WATERAX B2X™ Mid-Range Gasoline Fire Pump
The WATERAX B2X™ gasoline-powered mid-range fire pump combines high pressure and high water volume for demanding wildland, urban interface, brush truck, structure protection, and water-transfer operations.
WATERAX B2X™ Mid-Range Gasoline Pump
“`The WATERAX B2X™ is a mid-range gasoline-powered fire pump designed for applications that require a strong combination of pressure and water volume. Powered by a choice of Briggs & Stratton Vanguard or Honda 4-stroke gasoline engines, the B2X is engineered for dependable performance in wildland and urban interface operations.
Unlike conventional pump systems that may require more frequent maintenance, the B2X™ uses a low-maintenance drive-belt system designed to provide efficient and dependable power transmission. Its detachable pump end and quick-release clamp simplify maintenance and help reduce equipment downtime in demanding operational environments.
Depending on the selected configuration, the WATERAX B2X gasoline pump is available for portable or vehicle-mounted applications, with horizontal or vertical drive orientations and configurations featuring engine-mounted controls, fuel tanks, or exhaust priming systems.
“`B2X Gasoline Performance Overview
“`Applications
“`The B2X gasoline fire pump is suitable for a broad range of firefighting and water-transfer applications, including:
Features & Benefits
“`Quick-Release Pump End
The quick-release clamp and detachable pump end simplify maintenance and help minimize equipment downtime.
Low-Maintenance Drive System
The belt-drive system is designed for reliable and efficient performance with reduced maintenance requirements.
Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Aluminum alloy pump components and anodized parts provide lightweight construction and improved corrosion resistance.
Multiple Engine Options
B2X gasoline configurations are available with Briggs & Stratton Vanguard and Honda gasoline engines, depending on the model.
Flexible Configurations
Available in portable and vehicle-mounted configurations with different drive orientations and priming options.
FastWire Integration
FastWire connections are included on applicable vehicle-mounted configurations for convenient integration.
EPA Certified
Applicable B2X gasoline configurations are EPA certified according to the supplied product specifications.
WATERAX B2X Gasoline Model Comparison
“`The B2X gasoline range includes several engine and mounting configurations. The table below provides a quick overview of the available models.
| Model | Engine | Configuration | Max Pressure | Max Flow | Max Head | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2X-18H | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP | Vehicle / Horizontal Drive | 190 PSI | 300 GPM | 439 ft | 153 lb |
| B2X-18P | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP | Portable | 190 PSI | 300 GPM | 439 ft | 167 lb |
| B2X-18V | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP | Vehicle / Vertical Drive | 190 PSI | 300 GPM | 439 ft | 153 lb |
| B2X-21H | Honda GX630 21 HP | Vehicle / Horizontal Drive | 200 PSI | 300 GPM | 462 ft | 169 lb |
| B2X-23H | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 23 HP | Vehicle / Vertical Drive* | 200 PSI | 300 GPM | 462 ft | 156 lb |
| B2X-23PC | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 23 HP | Portable / Vertical Drive | 200 PSI | 300 GPM | 462 ft | 169 lb |
| B2X-23PXTC | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 23 HP | Portable / Vertical Drive | 200 PSI | 300 GPM | 462 ft | 170 lb |
| B2X-23V | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 23 HP | Vehicle / Vertical Drive | 200 PSI | 300 GPM | 462 ft | 156 lb |
| B2X-25H | Honda IGX800 EFI 24.8 HP | Vehicle Mount | 210 PSI | 300 GPM | 484 ft | 178.5 lb |
*Konfigurasi B2X-23H ditampilkan berdasarkan deskripsi konfigurasi yang diberikan, yaitu vertical-drive unit. Verifikasi datasheet pabrikan disarankan sebelum publikasi final.
“`B2X 18 HP Gasoline Configurations
“`B2X-18H
The B2X-18H is powered by an 18 HP Briggs & Stratton engine with a horizontally mounted drive unit and is configured with a vehicle base mount and 8-pin FastWire connections.
| Maximum Pressure | 190 PSI (13.1 BAR) |
| Maximum Flow | 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min) |
| Maximum Head | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Performance | 261 GPM @ 50 PSI; 150 GPM @ 100 PSI; 65 GPM @ 150 PSI |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV |
| Power / Torque | 18 HP @ 4000 RPM / 26.9 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
| Starting | 12 VDC electric start option |
| Pump End | Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump |
| Intake / Discharge | 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination; 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination |
| Weight | 153 lbs (69 kg) |
| Drive Unit | Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1 |
| Other | Remote Exhaust Primer; Exhaust Primer Muffler; 3′ 8-pin FastWire; Optional XCP Remote Control Panel |
B2X-18P
The B2X-18P is powered by an 18 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and configured with a portable base and Guzzler primer.
Maximum Pressure: 190 PSI (13.1 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 439 ft (134 m)
Performance: 261 GPM @ 50 PSI; 150 GPM @ 100 PSI; 65 GPM @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 18 HP @ 4000 RPM; 26.9 lb-ft torque @ 2800 RPM. 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 167 lbs (76 kg). Frame: Base Mount with Industrial Isolators. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1.
Other: Remote Exhaust Primer with Control Cable, Exhaust Primer Muffler, 3′ 8-pin FastWire, optional XCP Remote Mount Control Panel.
B2X-18V
The B2X-18V is powered by an 18 HP Briggs & Stratton engine with a vertically mounted drive unit and configured with a vehicle base mount and 8-pin FastWire connections.
Maximum Pressure: 190 PSI (13.1 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 439 ft (134 m)
Performance: 261 GPM @ 50 PSI; 150 GPM @ 100 PSI; 65 GPM @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 18 HP @ 4000 RPM; 26.9 lb-ft torque @ 2800 RPM. 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 153 lbs (69 kg). Frame: Base Mount with Industrial Isolators. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1.
Other: Remote Exhaust Primer with Control Cable, Exhaust Primer Muffler, 3′ 8-pin FastWire, optional XCP Remote Mount Control Panel.
B2X 21 HP Gasoline Configuration
“`B2X-21H
The B2X-21H is powered by a 21 HP Honda engine and configured with a base mount for vehicle use, 8-pin FastWire connections, and a horizontal-drive unit.
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 462 ft (141 m)
Performance: 275 GPM (1,041 L/min) @ 50 PSI; 215 GPM (814 L/min) @ 100 PSI; 112 GPM (424 L/min) @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Honda GX630, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. Maximum Power 20.8 HP (15.5 kW) @ 3600 RPM. Maximum Torque 35.6 lb-ft (48.3 Nm) @ 2500 RPM. 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 169 lbs (77 kg). Frame: Base Mount with Industrial Isolators. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1.
Other: Horizontal low-tone muffler, 3′ 8-pin FastWire, optional XCP Remote Mount Control Panel.
B2X 23 HP Gasoline Configurations
“`B2X-23H
The B2X-23H is powered by a 23 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and configured with a vehicle base mount, exhaust primer, 8-pin FastWire connections, and a vertical-drive unit according to the supplied product data.
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 462 ft (141 m)
Performance: 288 GPM (1,090 L/min) @ 50 PSI; 200 GPM (757 L/min) @ 100 PSI; 95 GPM (360 L/min) @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 23 HP (17.2 kW) @ 3600 RPM. Maximum Torque 32.75 lb-ft (44.4 Nm) @ 2600 RPM. 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 156 lbs (71 kg). Frame: Base Mount with Industrial Isolators. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1. Dual low-tone muffler, 3′ 8-pin FastWire, optional XCP Remote Mount Control Panel.
B2X-23PC
The B2X-23PC is powered by a 23 HP Briggs & Stratton engine in a portable configuration with a vertical-drive unit and engine-mount control panel.
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 462 ft (141 m)
Performance: 288 GPM (1,090 L/min) @ 50 PSI; 200 GPM (757 L/min) @ 100 PSI; 95 GPM (360 L/min) @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 23 HP (17.2 kW) @ 3600 RPM. 32.75 lb-ft (44.4 Nm) torque @ 2600 RPM. Recoil start with 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 169 lbs (77 kg). Frame: Carry Frame. Other: Guzzler Hand Primer, dual low-tone muffler, engine-mount control panel, 0-600 PSI 2-1/2″ discharge gauge.
B2X-23PXTC
The B2X-23PXTC is powered by a 23 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and configured on a carry frame with an exhaust primer, fuel tank, discharge gauge, and engine-mount control panel.
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 462 ft (141 m)
Performance: 288 GPM (1,090 L/min) @ 50 PSI; 200 GPM (757 L/min) @ 100 PSI; 95 GPM (360 L/min) @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 23 HP (17.2 kW) @ 3600 RPM. Maximum Torque 32.75 lb-ft (44.4 Nm) @ 2600 RPM. Recoil start with 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg). Frame: Carry Frame. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1. Exhaust Primer, exhaust primer muffler, integral 1 US gallon fuel tank with 3-way valve, engine-mount control panel, and 0-600 PSI discharge gauge.
B2X-23V
The B2X-23V is powered by a 23 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and configured with a vehicle-base mount, 8-pin FastWire connections, and a vertical-drive unit.
Maximum Pressure: 200 PSI (13.8 BAR)
Maximum Flow: 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min)
Maximum Head: 462 ft (141 m)
Performance: 288 GPM (1,090 L/min) @ 50 PSI; 200 GPM (757 L/min) @ 100 PSI; 95 GPM (360 L/min) @ 150 PSI.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, horizontal shaft, twin cylinder, OHV. 23 HP (17.2 kW) @ 3600 RPM. Maximum Torque 32.75 lb-ft (44.4 Nm) @ 2600 RPM. Recoil start with 12 VDC electric start option.
Pump End: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump. Intake 3″ Female NPT / 4″ VIC Combination. Discharge 2-1/2″ Female NPT / 3″ VIC Combination.
Weight: 156 lbs (71 kg). Frame: Base Mount with Industrial Isolators. Drive: Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser 1.88:1. Dual low-tone muffler, 3′ 8-pin FastWire, optional XCP Remote Mount Control Panel.
B2X 25 HP Gasoline Configuration
“`B2X-25H
The new B2X-25H mid-range pump is powered by the 24.8 HP Honda IGX800 EFI engine, delivering strong pressure and volume performance for demanding vehicle-mounted applications. The unit is fully compatible with the Digital Control Panel (DCP), supporting both single and dual control panel configurations.
Engine speed can be controlled directly through the DCP via the engine ECU, eliminating the need for an additional throttle actuator.
| Maximum Pressure | 210 PSI (14.8 BAR) |
| Maximum Flow | 300 US GPM (1,136 L/min) |
| Maximum Head | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Performance | 278 GPM @ 50 PSI; 233 GPM @ 100 PSI; 155 GPM @ 150 PSI |
| Engine | Honda IGX800 4-stroke, overhead valve, 2-cylinder 90° V-twin |
| Maximum Power | 24.8 HP (18.5 kW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 40.2 lbf-ft (54.5 N-m) @ 2500 RPM |
| Starting System | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Pump End | Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump |
| Intake | 3″ NPT Female / 4″ Victaulic Combination |
| Discharge | 2-1/2″ NPT Female / 3″ Victaulic Combination |
| Weight | 178.5 lbs (81.2 kg) |
| Frame | Vehicle Mount: Black flat base with tubular horizontal legs |
| Drive Unit | Timing Belt and Pulley; Speed Increaser |
| Muffler | Forestry Approved Spark Arrestor Optional |
| FastWire | FastWire quick connect |
| Controls | Digital Control Panel DCP200 |
Common B2X Gasoline Technical Specifications
“`- Pump Type: Detachable 2-Stage Centrifugal Pump
- Drive System: Timing Belt and Pulley with Speed Increaser on applicable configurations
- Construction: Aluminum alloy pump components and anodized parts
- Pump Maintenance: Quick-release clamp and detachable pump end
- Configurations: Portable and vehicle-mounted options
- Drive Orientations: Horizontal and vertical configurations depending on model
- Priming: Guzzler hand primer or exhaust primer depending on configuration
- Control Options: Engine-mount control panel, XCP remote control panel, or DCP200 on applicable configurations
- FastWire: Included on applicable vehicle-mounted configurations
- Certification: EPA certified according to supplied product information
Why Choose the WATERAX B2X Gasoline Pump?
“`The B2X™ is designed for operators who need a balance of pressure, flow capacity, reliability, and operational flexibility. With configurations ranging from the 18 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard models to the 24.8 HP Honda IGX800 EFI-powered B2X-25H, the product family provides multiple options for different vehicle and operational requirements.
Its detachable pump end and quick-release clamp can simplify servicing, while the belt-drive system is designed for dependable, low-maintenance operation. Combined with corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy components and multiple mounting configurations, the B2X is suited to demanding firefighting and water-transfer environments.
“`Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Us “`Product specifications are based on the configuration data provided for the WATERAX B2X gasoline product range. Specifications may vary by model and configuration. Please confirm final technical specifications, availability, and configuration with the supplier before ordering.