Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF
#4 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift up to about 20 ft in a standard 18 in basin.
Amazon $487.62$487.62
The Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF is the better sewage ejector pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF leads on lift. The Liberty Pumps LE41A wins on value. The Liberty Pumps LE41A costs $81.62 less ($406 vs $487.62).
Liberty Pumps LE41A
#6 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a typical basement bathroom with a lift of 15 ft or less, from a respected US maker. It moves more water than most 4/10 HP rivals.
Amazon $406$406
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF for lift (44 gpm at 20 ft vs 8 gpm at 20 ft).
- Choose the Liberty Pumps LE41A for value ($4.14 per gpm ($406, 98 gpm at 10 ft) vs $4.88 per gpm ($487.62, 100 gpm at 10 ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/2 HP sewage ejector pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | Liberty Pumps LE41A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $4.88 per gpm ($487.62, 100 gpm at 10 ft) | 42 $4.14 per gpm ($406, 98 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 75 100 gpm at 10 ft | 72 98 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 73 44 gpm at 20 ft | 13 8 gpm at 20 ft |
| Build 10% | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute | 100 cast iron motor housing and volute |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | Liberty Pumps LE41A | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 4/10 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 100 gpm | 98 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 44 gpm | 8 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 25 ft | 20 ft |
| Solids | 2 in | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback | Piggyback |
| Build | ||
| Cast iron | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | 11 A | 12 A |
| Cord | 20 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | 36.5 lb | 40 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |