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Oil drum pump with filter

If you need an oil drum pump with a built-in filter for transferring fuel, lubricants, or other oils from 55-gallon drums while filtering contaminants, here are some top options:

Best Oil Drum Pumps with Filters

1. Fill-Rite FR1212 with Inline Filter

  • Type: Air-operated (pneumatic)

  • Flow Rate: ~5 GPM

  • Filter Option: Add an inline fuel filter (e.g., 10-micron filter)

  • Best For: Diesel, kerosene, hydraulic oil

  • Features: Explosion-proof, 3/4" NPT ports

2. GPI AOD55 with Filter Attachment

  • Type: Air-operated

  • Flow Rate: ~5.5 GPM

  • Filter Option: Compatible with spin-on filters (e.g., Racor)

  • Best For: Bulk fuel transfer with debris removal

3. Tuthill A10 Series + Filter Kit

  • Type: Pneumatic (air-powered)

  • Flow Rate: Up to 10 GPM

  • Filter Option: Can be paired with a Y-strainer or cartridge filter

  • Best For: Industrial oil transfer

4. Manual Hand Pump with Filter (Goat Throat GT-30 + Filter)

  • Type: Hand-operated (no air/electricity needed)

  • Flow Rate: ~1-2 GPM

  • Filter Option: Small inline mesh or paper filter

  • Best For: Small-scale oil changes, lubrication systems

5. Rotary Pump with Filtration (Lutz Pumps + Filter Head)

  • Type: Electric or air-operated

  • Flow Rate: 3-20 GPM (depending on model)

  • Filter Option: Built-in replaceable filter element (e.g., 25-micron)

  • Best For: High-volume oil transfer with contamination control


Key Considerations When Choosing:

✔ Filter Type:

  • Inline strainer (for large debris)

  • Micron-rated filter (10-50 microns for fine particles)

  • Water-blocking filter (for diesel/kerosene)

✔ Compatibility:

  • Ensure the pump material (aluminum, steel, or plastic) matches your oil type.

  • Check viscosity rating (thicker oils may need a gear pump).

✔ Installation:

  • Some pumps have built-in filters, while others require an add-on filter housing.


Where to Buy Filtered Drum Pumps?

  • Northern Tool (Fill-Rite, GPI pumps + filters)

  • Grainger (Tuthill, Lutz pumps)

  • Amazon (inline fuel filters, hand pumps)

  • McMaster-Carr (industrial-grade filtration kits)