Houle EL48-6D Agi-Pompe
The Houle EL48-6D Agi-Pompe is recognized for its rugged, field-proven pump-integrated agitation design that emphasizes mechanical reliability and low lifecycle maintenance costs. It holds a best-in-class position for operations that prioritize durability and simple serviceability, and it is typically more cost-effective to maintain than higher-tech alternatives like the GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro while offering comparable heavy-duty mixing performance. Compared with modular or multi-pump solutions such as the Nuhn Quad Train, the EL48-6D favors straightforward single-unit robustness over added redundancy, delivering predictable operating expenses for mid-sized farms.
Dual-direction spin
Compact powerhouse
Dual-direction spin
Compact powerhouse
Review Summary
"Users praise the Houle EL48-6D Agi-Pompe for its heavy-duty construction and consistent agitation performance with low downtime; common complaints mention the upfront cost and routine maintenance requirements."
Performs water ballet
Compact pump-integrated design for easy installation on small to mid-size tanks.
Performs water ballet
Compact pump-integrated design for easy installation on small to mid-size tanks.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Houle EL48-6D Agi-Pompe is recognized for its rugged, field-proven pump-integrated agitation design that emphasizes mechanical reliability and low lifecycle maintenance costs. It holds a best-in-class position for operations that prioritize durability and simple serviceability, and it is typically more cost-effective to maintain than higher-tech alternatives like the GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro while offering comparable heavy-duty mixing performance. Compared with modular or multi-pump solutions such as the Nuhn Quad Train, the EL48-6D favors straightforward single-unit robustness over added redundancy, delivering predictable operating expenses for mid-sized farms.
Dual-direction spin
Compact powerhouse
Performs water ballet
Compact pump-integrated design for easy installation on small to mid-size tanks.
High-efficiency centrifugal pump with variable-speed options for controlled agitation.
Dual-direction spin
Compact powerhouse
Performs water ballet
Compact pump-integrated design for easy installation on small to mid-size tanks.
High-efficiency centrifugal pump with variable-speed options for controlled agitation.
$6,000-10,000 CAD
Patz V-Store 2400
The Patz V-Store 2400 combines a compact pump-integrated agitation system with a high-capacity vertical storage form factor, making it a strong choice where footprint and total storage economics matter. It competes as a financially attractive option on a per-gallon basis versus larger, more feature-rich systems, and its simplified package can reduce installation and operational costs compared with controller-heavy market leaders like GEA. For operations that need efficient, space-conscious storage with reliable agitation, the V-Store 2400 balances upfront cost and energy use against heavier-duty alternatives.
Massive capacity
Tool-free access
Massive capacity
Tool-free access
Review Summary
"Owners report the Patz V-Store 2400 delivers reliable integrated agitation and large-capacity storage with straightforward controls; some buyers note longer lead times and occasional seal or fitting issues."
Holds a lake
Vertical 2400-capacity design with integrated pump and agitation package for storage and mixing.
Holds a lake
Vertical 2400-capacity design with integrated pump and agitation package for storage and mixing.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Patz V-Store 2400 combines a compact pump-integrated agitation system with a high-capacity vertical storage form factor, making it a strong choice where footprint and total storage economics matter. It competes as a financially attractive option on a per-gallon basis versus larger, more feature-rich systems, and its simplified package can reduce installation and operational costs compared with controller-heavy market leaders like GEA. For operations that need efficient, space-conscious storage with reliable agitation, the V-Store 2400 balances upfront cost and energy use against heavier-duty alternatives.
Massive capacity
Tool-free access
Holds a lake
Vertical 2400-capacity design with integrated pump and agitation package for storage and mixing.
Durable polyethylene or steel construction with reinforced base for farm environments.
Massive capacity
Tool-free access
Holds a lake
Vertical 2400-capacity design with integrated pump and agitation package for storage and mixing.
Durable polyethylene or steel construction with reinforced base for farm environments.
$8,000-15,000 CAD
GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro
The GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro is positioned as the market leader for pump-integrated agitation tanks when precision control, telemetry and integration with farm management systems are priorities. Its technical advantages—advanced variable-speed pumping, sophisticated control logic and data monitoring—deliver optimized mixing and materials handling, though they come with higher upfront capital compared with simpler units like the Houle EL48-6D. For operations seeking to maximize nutrient management efficiency and remote oversight, the Agi-Tank Pro often justifies its premium through measurable operational and labor savings.
Sterile finish
Precision swirl
Sterile finish
Precision swirl
Review Summary
"The GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro is widely regarded as a market-leading, well-engineered option with quiet operation and long service life, though customers cite a premium price and more complex retrofits."
Sways like silk
High-capacity agitation tank with industrial-grade pump and stainless-steel critical components.
Sways like silk
High-capacity agitation tank with industrial-grade pump and stainless-steel critical components.
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
The GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro is positioned as the market leader for pump-integrated agitation tanks when precision control, telemetry and integration with farm management systems are priorities. Its technical advantages—advanced variable-speed pumping, sophisticated control logic and data monitoring—deliver optimized mixing and materials handling, though they come with higher upfront capital compared with simpler units like the Houle EL48-6D. For operations seeking to maximize nutrient management efficiency and remote oversight, the Agi-Tank Pro often justifies its premium through measurable operational and labor savings.
Sterile finish
Precision swirl
Sways like silk
High-capacity agitation tank with industrial-grade pump and stainless-steel critical components.
Advanced agitation patterns and adjustable flow for consistent suspension of solids.
Sterile finish
Precision swirl
Sways like silk
High-capacity agitation tank with industrial-grade pump and stainless-steel critical components.
Advanced agitation patterns and adjustable flow for consistent suspension of solids.
$12,000-25,000 CAD
Nuhn Quad Train Agitation System
The Nuhn Quad Train Agitation System stands out as a market leader for redundancy and scalability, integrating multiple pumps and agitators so facilities can maintain agitation during service or partial failures. This multi-unit approach reduces downtime risk and can lower long-term financial exposure for large-scale or continuous-process farms versus single-pump competitors like Jamesway, while offering easier capacity expansion than most single-unit designs. Its technical advantage is modular resiliency—operators trade somewhat higher initial capital for improved uptime and flexible maintenance scheduling.
Quad redundancy
Hot-swappable modules
Quad redundancy
Hot-swappable modules
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the Nuhn Quad Train Agitation System for its modular design, strong mixing power, and ease of service; a minority report that wear items like bearings and seals require replacement sooner than expected."
Barn-tested beast
Four-train agitation configuration providing multi-point mixing and high combined flow rates.
Barn-tested beast
Four-train agitation configuration providing multi-point mixing and high combined flow rates.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
The Nuhn Quad Train Agitation System stands out as a market leader for redundancy and scalability, integrating multiple pumps and agitators so facilities can maintain agitation during service or partial failures. This multi-unit approach reduces downtime risk and can lower long-term financial exposure for large-scale or continuous-process farms versus single-pump competitors like Jamesway, while offering easier capacity expansion than most single-unit designs. Its technical advantage is modular resiliency—operators trade somewhat higher initial capital for improved uptime and flexible maintenance scheduling.
Quad redundancy
Hot-swappable modules
Barn-tested beast
Four-train agitation configuration providing multi-point mixing and high combined flow rates.
Modular pump assemblies enabling staged operation and redundancy for continuous use.
Quad redundancy
Hot-swappable modules
Barn-tested beast
Four-train agitation configuration providing multi-point mixing and high combined flow rates.
Modular pump assemblies enabling staged operation and redundancy for continuous use.
$15,000-35,000 CAD
Jamesway MaxxFlo Lagoon Pump
The Jamesway MaxxFlo Lagoon Pump is a market-favored choice for high-flow, energy-efficient lagoon agitation with a straightforward pump-integrated design that minimizes complexity and capital outlay. It is financially attractive for operations focused on bulk flow and low total installed cost, making it a practical alternative to more automation-heavy products such as the GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro. For managers prioritizing tried-and-true lagoon performance and low operating overhead, the MaxxFlo delivers solid mixing capacity without premium control features.
High-flow churn
Energy-smart
High-flow churn
Energy-smart
Review Summary
"The Jamesway MaxxFlo Lagoon Pump is praised for excellent flow rates and dependable lagoon agitation in manure handling applications, while common critiques mention occasional clog susceptibility and routine maintenance needs."
Lagoons love it
Lagoon-rated pump integrated with agitation nozzles optimized for deep mixing and solids suspension.
Lagoons love it
Lagoon-rated pump integrated with agitation nozzles optimized for deep mixing and solids suspension.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Jamesway MaxxFlo Lagoon Pump is a market-favored choice for high-flow, energy-efficient lagoon agitation with a straightforward pump-integrated design that minimizes complexity and capital outlay. It is financially attractive for operations focused on bulk flow and low total installed cost, making it a practical alternative to more automation-heavy products such as the GEA Houle Agi-Tank Pro. For managers prioritizing tried-and-true lagoon performance and low operating overhead, the MaxxFlo delivers solid mixing capacity without premium control features.
High-flow churn
Energy-smart
Lagoons love it
Lagoon-rated pump integrated with agitation nozzles optimized for deep mixing and solids suspension.
High-flow, low-head performance suitable for long run times in lagoon environments.
High-flow churn
Energy-smart
Lagoons love it
Lagoon-rated pump integrated with agitation nozzles optimized for deep mixing and solids suspension.
High-flow, low-head performance suitable for long run times in lagoon environments.
$4,000-12,000 CAD