Indian 5-Gallon Metal Backpack Fire Pumps

Wildland warriors have been depending on Indian Metal Backpack Fire Pumps on the fire line for over 80 years. Designed to help firefighters battle forest, brush, and rubbish fires; the performance of these pumps is legendary. Kidney shaped tank with baffle and contoured back support provides for greater comfort and balance. The bottom discharge tank uses a reinforced brass outlet for greater strength. A filter screen located inside tank at outlet prevents clogging from leaves or other debris. Combination nozzle allows for change from a straight stream to a cone spray quickly and easily. These pumps can be disassembled by hand for complete in field maintenance. FEATURES OF INDIAN METAL BACKPACK FIRE PUMPS Available in stainless and galvanized steel Ventilated tank cap uses a cam lock design with a watertight gasket for positive closure Large 4” filler opening Removable 1.75” heavy duty polypropylene shoulder straps with sliding clip on strap Carrying handle located at top of tank has clips for storing pump Slide pump fabricated from (2) seamless brass cylinders. Guide bushing on the inner cylinder allows for bind free operation Empty weight: Galvanized: 11 lbs., Stainless Steel: 10 lbs. Capacity: 5 US Gallons