Difference Between Fill-Rite Manual Fluid Transfer Pumps - Rotary Hand Crank VS Hand Pump  

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Great question, Melissa.

The Fill-Rite Rotary Fluid Transfer Pump # FR98XQ moves 10 gallons per 100 crank rotations and features reversible flow, so you can fill or drain with the same pump.

The Piston Pump # FR53XQ uses a hand lever and moves 20 gallons per 100 strokes, so it transfers fuel faster per cycle but doesn't have reverse function for draining.

Both mount to a standard 2" bung, include an 8 foot hose with static ground wire, and have adjustable suction tubes 20" - 34-1/2". Are you mostly filling tanks, draining them, or doing a mix of both?

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Melissa

3/2/2026

Both. I need to drain old gas sometimes but mainly using to fill. On the farm we have all sorts of things with fluids, gasolines, oils etc.

Andrew N.

3/2/2026

@Melissa That makes sense, I think it will really come in handy then! My buddy has something similar on his farm and it definitely gets used weekly!