American LaFrance » Type 12 / 20 / 34 to 56 / 69 to 75 / 80 / 85 / 90

(1911 - 1927)

In 1911, the company introduced its first six-cylinder engine. Two more cylinders were added to the basic Type 5 / 10 motor. Although bore and stroke remained unchanged at 5-1/2 by 6 inches, horsepower was increased to 100 - powerful enough to drive an 800 gallon-per-minute gear pump. The first Type 12 (1911-1925) pumper was delivered to West Orange, New Jersey, later that year. The Type 12s pumping capacity was later increased to 900, then 1000 gpm. The second decade of the new century was on of furious product development and innovation at American LaFrance. By 1915 the Elmira, New York, factory was turning out a complete range of motor-driven fire apparatus including rotary gear, piston and centrifugal pumpers of from 250 to 1,400 gallons-per-minute, chemical engines, hose wagons and speedy salvage and rescue squad cars. For the Submarine Boat Co. were made 2 pcs of Type 20 with 65 hp engine.

Type 45 had 750 gpm rotary pumper and hoses.
Type 75 (1915-1927) was one of the most popular model of American LaFrance of those time and had 750 gpm rotary pumper.
Type 48 was between Type 40 and Type 75, and had a 75-hp six-cylinder machine with a 600-gpm pump.
The Types 34 and 35 with 120 horsepower engine were equipped with piston 900 gpm and cerntrifugal 800-850 gpm pumps, respectively.
The Type 38 with 6-cylinder 75 hp engine received 650 gpm rotary pump.
Type 42 was a triple combination with a rotary 800 gpm pump.
Type 43 was a triple combination with a piston 750 gpm pump.
Type 44 had centrifugal 900 gpm pump, water tank and was equipped with 120 hp engine.
Type 47 is a service truck with 75 hp engine and 600 gpm rotor pump.
Type 53 was a triple combination with 120 hp engine and 800 gpm rotary pump.
Type 55 was the same model, but with 1000 gpm rotary pump.
Type 56 had a 105 hp engine and 750 gpm piston pump.
Type 69 with 105 hp engine was equipped with 600 or 800 gpm, or even 1000 gpm pump. Type 70 (1925) was a service truck with double bank.
Type 80 (1919) was built on the chassis of Type 45, but had squirrel-tail suction.
Type 82 (1922) was almost the same as Type 48.
Type 85 (1916) was a triple combination with 800 gpm rotor pump.
Type 90 (1919) was a modified variant of Type 80 with less road clearance.


1912 American LaFrance Type 12	1913 American LaFrance Type 12	1913 American LaFrance Type 12	1914 American LaFrance Type 12

1914 American LaFrance Type 12	1916 American LaFrance Type 75	1918 American LaFrance	1918 American LaFrance

1919 American LaFrance Type 12	1920 American LaFrance	1921 American LaFrance Type 75	1921 American LaFrance Type 75 Author Box2565

1923 American LaFrance Type 48 Author Lindsay D	1923 American LaFrance Type 48 Author Lindsay D	1923 American LaFrance Type 75	1924 American LaFrance

1924 American LaFrance	1924 American LaFrance	1924 American LaFrance Type 38	1924 American LaFrance Type 38

1924 American LaFrance Type 45	1924 American LaFrance Type 75 Author John Denney	1924 American LaFrance Type 75	1926 American LaFrance Type 75

1926 American LaFrance Type 38 Author Charles Beckwith	1926 American LaFrance Type 75	1926 American LaFrance Type 75 Аuthor Lindsay D	American LaFrance Type 20

1921 American LaFrance	1923 American LaFrance	American LaFrance Type 12	American LaFrance Type 75

American LaFrance Type 75

Gord Baker

2013-10-05 02:08:23

Can you give me detailed information on installing and timing a 1927 6 cyl. ALF Pumper?
An associate is rebuilding one and is near completion except for timing and magneto issues.
Thanks. Great photos.
Mike Stoddard

2014-10-28 20:11:51

What is the firing order on the 1921 type 12 American LaFrance
Mike Dobrzelecki

2016-09-07 16:48:02

Hi, I'm a model builder looking for a dimensional drawing of a 1920's era American La France Model 75. Any year during the 1920s would do.

Thanks, Mike
RocioXRuma

2016-11-30 22:07:35

Hi! Where I can download the XRumer 12? This URL is not working - http://freecheapxrumer.com/ :(
Richard Burns

2016-12-07 04:09:20

would like info on setting timing on 1925 American LaFrance-12. 6 cylinder in line engine. Has Magneto and distributor. Where should the advance lever be positioned for setting timing? How many degree of timing does the engine require 34, 36, 38 degrees Before Top Dead Center. Should the engine be started with any of the compression valves opened? Need this info for a Christmas parade in Titusville, Fl. Thanks for any help. Richard Burns, fire Chief's father in law.
MaryMJ

2016-12-15 20:37:36

Hello! My name is MaryMarkova, our compane need to advertise on your website. What is your prices? Thank you. Best regards, Mary.

Database search

Brand:

Country:

Type:

Unknown models:

Do you know? View all »