Pump Performance Comparison

Intelligent side-by-side analysis powered by APE engineering expertise

10 Pumps Analyzed
694.2 m³/hr Required
15.7 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 694.2 m³/hr
Head: 15.7 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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Parameter
250-250-450 6P
250-250-400A 4P
18 HC 1213 4P
16 HC 1264 4P
QW400-26-45
18 HC 1214 6P
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
8 KL
250-250-360 4P
FD 300-250-400
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Overall Score 72.7/100 72.6/100 68.4/100 67.0/100 66.9/100 66.4/100 65.0/100 63.1/100 62.1/100 62.0/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.9% 76.4% 81.5% 75.9% 69.9% 65.0% 82.2% 78.0% 80.2% 79.3%
Power Consumption (kW) 50.8 53.5 61.3 46.0 49.0 45.7 55.9 55.8 57.7 45.1
Head Accuracy 21.7m 21.6m 26.4m 18.5m 18.1m 15.7m 24.3m 23.0m 24.4m 18.9m
Impeller Size (mm)
Operating Point Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range
Selection Reason Efficiency: 80.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 69.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 65.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.3%, Head error: 0.0%
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* Indicates extrapolated values beyond tested curve range

💰 Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Compare operating costs and long-term financial impact over 10-year lifespan

Annual Energy Cost
250-250-450 6P
R1,112,257/year
50.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-400A 4P
R1,170,905/year
53.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P
R1,343,215/year
61.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
16 HC 1264 4P
R1,007,115/year
46.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
QW400-26-45
R1,073,056/year
49.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1214 6P
R1,000,808/year
45.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R1,223,115/year
55.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 KL
R1,222,195/year
55.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-360 4P
R1,262,623/year
57.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
FD 300-250-400
R988,456/year
45.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
250-250-450 6P
R61,123
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-400A 4P
R61,709
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P
R63,432
Initial + 10-year energy cost
16 HC 1264 4P
R60,071
Initial + 10-year energy cost
QW400-26-45
R60,731
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1214 6P
R60,008
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R62,231
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 KL
R62,222
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-360 4P
R62,626
Initial + 10-year energy cost
FD 300-250-400
R59,885
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
250-250-450 6P
Baseline
Reference point
250-250-400A 4P
-R58,648/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P
-R230,957/year
Additional cost vs baseline
16 HC 1264 4P
+R105,142/year
Cost savings vs baseline
QW400-26-45
+R39,201/year
Cost savings vs baseline
18 HC 1214 6P
+R111,449/year
Cost savings vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
-R110,858/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 KL
-R109,938/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-360 4P
-R150,365/year
Additional cost vs baseline
FD 300-250-400
+R123,801/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 18 HC 1213 4P SABS (82.2% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: FD 300-250-400 (R988,456/year)
Annual Cost Range: R354,758 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R3,547,581 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

Detailed cards view with performance metrics and direct actions for each pump option

BEST MATCH

250-250-450 6P

72.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.9%
Power 50.8 kW
Head 21.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

250-250-400A 4P

72.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.4%
Power 53.5 kW
Head 21.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

18 HC 1213 4P

68.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 61.3 kW
Head 26.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

16 HC 1264 4P

67.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.9%
Power 46.0 kW
Head 18.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

QW400-26-45

66.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 69.9%
Power 49.0 kW
Head 18.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

18 HC 1214 6P

66.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 65.0%
Power 45.7 kW
Head 15.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

18 HC 1213 4P SABS

65.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.2%
Power 55.9 kW
Head 24.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8 KL

63.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.0%
Power 55.8 kW
Head 23.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

250-250-360 4P

62.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.2%
Power 57.7 kW
Head 24.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

FD 300-250-400

62.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.3%
Power 45.1 kW
Head 18.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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