1898/1918 Waterous Hand/Horse Drawn Pumper

The Waterous Pump Company of St. Paul, Minnesota was the first maker of gas engine powered pumpers, introducing this model which was able to pump 350 gpm. It was married to a Wisconsin four-cylinder engine. This rig was initially pulled by firefighters, but was later converted to horse-drawn.

This apparatus was converted in 1918 for the town of Plainfield, Wisconsin. Come by and visit us to see her in Gallery 2, as well as countless other amazing pieces.