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Wayne CDU980E vs Liberty Pumps 237

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wayne CDU980E is cheaper at $229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Wayne CDU980E or Liberty Pumps 237?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wayne CDU980E is the cheaper at $229.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Wayne CDU980E Liberty Pumps 237
US price $229.99 $267
BrandWayneLiberty Pumps
Released
Horsepower hp
Max flow gph 5490
Max head (ft) 20 21
Pump type submersible submersible
Switch type vertical-float vertical-float
Discharge size (in)
Solids handling (in)
Housing material cast-iron aluminum
Voltage (V) 120 115
Cord length (ft) 8 10
Warranty years 5 3

Sources — Wayne CDU980E: waynepumps.com (verified 2026-07-11). Liberty Pumps 237: libertypumps.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Wayne CDU980E and Liberty Pumps 237?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max head (ft): Wayne CDU980E 20 vs Liberty Pumps 237 21
  • Housing material: Wayne CDU980E cast-iron vs Liberty Pumps 237 aluminum
  • Voltage (V): Wayne CDU980E 120 vs Liberty Pumps 237 115
  • Cord length (ft): Wayne CDU980E 8 vs Liberty Pumps 237 10
  • Warranty years: Wayne CDU980E 5 vs Liberty Pumps 237 3

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