
#AMERICAN LAFRANCE PUMPER SERIES#
In 1973, the anniversary of the centenary of the founding of Internatsionalnaya Fire Protection Association, American LaFrance is a completely new development - a fire truck series Century. On the turbine engine is put on machines installed rear-mounted ladder entirely new system. In the postwar years, continues to successfully improve the system of engines and equipment. "Cosmopolitan" 1904 American LaFrance steam engineĬuriously, almost every year the firm represents the market next personal development.

Was a revolutionary discovery as vividly bought and installed on buses, public transportation and even tanks of the U.S. In 1931, American LaFrance is a 12- cylinder V- engine with 240 hp with ability to pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute. Sadly, the change of leadership and priorities LaFrance 2 decades becomes not so much a car manufacturer, however the equipment for fighting fires. The company receives government contracts and becomes a symbol of strength. At the same time improved staircase with feed hose elevation and pumps. The general idea of how to use the engine was a success and by 1910 the company see fresh gasoline engine that performs is a "combined " feature. In 1900, American LaFrance invents and collects fundamentally new engine, the talented right Actuators car in the course of the water and wind. The stock is replenished fire Raseta new pump, a new modification of arms and equipment to supply water to a height not less.

New extendable ladder using springs soon become a standard and smartly used fire services across America until the appearance of telescopic hydraulic ladders. Under the new trading Mara American LaFrance organization continues to design and build even more powerful engines and more reliable accessories. In order to stay afloat and save its name LaFrance enters the holding received the name of American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. manufacturers, competition in the production of fire trucks exacerbated to the limit. In the early 20th century, with the introduction of the production of engines and other fire equipment by U.S. In 1988 the engine improves and vividly advertised with the slogan : " We guarantee that within 5 minutes, cool moisture will turn into 80 pounds two! " In 1984 guodu LaFrance is the howl of a new development - the reciprocating steam engine. Staircase hand picked and desperately slowly, but but despite all of the above makes it possible to put out to devour the attics of houses. In the end, made the first telescopic ladder that can run for 85 feet in height.

In 1882, LaFrance signs manufacturing agreement with Daniel Hayes. The discovery is patented and the organization changes its name to LaFrance Steam Engine Company and becomes the owner of an exclusive right to manufacture fire trucks with a steam boiler. Īt the end of 1873 LaFrance Manufacturing Company develops and implements paramount rotary steam engine to the water supply.

With the progress in improving the technology of fire fighting, for many years, American LaFrance company develops cars, engines and telescopic ladders. That would not be producing organization, ranging from hand pumps, ending with the most modern machinery, throughout its history American LaFrance is a trendsetter of style and trends of the automotive industry. Alliance promised to be much the spirit of mutual benefit and grouping before admired companies had a positive impact on the development of new production concepts, new technology development and production of all-new models of cars Freightliner Business Class and specialized the art American LaFrance.Īnnals of tradition and American LaFranceĪmerican LaFrance manufactures special-purpose cars and fire equipment since 1832. As is clear, Freightliner has always been famous for its engineering and design advice and manufacturing facilities, and LaFrance - the original machine, to which over long years as Americans are accustomed. Not by accident in 1995, estimating the leaders of the American automotive industry with a view to buying, Freightliner Corporation stopped by personal choice as a time for American LaFrance. Many exhausted mshainy made exhibits of private collections as symbols of American nationhood. American LaFrance - this is pride of American fire, symbolizing the way at the same time, the strength and modern facilities. The organization is one hundred percent dedicated itself to producing cars and samgoo efficient equipment capable of providing fire fighting even the largest category of complexity. Throughout the history of the tape own 168 American LaFrance manufactures the most famous American brand of fire trucks. American LaFrance is one of the oldest companies in North America and is a manufacturing business unit of Freightliner Corporation, is part of the Daimler Chrysler.
