Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable
#13 in 12V DCFull review
A portable diesel pump for barrels and small tanks on a budget. Buy a bung-mount UL listed pump instead if you ever need to move gasoline.
Amazon $224.99$224.99
The Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable is the better fuel transfer pump overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable leads on kit and price. The Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable costs $55 less ($224.99 vs $279.99).
Roughneck 12V 11 GPM
#14 in 12V DCFull review
A cheap diesel pump for occasional use from barrels. The missing safety listing and warranty make a GPI or Fill-Rite the better buy for regular use.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
Prices 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 Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable for kit (suction pipe, 8 ft hose vs pump only) and price ($224.99 vs $279.99).
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 | Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable | Roughneck 12V 11 GPM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 20% | 94 $224.99 | 83 $279.99 |
| Flow 25% | 25 10 gpm | 30 11 gpm |
| Duty cycle 15% | 50 30 min on, then rest | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL listing or explosion-proof motor | 0 UL listed or explosion-proof motor not published, scored as none |
| Kit 10% | 23 suction pipe, 8 ft hose | 0 pump only |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Fill-Rite FR1614 12V 10 GPM Portable | Roughneck 12V 11 GPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | ||
| Power | 12V DC | 12V DC |
| Flow | 10 gpm | 11 gpm |
| Duty cycle | 30 min on | - |
| Current | 17 A | - |
| Max pressure | 16 psi | - |
| Max head | 36 ft | - |
| Suction lift | 8 ft | - |
| Mount | Portable | - |
| Safety | ||
| UL listed | No | - |
| Explosion-proof motor | No | - |
| Gasoline approved | No | - |
| In the box | ||
| Meter | No | No |
| Nozzle | Manual | Manual |
| Hose | 8 ft | - |
| Filter | No | No |
| Suction pipe | Yes | - |
| Power cable | - | 6.5 ft |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 14 lb | 17.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |