PB18-G2015 Portable Fire Pumps

Designed for wildland firefighting and attacking fire suppression, the rugged and powerful Waterous PB18-G2015 wildland fire pump is a gear-driven centrifugal pump powered by a V-twin Briggs and Stratton® 18 HP engine that delivers flows from 20 GPM @ 320 PSI (80 L/min. @ 22 bar) to 75 GPM @ 190 PSI (290 L/min. @ 13 bar).

Low Maintenance

Featuring a standard spring-loaded mechanical shaft seal that never needs adjustment, and backed by exclusive factory service and expert technicians, we’ve got your PB18-G2015 pump service and maintenance needs covered. The power behind the PB18-G2015 wildland fire pumps can be repaired and back in service faster than apparatus equipped with other brands of wildland fire pumps.

Options & Accessories

The Waterous PB18-G2015 wildland fire pumps come with a variety of options to fit the needs of your fire department and easily interface with numerous accessories. Three base options are available including a standard rigid steel channel rail base (control panel shipped loose), an optional no base (control panel shipped loose), and an optional wrap-around base that integrates a tubular-steel design to protect the pump and engine from roll-over damage, with vinyl-gripped sway handles that lock in either carry or stowed positions. A mast light (wrap-around base only) is also available.

Product Orientation & Integration

It’s easy to implement PB18-G2015 pumps into your department with Waterous. Operator and maintenance instruction is available to eliminate the learning curve of integrating wildland pumps into your fire department’s daily operations. Our expert factory education specialists conduct a variety of classroom and hands-on product orientation and instruction courses. Contact your Waterous representative for exclusive pricing on operator and maintenance education opportunities.

Specifications
  • Briggs & Stratton, model 356447, Vanguard V-Twin air cooled, overhead valve (OHV) design delivers a maximum output of 18 hp (13.4 kw) @ 3600 RPM. 34.75 cu. In. (570 cc) displacement, 4-cycle, gasoline-fueled, horizontal shaft.
  • High-strength aluminum two-gear case with helical-cut hardened steel gears and anti-friction, deep-grove ball bearings throughout.
  • High-strength aluminum alloy pump body, anodized for superior corrosion resistance.
  • 2-inch female NPT intake ball valve with 1.5 inch female NPT discharge (no ball valve on G2015F).
  • High-strength, double-hubbed, corrosion-resistant bronze impeller mechanically balanced to eliminate vibration.
  • Operator's panel includes discharge pressure and compound intake gauges, low oil pressure warning light, start and stop control, speed control panel light and 12-volt outlet (panel with compound gauge including expanded vacuum scale optional).
  • Bronze wear rings add life to the pump and are easy to replace.
  • Spring-loaded mechanical shaft seal never needs adjustment.
  • Stainless steel shaft sleeve.
  • Combination spark arresting muffler and exhaust primer, which is fast and easy to use.
  • Integral 3 gallon (11 liter) wrap-around base fuel tank (additional 3 gallon remote tank optional).
  • Full-pressure lubrication, with automobile-style oil filter.
  • Standard 12-volt electric and manual recoil starter.
  • Available in three base options:
    • Standard rigid steel channel rail base (control panel shipped loose)
    • Optional no base (control panel shipped loose).
    • Optional Wrap-around base integrates a tubular-steel design to protect the pump and engine from roll-over damage, with vinyl-gripped sway handles that lock in either carry or stowed positions.

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Options and Accessories
  • Mast light (wrap-around base only)
  • European style control panel (Intake gauge more common for European market.)

Dimensions

US measurements

Base Length Width Height Weight (Dry) Weight (Ship)
Rail 22.75" 19" 20" 120lbs. 148lbs.
Wrap-Around 30" 20.5" 21.5" 142.5lbs. 178lbs.
No Base 22.5" 19" 19" 108lbs. 136lbs.

Metric

Base Length Width Height Weight (Dry) Weight (Ship)
Rail 57.8cm 48.3cm 50.8cm 54.4kg 67.1kg
Wrap-Around 76.2cm 52.1cm 54.6cm 64.6kg 80.7kg
No Base 57.1cm 48.3cm 48.3cm 49.0kg 61.7kg

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Sales/Application/Service Help

Industry-leading sales and support.

When you purchase Waterous equipment, not only do you get quality products, you get quality service. Our expert service technicians are the best in the business and they are always happy to answer any service questions you might have. The numbers for our service and training specialists are listed below for your convenience. If you have a general service question please call our main number and our staff will kindly direct you to the appropriate department.

Sales/Applications Assistance

Phone: 651-450-5234 (Press 3)

pumpsales@waterousco.com

Service Assistance

Phone: 651-450-5200

Fax: 800-488-1228

service@waterousco.com


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