MARK-3® Portable High-Pressure Fire Pump

A Modern Pump for the Modern Firefighter 

Maintaining the tradition while moving technology forward: the MARK-3® Watson Edition plugs right into your existing MARK-3® water-moving systems. It will set a new benchmark of excellence for high-pressure fire pumps in the wildland firefighting community for generations to come. 

While preserving the iconic look of the classic MARK-3® pump*, the all-new MARK-3® Watson Edition is an entirely new platform that boasts exciting modernized features including the first ever purpose-built engine for a wildland pump. 

The MARK-3® Watson Edition greatly improves user experience in the following areas: 

Mobility 

Unit is 30% lighter and 20% smaller. 

  • Integrated carriage system 
  • Easy loading / unloading 
  • Option to backpack engine side up or down 
  • Integrated carry handle 
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Safety 

Pump design and features to improve firefighter safety. 

    • Ergonomic carriage system reduces the risk of back injuries 
    • Padded straps protect shoulders and back from bruising 
    • Muffler heat shield protects against severe burns 
    • Lighter pump reduces incidence and severity of slips, trips, falls and transport-related injuries 

User-friendliness 

Smart, intuitive and easy to use. 

  • LED visual interface
    • Engine operating status
    • Troubleshooting function
    • Integrated hour meter and tachometer • High temperature protection 

Ease of start 

Starting a MARK-3® pump has never been this easy! 

  • Less force required for easier pull start • Foothold for improved steadiness
    • Engine warm-up indicator
    • Anti-flooding feature reduces risk of flooding engine 
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