WITH Victoria pivoting between severe drought and flooding rain, farmers have to be prepared to make the most of the water resources available.
Aussie Pumps is supporting farmers to manage their dam levels with a range of big self-priming pumps that offer excellent performance, longevity and efficiency.
From moving water between dams to maximise water storage or fast filling water carts, Aussie’s QP pumps offer fast self-priming, with vertical lifts from creeks, rivers and dams of up to 8.4 metres.
BIG PUMPS MAKE SENSE
Aussie Pumps' range of high capacity three inch and four inch “Drought Busters” move big volumes fast with minimal cost.
The pumps are powered by a Honda GX390 13HP petrol engine with electric start and three year Honda engine warranty.
Diesel drive options are also available with both Yanmar 10HP or Kubota 9.5HP air cooled engines.
The pumps feature huge flows with the four inch version delivering a whopping 1,600 litres per minute (lpm) and heads of up to 28 metres.
That is over 40 psi!
Ideal for fast filling water carts or transferring big volumes, the new pumps move more water per litre of fuel.
The three inch model, built around the same basic pump design but with three inch ports, delivers 1,300 lpm matched to a higher head of 30 metres vertical lift, that’s 43 psi.
Both the three inch and four inch pumps have been match-tested and approved by the engine manufacturers.
Featuring big, open high SG cast iron impellers, these pumps can pass small solids in suspension.
Heavy duty mechanical carbon/ceramic seals are fitted as standard with Buna N Nitrile elastomers.
Both pumps are backed by Aussie Pumps’ unique five year pump end warranty.
“Our five year guarantee is the only one in the industry and tells consumers about our confidence in our product,” said Victorian Area Manager, Davy Schrijvers.
“Dealers that stock these big pumps are showing customers that they have a choice to go bigger and save more,” he said.
WATER CARTS DELIVER
During droughts country towns rely on water cart deliveries, and operators are put under pressure to increase the number of loads delivered per day.
Tank loading times significantly dictate operator efficiency and there is a move to use larger pumps for fast fill applications.
When Australian Pump started, 30 years ago, one of their first products was a Honda powered three inch tanker pump designed for basic water delivery applications. Since then, the world has changed and big four inch and six inch pumps are being used with larger flows and more fuel-efficient engines.
Popular for fast filling tankers is Aussie’s heavy duty six inch pump, fitted with a huge open cast iron style impeller.
It will move liquids up to 2,900 litres per minute, that’s 174,000 litres per hour.
Called the Aussie QP602, the big self-priming pump will draught water through a vertical lift of 7.4 metres.
The company says there’s no substitute for big, engineered water passages to move water quickly.
The pump’s volute and impeller cavity allow for a superb efficiency that enables the pump to achieve very high flows.
The pump’s open vane impeller will pass solids up to 30mm in suspension.
The pump is powered by either a Honda GX390 13HP petrol engine or 10HP Yanmar electric start air cooled diesel engine.
FLOOD READY
With weather extremes becoming more common, communities are becoming increasing aware of the need to plan for flash floods and sustained rain events.
Aussie Pumps has experience of supplying six inch self priming pumps big enough to “Move flood waters and redirected them.”
The Aussie MQ600TD 6” Trash pump can deliver flows up to 6,000 lpm.
Put three of these in a bank and immediately you have the capability of moving ‘1 million litres of water’ per hour.
The pumps self-prime within a matter of minutes, expelling the water from the pump body and creating a vacuum.
That automatically primes the pump, drawing water up as high a 7.9 metre vertical lift.
These trash pumps feature a built in front mounted clean out port that enables the pump internals to be cleared of blockages without the need to disconnect pipework.
The MQ600TD is built on a heavy duty skid.
The base also contains a 152 litre fuel tank.
This diesel tank allows the pumps to run for up to 11 hours continuously without refuelling.
A heavy duty trailer is also available that makes the machine highly mobile on sites.
The trailer is complemented by an integrated lift bar that enables the machine to be craned whether it’s the skid or trailer mounted version.
One such pump operated by Miller Contracting from Horsham, Victoria, saved the town from flooding.
Millers used the six inch pump to divert the flood waters away from the town into a nearby channel.
These big six inch pumps are ideal for local government or emergency services departments.
“They’re mobile, fast to set up in an emergency and are extremely efficient at moving water,” Schrijvers said.
LOCAL SUPPORT
Victoria is blessed with ‘Aussie Gold Distributors’ throughout the region, like Peter Hill Power at Numurkah, who hold stock and sell Aussie Pump products.
Their team can assist with selection and advice to ensure customers get the right pump first time.
To locate your nearest Gold Distributor use the details on the full page “Get Set for Spring” ad.
Alternatively check out the Aussie Pump website (aussiepumps.com.au) or call them directly on 02 8865 3500.