A budget 2 in semi-trash pump for occasional pool draining and yard flooding. It suits owners who want a known brand at a no-name price.
Amazon $269The Westinghouse WP160 is the better gas water pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Westinghouse WP160 leads on value. The Multiquip QP2TH wins on flow, solids and head. The Westinghouse WP160 costs $1,360 less ($269 vs $1,629).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Westinghouse WP160 for value ($1.70 per gpm ($269, 158 gpm) vs $7.72 per gpm ($1,629, 211 gpm)).
- Choose the Multiquip QP2TH for flow (211 gpm maximum vs 158 gpm maximum), solids (passes solids up to 1 in vs passes solids up to 0.6 in) and head (98 ft maximum head vs 91 ft maximum head).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 2 in gas water pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse WP160 | Multiquip QP2TH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $1.70 per gpm ($269, 158 gpm) | 29 $7.72 per gpm ($1,629, 211 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 48 158 gpm maximum | 92 211 gpm maximum |
| Head 10% | 52 91 ft maximum head | 63 98 ft maximum head |
| Solids 15% | 30 passes solids up to 0.6 in | 60 passes solids up to 1 in |
| Warranty 30% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Westinghouse WP160 | Multiquip QP2TH | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Semi-trash | Trash |
| Ports | 2 in | 2 in |
| Maximum flow | 158 gpm | 211 gpm |
| Maximum head | 91 ft | 98 ft |
| Suction lift | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Largest solids | 0.6 in | 1 in |
| Engine and build | ||
| Engine | 212 cc | Honda GX160, 163 cc |
| Fuel tank | - | 0.8 gal |
| Runtime on a tank | - | 2.2 hr |
| Weight | 53 lb | 97 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
