High-Lift Utility Pumps: 30 ft or More of Head

Qualifies if: A utility or transfer pump with a maker-stated maximum head of 30 ft or more.
Ranked by: Max head / lift (maker) (highest first)
Shown: The top 8 of 26 products in our catalog that meet the rule.

#1 · Max head / lift (maker): 120 ft

Cast iron and a switch.

#2 · Max head / lift (maker): 46 ft

Metal parts, thermal protection.

#3 · Max head / lift (maker): 42 ft

Switch and both hoses.

#4 · Max head / lift (maker): 40 ft

Thermal protection.

#5 · Max head / lift (maker): 40 ft

Switch and longer hose.

#6 · Max head / lift (maker): 39 ft

Hose and spare impeller.

#7 · Max head / lift (maker): 39 ft

Spares included.

#8 · Max head / lift (maker): 39 ft

Spares included.

How to choose between them

When water has to go up a stairwell or across a yard, head matters more than maximum flow. A pump near its head limit moves very little.

Long hoses add friction; a wider hose loses less.

Rankings follow the rule and order stated above, using makers' published specifications and listed prices. How we research · Disclosure