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Superior Pump 91501 Cast Iron Utility Pump

A cast iron utility pump with real flow

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

A heavy-duty drain pump.

Strength
Cast iron and 1/2 in solids.
Trade-off
Manual unless you add a switch.
Right buyer
Big water jobs.
Horsepower
1/2 HP
Max flow (maker)
70 GPM
Max head / lift (maker)
25 ft
Power source
Corded Electric
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Why it matters

The 91501 is a 1/2 HP cast iron utility pump. Superior rates it at up to 4,200 GPH and 25 ft of lift through a 1-1/2 in NPT discharge, and it passes solids up to 1/2 in.

The split capacitor motor is thermally protected for continuous duty. Superior says it can work as a sump pump with an optional float switch.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Large flooded areas
  • Owners who want cast iron
  • Conversion to a sump pump

Look elsewhere if

  • Sewage or grey water with solids
  • Unattended running on manual models

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Cast iron
  • 1/2 in solids
  • 1-1/2 in discharge

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Manual out of the box
  • Float switch sold separately

Limitations to weigh

  • Manual pumps run only while switched on; stay with the pump so it doesn't run dry.
  • Rated flow is at little or no lift; through a garden hose or up a stairwell, expect much less.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

MaterialCast IronRetailer
Max flow (maker)70 GPMRetailer
Max head / lift (maker)25 ftRetailer
Horsepower1/2 HPRetailer
Model number91501Retailer

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Final verdict

A tough utility pump that moves a lot of water.

Where to buy

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Questions buyers ask

Can it be a sump pump?
Yes, with an optional float switch, per Superior.
What solids does it pass?
Up to 1/2 in.