$1,875
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Bid history
since Aug 12$1,000+$875 (+88%)$1,875
What this bid actually costs
- Current bid
- $1,875
- Buyer's premium (12.5%)
- $234
- Sales tax (est. 7%)
- $148
- Est. all-in
- $2,257
Premium is this listing's published rate; tax is an estimate from the state's combined average. Pickup and title fees not included.
Market demand: vehicles in North Carolina sold in 33% of closed auctions this past year, with a median of 24 bids per lot. From 259 completed sales in our archive.
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Item: 1996 Spartan Salsbury 535 520 Pumper Pickup: Sims, NC 27880 Removal deadline: All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
1996 Spartan Salsbury 535 520 pumper with Cummins 10.8L diesel, Allison 5-speed transmission, and Hale 1250 GPM pump rated for 532.3 hours, starts and runs with minor engine oil leak. Fire departments and municipal buyers purchase these for active emergency response, while resellers target parts harvesting or refurbishment for smaller departments or volunteer squads. Verify the three non-functioning electronic discharge valves can be repaired cost-effectively, inspect the poly tank for internal corrosion, and confirm pump operational status given the minor oil leak and last test date of March 2026.
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Description from GovDeals
1996 Spartan Salsbury 535 520 Pumper
Starts, runs and drives
Cummins 10.8L V24 Diesel Engine
Minor oil leak in engine
Maintained every 30days, maintenance records available
Allison Automatic 5 speed Transmission
Hale 1250 GPM Pumper. Model# CSD-1250-21 S/N# P71288
Operable with 532.3 hours. Last tested: 03/20/2026
1000 Gallon Poly Tank. 3 intakes and 8 discharges. Electronic valves, 3 of them not working well
Intakes Location/Size: 2.5” pass, 6” front, 4.5” rear
Discharges Location/Size: (1) 1.5” front, (2) 1.5” top (2) 2.5” top, (1) 3” top, (1)2.5” pass (1) 4.5” rear
Additional Equipment: (2) 6" x 10' suction hoses, booster reel rear, Kussmaul Charging system
Red exterior, black chassis, red/white body
New tires. General wear to the exterior. No decals
Gray vinyl interior
Normal wear and tear to seats, dash and floor
(2) 911jump seats, back up camera, total of 6 seats
What do fire truck lots actually sell for?
Retired pumpers and engines from volunteer and municipal departments, usually 20+ years old with relatively low miles. See real fire truck hammer prices from the last 12 months, or narrow it to what they go for in North Carolina.
Pickup information
Sims, NC 27880
Open in Google MapsSims Community Rural Fire Department, NC
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
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***SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE*** The buyer is responsible for all aspects of pick-up / removal, including but not limited to packing, loading, transportation and exporting. Note: Shipping is NOT available. Removal is by appointment only. All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. If any item(s) is not removed within the allotted timeframe, the item(s) may be declared abandoned. At the time of pick-up / removal, you will be required to present the seller with a copy of your Buyer’s Certificate and/or bill of sale, and potentially other documentation (e.g., copy of driver's license, Authorization of Release, etc). When making a removal appointment, please confirm with the seller what is needed to release the item(s).
