Liberty Pumps LE51A
#1 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom or laundry with a lift of 15 to 20 ft that a 4/10 HP pump would struggle with.
Amazon $442.99$442.99
The Liberty Pumps LE51A rates 4.0 among up to 1/2 HP sewage ejector pumps; the Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF rates 2.9 among 3/4 HP and up ones. The Liberty Pumps LE51A costs $112.98 less ($442.99 vs $555.97).
Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF
#4 in 3/4 HP and upFull review
For a basement apartment or a lift over 20 ft where a 1/2 HP pump runs out of head, without wiring a 230 V circuit.
Amazon $555.97$555.97
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different motor size classes (up to 1/2 HP and 3/4 HP and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own motor size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Liberty Pumps LE51A | Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $3.75 per gpm ($442.99, 118 gpm at 10 ft) | 26 $5.05 per gpm ($555.97, 110 gpm at 10 ft) |
| Flow 20% | 98 118 gpm at 10 ft | 25 110 gpm at 10 ft |
| Lift 15% | 90 54 gpm at 20 ft | 40 70 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
| Liberty Pumps LE51A | Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 3/4 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 118 gpm | 110 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 54 gpm | 70 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 24 ft | 28 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 | 12 A | 11 A |
| Cord | 10 ft | 20 ft |
| Weight | 43 lb | 43 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |