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AMT 337H-96 3" Honda Driven Diaphragm Pump 337H-96

AMT line of 3" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pumps, mud suckers, oil collection are designed to pump mud, slurry, sewage, and thick liquids that have the ability to flow. AMT IPT Diaphragm pump Mud Hog w/Honda gasoline engines.

Built-in molded polyurethane flapper / check valve assures self-priming to 20 feet after initial prime. Heavy duty gear box is designed to operate pumps at 60 strokes per minute. Each unit includes a 3" NPT steel suction strainer, two 3" NPT nipples, and wheel kit with 10" semi-pneumatic transport wheels for portability. Pumps are designed for use with non-flammable liquids which are compatible with pump component materials. Suction and discharge port size cannot be reduced.

• Sand Cast Aluminum Construction for Portability and Durability
• 5HP GX160 Gas engine
• Thermoplastic Rubber Diaphragm
• 3" NPT Suction and Discharge
• 1 5/8" Diameter Solids Handling Capability
• Modular Component Design Permits Easy Maintenance and Cleanout
• Self cleaning flow path
• Delivers up to 90 GPM
• Oil bath gear box

As a alternate in a centrifugal pump design see 316F-95

Suction and discharge port size cannot be reduced. Due to positive pumping action of diaphragm pumps, by all mfr's, the discharge is recommended to only be 25FT long unless oversized. Discharge can not be restricted. There is no relief valve.

Series: Mud Pumps Gas Electric Diaphragm