KSB launches hydraulically driven ISP mobile flood pumps

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Two pumps from one hydraulic drive unit
Fast set-up and robust design
Local production for customer-specific adaptation

The KSB Group has announced the ISP type series, a hydraulically driven mobile submersible motor pump system designed for use in flooded areas. Offered by PT KSB Indonesia, the system is delivered pre-mounted on a trailer or truck and, according to the company, is ready for operation within minutes.

According to KSB’s press release, datelined Frankenthal, November 2026, the ISP series is a complete system designed specifically for mobile flood control. The pumps are driven by hydraulic motors rather than electric motors. The company says this allows a very compact system design and makes the system highly reliable under extreme conditions.

Two pumps from one hydraulic drive unit

The release notes that hydraulic motors are much lighter than electric motors, which improves mobility on site. Because of this drive concept, a single hydraulic power unit is able to run a pair of pumps. KSB describes this as a decisive advantage when large volumes of floodwater must be pumped quickly and continuously.

Available with various power ratings, the system reaches flow rates of up to 1,000 litres per second at a head of at least six metres. In a dual configuration, the flow rate can be doubled.

Fast set-up and robust design

The ISP series comes pre-mounted on a trailer or truck. An integrated jib crane makes handling and setting up on site easier. According to KSB, stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant materials, together with impellers suited to floodwater, keep pumping reliable. Strainers on the suction side keep out solids larger than 40 mm.

Each pump arrives already set to the required duty point. As an all-in mobile solution that includes components such as discharge hose systems and housing, it reduces the need for additional equipment. As an option, the units can also work from a pontoon or be fitted with floats.

Local production for customer-specific adaptation

KSB says maintenance costs are low thanks to the product’s quality. Because the system is built in Indonesia, the local plant can tailor it quickly to individual customer needs, and quality is checked at test facilities on site. KSB presents the ISP series as an option for flood control and urban water management, highlighting its high capacity, versatility and ability to go into service immediately.