Sap transfer pumps

[maple ridge tappers]

I'm looking for a nice trasfer pump for my sap. Currently have a small electric pump with 3/4" inlet and outlet. Takes way to long to transfer sap. Need to upgrade to a gas powered (perferably 4 stroke), lightweight, and capable of at least 100 gallons per minute.
Any help would be appreciated.

[whalems]

Try this one. It is the one I am looking at. Will probably have to wait untill next season. http://www.tractorsupply.com/red-lion-2-4-hp-engine-driven-water-pump-1023069

[Farmboy]

I just got that pump on friday. So far it looks good. Its a honda knock off. It only pumps 66 gpm though. Im running a 1 1/2" suction line and a 1" discharge line.

[afretired]

I am using one of the other models from TSC, the 6HP, and its only $30 bucks more and it works great.

David

http://www.tractorsupply.com/red-lion-6-hp-engine-driven-semi-trash-pump-2-in--1023085?ddkey=http%3AClickInfo&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=15001&mpe_id=12075&cm_cr=No%20Campaign-_-Web%20Activity-_-Cross%20Sell%20Up%20Sell-_-ProductDetail_Espot1-_-Red%20Lion%206%20HP%20Engine%20Driven%20Semi-Trash%20Pump,%202%20in.

[maple flats]

I also just bought the pump in reply #2. I am using 1.5" suction and discharge. I looked at the others but they were too heavy to move around easily. Had I wanted to leave the pump on the truck and use a 60' suction I would have gotten the 6hp, but it would take too long to start pumping with such a long suction. Pumps push much better than they suck. The 6hp was much heavier. That is a good pump too, as I use one for irrigation water but those two uses can not be interchanged. The 1.5" pump is an easy 1 hand carry, the 6HP is a difficult 2 hand shuffle to move.

[markcasper]

Maple flats, What are you using for hose for that pump and where did you get the hose? I am in need of one for a sap supplier, I told him I would furnish all equipment. I bought a big 2" pump last year, but then returned it when I found out there was some nasty things like grease and lead inside. I believe it was more for liquid fertilizer than anything else.

[Woody]

Are you guys still happy with those small TSC water pumps? Thought I'd ask before I bought one. Never really heard of Red Lion pumps but thought I'd look for an option to the Honda WX10 since I've heard from a couple guys that the Honda's start having carb issues after a while and there are no adjustments.

thanks

[grumpy]

it is true about the hondas having carb problems. i own a 1 inch honda pump and it works great when it works. It can just be very tempermental