The CET 18 HP High Volume Skid Frame Pump - Electric Start is a versatile pressure and volume firefighting pump designed specifically for drop-in units, brush trucks, and water transfer applications. Powered by a dependable Vanguard 3564 V-Twin engine, this pump delivers an excellent balance of flow and pressure, making it ideal for supplying attack lines, filling apparatus, and supporting rural firefighting operations. The engine and pump are mounted within a durable steel protective frame with folding handles for convenient transportation and deployment.

Built around a C.E.T. single-stage centrifugal pump, this unit features a high-resistance aluminum alloy pump body, bronze impeller, stainless steel pump shaft, and mechanical shaft seal for exceptional durability and long service life. The electric start system with recoil backup ensures reliable starting in all conditions, while the exhaust priming system provides dependable priming capability with lifts up to 20 feet. With a Fire Type swing-out discharge valve and rugged construction, this pump is designed to perform in demanding firefighting environments.

Features

• Vanguard 3564 air-cooled gasoline engine
• 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine design
• Electric start with recoil start backup
• Heavy-duty steel protective frame with folding handles
• C.E.T. single-stage centrifugal pump
• High-resistance aluminum alloy pump body
• Durable bronze impeller construction
• Stainless steel pump shaft
• Mechanical shaft seal for long service life
• Exhaust priming system with up to 20 ft. lift capability
• One 2-1/2" discharge outlet with Fire Type swing-out valve
• One 4" suction inlet
• Includes 16-amp alternator and 12-volt battery
• Pressure gauge included for system monitoring
• Ideal for drop-in units, brush trucks, and water transfer applications
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty

Specifications

• Manufacturer: CET Fire Pumps
• Product Type: High Volume Skid Frame Pump
• Model: PFP-18HPVGD-1D
• Engine: Vanguard 3564
• Engine Type: Air-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Gasoline
• Starting System: Electric Start with Recoil Backup
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 6 Gallons (22 L) Detachable Tank
• Pump Type: C.E.T. Single-Stage Centrifugal Pump
• Pump Body Material: High-Resistance Aluminum Alloy
• Impeller Material: Bronze
• Pump Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
• Priming System: Exhaust Primer
• Maximum Lift: 20 ft. (6 m)
• Suction Inlet: 4"
• Discharge Outlet: One 2-1/2" with Fire Type Swing-Out Valve
• Alternator Output: 16 Amps
• Battery: 12-Volt Included
• Dimensions: 27.5" L x 22" W x 24" H
• Weight: 172 lbs.
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty

Performance

• 390 GPM @ 25 PSI
• 310 GPM @ 50 PSI
• 130 GPM @ 100 PSI
• 45 GPM @ 125 PSI