer has the hydro/electric auxiliary generator, it went out of service years ago. 
  16. Engine / Motor / Transmission  are solid, ... but it's a 1992 fire apparatus.
  17. Rig needs tires and batteries.
  18. Rig starts up fine, needs to be on shore power to maintain batteries.
  19. Fuel tank is about 40 gallons, mileage is about 3 - 5 mpg
  20. Several minor bulbs are out.
  21. Door locks are sticky and difficult to lock.
  22. Nothing digital or electronic in the fire rig or pump, it's all mechanical

FIRE APPARATUS IS BEING SOLD AS IS!

 

**APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR VEHICLE PICK UP – PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL AUCTION CONTACT TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT**

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT!

 

Contact for Pick Up Appointment: 

Al Padron
(408) 229-4252
 

AUCTION INFORMATION:

All Vehicles are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with NO WARRANTIES implied or expressed.

Please DO NOT book travel/transportation until you receive a confirmed and approved pickup date & time from auction contact.

ALL OUT OF STATE BUYERS: 
are strongly encouraged to research their vehicle registration laws before purchasing an out of state vehicle.

If the Buyer, after making payment for an item, fails to remove the item within the (10) business days of auction closing, the agency reserves the right (1) to retain all payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or otherwise. Please be advised.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ACADEMY STAFF WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST BUYERS WITH LOADING OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, ITEMS.

Successful bidder will be responsible to provide all labor and equipment needed to safely remove items. Buyers will be allowed to work on vehicles for a short period of time. Buyers are advised to bring battery jumpers and air compressors.  

VEHICLE SALES: South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium does not warrant conformity of vehicles to the requirements of the California Vehicle Code. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 24007.5 notice is given that all buyers of vehicles must obtain a certificate of compliance for smog control devices prior to registration. The document certifies the vehicle complies with applicable Health and Safety Code requirements. Purchases by dealers and vehicles sold for dismantling or for exclusive off-highway use are exempt from this requirement. 

SALES TAX & REGISTRATION FEES: if applicable, is to be paid to DMV when registering the vehicle.

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