Zoeller
Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate
$295
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Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate vs Wayne CDU980E
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wayne CDU980E is cheaper at $229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Wayne
Wayne CDU980E
$229.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate or Wayne CDU980E?
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
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| Spec | Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate | Wayne CDU980E |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $295 | $229.99 |
| Brand | Zoeller | Wayne |
| Released | — | — |
| Horsepower hp | 0.3 | — |
| Max flow gph | — | 5490 |
| Max head (ft) | 19.25 | 20 |
| Pump type | submersible | submersible |
| Switch type | vertical-float | vertical-float |
| Discharge size (in) | — | — |
| Solids handling (in) | — | — |
| Housing material | cast-iron | cast-iron |
| Voltage (V) | 115 | 120 |
| Cord length (ft) | 9 | 8 |
| Warranty years | 3 | 5 |
Sources — Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Wayne CDU980E: waynepumps.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate and Wayne CDU980E?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max head (ft): Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate 19.25 vs Wayne CDU980E 20
- Voltage (V): Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate 115 vs Wayne CDU980E 120
- Cord length (ft): Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate 9 vs Wayne CDU980E 8
- Warranty years: Zoeller M53 Mighty-Mate 3 vs Wayne CDU980E 5