Little is known about this Waterous's history; however, the Kinbrae Fire Department of Kinbrae, Minnesota, last used it. The four-cylinder gas motor could pump up to 350 gallons of water per minute. Though gas-powered fire engines were less expensive and easier to maintain, steam pumpers were much more powerful, with many steamers able to push 800 gallons of water per minute. Alas, the cost of purchasing, maintaining, and operating a steam pumper was unaffordable for small towns such as Kinbrae, Minnesota. Even at its lower price point, this Waterous was likely used by multiple fire departments and companies in the area because of the expenses required to maintain it.