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Davey Fire Fighter GX160

Davey Fire Fighter GX160

Davey 5155H 5.5HP Single Stage Self Priming Fire Fighter Pump with Honda GX160 Engine

Protect what matters most with Davey petrol driven single and twin stage fire pumps for firefighting and water transfer around properties and farms.  

For places where power may not be easily available Davey Firefighters ®  are the ideal fire pump for the job. Davey have a choice of 27 models in the petrol range alone with varying engine sizes and the option of three or four way outlets. They also adhere to the proposed Australian emissions standards.

Applications:

  • Firefighting
  • Tanker to tanker water transfer
  • High head general water transfer
  • Sheep jetting
  • Irrigation
  • Boom spraying

Features:

  • Portable fire pumps powered by industry leading Honda Petrol engines.
  • Class leading performance, Australian designed and made. Davey Firefighter fire pumps are no. 1 in Australia and sold worldwide.
  • Patented clamped impeller design to enable longer impeller life, improved performance and easier disassembly in the case of blockage.
  • Single stage design provides the versatility of high flow rates with strong pressure.
  • Thrust balanced impeller design to extend engine life.
  • Pump casing, diffusers and impellers manufactured from quality corrosion resistant marine grade aluminium for long life.
  • Choice of 3 or 4 way (dependant upon model chosen) discharge port for easy installation with a choice of plumbing sizes.
  • Polyester coated pump casing, exterior and interior, for added corrosion resistance.
  • Patented floating impeller neckrings front and back. The front neckring helps improve pumping efficiency, the back neckring helps extend seal life and dramatically reduce engine wear.
  • Self priming from 7m for more versatile installation options.
  • Large priming and drain port with bayonet fit plugs. Plugs have safety retention system, plus are available with 1/4” tapping to accept pressure gauges or drain cocks.
  • Low-oil protection on all models - engines won’t start or run if oil level is inadequate, thus protecting your engine.
  • Electric start models have electric starter (battery and leads required) and recoil starter fitted, ensures a choice of starting methods, even if the battery is flat or removed.
  • “HV3” models come with Viton seal, orings, gaskets, caps etc. fitted for improved chemical resistance. (Please seek specialist advice from chemical supplier if pumping chemicals. Use of aggressive chemicals may void warranty.)
  • All engines conform to the tough environmental requirements of the USA EPA and CARB standards, to help look after the environment.

Specifications:

  • Flow capacities to: 500 lpm
  • Maximum total head: 72m
  • Maximum suction lift: 7m
  • Maximum water temperature: 50ºC
  • Minimum water temperature: 1ºC
  • Maximum casing pressure: 1000kPa
  • Minimum suction pipe size: 1 ½”
  • Suction pipe strainer: Required
  • Inlet size*: 1 ½” or 2”
  • Outlet sizes*: (4 Way)

    • 2 x 1 ½” BSP(M)
    • 2 x 1” BSP(M)
  • Engine brand: Honda
  • Engine model: GX160
  • Engine type: Overhead valve
  • Displacement (cc): 163
  • Fuel tank (litres): 3.6
  • Oil capacity (litres): 0.6
  • Compression ratio: 8.5:1
  • Spark arrestor: Yes
  • Approx. fuel consumption @ full load @ 3600rpm: 1.73l/hr
  • dBa @ 4m @ 3600rpm @ full head: 85
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 445mm x 388mm x 388mm
  • Weight: 21kg
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Applications

Ideal for firefighting, tanker to tanker water
transfer, high head general water transfer,
sheep jetting, irrigation.

Davey GX160 Fire Fighter Specifications

Flow capacities to 500 L/min
Maximum total head 72m
Maximum suction lift 7m
Maximum water temperature 50ºC
Minimum water temperature 1ºC
Maximum casing pressure 1000kPa
Minimum suction pipe size 1-1/2”
Suction pipe strainer Required
Inlet size* 1-1/2” or 2”

Single Stage
Pump Model 5155H
Engine brand Honda
Engine model GX160
Engine type Overhead valve
Displacement (cc) 163
Fuel tank (litres) 3.1
Oil capacity (litres) 0.6
Compression ratio 8.5 : 1
Air filter type Twin stage – foam prefilter with paper element final filter
Spark arrestor YES
Approximate fuel consumption @ full load @ 3600 rpm 1.7 L/hr dBa @ 4m @ 3600 rpm @ full head 85

Product Features

Driven by a Honda GX160 engine.
• Patented clamped impeller design to enable longer
impeller life and easier disassembly in case of blockage
• Single stage design provides the versatility of high
flow rates with strong pressure
• Thrust balanced impeller design to extend engine life
• Pump casing, diffusers and impellers manufactured
from quality corrosion resistant marine grade
aluminium for long life
• Choice of 3 or 4 way discharge port for easy
installation with a choice of plumbing sizes
• Polyester coated pump casing, exterior and
interior, for added corrosion resistance
• Patented floating impeller neckrings front and
back help improve pumping efficiency and extend
seal life, dramatically reducing engine wear
• Self priming from 7m for more versatile
installation options
• Large priming and drain port with bayonet fit
plugs to accept pressure gauges or drain cocks
• Low-oil protection on all models to protect
your engine
• All engines conform to the tough environmental
requirements of the USA EPA and CARB
standards, to help look after the environment