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The Goulds AU Series Trash Pumps are gasoline engine driven centrifugal pumps designed to pump muddy water with minute qualities of suspended solids. These Self-Priming Pumps are perfect for home, farm, and cottage water system applications, as well as booster service. These pumps are designed to combines a compact frame with durable materials, with the casing, volute, and engine housing being made of die cast aluminum. The impeller is cast iron while the mechanical seal is a composite of carbon/ceramic and BUNA-N components. The lightweight, compact design and a convenient carry handle/base makes these pumps ideal for contractors working on temporary jobs. A multi-position discharge connection and fittings to accommodate NPT connections also allow for the pump to be inserted into a variety of configurations. These Trash Pumps are paired with premium Subaru Robin engines, which feature low oil shutdown, automatic decompression, a dual element air cleaner, and a run time of 2.7 hours. Models with Subaru engine driven units carry a five-year warranty serviced by Xylem/Goulds. An optional carry cart (P/N 16K78) is available for purchase. GOULDS AU SERIES TRASH PUMPS Model Comparison Chart Model Discharge HP GPM Max. Head 2AUW 2" 4.3 144 104' 3AUW 3" 5.7 169 99' APPLICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS COMPONENTS BROCHURE Goulds AU Series Brochure MANUAL Goulds AU Series Manual REPAIR PARTS Goulds AU Series Repair Parts Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

Engine driven pumps are built for applications which need high flow efficiency, solids-handling capability and abrasion resistance. Trash pumps can be used for general water transfer, as well as chemical spraying, handling and processing. For use where electrical power is not available. Some models come with roll cage for easy portability. Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights and general information about pumps.

After Hurricane Irene hit the East Coast in late-August 2011, portable trash pumps removed an estimated 30 million gallons of floodwater from New York's waterlogged tunnels and subway stations, flooded basements across New Jersey, and submerged roads in low-lying areas as far north as Vermont. While trash pumps -- aka dewatering pumps --  generally operate behind the scenes to pump sewage and drain water from construction sites, they took center stage in the areas engulfed by Irene, and later, Sandy. (more…)

High performance and reliability are hallmarks of the Subaru brand so it's no coincidence that the company behind the popular Outback and Forester sedans also produces a well-regarded line of wastewater pumps powered by Subaru engines. Pump Products recently added Subaru trash pumps to it's engine-driven pump inventory. Designed to transfer large volumes of liquid laden with dirt, sludge, leaves, twigs and other solids, these heavy-duty, portable pumps are ideal for flood control and a variety of industrial, municipal, and specialty applications including mining and paper production. (more…)

Apache Hoses are the latest addition to Pump Products' inventory of premium pumping equipment. These American-made hoses are known for high quality construction and safety, both of which are important for the suction and discharge of water from dewatering and trash pumps. Trash pumps are designed to transfer large volumes of liquid laden with dirt, sludge, leaves, twigs and other solids in applications ranging from draining ponds to flood water removal. A reinforced suction hose is used to conduct water into the suction end of a trash pump and a discharge hose carries it to a distant outlet point. A strainer is often attached to the suction end to prevent large debris from entering the pump and creating a blockage. (more…)

Trash pumps are the cannons of the pump world, designed to transfer large volumes of liquid laden with dirt, sludge, leaves, twigs and other solids. Trash pumps do not grind down the solids that pass through them but, rather, pass them along intact. They are portable, heavy-duty pumps with deep impeller vanes capable of producing flows up to 1,600 gallons per minute (gpm) at heads up to 150-feet. Trash pumps can handle spherical solids up to half the diameter of their suction inlets, which generally range from 2 to 6-inches. They are powered by high horsepower engines that run on electricity, gasoline and diesel. Trash pumps are available in centrifugal and diaphragm designs. View our trash pump video Video used courtesy of Gorman Rupp Choosing the Right Trash Pump Centrifugal Trash Pumps operate by using a rotating impeller to draw water into the pump. The impeller is generally a cast iron, two-vane design with a large volute to handle high volumes of water and debris. Centrifugal trash pumps can pump water with a solids content of up to 25%. They are used in applications ranging from draining ponds to flood water removal and typically come equipped with a protective frame that enhances their mobility and reinforces them for rugged jobsite conditions. Diaphragm Trash Pumps function through the expansion and contraction of a flexible diaphragm that acts like a piston in an engine, alternately drawing in then pushing out debris-laden water. Diaphragm trash pumps provide the low rate of discharge and head of any large, heavy-duty pump. They can handle air without losing their prime and can pump water with solids content greater than 25%. Diaphragm pumps are commonly used in slow-seepage applications where  high-discharge centrifugal pumps would quickly lose their prime, such as those occurring when groundwater seeps into a pit. TRASH PUMP FEATURES Electric Trash Pumps are often used in applications where electrical power is available. Gasoline Powered Trash Pumps  are popular for applications in which electrical power has failed or is absent. They form the largest selling category of trash pumps available with 2 to 6-inch inlets. Diesel Powered trash pumps are comparable in size and weight to gasoline-powered models and are used in many of the same applications. They offer the added advantage of fuel economy. A Suction Hose is a reinforced hose through which water flows into the suction end of a trash pump. A Discharge Hose is a hose through which water flows out of the discharge end of a trash pump. A Suction Strainer is placed over a trash pump suction hose in order to prevent large debris from entering the pump and creating a blockage. Wheel Kits and trailer mounts enhance the mobility of trash pumps. For detailed specs, manuals and reviews on the electric, gasoline and diesel powered trash pumps we stock and ship nationally, visit our products pages or call us for details: 1-800-429-0800.