The 10SP160/3 is a 10" stainless steel multistage submersible borehole pump from the 10SP160 range (nominal flow around 160 m³/h), delivering heads of up to 103m and flows up to 216 m³/h. It runs on a three-phase supply (380V or 525V). Choose a complete set, or just the pump end if you are replacing a worn one.
At a glance: delivers about 120 m³/h (120 000 litres per hour) at 74m head. Best for large irrigation schemes, municipal water supply and mine dewatering from high-yield boreholes.
Available options:
- 380V set: pump + water-filled motor (no starter): 10SP160/3 pump end + 45kW 380V three-phase water-filled 8" motor (starter panel not included)
- 525V set: pump + water-filled motor (no starter): 10SP160/3 pump end + 45kW 525V three-phase water-filled 8" motor (starter panel/VSD not included)
- Pump end only (no motor): 10SP160/3 pump end (wet end) only – to replace a worn pump end on an existing 37kW 8" motor
- Motor power: 37kW
- Pump diameter: 10" – needs a borehole with an internal diameter of at least 250mm
- Motor size: 8" motor
- Stainless steel pump construction
Performance Table:
| Flow (m³/h) | Flow (l/min) | Head (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 103 |
| 24 | 400 | 101 |
| 48 | 800 | 97 |
| 72 | 1200 | 90 |
| 96 | 1600 | 80 |
| 120 | 2000 | 74 |
| 144 | 2400 | 70 |
| 168 | 2800 | 63 |
| 192 | 3200 | 52 |
| 216 | 3600 | 38 |
Choosing the right pump: add the depth to your borehole’s pumping water level, the height up to your tank or reservoir and about 10% for pipe friction – that’s your total head. Pick a pump whose head at the flow you need is higher than that total. Your borehole must also be able to deliver that flow – ask your driller for the yield-test result, otherwise the pump can run the borehole dry. Not sure which pump fits? Send us your borehole depth, water level, yield and how far/high you need to pump and we’ll recommend the right model before you order.
Oil-filled or water-filled motor? Both drive the pump in the same way. Oil-filled motors are sealed units (rated 25 bar). Water-filled motors (rated 35 bar) can usually be rewound if they burn out, which normally makes repairs cheaper on bigger motors.
Starter / controller: motors above 30kW need a soft starter, star-delta panel or VSD sized by your electrician – these are not included. Ask us for a quote on the complete installation. See all Borehole Controllers.
Not included: submersible cable, rope, delivery pipe and base plate. Large borehole pumps are often supplied to order – contact us to confirm stock and delivery time.



