The SP60-18 (VP62A-18) is a 6" stainless steel multistage submersible borehole pump from the SP60 range (nominal flow around 60 m³/h), delivering heads of up to 252m and flows up to 78 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 42 m³/h (42 000 litres per hour) at 186m head. Best for large-scale irrigation, farms, community and municipal water schemes and mining, where the borehole can deliver high volumes.
Available options:
- 380V set: pump + water-filled motor (no starter): SP60-18 pump end + 37kW 380V three-phase water-filled 6" motor (starter panel not included)
- 525V set: pump + water-filled motor (no starter): SP60-18 pump end + 37kW 525V three-phase water-filled 6" motor (starter panel/VSD not included)
- Pump end only (no motor): SP60-18 pump end (wet end) only – to replace a worn pump end on an existing 37kW 6" motor
- Motor power: 37kW
- Pump diameter: 6" – needs a borehole with an internal diameter of at least 150mm
- Stainless steel pump construction
Performance Table:
| Flow (m³/h) | Flow (l/min) | Head (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 252 |
| 6 | 100 | 251 |
| 12 | 200 | 250 |
| 18 | 300 | 245 |
| 24 | 400 | 233 |
| 30 | 500 | 216 |
| 36 | 600 | 199 |
| 42 | 700 | 186 |
| 48 | 800 | 173 |
| 54 | 900 | 159 |
| 60 | 1000 | 141 |
| 66 | 1100 | 119 |
| 72 | 1200 | 93 |
| 78 | 1300 | 65 |
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.




