When it comes to climate, there is no normal. We can see the possibility of a fire season from hell ahead, with either flood or drought as part of the equation. Our Chief Engineer has been working on new product developments over the Winter and are now launching new pumps that can make a difference to the three climate issues, drought, flood and bushfires.
WHAT A WHOPPER!
One of the new pump concepts designed over the last months is Aussie’s QP205HF/GX200. It’s based on the Aussie Fire Chief, the pump that changed the way people think about high pressure bushfire fighting.
We developed a new impeller and volute that provides a real difference. The pump was nicknamed the “Whopper” because a farmer saw it at a field day recently and saw the performance curve. His comment … “What a Whopper!”
The pump delivers more water at pressure. The pump is priced way below list prices of companies like Davey and Onga but produces up to 480 litres per minute and a maximum head of 67 metres.
In a drought, it can transfer water fast from dam to dam and in a heavy downfall can do the same thing to maximise water retention.
FIRE SEASON AHEAD … ENTER THE ‘IMPOSTER’
You don’t need to be a weather forecaster to realise that we are heading for a blistering summer. Seeing the events of the Northern Hemisphere over their summer, you get a taste of what it’s going to be like with 40 plus degree temperatures.
The CFA and the volunteers are well aware of the danger and again, Aussie has worked hard to provide advanced products that will perform better than any other similar equipment. A new version of the Fire Chief that has extraordinarily high pressure is part of the work we have been doing.
We worked with Honda to match the GX160 5.5 hp to an Aussie Fire Chief that will now deliver up to 90 metres head with a single impeller. That performance is normally equated to a twin impeller pump. It’s nicknamed the “IMPOSTER” because it’s a single impeller pump that think’s it’s a twin. That means a lower price point with a huge single 7” impeller that enables the pump to outperform all competitors.
The pump comes in a powder coated steel frame which makes it easy to handle, or it can be mounted on Aussie’s Fire Cart.
CROP PROTECTION THE AUSSIE WAY
Aussie’s new Brigade Boss series of high pressure pumps include a range of twin impeller units that have real capabilities for crop protection. Aussie’s new 3” x 3” high volume, high pressure Mr T twin impeller product line is available with Honda electric start petrol engine or, Yanmar diesel drive. It sets new standards in performance.
The QPT305SLT/GX390E twin impeller pump with electric start produces an astonishing 200 lpm at 80 metres head.
That’s quite an extraordinary performance, considering cropping farmers all know that it’s how much water you can throw at a fire fast as well as the pressure that can save a crop or for that matter, even a header.
In its diesel configuration, considered by many farmers to be safer than a petrol engine during harvest, it also has the same pump configuration, in a steel frame and powered by 10 hp Yanmar electric start diesel engine. Again, the pump’s performance is amazing with 150 lpm at 80 metres head. That is the equivalent of over 100 psi.
With the right hose kit and nozzle arrangement, crop protection can be much more effective but, with the right equipment.
TOWERS POWER EQUIPMENT IS FIRE READY!
Aussie “Gold Distributors” Towers Power Equipment are excited about the new ‘Imposter’ and ‘Whopper’ fire pumps hitting the market this year. The Fire Chief is regarded as the finest lightweight portable fire pump. Best of all, it is backed up with Aussie’s five year pump end warranty.
Get fire season ready with a copy of Aussie Pumps Bushfire Survival Guide. It provides loads of valuable information, including details of household protection as well as livestock and crop protection, with pumps designed for extraordinary performance.
“With the fire season just around the corner, now’s the time to get prepared and the friendly team at Towers Power Equipment is here to help”, says Towers Power Equipment, Rowan Lowe.
“Aussie’s firefighting pumps are built tough to protect homes, farms, and families when it matters most. Whether you need advice, a new pump, or just want to make sure you’re ready, the Towers Power crew have the gear and know-how to get you sorted,” said Rowan.
Visit the team at Towers Power Equipment in Charters Towers or give them a call on (07) 4787 1923. To find your nearest Aussie Pumps dealer, visit aussiepumps.com.au
