I am looking for a gas powered water pump to take down to a river and fill a 55 gallon water barrels for washing dishes and making coffee. Any ideas. The river is about 20’ below the road.

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You will need a self priming pump rated for over a 25 ft lift or suction, taking into account if the pump will be on the bank or in the truck.

About any 2" will do that if you can set the pump close to the water level. I fill a 425 gallon tank in the pick up with almost that much lift. It will push water way better than pull it. I think if I only needed 55 gallons, I would use two five gallon buckets.

MJM thanks I have two 55 gallon barrels and have used 5 gallon buckets but it kills my back . I have no fluid in my L5 lower disc. Can’t do buckets anymore.

Big bob I was thinking a small Pump next to the river

Yep, trash pumps will do the job (2") with a 7 hp does that lift for me. I suction from a creek and work like a charm with about that same lift.

I bought a 2" water pump from Harbor Freight about 18 months ago. Starts every time I pull the cord. The thing will pump like crazy. I use it t help clean out small culverts beaver plugged up. I used it to drain a small pond. Harbor Freight runs sales but 200.00 will get it everyday. THe Predator motor is a Honda Clone.

If you have a small generator you buy the small sump pump type for a garden hose for about 50. It will pump 55 gallon fast.