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
Hi can I use submersible water pump for a water pan
thanks
Good eveing Dickson,
Our submersible water pumps in Kenya can be used in a water pan
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Customer Service
Is it possible to get high pressure pump that can push water upto 500m? And if available it’s how much ?
Good morning Josh,
Our 30Hp high pressure diesel water pump for sale in Kenya will do this. This diesel water pump cost is Kes 185,000
See details here; https://grekkon.com/diesel -water-pump-prices/
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Customer Service
Hi,I intend to start onion farming this December,I want to be getting my water in a river near my land, it’s a flat land with rare rains during this time of the year,am interested in a water pump, advice me which one can solve my problem… NB,I need something moderate
Good evening Prossy,
To advise you on the best water pump for irrigation in Kenya, we need to know the acreage you’re planting. Please share with us your contact number for us to reach you or call us on 0777 157 132
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Customer Service
Hello Admin,
My source of water is a river, I have installed a 3 inch pipe from the river to highest elevation of my farm (about 10 meters elevation) and the total length of the pipe is 650 meters. Will the 14HP or 16HP diesel pump (I’m looking at Carltons or Power Italia) with 3 inch inlet and outlet manage to deliver water with enough pressure (I want to install sprinklers from 400 meters point using 2 inch pipes, reduced to the sprinkler outlet size, running up to 150 meters at 90 degrees from the 3 inch pipe)?
Your advice is highly valued, Thanks.
Good evening Muliro,
Our 14Hp or 16Hp high pressure diesel water pumps for sale in Kenya will do this. Please share your contact number for us to reach you or call us in our nearest branch
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Customer Service
What is the size of a pump that can pump 30000l/hr and how much is it?
Good morning Albert,
Our 7.5Hp petrol water pump for sale in Kenya will give you this
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Customer Service
What would be the price of a submersible water pump with an outlet of 1.5 inches with a metre head of atleast 100 metres
Good evening James,
To give you this submersible water pump price in Kenya, advice us
1. Do you want a solar or electric submersible pump?
2. How much water will your well yield per hour at 100M?
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Customer Service
Hi…. Do you stock Honda wp40(gx 270) and wp60(gx 390) water pumps?If available then what’s the respective price of each? I need a high power gasoline engine, high volume but less pressure water pump…. Since I’m near a water source.
Good morning Maurice,
Our gasoline Honda water pump price in Kenya is Kes 35,000. It is the Honda Daishin GX type with a head of 32M, and a high discharge of 60 cubic litres per hour for it’s 2″ outlet.
See the specs and prices of our gasoline petrol water pumps in Kenya in the link below:
https://grekkon.com/petrol-water-pump-prices-in-kenya/
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello i would like to consult
Good morning Eugene,
What would you like to consult about irrigation water pumps in Kenya by Grekkon Limited?
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Customer Service
advice on a machine to pump , 70meters Altitude, 400meters from source to Tank. Do you do delivery?
Good afternoon Chris,
Our JD 30Hp high pressure diesel water pump price in Kenya is Kes 180,000. It will cover the 70M head, and has 3″ outlet. Share with us you location and contact details
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Customer Service
Interested in Calton 8.5hp
Good evening,
This is available. Our 7.5Hp high pressure petrol water pump price in Kenya is Kes 37,500
Please share your contact number.
Best regards,
Customer Service