Cordless Fuel Transfer Pump | Fits Makita 18V Battery | 12L/Min Submersible

This cordless fuel transfer pump slides right onto your existing Makita 18V lithium battery platform for completely portable fluid handling. The 12V fuel transfer pump motor draws low amperage while moving light liquids at 12 liters per minute, saving you from hauling manual hand siphons around work sites. Features and Benefits - Makita 18V battery adapter base - Runs on your existing cordless tool batteries so you do not need extension cords or alligator clips. - 38mm slim pump diameter - Drops directly into standard drum bungs, plastic fuel jugs, and narrow tank necks without sticking. - Internal brass motor windings - Delivers consistent 8500 RPM motor speed for light fluids while keeping operating temperatures low. - Removable inlet screen base - Unscrews easily by hand so you can rinse out collected grit between diesel or water pumping jobs. Applications - Draining clean bilge water or diesel reservoirs on small fishing craft and tender boats. - Refueling utility side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and landscape mowers directly from portable jerrycans. - Emptying stagnant water from rain barrels, utility sumps, and flooded garden equipment trays. Key Compatibility Differences This unit is designed to fit an existing 18V Makita lithium-ion battery platform, removing the need for trailing 12V crocodile leads or mains extension cables. Fluid compatibility is strictly limited to diesel, clean oil, and water. A frequent buyer question is: can you use a diesel transfer pump for gasoline? The answer is no. Standard diesel units lack the explosion-proof motor casings and static-dissipative seals required for petrol. Gasoline generates highly volatile vapour even below 43°c or 45°f, creating a serious ignition risk. Using this pump with petrol or other volatile solvents will cause seal failure and potential combustion. What It Is What is a diesel transfer pump? It is a dedicated fluid-handling tool designed to move medium-density hydrocarbons and general liquids from storage vessels directly into plant machinery or holding containers. This specific product is a submersible fuel transfer pump, meaning the pump body is lowered directly into the fluid reservoir rather than operating as an external suction unit. Powered by an 18V supply, it delivers a steady flow rate of 12 L/min. It provides clean, controlled liquid dispensing on site without manual siphoning, making it practical for standard drum dispensing and fluid maintenance routines. Key Uses & Applications This pump is suited for mobile plant maintenance, agricultural work, and workshop fluid transfers. Core applications include: - Transferring white or red diesel directly from standard fuel drums into site machinery - Draining engine oil and light lubricant reservoirs during maintenance servicing - Siphoning clean water out of bunds, sumps, or site storage tanks When pumping heavier engine oils, warmer ambient temperatures make transferring easier, as cold fluid thickens and restricts flow. Always fully submerge the pump intake before engaging the power to avoid dry running, which wears the internal impeller and shortens the motor life.