Water Pumps For Irrigation
As a large water pumps supplier in Kenya, Grekkon Limited provides the widest range of water pumps for irrigation in Kenya. Our water pumps for sale in Kenya evacuate irrigation water under moderate to high pressure. To provide the best water pump in Kenya, we categorize them by role, by placement and by power
Water Pumps For Irrigation
How many types of water pumps are there?
Categorization by role
- High-pressure pumps. These are water pumps with a head that exceeds 50M. The definition of head is how high that pump will push water vertically at a ninety degrees angle. They push water at high elevations or from a deep source such as a borehole or underground tank. There are high pressure, low water volume pumps, and high pressure, high water volume variations. The latter is the most expensive, be they generator, solar or electric powered pumps.
Low-pressure pumps. These are water pumps with a head that is below 50M. Here, there are low pressure, low water volume pumps, and low pressure, high water volume ones. Low-pressure pumps are the least expensive. They deliver water over short elevations or as booster pumps- to provide additional pressure. Booster pumps are electric
2. Categorization by placement
Surface pumps. All generator pumps (petrol and diesel) are surface pumps. They work out of the water during operation. We have solar-powered and electric powered surface pumps. They pump water in all directions; vertically, horizontally and diagonally.
Solar and electric surface pumps (green), and electric and solar water submersible pumps
Submersible pumps. These work in the water during operation. They pump water vertically from a well, borehole, reservoir, lake, river or from an underground tank. All have stainless steel plates and are either solar or electric powered
3. Categorization by power
Solar water pumps. They use energy from the sun converted into an electric current. This energy is provided by solar panels. The number of solar panels to use depends on the amount of power required by the pump.motor, given in kilowatts (Kw) or horse power (Hp). The motor provides the power to drive the pump
Electric pumps. They use electric power from the grid. We have a single phase and 3 phase pumps. The former will work with a single-phase electric setting. The latter will only work with a 3 phase electric setting. Electric water pumps are powered by an electric motor, jus like solar pumps. The power rating for this motor is given in Kw or Hp
Generator pumps. Powered by a petrol or diesel engine whose power rating is given Hp
Generator water pumps carbon emissions
The downside of petrol and diesel water pumps is CO2 emissions, which contribute to global warming, the chief reason for negative climate change being experienced today. To calculate the quantity of CO2 emission from a diesel water pump, multiply the fuel usage in litres by a factor of 2.67. For example; a pump that consumes 100 litres of diesel per month emits 267kgs of CO2 emissions monthly. For a ptrol water pump, multiply by a factor of 2.305. For example; a pump that consumes 100 litres of petrol per month emits 230.5kgs of CO2 emissions monthly.
Water Pumps For Irrigation; prices
Which is the best water pump to buy?
The tabulations below aligns our water pumps specs, to guide on the the best water pump to buy
1. Solar water pump prices
| Model No | Power Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| DW 1050 | 0.5 | 34 | 3,000 | 18,000 |
| DW 1100 | 1 | 67 | 2,500 | 20,800 |
| DW 1150 | 1.5 | 81 | 3,000 | 27,900 |
| DW 2000 | 2 | 108 | 3,000 | 35,000 |
| SBH 1050 | 0.5 | 54 | 3,000 | 23,000 |
| SBH 1100 | 1 | 95 | 2,500 | 25,000 |
| SBH 1500 | 1.5 | 128 | 4,500 | 36,500 |
| SBH 2000 | 2 | 168 | 4,500 | 43,800 |
| SBH 3000 | 3 | 237 | 4,500 | 56,500 |
| SBH 4000 | 4 | 270 | 4,500 | 70,000 |
| SBH 4000-3 | 4 | 304 | 4,500 | 82,200 |
| Model No | Power Hp | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
2. Generator water pump prices
2.1. 14 Hp High-pressure diesel water pumps
They will power large sprinklers, the rain hose irrigation kit, and push water up steep gradients of up to 50M in height. All have a 3” outlet
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Stallion | 75M, 39 cubic per hour and 14Hp | KES 70,000 |
| Carltons UK | 85M, 45 cubic per hour and 14Hp | KES 75,000 |
| Power Italia | 95M, 39 cubic per hour and 14Hp | KES 80,000 |
2.2. 16Hp High-pressure diesel water pumps
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Lifan | 84M, 41 cubic per hour and 16Hp | KES 85,000 |
| Power Italia* | 55M, 120 cubic per hour and 16Hp | KES 95,000 |
2.3. High-pressure petrol water pumps
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Lifan | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 7.5Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Carltons UK | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 8.5Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AICO | 75M, 20 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
2.4. Low-pressure petrol water pumps
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Daishin Honda | 32M, 60 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 32,000 |
| KATO | 48M, 36 cubic per hour and 6.5Hp | KES 18,000 |
How to select an irrigation water pump
I. Elevation
High pressure water pumps are necessary in moderate to steep elevations, while low pressure water pumps are ok on flat terrain. High pressure generator water pumps have a double impeller. This is what makes them powerful enough to evacuate water over a high gradient
II. By location
Solar surface or submersible water pumps or diesel and petrol generator pumps are the only options in off-grid electricity locations. If an electric water pump will be used, then it will be powered by a fuel generator. Electric water pumps on the other hand are restricted to locations that have power connection . Electric water pumps motor ratings are categorised as single or three-phase power depending on the size. This is key to note during purchase so that the motor matches the power phase on location. Three-phase is for the larger more powerful motors, while signle phase is for the smaller, less powerful electric motors
III. By irrigation method
A farmer doing basin or farrow irrigation requires less pressure than one doing overhead irrigation through rain gun sprinklers. Both irrigation methods need lots of water, but to rotate a rain gun sprinkler, high pressure is required. A grower who has a drip irrigation system will water his crop through gravity. Another one with a 1-1/2″ rain hose irrigation kit will need a high volume water pump
Overhead sprinklers require higher pressure than basin flood or drip irrigation systems
IV Water source
Is it surface or well water? How deep is the well? Surface water pumps such as diesel, petrol, electric and solar centrifugals draw surface water from water pans, rivers, and lakes. Submersible solar or electric water pumps are for wells. The size of the submersible water pump depends on the drawing depth, and the amount of water needed. The deeper the well, the larger the submersible water pump needed
V. Land size
The larger the acreage under irrigation, the larger the water pump, and vice versa. A small kitchen garden is easily irrigated with a small domestic electric booster pump. A plantation crop spanning 30 acres will require a large surface water pump
VI. Crop type
Certain crops such as onion, garlic, brassicas, grass, maize, carrot and many others will thrive under overhead irrigation. Others are better irrigated with drip irrigation such as tomato, peppers, chillies because they succumb easily to fungal infections as a result of water settling on their leaves for long. Rice is best grown under basin irrigation
VII. Water quality
If your irrigation water is of poor quality as a result of suspended particles, buy a water pump designed for that water quality. Most irrigation systems have a filtration system and therefore this rarely comes into play
VIII. Budget
Different types of water pumps are priced differently. Solar water pumps have the highest installation cost, but the least operational costs. Petrol and diesel water pumps are the cheapest to buy, but are expensive to run over time because they are high maintenance
Looking for irrigation pump to irrigate 40 acres.3phase.prefarably multiple sprinklers
Good evening William,
We have a 3-phase electric surgace pump for this. What’s your maximum vertical head in the farm?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Am looking for a 3 inch 3hp 1.5kw booster pump single phase.
Good morning Joram,
You have given us an elctric booster water pump’s motor ratings, and the inlet/outlet size
Please indicate the water pump’s other specs (flow rate + head) for us to share your quote on email
Best regards,
Customer Service
Good evening, I am seeking a solar water submersible pump solution that can pump water from a 35 ft well and transfer the same over a 20°steep slope to a distance of 150 m.
Good morning Benjamin,
For your solar submersible water pump price quote, please advice is on the amount of water the well will yield in a day, or how much you need daily
Learn about our solar water pumps here:
https://grekkon.com/solar-water-pump-price/
Best regards,
Customer Service
Which is the best petrol water pump to use with PN 6 pipe 63mm hdpe pipe
Good afternoon Nichasio,
A 2″ / 63mm low pressure petrol water pump will do. The cost is from Kes 18,000 a unit
See our low pressure petrol water water pump prices in this link below
https://grekkon.com/petrol-water-pump-prices-in-kenya/
Best regards,
Customer Service
Great job you’re doing
Can I get hdpe 2″ pipe, at how much
I’m in Bondo
Good evening Okola,
Our 2″/ 63mm HDPE pipe cost is Kes 16,700. We’ll supply you in Bondo from our Kisumu office
Best regards,
Customer Service
Intending to farm 10acres beans. How many rain gun sprinklers are needed +the right diesel pump to draw water from a river 1km away? Also tell me its fuel consumption please. Regards
Good afternoon Lawrenece,
For your 10 acres rain gun sprinkler irrigation system, you will need just 1 flange type rain gun of 2″ inlet. Learn about it’s price and specs here in this link; https://grekkon.com/flange-rain-gun-sprinkler/
You will power this with our 30HP, 3″ JD diesel water pump with a consumption rate of 0.5L/hour. See details on price and specs here in this link; https://grekkon.com/diesel-water-pump-prices/
Best regards,
Customer Service
Price of 2 and 3 inches solar powered surface pumps
Good morning Mwakuseya,
For our 2″ and 3″ solar surface water pumps prices in Kenya, share with us your targeted flow rate
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello!
I have a few questions i would like to be clear on:
1. I have about 1.2 Hactors if land spread along, near a canal ( about 15m near my farm.) Im thinking if using sprinkler type of irrigation. However, i well need a lot of hoses to spread around the land. What are your suggestions? How much do hoses cost for sprinkler? And how much are those sprinklers?
2. Do all the generators have water filters? If not, how do you know which one that comes with it and how often should you change/ sanitize it?
Thank you!
Good evening John,
To determine your sprinkler irrigation cost in Kenya, we need to conduct a physical site assessment or have you share detailed drawings with us for a sprinkler system design outlay
Irrigation water filters are sold separately, and the size of each depends on your irrigation pipe diameter. The frequency of cleaning depends on your irrigation water quality
Best regards,
Customer Service