FK500-A
Durable, well-balanced performance
Balanced, durable pump engineered for long service life in harsh conditions.
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
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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-A | FK450-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-A | FK450-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-A | FK450-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-A | FK450-A |
| Type | 4-Vane eccentric rotary type | |
| Blade type | High strength carbon | |
| Maximum suction height | 29.5 ft 9 m | |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specification | FK500-A | FK450-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 | |
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