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Water Transfer Pumps and Trash Pumps

Gas Powered Water Pumps: Transfer, Chemical, Semi Trash and Trash

A gas powered water pump moves water where there is no power: draining a flooded site, filling a tank on a truck, irrigating from a pond, pumping out a basement or moving chemical. The 20 BE Power Equipment pumps here run from 1 inch to 4 inch ports on Powerease, Kohler and Honda engines, in four kinds: clear water transfer pumps, chemical pumps with seals that tolerate fertilizer and soft wash mix, semi trash pumps that pass small solids, and trash pumps that pass rocks and debris up to the port size. All ship new from the manufacturer through High Pressure Car Washer, an authorized BE dealer, with free shipping to the lower 48 states, to a dock or terminal on freight machines, and liftgate service for one flat fee.

Port size sets the flow: a 2 inch pump moves about 158 gallons a minute, a 3 inch semi trash pump about 264, and a 4 inch trash pump is the pump for a flooded excavation. The water sets the type: clear water for transfer pumps, dirty water for semi trash and trash pumps, anything corrosive for the chemical pumps. The engine sets the price. The guide under the products covers each type, the Honda versus Kohler versus Powerease choice, and what pressure washing crews use these for.

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Start here: our pick for each job
Wash trucksBE 2 in water pump, Honda GX200Fills a truck tank fast and starts every morning.Sites and farmsBE 3 in semi trash pump, Honda GX200264 gallons a minute of dirty water.Spray and soft wash rigsBE 2 in chemical pump, Honda GX200Moves fertilizer and soft wash mix without eating its seals.DewateringBE 4 in trash pump, Honda GX390Passes rocks and debris and drains an excavation.
Compare the water transfer pumps and trash pumps buyers ask about most
ModelSizeTypeEngineBest for
BE 1 in water pump, Powerease 791 inWater transferPowerease 79Small tanks and one hand carry
BE 1 in water pump, Honda GX251 inWater transferHonda GX25Daily light duty
BE 2 in water pump, Powerease 2252 inWater transfer, 158 GPMPowerease 225Occasional use, value
BE 2 in water pump, Kohler SH2702 inWater transferKohler SH270Regular commercial use
BE 2 in water pump, Honda GX2002 inWater transferHonda GX200Wash trucks, daily use
BE 2 in chemical pump, Honda GX2002 inChemical transferHonda GX200Soft wash and spray rigs
BE 2 in semi trash pump, Honda GX2002 inSemi trashHonda GX200Basements and muddy sites
BE 2 in trash pump, Honda GX2002 inTrashHonda GX200Small dewatering jobs
BE 3 in water pump, Honda GX2003 inWater transferHonda GX200Farms and big tanks
BE 3 in semi trash pump, Honda GX2003 inSemi trash, 264 GPMHonda GX200Sites, dirty water volume
BE 3 in trash pump, Honda GX3903 inTrashHonda GX390Construction dewatering
BE 4 in trash pump, Honda GX3904 inTrashHonda GX390Flooded excavations
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Water transfer pumps

A transfer pump moves clean or lightly dirty water fast: filling a tank on a wash truck from a hydrant or a pond, draining a pool, irrigating, or moving water between tanks. The BE 1, 2, 3 and 4 inch water pumps are that tool, from the 1 inch Powerease and Honda GX25 units a person carries in one hand to the 4 inch Honda GX390 pump for volume.

Trash pumps and semi trash pumps

A semi trash pump passes small solids, sand and leaves, which is a flooded basement or a muddy site. A trash pump passes solids up to the size of its port, rocks and debris included, with a housing that opens for cleanout, which is construction dewatering. BE builds semi trash pumps in 2 and 3 inch and trash pumps in 2, 3 and 4 inch on Honda engines.

Chemical transfer pumps

Fertilizer, soft wash mix and other corrosive liquids eat a standard pump. The BE chemical pumps in 2 and 3 inch use seals and housings rated for chemicals and are the pumps that fill and move solution on a soft wash or spray rig. Pair them with the soft wash systems.

Honda, Kohler or Powerease engine

Powerease is the BE house engine and the value pick for a pump that runs a few hours a week. Kohler is the mid price commercial engine. Honda GX engines start first pull for years and carry the best parts network, and they sit on the pumps that run daily. All three come with the same pump end at each size; the engine is the difference in price.

2 inch and 3 inch pumps

2 inch is the most common size: about 158 gallons a minute at 33 PSI, light enough to carry, and it fits 2 inch suction and discharge hose sold everywhere. 3 inch moves about 264 gallons a minute on the semi trash model and is the site and farm pump. Go to 4 inch when the job is volume, a flooded excavation or a big tank.

Pumps we recommend by job

BE 2 inch water pump with Honda GX200 for wash trucks

The BE 2 inch water transfer pump with Honda GX200 fills a truck tank fast and starts every morning.

BE 3 inch semi trash pump with Honda GX200 for sites

The BE 3 inch semi trash pump with Honda GX200 moves 264 gallons a minute of dirty water.

BE 2 inch chemical pump with Honda GX200 for spray rigs

The BE 2 inch chemical transfer pump with Honda GX200 moves fertilizer and soft wash mix without eating its seals.

BE 4 inch trash pump with Honda GX390 for dewatering

The BE 4 inch trash pump with Honda GX390 passes rocks and debris and drains an excavation.

Freight, delivery and returns on machines

Free freight to the lower 48. Machines ship new from the manufacturer by freight carrier at no charge to a commercial address with a loading dock or forklift, or to the carrier's nearest terminal for pickup. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days.

Liftgate service, $95 flat. No dock or forklift? Choose liftgate service when you add the machine to the cart. The carrier calls ahead to schedule, brings the crate to your address and lowers it to the ground with a liftgate. It lands at the curb or driveway, not inside the building. One flat fee per order, whatever the machine weighs.

On delivery. Inspect the crate before signing. Note any damage on the delivery receipt and photograph it. We file the claim with the carrier, and if a replacement is needed we ship it.

Returns. Unused machines in original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return freight is the buyer's responsibility, and a refused freight delivery is handled the same way, which is why we would rather confirm the model before it ships: send the job, the water and the power on site through the form on this page and we check the spec against the machine. Full terms are on the shipping policy and return policy pages.

Water Transfer Pumps and Trash Pumps questions, answered

What is the difference between a transfer pump, a semi trash pump and a trash pump?
A transfer pump moves clean water. A semi trash pump passes small solids like sand and leaves. A trash pump passes solids up to the size of its port and opens for cleanout. Match the pump to the dirtiest water it will see.
What size pump do I need?
2 inch for most jobs, about 158 gallons a minute. 3 inch for sites and farms, about 264 gallons a minute on the semi trash model. 4 inch for flooded excavations and big tanks. 1 inch for a pump you carry in one hand.
Can I pump chemicals or soft wash mix?
Only with the chemical transfer pumps, which have seals and housings rated for corrosive liquids. A standard water pump fails quickly on bleach or fertilizer.
Do these pumps come with hoses?
No. Pumps ship with the pump and engine; suction hose, strainer and discharge hose in the matching size come from a hardware or farm supply store.
Which engine should I choose?
Powerease for occasional use at the lowest price, Kohler for regular commercial use, Honda for daily use and the widest parts support.
How does shipping work on this equipment?
Shipping is free to the lower 48 states. Heavy units ship by freight carrier to a commercial address with a dock or forklift, or to the carrier's nearest terminal; smaller units ship by ground at no charge. No dock? Choose liftgate service when you add a freight unit to the cart, a flat $95 per order. Orders are prepared within 0 to 1 business days and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days.
Are these sold by an authorized dealer?
Yes. High Pressure Car Washer is an authorized dealer for BE Power Equipment, Cam Spray, Kranzle, Makinex, Pressure-Pro and Simpson, and everything ships new from the manufacturer with its factory warranty.
What if I order the wrong unit?
Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unused units in original packaging. A 20 percent restocking fee applies and return freight is the buyer's responsibility. Call (219) 327-1138 before ordering and we confirm the model for the job.