Wacker Neuson PT3A
#2 in 3 in and upFull review
A rugged 3 in trash pump for construction dewatering and flood cleanup with heavy debris.
Core & Main $1,881$1,881
The Wacker Neuson PT3A rates 3.6 among 3 in and up gas water pumps; the Wacker Neuson PT2A rates 3.1 among up to 2 in ones. The Wacker Neuson PT2A costs $281.50 less ($1,599.50 vs $1,881).
Wacker Neuson PT2A
#12 in Up to 2 inFull review
A rugged 2 in trash pump from a construction equipment maker, for job sites with dirty water.
Core & Main $1,599.50$1,599.50
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.
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 | Wacker Neuson PT3A | Wacker Neuson PT2A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $5.41 per gpm ($1,881, 347.4 gpm) | 19 $9.69 per gpm ($1,599.50, 165.1 gpm) |
| Flow 15% | 74 347.4 gpm maximum | 54 165.1 gpm maximum |
| Head 10% | 61 96.8 ft maximum head | 75 105 ft maximum head |
| Solids 15% | 100 passes solids up to 1.5 in | 60 passes solids up to 1 in |
| Warranty 30% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Wacker Neuson PT3A | Wacker Neuson PT2A | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Trash | Trash |
| Ports | 3 in | 2 in |
| Maximum flow | 347.4 gpm | 165.1 gpm |
| Maximum head | 96.8 ft | 105 ft |
| Suction lift | 24.6 ft | 24.6 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 hr | 1.8 hr |