2000 Hess Fire Truck: The Tractor-Drawn Aerial Ladder

The 2000 Hess Fire Truck celebrated the new millennium and marked the return of a fire engine model after eleven years. It was an ambitious design, notable for being the collection’s first tractor-drawn aerial ladder truck (TDA), a highly sophisticated vehicle in firefighting fleets.

Sophistication and Sound Control

By the year 2000, Hess had integrated advanced electronic features into its toys. This fire truck was one of the most technologically packed single vehicles, focusing heavily on authentic emergency lighting and sound synchronization.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Tractor-Drawn Aerial Ladder Truck (TDA) / Hook and Ladder.
Color Scheme: White cab and body with dark green striping and chrome detailing. The aerial ladder is Red.
Size: The articulated truck measures a sizable 16 inches long when fully assembled.
Ladder System: Features a heavy-duty, three-section telescoping aerial ladder that extends dramatically (up to 21–22 inches long) and rotates a full 360 degrees. It also includes detachable interlocking ground ladders.
Lights and Sounds: This model featured two operational modes:
- Lights: The truck is equipped with 16 synchronized lights that can be switched between steady-on and flashing modes.
- Sounds: Features two distinct emergency sirens (traditional and an alternate tone) and a separate horn sound, all activated by push-buttons on the cab.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Approximately $16.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with all accessories and working features.	$30 – $65
Note	This fire truck’s ability to operate sound and lights through separate buttons and its tractor-drawn design distinguish it from the earlier 1970 and 1986 fire engine models.	N/A

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