Wacker Pump PT3A 2012 Safety Precautions
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background and Identification
The Wacker Neuson Trash Pump model PT3A is a gasoline-powered trash pump used for general dewatering of excavations, flooded basements, utility vaults, swimming pools, lakes, manholes, or wherever there is unwanted water. The PT3A can work at a rate of 383 gallons per minute and handle solids up to one and a half inches in diameter. The ‘A’ in the pump’s part number indicates that this model includes a Honda engine.
The PT3A trash pump includes an iron impeller and a volute with a pump cover. It features an aluminum housing with large fill and drain plugs. The pump has 3-inch diameter suction and discharge pipes and has a discharge capacity of 383 U.S. gallons per minute.
The PT3A trash pump includes a Honda GX270 general-purpose motor that produces 8.5 horsepower. The Honda model GX270 engine displaces 16.3 cubic inches and produces a net power output of 3.6 kiloWatts of power at a speed of 3,550 revolutions per minute. The motor produces a net torque of 7.6 foot-pounds at a speed of 2,500 revolutions per minute. It can hold up to 1.4 U.S. quarts of fuel and 1.2 U.S. quarts of oil. Honda recommends using unleaded 86 octane or higher fuel for this engine.
The Wacker Neuson Trash Pump model PT3A can be identified by its yellow frame and the name “Wacker Neuson” printed in capital letters on the side of the pump. The Wacker Neuson logo, which is designed to resemble a ‘W’ and an ‘N’ merged together, is placed in several locations on the pump.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
- L x W x H (in.): 27.8 x 19.9 x 22.4 in
- Diameter Suction and Discharge (in.): 3
- Operating weight (lb.): 154 lb
Operating Data:
- Discharge Head (ft.): 89
- Discharge capacity (US GPM): 383 US gpm
- Pressure (psi): 38.5 psi
- Suction height Lift (ft.): 26 ft
- Solids diameter Max. Size (in.): 1.5 in
Engine/Motor:
- Engine / Motor Type: Air-Cooled, Single Cylinder
- Engine / Motor manufacturer: Honda GX270
- Displacement (in³): 16.5 in³
- RPM/speed Operating (rpm): 3,550 rpm
- Power Max. Rated (hp): 8.5 hp
- Power Rating Specification: SAE J1349
- Engine oil Capacity (US qt): 1.2 US qt
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Tank capacity Fuel (US gal): 1.4 US gal
- Fuel consumption (US gal/h): 0.7 US gal/h
- Runtime (h): 2 h
Additional Information
- Wacker Pump PT3A Operator’s Manual
- Wacker Pump PT3A Official Product Page
- Wacker Pump PT3A Specifications
- A-300 Quick Connect PN: 5000051451