Ahrens Fox NS 2
Built: 1927 · Series: Other models
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Ahrens-Fox NS2 – built 1927, from the fire apparatus maker in Cincinnati: six-cylinder engine, gross weight 7,655 kg, wheelbase 4,650 mm
Ahrens-Fox NS2 comes from the American manufacturer Ahrens-Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio, known in the 1910s to 1930s for fire engines with their distinctive piston pump mounted far forward, ahead of the front axle. Vehicles from this era were typically delivered to fire departments as complete pumping engines, with the pump, hose reels and crew space on one chassis, ready to respond to a call without further assembly once handed over to the department and its crew.
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The register lists a six-cylinder engine for this model. Kerb weight is 7,000 kg, gross vehicle weight 7,655 kg. The vehicle is 7,100 mm long, 2,250 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 4,650 mm.
At a gross vehicle weight of 7,655 kg, the NS2 sits just above the 7.5-tonne mark, placing it among the heavier fire engines of its day, which had to carry equipment and crew alongside the pump. For the 1920s, a six-cylinder engine in a fire engine of this size was a powerful but also demanding solution to maintain.
For the purchase of such a historic vehicle, check the condition of the chassis and axles, the operation of the mechanical brake system, the condition of the piston pump and its seals, and corrosion on the body, often built from brass and steel; parts can only be sourced through restorers who specialise in heritage fire apparatus.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ahrens-Fox NS2
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,100 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,250 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,655 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ahrens Fox NS 2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ahrens Fox NS 2?
7,655 kg.
What engine does the Ahrens Fox NS 2 have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Ahrens Fox NS 2?
7,100 mm × 2,250 mm.
When was the Ahrens Fox NS 2 built?
Production years: 1927.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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