Bianco Vulcan Engine Driven Fire Pump
Petrol engine driven fire pump with three hose outlets, from 300 to 390 L/min.
The owner's insights on the Bianco Vulcan fire pump
The Bianco Vulcan is a petrol engine driven pump on a frame. It runs without mains power, so you can stand it beside a dam, tank or creek and push water along a hose line. It comes in three models: two with a 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine and one with a Honda GX160.
The twin stage Briggs model is listed with the most head, 80 m, for a long hose run or a climb. The Honda model is listed with the most flow, 390 L/min, for filling a tank or running two hoses. The other Briggs model is listed at 330 L/min and 55 m.
A pump is one part of a fire plan. You still need hose, fittings and a water source. Each pump weighs 24 to 30 kg, so plan for two people to lift it. Installation is not included. Your local fire authority is the right place to ask what suits your property.
Why you'll love the Bianco Vulcan fire pump
Runs without mains power
A petrol engine drives the pump, so you can use it at a dam, tank or creek with no power point nearby.
Three hose outlets
Two 1 inch outlets and one 1.5 inch outlet let you run one larger line or two smaller ones.
Up to 80 m of head
The twin stage model is listed at 80 m, so water can be pushed uphill or along a long hose run.
More flow with Honda
The GX160 model is listed at 390 L/min, the most of the three, for filling a tank quickly.
Roll frame with rubber feet
The Briggs models are listed with a roll frame and rubber mounting feet. The supplier says the frame protects the pump and engine. It says the feet reduce vibration and movement. It also describes a sturdy roll frame for a pump carried on a work ute.
Spark arrestor fitted
The Briggs models are listed with a spark arrestor fitted, designed to keep stray sparks off dry ground.
Why you should consider a Bianco pump
The supplier says the Briggs & Stratton models were developed with Briggs & Stratton, whose engines are serviced through a national network of more than 400 agents. Our price-beat promise applies to these pumps. Delivery is a flat rate by state. If anything is wrong, you call us rather than the maker.
Not sure which model suits your property?
Tell us your water source, how far you need to pump and how high. We will check the model before you order.
Speak to the teamBianco Vulcan fire pump specifications
| Brand | Bianco Vulcan |
|---|---|
| Models | BIA-HP15ABS (Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP), BIA-2HP15ABS (Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP twin stage) and BIA-MH15SHP (Honda GX160) |
| Suitable for (supplier listing) | Fire fighting, water transfer, tank filling, crop spraying and irrigation |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP: single cylinder, 4 stroke, forced air cooled, OHV. Honda GX160: air cooled 4 stroke OHV, 163 cm3 |
| Honda GX160 output | 4.8 hp (3.6 kW) net at 3,600 rpm |
| Honda GX160 tank and oil | 3.1 L fuel tank, 0.58 L oil capacity, unleaded 86 octane or higher |
| Maximum flow | BIA-HP15ABS: 330 L/min; BIA-2HP15ABS: 300 L/min; BIA-MH15SHP: 390 L/min |
| Maximum head | BIA-HP15ABS: 55 m; BIA-2HP15ABS: 80 m; BIA-MH15SHP: 74.5 m |
| Suction | 1.5 inch BSP male port; the Briggs models are listed with suction to 6 m in 120 seconds |
| Outlets | 2 x 1 inch and 1 x 1.5 inch |
| Frame (Briggs models) | Roll frame with rubber mounting feet |
| Engine protection (Briggs models) | Low oil sensor; spark arrestor fitted |
| Pack weight | BIA-HP15ABS: 28.2 kg; BIA-2HP15ABS: 29.8 kg; BIA-MH15SHP: 24 kg |
| Supplier warranty terms | Briggs models: national 3 year engine and pump warranty. Honda model: 2 year pump parts and labour warranty |
| Installation | Not included |
| Delivery | Flat-rate freight by state, added at checkout |
| Product codes | BIA-HP15ABS, BIA-2HP15ABS, BIA-MH15SHP |
Choosing between the three models
The twin stage Briggs model is listed with 80 m of head and 300 L/min, the most head of the three. The Honda GX160 model is listed with 74.5 m and 390 L/min, the most flow. The other Briggs model is listed at 55 m and 330 L/min. All three have the same three outlets, so your hose fittings do not change between them.
Fuel and servicing
Each pump runs on petrol. The Honda GX160 takes unleaded petrol of 86 octane or higher in a 3.1 L tank. The supplier lists a Briggs & Stratton service network of more than 400 agents for the Briggs models, plus its own pump service agents. Ask us if you want to check who services your area.
What to check before you order
- Water source: tell us if you draw from a dam, tank or creek. Tell us how far below the pump the water sits.
- Hose: the supplier lists hose kits as a separate item, so ask us what you need.
- Weight: the pumps weigh 24 to 30 kg, so plan for two people to lift one.
- Fuel: you supply the petrol. The Honda GX160 takes unleaded of 86 octane or higher.
- Installation: not included. Your local fire authority can tell you what suits your property.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bianco Vulcan fire pump used for?
The supplier lists the Bianco Vulcan for fire fighting, water transfer, tank filling, crop spraying and irrigation. It is a petrol engine driven pump, so it works where there is no mains power.
How much flow and head does the Bianco Vulcan give?
The supplier lists 330 L/min and 55 m for the BIA-HP15ABS; 300 L/min and 80 m for the twin stage BIA-2HP15ABS; 390 L/min and 74.5 m for the Honda BIA-MH15SHP.
Which Bianco Vulcan suits a long hose run?
The twin stage Briggs model is listed with the most head, 80 m, which suits a long run or a climb. Tell us your distance and height and we will check the model before you order.
What engines does the Bianco Vulcan fire pump use?
Two models use a 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, 4 stroke petrol engine. The third uses a Honda GX160, an air cooled 4 stroke OHV engine of 163 cm3 rated at 3.6 kW.
How heavy is the Bianco Vulcan fire pump?
The supplier lists a pack weight of 28.2 kg for the BIA-HP15ABS, 29.8 kg for the BIA-2HP15ABS and 24 kg for the BIA-MH15SHP. Plan for two people to lift one.
Does the Bianco Vulcan come with hose?
The listing describes the pump only. The supplier sells fire fighting hose kits as a separate item. Call us and we will help you choose hose and fittings that suit the outlets.
How is delivery charged for the Bianco Vulcan?
Delivery is a flat rate by state, added at checkout. The estimate on this page uses your state. For NT and remote areas, call us before ordering.
Who handles a fault with the Bianco Vulcan?
We do. If the pump arrives damaged or faulty, contact us rather than the maker. We arrange the fix with the supplier. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply either way.
Bring the pump home
Our price-beat promise applies. Delivery is a flat rate by state. If anything is wrong, you call us rather than the maker.
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