Name: Wayne CDU980E
Brand: Wayne
Price: 189.00 USD

4.3/5#1 of 17 in 1/2 HP and up sump pumps
4.3

For deep basements and heavy water where a 1/2 HP pump falls behind, with a stainless housing and a 5 year warranty at a mid range price.

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

About 4,600 gallons an hour at 10 ft, and 3,500 at 20 ft, for a deep pit or long discharge run
Stainless steel motor housing will not rust in a wet pit
A 5 year warranty
Low price per gallon pumped for a 3/4 HP pump

Cons

Wayne lists two figures for 10 ft flow, so the real number may be a little higher or lower
Short 8 ft cord
More pump than a shallow basement needs

The Wayne CDU family

Every Wayne CDU model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Motor	Rating	Price
Wayne CDU790	1/3 HP	4.1/5	$136.90
Wayne CDU800	1/2 HP	3.6/5	$163.25
Wayne CDU980E (this one)	3/4 HP	4.3/5	$189
Wayne CDU1000	1 HP	4.3/5	$254.99

How it scores

The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

For a basement with a very high water table or a long, high discharge run. Most homes will be better served by a 1/2 HP pump.

$254.99

For deep basements or long discharge runs that need high lift, at a fair price for a 3/4 HP stainless pump.

$194.98

For a wet or deep basement on a budget: it pumps as much as pumps costing twice as much.

$163.25