Maintaining the tradition while moving technology forward: the MARK-3® Watson Edition plugs right into your existing MARK-3® water-moving systems. It will set a new benchmark of excellence for high-pressure fire pumps in the wildland firefighting community for generations to come.
While preserving the iconic look of the classic MARK-3® pump, the all-new MARK-3® Watson Edition is an entirely new platform that boasts exciting, modernized features including the first ever purpose-built engine for a wildland pump.
The MARK-3® Watson Edition greatly improves user experience in the following areas:
Mobility
Unit is 30% lighter and 20% smaller.
- Integrated carriage system
- Easy loading / unloading
- Option to backpack engine side up or down
- Integrated carry handle
Safety
Pump design and features to improve firefighter safety.
- Ergonomic carriage system reduces the risk of back injuries
- Padded straps protect shoulders and back from bruising
- Muffler heat shield protects against severe burns
- Lighter pump reduces incidence and severity of slips, trips, falls and transport-related injuries
User-friendliness
Smart, intuitive and easy to use.
- LED visual interface
- Engine operating status
- Troubleshooting function
- High temperature protection
Ease of start
Starting a MARK-3® pump has never been this easy!
- Less force required for easier pull start
- Foothold for improved steadiness
- Engine warm-up indicator
- Anti-flooding feature reduces risk of flooding engine
Applications
- Direct attack wildfire operations
- Relay tank pumping for remote watering during firefighting operations
- High-elevation firefighting in mountainous areas
- In series pumping over long distances
- Parallel pumping for higher volumes
Features and benefits
- Unit 30% lighter and 20% smaller reduces transport-related injuries
- Smart, intuitive and easy to use LED visual provides engine operating status and troubleshooting function
- 50% less force required for easier pull start and foothold improves steadiness
- Anti-flooding feature significantly reduces risk of flooding engine
New feature: Bluetooth connectivity, enabling real-time monitoring via a mobile app with a dashboard interface
Introducing the MyWATERAX Pump Dashboard Mobile App – your ultimate tool for real-time pump monitoring!
Stay in control of your MARK-3® Watson Edition with seamless Bluetooth® connectivity. The MyWATERAX app provides live performance insights, engine speed, temperature, and runtime—helping you optimize your pump’s efficiency when it matters most.
Key Features:
- Real-time data for tracking engine performance
- Connection history log for better operational insights
- User-friendly interface for quick access to critical data
- Geolocation capabilities to log pump locations and optimize fleet management
The app works on both phone and tablet, ensuring you’re always ready to tackle the next challenge






