Red Lion RL-SC33T
#6 in Up to 1/3 HPFull review
For a standard or wide pit where a well priced cast iron 1/3 HP pump with good flow is wanted.
Amazon $182$182
The Red Lion RL-SC33T rates 3.3 among up to 1/3 HP sump pumps; the Little Giant BSP50V rates 2.9 among 1/2 HP and up ones. The Little Giant BSP50V costs $57.05 less ($124.95 vs $182).
Little Giant BSP50V
#12 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For a tight budget or a spare pump, where 1/2 HP flow matters more than a heavy cast iron body.
Amazon $124.95$124.95
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1/3 HP and 1/2 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 size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Red Lion RL-SC33T | Little Giant BSP50V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $73.98 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($182, 2,460 GPH) | 88 $46.28 per 1,000 GPH at 10 ft ($124.95, 2,700 GPH) |
| Flow 30% | 64 2,460 GPH at 10 ft | 8 2,700 GPH at 10 ft |
| Build 20% | 33 cast iron motor housing | 33 switch fits a narrow pit |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Red Lion RL-SC33T | Little Giant BSP50V | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Motor | 1/3 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 2,460 GPH | 2,700 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 3,350 GPH | - |
| Max lift | 25 ft | 26 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 4.4 A | 6.5 A |
| Switch and build | ||
| Switch | Tethered float | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | Yes | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cord length | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| Weight | - | 8.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |