FK500-A

Durable, well-balanced performance

Balanced, durable pump engineered for long service life in harsh conditions.

FK500-A portable fire pump product photo

Cooling system

Water-cooled

Pump model

Shibaura B716

Engine type

2-stroke gasoline engine

Max pressure

145 PSI (1.0 MPa)

Priming performance

1 m : 2.2 sec

Discharge performance

421 GPM @ 72.5 PSI 269 GPM @ 145 PSI

Performance Curve

Performance curve for the FK500-A portable fire pump

Dimensions

Overall dimensions diagram for the FK500-A portable fire pump

FK500-A Pump Operation

Watch the FK500-A running through a full pump operation demo.

Technical Specifications

The specifications procurement teams need to evaluate the FK500-A.

Model
Specification FK500-AFK450-A
Overall Dimensions (L × W × H)
28 x 26 x 28 in
701 x 652 x 709 mm
Dry Weight
187 lb
85 kg
Pump
Specification FK500-AFK450-A
Model
SHIBAURA B716
Type
High pressure, single stage centrifugal pump
Discharge Performance
72.5 psi (0.5 MPa)
1 m suction head (3.3 ft)
421 gpm @ 72.5 psi, 3.3 ft
1,595 L/min
412 gpm @ 72.5 psi, 3.3 ft
1,560 L/min
72.5 psi (0.5 MPa)
3 m suction head (9.8 ft)
417 gpm @ 72.5 psi, 9.8 ft
1,580 L/min
409 gpm @ 72.5 psi, 9.8 ft
1,550 L/min
145 psi (1.0 MPa)
1 m suction head (3.3 ft)
269 gpm @ 145 psi, 3.3 ft
1,020 L/min
264 gpm @ 145 psi, 3.3 ft
1,000 L/min
145 psi (1.0 MPa)
3 m suction head (9.8 ft)
258 gpm @ 145 psi, 9.8 ft
975 L/min
251 gpm @ 145 psi, 9.8 ft
950 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
Specification FK500-AFK450-A
Model
SHIBAURA L618Z
Type
Water cooled 2-stroke gasoline engine
Cooling system
Water cooled type
No of cylinder
2 cylinder
Fuel system
Auto choke carburetor
Displacement
618 cc
37.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke
75 mm x 70 mm
2.95 x 2.76 in
Rated output
44.3 hp
33.1 kW / 45 PS
Starting
Electric starter & manual starter
Fuel tank capacity
3.83 gal
14.5 L
Fuel Consumption
3.7 gal/h
14 L/h
Fuel type
Regular unleaded gasoline
Vacuum Pump
Specification FK500-AFK450-A
Type
4-Vane eccentric rotary type
Blade type
High strength carbon
Maximum suction height
29.5 ft
9 m
Features
Specification FK500-AFK450-A
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