Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
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
The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill and the Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill leads on value and cutter size. The Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill wins on magnet. The Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill costs $207.86 less ($890 vs $1,097.86).
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Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill
#10 in Up to 1 5/8 inFull review
The pick for beam flanges and tight spaces if you want the Euroboor safety electronics. The Hougen HMD130 is a close alternative.
Amazon $1,097.86$1,097.86
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill for value ($593.33 per inch of cutter ($890, 1 1/2 in) vs $763.73 per inch of cutter ($1,097.86, 1 7/16 in)) and cutter size (1 1/2 in largest annular cutter vs 1 7/16 in largest annular cutter).
- Choose the Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill for magnet (2,645 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,952 lbf stated magnet force).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drill; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill | Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $593.33 per inch of cutter ($890, 1 1/2 in) | 30 $763.73 per inch of cutter ($1,097.86, 1 7/16 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter | 70 1 7/16 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 26 1,035 W motor | 38 9.5 A, about 1,140 W at 120 V |
| Magnet 15% | 48 1,952 lbf stated magnet force | 82 2,645 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 81 27.7 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill | Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,035 W (8 A) | 9.5 A |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 1/2 in | 1 7/16 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | - |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 450 rpm | Single speed, up to 700 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 1,952 lbf | 2,645 lbf |
| Weight | 27.7 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |