Trash Pumps
Electric Sewage/Trash Pumps, Self-Priming
Engine Driven Trash Pumps
Engine Driven Trash Pumps (Trailer Mounted)
Trash Pumps — Electric & Engine-Driven
When you need to move water full of mud, sand, gravel, or debris, a standard water pump won't cut it. Trash pumps are purpose-built to handle solids-laden water without clogging, making them essential for construction dewatering, flood cleanup, pond draining, and agricultural drainage.
Westech Equipment carries engine-driven trash pumps for portable use and electric self-priming trash pumps for fixed installations. Our trash pumps handle solids up to several inches in diameter depending on the model.
Featured brands include AMT and Gorman-Rupp. Call us at 1-800-433-8831.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can a trash pump handle that a regular water pump can't?
A: Trash pumps pass solid debris — mud, sand, gravel, leaves, small rocks — without clogging. The size of solids depends on the model, typically from 1/2 inch up to 3 inches.
Q: Do I need gas-powered or electric?
A: Gas-powered pumps are portable and work without electricity — standard for construction sites and remote locations. Electric pumps are for fixed installations with available power.
Q: How do I choose the right size?
A: Consider volume of water, how quickly you need to move it, solids size, and total head (vertical lift plus horizontal distance).