Moving water is reletive.If its flat ground moving it 6-700 ft is no problem.A 2" pump should move 2-4000 gals per hour.If you look at a new pump look at the paperwork and it will tell you.DO NOT put smaller intake hose than the fitting on the pump,very bad mistake.Also,I pump water dailey(when I have it to spare)and I use 2" pvc pipe.Dont get less than 5hp on a 2" pump,it wont last.
Dave,I run my pumps,2-2" 1-3" 1-4"full thottle 3600rpm aaat all times and have never had a problem.I own a small engine repair shop so if you neeed more info let me know.your motor shuold not have blown.Was it low on oil,or2(dirty air filter? Aircooled engines are fairly dependable but dont tolerate abuse very well.Also,if it had VERY low hours it could have been defective.I do see loose rod bolts occasionally TOM

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