Manure Pump

What is a Manure Pump?

In modern livestock operations, manure management is not limited to scraping and agitating the floor. Transferring collected slurry from storage pits to other areas is also a crucial part of the process. This is where manure pump systems come into play, serving as the most reliable tools for lifting slurry from depth to the surface and transferring it over long distances.

These special pumps, which operate with high flow rates and pressure and can work directly inside the slurry, are indispensable for slurry transfer operations on farms in terms of both efficiency and energy savings.

What is the Purpose of a Manure Pump?

The main purpose of manure pumps is to extract slurry from pits, tanks, or lagoons and transfer it to:

• Field application systems,
• Manure processing systems,
• Separators and advanced treatment machines,
• Transport tankers or pipeline networks

with high efficiency and reliability.

Slurry generated on farms is too dense and viscous to be pumped with ordinary irrigation pumps. Manure pumps are specially designed for these demanding chemical and physical conditions, directly meeting the needs of the livestock industry.

How Does a Manure Pump Work?

These pumps are designed to operate fully submerged in slurry. Once installed, they are lowered into the lagoon using an electric hoist and fixed at the required depth. When the pump motor starts:

1. The impeller inlet draws in slurry.
2. The powerful turbine structure inside pushes the slurry upward under pressure.
3. The generated pressure delivers the slurry through the pipeline to the target location.
4. While transferring at high flow, cutting blades at the inlet shred fibrous material, preventing clogging of the system.

The entire system is IP67 protected, providing maximum waterproofing and safety.

Advantages of Manure Pumps in Slurry Transfer

• High Flow – Low Energy Consumption: Although manure pumps have powerful motors, they consume less energy than conventional pumps because they operate directly in slurry. This allows daily slurry transfer at much lower costs.
• Long-Distance Transfer: It is not enough to keep slurry stored; it must be delivered to fields or other systems. Manure pumps provide system flexibility as they can transfer slurry over long distances with high pressure.
• Quiet and Stable Operation: Since the motor body operates in liquid, most of the noise is absorbed, creating a much quieter working environment. This benefits both operator comfort and animal welfare.
• Clogging Protection: Materials like straw or fibrous residues in slurry often clog ordinary pumps. Thanks to cutting blades at the inlet, manure pumps eliminate this risk.

Which Farms Should Use Manure Pumps?

Manure pumps are especially beneficial in the following farms:

• Dairy farms and cattle feedlots
• Producers fertilizing fields with slurry
• Integrated farms with biogas plants
• Farms using manure separator systems
• Companies transporting slurry with tankers

On farms where large amounts of slurry are generated daily, manure pumps significantly simplify cleaning and transfer processes.

What to Consider Before Purchasing?

Before investing, the following technical factors should be evaluated:

• Depth of the slurry lagoon
• Density and content of manure
• Daily slurry volume
• Required pressure depending on distance
• Compatibility with farm automation systems

Additionally, material quality determines pump life. The pump body, seal design, electrical protection level, and internal components must be stainless and acid-resistant.

Boost Efficiency with System Integration

Manure pumps are not independent equipment; they also integrate with other systems, forming a complete efficiency chain.

For example:

• Rope-driven or hydraulic scrapers collect manure, which is then transferred by the manure pump to the separator.
• The liquid manure discharged from the separator is pumped into a slurry tanker or irrigation system.

Thus, the pump not only transfers slurry but also streamlines the entire manure management process.

Easy Maintenance – Long Service Life

Another advantage of manure pump systems is easy maintenance and long-term reliable operation. Clogging is rare thanks to cutting blades. IP67 electrical protection and thermo-sensor safety automatically stop the motor against overheating.

The pump can be lifted out of the lagoon with an electric hoist, making cleaning quick and practical.

A manure pump not only helps farms manage slurry but also transforms waste into a valuable agricultural input. With its high performance, low cost, quiet and safe operation, it is indispensable for every modern farm.

Remember: Manure must not only be collected but also transported correctly for efficiency. With a manure pump system, you reduce workload while streamlining your production cycle.