3-Inch Slurry Pump | HD-3000
Move More Solids. Waste Less Water.
Designed for 40–70% Solids by Weight
The EDDY Pump HD-3000 is a 3-inch slurry pump for high-solids industrial pumping where a 2-inch pump is too small but a 4-inch platform may be more pump than the duty point needs. It is built to move abrasive slurry, sludge, grit, sediment, tailings, sand, wastewater solids, and other dense materials with less clogging and less reliance on excess dilution water.
Built around the patented EDDY Pump non-clog design, this pump platform is available in multiple configuration paths depending on the application, power source, duty point, and deployment method.
Snapshot Spec Cards
Core Platform
HD-3000
Flow Range
100–780 GPM
Head Range
Up to 130 ft
Solids Handling
Up to 2 in
% Solids
40-70%
Production
45-75 (yd³/hr)
Discharge / Suction
3 in / 4 in
Max Pump Speed
1,800 RPM
The HD-3000 is the 3-inch EDDY Pump slurry pump platform for compact-to-midrange high-solids pumping. With 100–780 GPM, head up to 130 ft, solids handling up to 2 in, and 40–70% solids by weight capability, it is a strong fit for industrial sumps, wastewater solids, small dredging support, tailings, sediment, grit, and process slurry applications.
Why Choose the HD-3000?
Choose the HD-3000 when the job needs more production and solids handling than a 2-inch pump, but the flow target, pipe size, installation space, or production requirement does not justify stepping up to the 4-inch HD-4000 platform.
Built around the EDDY Pump patented non-clog slurry pump design.
Designed for abrasive, dense, and solids-laden slurry service.
Flexible configuration options for plant, field, dredging, and engineered system applications.
Strong fit when the customer needs to match the pump platform, power package, and deployment method to the actual duty point.
Available HD-3000 Configurations
Electric Direct Drive
Best for fixed installations
and plant process applications with reliable site power.
Submersible Electric
Best for pits, sumps, basins, ponds, and submerged slurry cleanup.
Electric Self-Priming
Best for surface installations where electric power is available and the pump must pull from below grade.
Diesel Self-Priming
Best for remote jobsites, mobile pumping, and field locations without dependable electric power.
Hydraulic/HPU-Powered
Best for excavator attachments, cable-deployed systems, dredging equipment, and mobile hydraulic applications.
Best-Fit Applications
This platform sits in the practical middle ground between compact 2-inch slurry pumping and larger 4-inch production pumping. It helps buyers who need meaningful solids passage and flow while keeping the system smaller and easier to integrate.
Industrial sumps and pits
Sludge and grit transfer
Wastewater solids
Small dredging support
Sand and sediment movement
Mine tailings transfer
Process slurry
Drilling mud and cuttings
Confined-space slurry cleanup
Related Slurry Pump Models
HD-2000
Flow Range: 50-390 GPM
Solids Handling: Up to 1.75 in
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HD-3000
Flow Range: 100-780 GPM
Solids Handling: Up to 2 in
HD-4000
Flow Range: 250–1,200 GPM
Solids Handling: Up to 3 in
Pump Platform Specifications
Selection note: Final pump selection should be based on the full duty point, including slurry density, total dynamic head, discharge distance, pipe size, elevation change, solids size, abrasiveness, available power source, and duty cycle.
Compare All EDDY Pump Slurry Pump Platforms Specifications
| Pump Platform | Discharge Size | Suction Size | Flow Range (GPM) | Head Range (ft) | Solids Handling | % Solids by Weight | Production Rate (yd³/hr) | Max Pump Speed (RPM) | Spec Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD-1000 | 1 in | 1.5 in | 1–200 | Up to 170 | Up to 0.75 in | 40–70% | 0–15 | 1,800–3,600 | Download  |
| HD-2000 | 2 in | 3 in | 50–390 | Up to 90 | Up to 1.75 in | 40–70% | 15–45 | 1,800 | Download Download  |
| HH-2000 | 2 in | 3 in | 100–600 | Up to 350 | Up to 1.75 in | 40–70% | 25–60 | 2,250 | Download |
| CURRENT PAGE – HD-3000 | 3 in | 4 in | 100–780 | Up to 130 | Up to 2 in | 40–70% | 45–75 | 1,800 | Download Download |
| HD-4000 | 4 in | 6 in | 250–1,200 | Up to 160 | Up to 3 in | 40–70% | 75–150 | 1,800 | Download Download |
| HD-5000 5×5 | 5 in | 5 in | 400–1,800 | Up to 225 | Up to 4 in | 40–70% | 100–175 | 1,800 | Download |
| HD-5000 6×5 | 5 in | 6 in | 400–1,800 | Up to 225 | Up to 4 in | 40–70% | 100–175 | 1,800 | Download |
| HD-6000 | 6 in | 8 in | 450–2,500 | Up to 200 | Up to 5 in | 40–70% | 150–200 | 1,800 | Download Download |
| HD-8000 | 8 in | 10 in | 1,400–3,600 | Up to 230 | Up to 7 in | 40–70% | 250–300 | 1,200 | Download Download |
| HD-10000 | 10 in | 12 in | 1,600–5,000 | Up to 240 | Up to 9 in | 40–70% | 300–350 | 1,200 | Download Download |
| HD-12000 | 12 in | 14 in | 2,600–7,300 | Up to 180 | Up to 11 in | 40–70% | 500–600 | 900 | Download Download |
| HD-16000 | 16 in | 18 in | 10,000–13,000 | Up to 180 | Up to 15 in | 40–70% | 700–1,000 | 700 | Download |
Driver / Power Package Options
| Package / Spec Item | Recommended Public Value | Best-Fit Use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Wet-End Construction | High Chrome | Use this material language in the specs table and material card. |
| Electric Direct-Drive Motor HP Options | 20 HP, 30 HP, 40 HP | Best for fixed plant, mill, process, and industrial systems with reliable electric power. |
| Submersible Electric Motor HP Options | 20 HP, 30 HP, 40 HP | Best when the pump needs to sit directly in the slurry source. |
| Electric Self-Priming Motor HP Options | 20 HP, 30 HP, 40 HP | Best for surface-mounted installations where electric power is available but suction lift or remote placement matters. |
| Diesel Self-Priming Engine HP Options | 43 HP | Best for remote jobsites, rentals, dredging support, emergency response, and field pumping. |
| Hydraulic / HPU-Powered Options | Application dependent | Best for excavator attachments, cable-deployed pumps, diver-operated pumps, dredging systems, and HPU-powered packages. |
Same EDDY Pump Platform, Multiple Configurations
The HD-3000 pump platform can be configured for multiple slurry pumping applications depending on the jobsite, power source, installation method, and material being pumped. Start with the core pump size, then choose the configuration that fits how the slurry will be collected, moved, and discharged.
| Configuration | Best Fit | When to Choose This Configuration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooded Suction Slurry Pump |
Fixed plant, process, tank, pit, and sump applications where the pump is installed below liquid level and gravity helps feed the suction side. |
Use when the slurry source can gravity-feed the pump and the customer wants a surface-mounted installation. |
View Flooded Suction Pumps → |
| Submersible Slurry Pump | Pits, ponds, lagoons, tanks, basins, and applications where the pump operates directly in the slurry source. |
Use when suction lift is a problem or when the pump needs to sit close to settled solids. |
View Submersible Slurry Pumps → |
| Electric Self-Priming Slurry Pump |
Surface-mounted applications where electric power is available but the pump must sit above or away from the slurry source. |
Use when the customer wants surface access, clean electric power, and self-prime capability. |
View Self-Priming Pumps → |
| Diesel Self-Priming Slurry Pump | Remote jobsites, dredging support, construction, bypass, emergency pumping, and mobile field applications where grid power is unavailable. |
Use when mobility and a self-contained field package matter. |
View Diesel Self-Priming Pumps → |
| Hydraulic / HPU-Powered Slurry Pump |
Excavator attachments, cable-deployed pumps, diver-operated pumps, dredging systems, and hydraulic power unit applications. |
Use when the pump is driven by an excavator, hydraulic power unit, cutterhead system, auger system, or specialty dredging package. |
View Excavator Pump Attachments → |
| Booster / Pipeline Support |
Long discharge lines, elevation changes, high friction losses, or large pipeline transfer projects. |
Use when one pump cannot maintain the required flow and head across the full discharge line. |
View Booster Pumps → |
| Dredging and Solids Removal Systems |
Pond, lagoon, mine tailings, sediment, sludge, and industrial cleanout projects where the pump is integrated into a dredging system. |
Use when the buyer is solving a material-removal problem, not just buying a standalone pump. |
View Autonomous ModDredge → |
Not sure which configuration fits your slurry application? EDDY Pump can help match the 3-Inch Slurry Pump platform, driver package, power source, and deployment method to your flow, head, solids size, discharge distance, and production target.
Inside the EDDY Pump Difference
The inside of the HD-3000 is the core differentiator. EDDY Pump uses a patented recessed rotor and open internal flow path to help keep solids moving and reduce clogging in heavy slurry service.
Large open internal flow path for abrasive solids.
Patented recessed rotor design that helps reduce direct rotor contact with oversized solids.
High-solids slurry movement with less dependence on dilution water.
Strong fit for abrasive, dense, viscous, and solids-laden slurry service.
Standard High Chrome wet-end construction with custom material options by application.
Common Fluids Pumped
Sludge
Grit
Sand slurry
Sediment
Mine tailings
Wastewater solids
Drilling mud
Dredged material
Process slurry
Materials and Construction
- Standard Wet-End Construction: High Chrome. Other materials and custom metals are available by application.
- Rotor and volute options may include High Chrome 28%, ductile iron, stainless steel, and duplex stainless, depending on application and configuration.
- Application-specific material upgrades may include stainless or duplex stainless options when corrosive, seawater, chemical, low-pH, or extreme-abrasion conditions require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3-Inch Slurry Pump best used for?
The 3-Inch Slurry Pump is best used for compact-to-midrange slurry transfer, sludge, grit, wastewater solids, small dredging support, tailings, sediment, and process slurry where the 2-inch platform is too small and the 4-inch platform is more pump than the duty point needs.
When should I choose the HD-3000 instead of the HD-2000 or HD-4000?
Choose the HD-3000 when the duty point needs more production and solids handling than the HD-2000, but does not require the larger flow, solids passage, or system footprint of the HD-4000.
Can the 3-Inch Slurry Pump handle high-solids slurry?
Yes. The 3-Inch Slurry Pump platform is designed for high-solids slurry service and is commonly specified around 40–70% solids by weight, application dependent.
What configurations are available for the 3-Inch Slurry Pump?
Depending on the final duty point and application review, the platform may be configured as electric direct-drive, submersible electric, electric self-priming, diesel self-priming, hydraulic / HPU-powered, booster-supported, or integrated into a dredging system.
How should the 3-Inch Slurry Pump be selected?
Final selection should be based on slurry density, solids size, total dynamic head, discharge distance, pipe size, elevation change, abrasiveness, percent solids by weight, available power, and duty cycle.