FF500AR-A

Auto Relay for long-distance water delivery

Auto-relay pump for long-distance water delivery and efficient operations.

FF500AR-A portable fire pump product photo

Cooling system

Water-cooled

Pump model

Shibaura P556

Engine type

2-stroke gasoline engine

Max pressure

145 PSI (1.0 MPa)

Priming performance

1 m : 2.2 sec

Discharge performance

409 GPM @ 72.5 PSI 259 GPM @ 145 PSI

Compare this model within the water-cooled pumps and review the related operational scenario page as part of your selection process.

Performance Curve

Performance curve for the FF500AR-A portable fire pump

Dimensions

Overall dimensions diagram for the FF500AR-A portable fire pump

FF500-AR Pump Operation

Watch the FF500-AR running through a complete pump operation demo.

Technical Specifications

The specifications procurement teams need to evaluate the FF500AR-A.

FF500AR-A
Overall Dimensions (L × W × H)
27 x 25 x 30.5 in
681 x 639 x 774 mm
Dry Weight
216 lb
98 kg
Pump
Model
SHIBAURA P556
Type
High pressure, single stage centrifugal pump
Discharge Performance
72.5 psi (0.5 MPa)
1 m suction head (3.3 ft)
409 gpm @ 72.5 psi, 3.3 ft
1,550 L/min
101.5 psi (0.7 MPa)
3 m suction head (9.8 ft)
349 gpm @ 101.5 psi, 9.8 ft
1,320 L/min (0.7MPa)
145 psi (1.0 MPa)
1 m suction head (3.3 ft)
259 gpm @ 145 psi, 3.3 ft
980 L/min
145 psi (1.0 MPa)
3 m suction head (9.8 ft)
254 gpm @ 145 psi, 9.8 ft
960 L/min
Priming performance at 1 m
2.2 Seconds
2.2 Seconds (3.3 ft suction head)
Discharge Diameter
65 mm (JIS)
Suction Diameter
75 mm (JIS)
Engine
Model
SHIBAURA EP556
Type
Water cooled 2-stroke gasoline engine
Cooling system
Water cooled type
No of cylinder
2 cylinder
Fuel system
Electronic control fuel injection
Displacement
635 cc
38.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 70 mm
2.99 x 2.76 in
Rated output
42.4 hp
32.0 kW / 43 PS
Starting
Electric starter & manual starter
Fuel tank capacity
2.91 gal
11.0 L
Fuel Consumption
4.49 gal/h
17.0 L/h
Fuel type
Regular unleaded gasoline
Vacuum Pump
Type
4-Vane eccentric rotary type
Blade type
High strength carbon
Maximum suction height
29.5 ft
9 m
Features
Shibaura Original 2 cycle Gasoline Engine
Yes
Shibaura Original Centrifugal Pump
Yes
Shibaura Original Vacuum Pump
Yes
Alert Monitoring System
Yes
Quick Discharge Valve
Yes

This model is especially relevant for relay layouts and sustained water-transfer operations.

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