Floating pump pontoons, irrigation intakes and water management platforms
Pump supports that rise and fall with the water, intake platforms for irrigation and dams, aerator and monitoring pontoons for treatment ponds. Sized to the load, built on Pontoonz pods.
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Size it to the pump, then add a margin
Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. Add up the pump, the frame, the pipework and the people who service it, then size the platform so it sits at about half immersion.
Pump supports for dams, rivers, ponds and pits
Irrigation intakes for dams and rivers
Floating intakes and pump supports that rise and fall with the water level, so the intake stays at the right depth through the season.
Farming & irrigation
Mining and quarry dewatering
Dewatering pump pontoons and access platforms for pits, tailings ponds and settling ponds.
Mining & quarriesAerator, monitoring and access pontoons for treatment ponds
Aerator pontoons and water-quality monitoring pontoons are both built on Pontoonz pods. The platform carries the equipment and gives operators a stable deck to service it from.
Floating solar arrays on treatment ponds, like the one Watercare operates at Rosedale in Auckland, also need safe access for cleaning, inspection and maintenance. Pods can carry service walkways and maintenance platforms for that kind of installation; talk to us about your site.
How many pods does your pump platform need?
Enter your deck size and the load it has to carry. We'll tell you how many pods, which type, and an indicative price.
Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.
Pump barges, aerators and monitoring pontoons
Spec sheets and capability statement
Load ratings, materials and dimensions for every pod, plus a one-page company summary for your files.
How much will a pump pontoon carry?
Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. A 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump.
How is the pump mounted?
The pump sits on a timber or steel frame bolted to the pods through the moulded tie-off points. Send us the pump model and we'll recommend the layout.
How is it anchored?
With chains or ropes to anchors or shore points, set up so the platform rises and falls with the water. The right setup depends on depth, level change and flow.
Are the pods UV and chemical resistant?
The pods are UV-stabilised marine-grade polyethylene with a 15+ year life. Polyethylene resists most water-treatment chemicals; tell us what's in your pond and we'll confirm.
What's the lead time?
Rotomoulded pods are made to order in Auckland, typically a few weeks. Float Pods ship from stock.
Tell us about your pump platform
Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.
- Configuration recommended with every quote
- Volume pricing and freight to your address
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