Seagrave Is Not As Expensive As Everyone Thinks....

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I've been reading various trade magazines, and was suprised to see that Seagrave was coming in less expensive then comprable rigs from Crimson, KME, etc.

It's always been my perception that Seagrave was the "high end" and "pricey" manufacturer. I don't know if this is a new trend, but they certainly have their price points competitive.

Things like this speak volumes:

http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/deliver/DarienCT.cfm

http://www.hudsonvalleyfire.com/content/deliver/PelhamManorNY.cfm

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You have to be careful using the figures in the trade rags as you cannot tell what amount of equipment is included in the costs. Many other factors make significant cost differences. The only way to be certain is to see the bid docs from the same purchase process. Portland Maine's newest engine was a pretty standard city engine purchased from their 2-3 year exclusive Seagrave contract for a mere $650k! Who knows what other costs were figured in, possibly extensive service agreements, etc? It just seems like an awful lot for a basic engine.

Nice equipment? No doubt. I still doubt they can compete with most others on any regular basis. Maybe they've realized that's what they need to do to stay in business?

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Back when Pleasantville bought their Ferraras Seagrave was a close second in the open bid if I remember correctly.