Slurry Pumps
Self-Priming Pumps
Diesel-Powered Self-Priming Pumps for Heavy-Duty Applications
At UAE Pump and Dredge, we provide a wide selection of diesel-powered self-priming pumps tailored for rugged performance across construction, dewatering, wastewater, and mining operations. Available in multiple configurations—portable on wheels, skid-mounted, or stationary setups—these pumps are engineered to handle high-solid slurries and challenging fluids with efficiency and ease.
Our self-priming pumps deliver powerful suction and continuous, clog-free performance. Designed for fast deployment and minimal maintenance, they offer a dependable solution where electric power is unavailable or impractical.


Key Advantages of UAE Pump and Dredge’s Self-Priming Systems
- True Self-Priming Design: Eliminates the need for external vacuum systems
- Wet-Dry Vacuum Operation: Functions like a powerful industrial vacuum for slurry and solids
- Handles 30% to 70% Solids Content: Suitable for thick, abrasive, and dense materials
- Engine Options: Available with both diesel engines and electric motors
- Anti-Clogging Capabilities: Designed for highly viscous, low pH, and high specific gravity fluids
- Debris Tolerance: Capable of pumping rags, ropes, stones, and debris without blockages
- Mounting Flexibility: Offered in trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, and fixed-installation versions
Get to Know Our Pump
Model | Diameter | Power | GPM Flow | Head |
DSP/HD 3000 | 3 inches | 43 HP | 100 – 780 | up to 130 feet |
DSP/HD 4000 | 4 inches | 43 HP | 250 – 1200 | up to 200 feet |
DSP/HD 4000 | 4 inches | 115 HP | 250 – 1200 | up to 200 feet |
DSP/HD 6000 | 6 inches | 115 HP | 450-2000 | up to 200 feet |
DSP/HD 6000 | 6 inches | 173 HP | 450-2000 | up to 200 feet |
DSP 8000 | 8 inches | 550 HP | 1600 – 5000 | up to 240 feet |
DSP 10000 | 10 inches | 550 HP | 1600 – 5000 | up to 240 feet |
DSP 12000 | 12 inches | 700 HP | 2600 – 7300 | up to 180 feet |
Built for the Toughest Pumping Jobs
Our diesel-powered self-priming pumps are the go-to solution for remote sites and high-demand operations. Whether you’re managing sludge at a mine site or dewatering a construction area, these pumps offer the performance and reliability you need. Built with high-quality slurry pump components, they maintain uptime even in the most abrasive conditions.
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Submersible Slurry Pumps
Designed to operate fully submerged, these pumps eliminate the need for priming and simplify setup. Ideal for deep pits, ponds, or flooded areas, submersible pumps offer quiet, efficient, and direct-in-fluid operation.

Flooded Suction Pumps
Using a gravity-fed design, these pumps maintain a constant flow without priming. Ideal for fixed installations with consistent fluid levels, they deliver dependable and uninterrupted pumping in industrial and dredging applications.