Abstract: A pumping system for a top loading manure wagon utilizing dual augers interconnected by a hose with both augers being independently driven with one auger extending into a manure pit, lagoon or the like and the other auger extending to the top loading manure wagon. The augers include support structures, an inlet and an outlet and the auger extending to the top of the wagon is driven at a slightly higher speed than the auger extending into the pit in order to prevent plugging as well as to help create a vacuum therein. The auger which extends to the tank wagon includes a stand and a shoe at the lower end to keep the auger drive means from coming into contact with a supporting surface.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a system for pumping a fluid of a variable consistency into a fluid container. The system includes a vacuum power assist auger to withdraw fluid upwardly from a reservoir. A hose connecting an outlet end of the power assist auger to a fluid inlet at one end of a booster pump assembly is provided to supply fluid to the fluid inlet. A fluid outlet is provided at another end of the booster pump assembly. The fluid outlet is connected to a loading pipe so that the fluid is forced by the booster pump assembly through the fluid outlet and the loading pipe to the fluid container. A vacuum is created by the booster pump assembly in the hose so that fluid of a variable consistency may be withdrawn easily from the reservoir by the power assist auger and the booster pump assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing manure from a manure pit or lagoon comprises an elongate screw-type auger having an inlet end which is inserted into the manure, and a suction hose from a vacuum wagon connected to the auger outlet. The combined action of the mechanical auger screw with the applied suction is effective in removing manure of widely varying liquid content from the pit or lagoon.