Pacer SE2UL E5HCP
#1 in Up to 2 inFull review
A corrosion-proof Honda-powered transfer pump for clear water, fertilizer and pool water. It suits farms that move more than plain water.
Amazon $705$705
The Pacer SE2UL E5HCP is the better gas water pump overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Pacer SE2UL E5HCP leads on flow and head. The NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump wins on value. The NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump costs $465.01 less ($239.99 vs $705).
NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump
#3 in Up to 2 inFull review
A low-cost 2 in pump with a two-year warranty, for pools, ponds and irrigation.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
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 Pacer SE2UL E5HCP for flow (200 gpm maximum vs 141 gpm maximum) and head (130 ft maximum head vs 100 ft maximum head).
- Choose the NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump for value ($1.70 per gpm ($239.99, 141 gpm) vs $3.52 per gpm ($705, 200 gpm)).
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 | Pacer SE2UL E5HCP | NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 63 $3.52 per gpm ($705, 200 gpm) | 95 $1.70 per gpm ($239.99, 141 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 83 200 gpm maximum | 34 141 gpm maximum |
| Head 10% | 100 130 ft maximum head | 67 100 ft maximum head |
| Solids 15% | 50 solids size not published (neutral score used) | 50 solids size not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 30% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Pacer SE2UL E5HCP | NOVUS NV20SWP 2 in Semi-Trash Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Clear water | Semi-trash |
| Ports | 2 in | 2 in |
| Maximum flow | 200 gpm | 141 gpm |
| Maximum head | 130 ft | 100 ft |
| Suction lift | 25 ft | 23 ft |
| Engine and build | ||
| Engine | Honda GX160, 163 cc | NOVUS OHV, 212 cc |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |