The best value 12V pump for a pickup tank: UL listed, gasoline approved and backed for life, for less than a Fill-Rite FR1210H at most stores.
Amazon $434.99The GPI M-150S 12V 15 GPM is the better fuel transfer pump overall, rated 3.8 to 2.8. The GPI M-150S 12V 15 GPM leads on safety listing, warranty and flow. The Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable wins on price. The Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable costs $210 less ($224.99 vs $434.99).
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Amazon $224.99Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GPI M-150S 12V 15 GPM for safety listing (UL listed, explosion-proof motor vs no UL listing or explosion-proof motor), warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 1-year warranty) and flow (15 gpm vs 10 gpm).
- Choose the Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable for price ($224.99 vs $434.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12V DC fuel transfer pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GPI M-150S 12V 15 GPM | Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 20% | 61 $434.99 | 94 $224.99 |
| Flow 25% | 50 15 gpm | 25 10 gpm |
| Duty cycle 15% | 50 30 min on, then rest | 50 30 min on, then rest |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL listed, explosion-proof motor | 0 no UL listing or explosion-proof motor |
| Kit 10% | 27 suction pipe, 10 ft hose | 23 suction pipe, 8 ft hose |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GPI M-150S 12V 15 GPM | Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | ||
| Power | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Flow | 15 gpm | 10 gpm |
| Duty cycle | 30 min on | 30 min on |
| Current | 18 A | 17 A |
| Max pressure | 15 psi | 16 psi |
| Max head | 15 ft | 36 ft |
| Suction lift | 5 ft | 8 ft |
| Mount | Bung | Portable |
| Safety | ||
| UL listed | Yes | No |
| Explosion-proof motor | Yes | No |
| Gasoline approved | Yes | No |
| In the box | ||
| Meter | No | No |
| Nozzle | Manual | Manual |
| Hose | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| Filter | No | No |
| Suction pipe | Yes | Yes |
| Power cable | 18 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 14 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 1 year |
