Generac PRO XC3000P
#4 in 3 in and upFull review
A 3 in trash pump with a long warranty and run time, for flood cleanup and job sites with debris-laden water.
A.P. Electric $1,599 Toolnut $1,599$1,599
The Generac PRO XC3000P and the Multiquip QP3TH are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The Generac PRO XC3000P leads on warranty. The Multiquip QP3TH wins on solids, flow and head. The Generac PRO XC3000P costs $400 less ($1,599 vs $1,999).
Multiquip QP3TH
#5 in 3 in and upFull review
A heavy-duty 3 in trash pump for construction and flood work with large debris. More pump than most homeowners need.
HVACDirect $1,999$1,999
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 Generac PRO XC3000P for warranty (3-year warranty for home use vs 2-year warranty for home use).
- Choose the Multiquip QP3TH for solids (passes solids up to 1.5 in vs passes solids up to 1.2 in), flow (396 gpm maximum vs 350 gpm maximum) and head (95 ft maximum head vs 90 ft maximum head).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 3 in and up gas water pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Generac PRO XC3000P | Multiquip QP3TH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $4.57 per gpm ($1,599, 350 gpm) | 47 $5.05 per gpm ($1,999, 396 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 75 350 gpm maximum | 98 396 gpm maximum |
| Head 10% | 50 90 ft maximum head | 58 95 ft maximum head |
| Solids 15% | 76 passes solids up to 1.2 in | 100 passes solids up to 1.5 in |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty for home use | 25 2-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Generac PRO XC3000P | Multiquip QP3TH | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Trash | Trash |
| Ports | 3 in | 3 in |
| Maximum flow | 350 gpm | 396 gpm |
| Maximum head | 90 ft | 95 ft |
| Suction lift | 26 ft | 25 ft |
| Largest solids | 1.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Engine and build | ||
| Engine | Generac G-Force OHC, 265 cc | Honda GX240, 270 cc |
| Fuel tank | 2.9 gal | 1.4 gal |
| Runtime on a tank | 4.3 hr | 2.4 hr |
| Weight | 163 lb | 142.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |