High-Lift Sump Pumps: Highest Maker-Stated Head

Qualifies if: A sump pump with a maker-stated maximum head of 20 ft or more.
Ranked by: Max head / lift (maker) (highest first)
Shown: The top 8 of 10 products in our catalog that meet the rule.

#1 · Max head / lift (maker): 37 ft

Liberty Pumps 287 Sump Pump

UniBody casting, quick-connect cord.

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#2 · Max head / lift (maker): 31 ft

RainBro PSU051V Sump Pump

Vertical float.

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#3 · Max head / lift (maker): 28 ft

Red Lion RL-SC50V Sump Pump

Cast iron, piggyback float.

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#4 · Max head / lift (maker): 23 ft

Zoeller M98 Flow-Mate Sump Pump

Cast iron, snap-action switch.

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#5 · Max head / lift (maker): 21 ft

Liberty Pumps 237 Sump Pump

Magnetic float switch.

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#6 · Max head / lift (maker): 21 ft

Liberty Pumps 257 Sump Pump

One-piece housing, no lower seal.

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#7 · Max head / lift (maker): 20 ft

Wayne CDU790 Sump Pump

Top suction and vertical float.

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#8 · Max head / lift (maker): 20 ft

Wayne CDU800 Sump Pump

Top suction, narrow-pit float.

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How to choose between them

Head is the height a pump can push water before flow stops. Your total head is the vertical lift plus friction in the pipe and fittings, so a 9 ft lift with a long run can need 12 ft or more.

Pick a pump whose maximum head is well above your total head; near its limit a pump moves only a trickle.

Rankings follow the rule and order stated above, using makers' published specifications and listed prices. How we research · Disclosure