Tokyo, July 15, 1998 - The new 1.5-inch caliber 4-cycle WX15 water pump, which features Honda's newly developed GXH50 compact 4-cycle engine, will go on sale on July 28 at Honda Power Products dealers throughout Japan. The new GXH50 power unit is as lightweight and compact as a 2-cycle engine. In fact, within the stationary-type 2.5PS class, it is the lightest and most compact engine in the world.
The WX15 features extremely quiet operation, easy start-up, and emission of minimal exhaust gases. A one-touch coupling is a standard feature in the WX15 series. Easy for anyone to use, it has a wide range of applications-from agriculture and industrial settings to sports and leisure functions.
The 1.5-inch caliber 4-cycle WX15 water pump
Main features:
- Thanks to a new pump design, it achieves the world's leading head and pumping volume values (maximum head 40m, maximum pumping volume 250l/min.).
- Fitted with the GXH50 4-cycle engine, which can develop high rotations and power output of up to 2.5PS/7,000rpm, it is more compact and lightweight than pumps fitted with 2-cycle engines, making it both quiet and economical.
- Fitted with a special aluminum alloy impeller, it will ensure a rust-free water supply even after being stored for long periods.
- A mechanical decompressor guarantees smooth starts.
- A special oil alert function fitted as standard helps prevent any trouble due to oil loss.
- The one-touch coupling on the JX3 model makes attaching and detaching the suction and delivery hoses very simple.
Domestic annual sales target:
5,000 units
Main specifications:
| Product name | WX15 | ||
| Models available | JX1 | JX3 | |
| Pump | Suction/expulsion caliber (mm) |
approx. 40 (1.5 inches) | |
| Total head (m) | 40 | ||
| Suction head (m) | 8 | ||
| Maximum expulsion volume (l/min.) | 250 | ||
| Engine | Engine name | GXH50 | |
| Engine type | air-cooled 4-cycle single-cylinder gasoline (OHV) | ||
| Total displacement (cc) | 49 | ||
| Maximum power output (kW (PS)/rpm) | 1.8 (2.5)/7,000 | ||
| Starter | recoil type (fitted with mechanical decompressor) | ||
| Fuel used | unleaded gasoline (same as for automobiles) | ||
| Fuel tank volume (l) | 1.2 | ||
| Continuous operation time (min) | approx. 80 | ||
| Total length/width/height (mm) | 325 x 275 x 375 | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 9.0 | ||
Standard features:
| Oil alert | ● | ● |
| One-touch coupling | ● | |
| Coupling STD | ● | |
| Strainer | ● | ● |