Diesel Positive Displacement Sludge Pumps

Gorman-Rupp SludgeKat HSK4A-KDI1903TCR FT4 — 4-in Diesel Sludge Pump

A hydraulic piston pump for heavy sludge, slurry and viscous liquids. The 40-hp Kohler diesel package pairs four-inch suction and discharge connections with a wheel kit and electric brakes. Its factory duty table reaches 226 gallons per minute at 60 feet of head, or 390 feet of head at a lower flow.

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Specifications

Equipment

Manufacturer
Gorman-Rupp
Model
HSK4A-KDI1903TCR FT4

Selected SludgeKat package

Model
HSK4A-KDI1903TCR FT4
Factory reference
Section 46, page 100; September 2021
Pump type
Diesel-powered hydraulic positive-displacement piston sludge pump
Suction / discharge
4 in / 4 in
Engine
Kohler KDI1903TCR; three-cylinder turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
Engine displacement
1.9 L
Engine emissions
EPA Tier 4
Maximum gross continuous engine output
40 hp / 30 kW at 2,600 rpm
Starting system
12 V electric

Pumping performance

Maximum flow
226 US gal/min at 60 ft head and 50 strokes/min
Maximum published head
390 ft / 168.9 psi at 20 US gal/min
Solids passage
Up to 2.4 in; factory HSK-series rating
Selected performance at 360 ft
183 US gal/min at 50 strokes/min
Stroke settings in factory table
30 / 40 / 50 strokes per minute
Maximum liquid working temperature
180°F / 82°C
Performance relationship
Flow and head vary with stroke rate; use the original duty table

Hydraulic system and construction

Hydraulic drive pump
Pressure-compensated piston type
Hydraulic-system bypass pressure
2,000 psi / 138 bar; hydraulic circuit, distinct from pumped-liquid head
Product cylinder
Chrome-plated steel
Product U-ring, O-ring and wiper seal
Fluorocarbon elastomers; Viton or equal
Victaulic coupling
Iron gasket housing with Buna-N gasket
Standard equipment
Variable-speed control, system relief valve, return filter and liquid-filled pressure gauge

Handling and fuel

Weight, full
5,400 lb
Shipping weight
5,070 lb
Approximate overall dimensions
146.41 × 84.92 × 77.24 in; L × W × H
Fuel tank
52 US gal
Published full-load operating time
25.5 hours; factory reference condition
Mounting
Combination skid / fuel-tank base with wheel kit, electric lights and brakes
Lifting
Factory lifting bail
Optional equipment
Battery

Equipment Details

Capabilities & Features

  • Positive-displacement hydraulic piston pumping handles viscous sludge.
  • An anti-clog ball-valve design accommodates debris and solids.
  • Variable stroke speed allows selection from the factory performance table.
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