Background and Identification

The Wacker Neuson Trash Pump model PT2A 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 PT2A can work at a rate of 210 gallons per minute and handle solids up to one inch in diameter. The ‘A’ in the pump’s part number indicates that this model includes a Honda engine.

The PT2A 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 2-inch diameter suction and discharge pipes and has a discharge capacity of 172 U.S. gallons per minute.

The PT2A trash pump includes a Honda GX160 general-purpose motor that produces 4.8 horsepower. The model GX160UT2 displaces 163 cubic centimeters (cc) and produces a net power output of 4.8-horsepower or 3.6 kiloWatts at a speed of 3,600 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 3.3 U.S. quarts (3.1 liters) of fuel and 0.63 U.S. quarts (0.58 liters) of oil. Honda recommends using unleaded 86 octane or higher fuel for this engine.

The Wacker Neuson Trash Pump model PT2A 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 Specification

Dimensions:

  • L x W x H  (in.): 21.7 x 18.3 x 19.6
  • Diameter Suction and Discharge (in.): 2
  • Operating weight (lb.): 96

Operating Data:

  • Discharge Head (ft.): 106
  • Discharge capacity (US GPM): 172
  • Pressure (psi): 45.9
  • Suction height Lift (ft.): 25
  • Solids diameter Max. Size (in.): 1

Engine/Motor:

  • Engine / Motor Type: Air-Cooled, Single Cylinder
  • Engine / Motor manufacturer: Honda
  • Displacement  (in³): 9.9
  • RPM/speed Max. Engine (rpm): 3,700
  • RPM/speed Operating (rpm): 3,500
  • Power Max. Rated (hp): 4.8
  • Power Rating Specification: SAE J1349
  • Engine oil Capacity (US qt): 0.63
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Tank capacity Fuel (US gal): 3.3
  • Fuel consumption  (US gal/h): 0.45
  • Runtime  (h): 1.8

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