Little Giant 6-CIA
#14 in Up to 1/3 HPFull review
For a small or shallow pit with light inflow and a low lift, where a compact cast iron pump with no float is the priority.
Amazon $213.95$213.95
The Little Giant 6-CIA is the better sump pump overall, rated 2.5 to 1.9. The Little Giant 6-CIA leads on build, warranty and flow. The Superior Pump 92250 wins on value. The Superior Pump 92250 costs $118.46 less ($95.49 vs $213.95).
Superior Pump 92250
#16 in Up to 1/3 HPFull review
A bare budget pump for a small, mostly dry pit or a spare. Homes with real water problems need more flow.
Amazon $95.49$95.49
Prices were last checked October 31, 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 6-CIA for build (cast iron motor housing, switch fits a narrow pit vs none of the three), warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and flow (1,740 GPH at 10 ft vs 1,200 GPH at 10 ft).
- Choose the Superior Pump 92250 for value ($79.58 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($95.49, 1,200 GPH) vs $122.96 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($213.95, 1,740 GPH)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/3 HP sump pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Little Giant 6-CIA | Superior Pump 92250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 5 $122.96 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($213.95, 1,740 GPH) | 42 $79.58 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($95.49, 1,200 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 16 1,740 GPH at 10 ft | 0 1,200 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 67 cast iron motor housing, switch fits a narrow pit | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Little Giant 6-CIA | Superior Pump 92250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/4 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 1,740 GPH | 1,200 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | - | 1,800 GPH |
| Max lift | 18 ft | - |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.25 in |
| Running current | 9 A | 3.8 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Diaphragm | Tethered float |
| Cast iron housing | Yes | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 25 ft | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |