Self-Priming Pump
Self priming pumps are able to pull prime after loosing prime or in some cases can run dry and initiate priming. Centrifugal pumps which SOME are called self-priming actually need to be primed the very first time and then after should hold prime or start up again if pump has retained its priming liquid in its volute. These pumps do not prime from a dry condition.
The second type of Self Priming pump is a positive displacement one and can pull prime completely on its own from often a dry condition. These would be diaphragm / mud Pumps.
Self-priming pumps all have a common limit to how high they can lift or prime. This is often 25 feet maximum and with some pumps may take up to 5 minutes. While some are limited to only a few feet vertical suction lift.
Self Prime pumps come in all materials like Cast Iron, FRP, Aluminum and Stainless. Powered by electric motors, gas / diesel engines, PTO / pedestal and air / pneumatic.
Many self priming pumps are able to handle debris / trash / solids, while others are for high pressure (fire fighting, irrigation, washdown).
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AMT Pumps
2" Diaphragm Trash Pump KIT
338G-K6
$3,007.94Mud pump. Pump KIT only, NO Engine. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudhog or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pu... -
AMT Pumps
2" Engine-Driven Trash Pump
3930-95
23% Off Special Price $899.12 Regular Price $1,167.692" Trash Pump for Sale. The AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replacea...
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AMT Pumps
2" Engine Trash Pump
3932-95
23% Off Special Price $1,538.89 Regular Price $1,998.56AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replaceable Cast Iron volutes, impel...
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Honda Engine Pump 9,000 GPH
3168-95
20% Off Special Price $918.85 Regular Price $1,148.56The AMT 3168-95 pairs a 5 HP Honda GC160 overhead-cam engine with a heavy-duty cast iron pump body built to move up to 150 GPM (9,000 GPH) and 126 ft of head. Its semi-open, clog-resistant impeller and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal are designed ...
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AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
4222-95
$839.384222-95 has Briggs Stratton engine. OBSOLETE due to engine. Cast iron Utility pump 9600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank will allow for up to...OBSOLETE due to engine, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Engine water Pump
3824-99
Call For PriceWater pump with Briggs Stratton gas engine 4-cycle. Discontinued, See Honda engine version 382A-99 or PACER S Pumps. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, washdown, fire fighting & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chl...
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AMT Pumps
Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25The AMT 382A-99 combines a 5 HP Honda GC160 engine with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic pump body engineered for up to 138 GPM (8,280 GPH) and 88 ft of head. Its 1.8-quart fuel tank supports about 60 minutes of continuous runtime,...
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