A heavy-duty 3 in trash pump for construction and flood work with large debris. More pump than most homeowners need.
HVACDirect $1,999The Multiquip QP3TH rates 3.5 among 3 in and up gas water pumps; the Multiquip QP2TH rates 3.1 among up to 2 in ones. The Multiquip QP2TH costs $370 less ($1,629 vs $1,999).

A contractor-grade 2 in trash pump that outflows every other 2 in pump here. Worth it for rental fleets and frequent dirty-water work.
HVACDirect $1,629Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (3 in and up and up to 2 in), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Multiquip QP3TH | Multiquip QP2TH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $5.05 per gpm ($1,999, 396 gpm) | 29 $7.72 per gpm ($1,629, 211 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 98 396 gpm maximum | 92 211 gpm maximum |
| Head 10% | 58 95 ft maximum head | 63 98 ft maximum head |
| Solids 15% | 100 passes solids up to 1.5 in | 60 passes solids up to 1 in |
| Warranty 30% | 25 2-year warranty for home use | 25 2-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Multiquip QP3TH | Multiquip QP2TH | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Trash | Trash |
| Ports | 3 in | 2 in |
| Maximum flow | 396 gpm | 211 gpm |
| Maximum head | 95 ft | 98 ft |
| Suction lift | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Largest solids | 1.5 in | 1 in |
| Engine and build | ||
| Engine | Honda GX240, 270 cc | Honda GX160, 163 cc |
| Fuel tank | 1.4 gal | 0.8 gal |
| Runtime on a tank | 2.4 hr | 2.2 hr |
| Weight | 142.2 lb | 97 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |