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Patz Model 4444 Vertical Pit Pump - Overview

If you have wastewater or liquid slurry to move - get it done economically and efficiently with the high-capacity Patz Model 4444 Vertical Pit Pump.

Features & Benefits

  • Pumping capacity up to 1,580 gals./min (5,981 liters/min.).
  • Available in lengths to fit your application: 6 ft. (1.8 m), 8 ft. (2.4 m), 10 ft. (3.0 m), and 12 ft. (3.6 m)
  • A 16-inch (40.6 cm) Impeller for added capacity.
  • Variable agitation capacities with a standard dual agitation system.
  • Abrasion-resistant steel in high wear areas for longer life.
  • Versatile - can be used in a variety of applications:
    • Agitate a pit
    • Move from short-term to long-term storage
    • Load tankers/spreaders and separators
    • Transfer wastewater
  • Tapered-bore drive pulley mounts to a 1-3/4 inch (44.5 mm) drive shaft with a greaseable flange bearing at the top of the drive tube.
  • Easy access to oil reservoir.
    • End guessing!
    • Inspect oil level conveniently in the semi-transparent oil reservoir at the top of pump.
    • A large fill hole allows easy access for adding oil to the drive tube.
    • Patz recommends using an 85W90 oil.
  • High-volume delivery. The voluted design of the impeller housing and the curved blades increase pumping efficiency.
  • Protection against bearing contamination. The lower bearing's oil-bath chamber has 3 seals to keep contaminants out. No sleeve bearings to wear out fast.
  • Clogging prevented and positive input provided. Shear plate located close to the impeller to help prevent clogging and provide positive input.
  • Lifting loops located on top of the pump allows easy insertion and removal of the unit from the pit with a tractor loader, skid-steer loader or winch.
  • A steel mounting plate is included as standard equipment to allow precise positioning of the pump to match the pit depth. Plate can be lagged to a concrete pad or curb.
  • Pump available in various lengths to fit pit depths of 5 ft. 6 in. (1.7 m) to 12 ft 10 in. (3.9 m).


Read more about the Patz Model 4444 Vertical Pit Pump:

Standard Features | Recommended Pit Openings | Success Stories