BATOCA P1
A budget 15 mm polisher with a soft start and a replaceable cord, for occasional home use.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
The BATOCA P1 rates 3.7 among corded long-throw dual action car polishers; the RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto rates 2.5 among corded short-throw ones. The BATOCA P1 costs $221.01 less ($99.99 vs $321).
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RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto
A mid-throw RUPES polisher at a lower price than the Mark V line, for owners who want a 12 mm orbit on a full-size pad.
Amazon $321$321
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded long-throw and corded short-throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BATOCA P1 | RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Correction 30% | 62 15 mm orbit | 44 12 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 100 $99.99 | 35 $321 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Power 10% | 86 1,000 W | 0 400 W |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 57 5.7 lb |
| Features 10% | 20 soft start | 0 none of the listed features |
Specifications
| BATOCA P1 | RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Speed range | 2,500-5,500 OPM | 4,000-5,500 OPM |
| Backing plate | 5 in | 5 in |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Corded | Corded |
| Motor rating | 1,000 W | 400 W |
| Cord | 16.4 ft, detachable | - |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Yes | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed | Not listed |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 5.7 lb |
| Pads or polish included | No | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |