Fire Pump Tohatsu VE500AS

Features of VE500AS

1. Light weight and compact
Engine and pump castings are made of anti-corrosive aluminum-alloy to reduce weight and prolong
working life. The pump can be carried on a fireman’s back for limited distances when properly mounted
on a backpack. When mounted on a truck, the compact design allows for more locker space for other
fire equipments. It is suitable for forest fire fighting.

2. High pump performance
Both engine and pump are designed specifically for fire pumps by TOHATSU ensuring high pump
performance for its class.

3. Unique auto choke carburetor
Equipped with TOHATSU’s unique auto choke carburetor on this model, the engine can start easier in
all seasonal temperature conditions. A valve type one touch-draining device is equipped for quick drainage
of fuel in carburetor.

4. Oilless type vacuum pump
Tohatsu’s rotary vane vacuum pump can assure you quick priming of water in case of emergency.
3.7 sec. at suction height 1m
7.0 sec. at suction height 3m
15.4 sec. at suction height 6m

5. Centralized control
Pressure and vacuum gauges, throttle dial and switches are grouped on the control panel.

6. Stainless steel fuel tank
Stainless steel fuel tank can keep fuel prevent contamination from corrosion.

7. 90 degree rotating discharging port
The discharge port can be rotated freely through 90degree allowing the direction of the delivery hose to
be easily changed without moving the pump unit.

8. Starting system
In addition to the electric starter, a recoil starter is installed to guarantee starting under any condition
. The pulling load of the recoil starter is reduced by engine exhaust by pass.

Accessories

1. Battery Charger

2. Floodlight projector

3. Plastic toolbox

Specifications