Hougen Magnetic Drills Ranked

Last updated: November 3, 2026

6 Hougen magnetic drills ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its size, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size magnetic drills here, not third among Hougen's own.

Hougen makes 6 current magnetic drills: 3 up to 1 5/8 in and 3 2 in and larger. Prices run from $890 for the Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill to $2,913 for the Hougen HMD918 6 in Depth Mag Drill. Its best-rated model in each size: the Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill (#8 of 14 up to 1 5/8 in, rated 3.3) and the Hougen HMD920 Swivel Base Mag Drill (#11 of 14 2 in and larger, rated 3.4).

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Hougen magnetic drills 6

  1. Hougen HMD920 Swivel Base Mag Drill
    #11 2 in and larger3.4Full review

    A heavy-duty 2 3/8 in drill for steel erection and shop plate. The swivel version sold here weighs 4 lb more than the standard base.

    Amazon $2,166
    $2,166
    2 3/8 in2,480 lbf53 lb
  2. Hougen HMD918 6 in Depth Mag Drill
    #12 2 in and larger3.4Full review

    For fabricators who regularly drill 3 in plus through stacks. Everyone else should buy the HMD905.

    Amazon $2,913
    $2,913
    2 3/8 in2,385 lbf44.2 lb
  3. Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
    #8 up to 1 5/8 in3.3Full review

    A light mag drill for general fabrication up to 1 1/2 in holes, from a maker that sells to fabrication shops.

    Amazon $890
    $890
    1 1/2 in1,952 lbf27.7 lb
  4. Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill
    #11 up to 1 5/8 in3.2Full review

    A 1 1/2 in mag drill built for daily fabrication use. Buy it for the warranty and safety features, not the price.

    Amazon $1,107
    $1,107
    1 1/2 in1,750 lbf30 lb
  5. Hougen HMD130 Low Profile Mag Drill
    #12 up to 1 5/8 in3.1Full review

    Choose the HMD130 only for tight spaces where nothing taller fits. For general work the HMD900 cuts deeper for less.

    Amazon $1,490
    $1,490
    1 3/8 in-23.8 lb
  6. Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill
    #14 2 in and larger2.8Full review

    The two-speed Hougen for 2 in holes. It earns its price in daily use, not in occasional jobs.

    Amazon $1,757
    $1,757
    2 in1,750 lbf35 lb

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