Diesel Trash Pumps
- By Kelsey Lepperd
- Mar 19, 2017
Contractors, municipalities, and farmers often need to dewater areas that are rife with leaves, sand, sewage, twigs, sludge, and mud – a job best done by diesel trash pumps.
If you need to remove debris of any kind any larger than one inch in diameter, you'll need a trash pump rather than a semi-trash pump. The cost of a diesel fuel trash pump is initially higher than a gasoline pump, but a diesel pump has a higher efficiency range which means it costs less to run over time. If you're a contractor or farmer that needs to to work your pump hard, a diesel fueled pump is the right fit for your operation.
All trash pumps will share similar characteristics that set them apart from other pumps, say your traditional dewatering pump or a semi-trash pump. Trash pumps are made with aluminum, cast iron, and steel. Your casing will be made with cast iron, and the impellers and shafts will either be cast iron or stainless steel. These are construction grade materials, meaning your pump can work harder for longer. You'll also benefit from auto-dry priming and re-priming so you never have to manually add water to your pump. The enclosures on trash pumps ensure security and noise. A lockable enclosure gives you the peace of mind you need if you find yourself needing to step away from your pump for a few moments. The insulated steel enclosure ultimately reduces noise, which is good if you need to use your pump in a residential or downtown area with a lot of foot traffic.
The size of debris your trash pump can handle will be determined by the impeller type, engine horsepower, and the size of your suction and discharge ports. A trash pump won't grind the debris, but instead it passes debris like pebbles, leaves, and twigs through the larger impeller veins and housing.
Featured Diesel Trash Pumps
Multiquip QP2TZ Diesel Trash Pump
This industrial strength trash pump is powered by a recoil start and 4.6HP Subaru/Hatz 1B20 diesel engine. Featuring cast iron impellers and volute for abrasion resistance for enhanced durability, maximum head of 95 feet, durable aluminum body, 2" inlet and outlet diamter, 25 feet maximum suction lift, and 41 PSI. Can handle up to 1" solids. CARB and EPA approved.
This diesel fueled trash pump is ideal for contractors, farmers, and municipalities, and can move 32,400 gallons of muddy water in one hour. Featuring low-oil shutdown, quick clean out for easy servicing, cast iron inlet and outlet ports, Buna-N check valve to protect from dirty water backing up into the pump, and a wheel kit with two 16 inch tires, steel base, and rails. Can handle up to 2" solids. CARB and EPA approved.
This workhorse of a diesel trash pump can handle up to 6" solids and offers an extra large 20 gallon metal fuel tank that means your trash pump can run for 12 continuous hours before needing to stop and refuel. Featuring a Yanmar 23HP engine, 1,000 GPM, 20 feet maximum suction lift, 96 feet maximum total head, and cast iron housing material, inlet and outlet port, and stainless steel impellers. CARB and EPA Tier 4 Final approved.
Thompson 4JSCM-DIS-4LE2T-M High Pressure Jet Pump
This high pressure jet pump from Thompson can run up to 34.7 hours before needing to refuel and features 1,200 FPM, 25 feet maximum suction lift, 132 feet maximum total head, automatic dry priming and re-priming, no. 30 grey iron housing material, a 2200 RPM Isuzu engine, and a mximum PSI or 57. Can handle temperatures up to 200 degrees and 3" solids. CARB and EPA Tier 4 Final approved.
