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
The Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill leads on magnet. The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill wins on cutter size. The Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill costs $9.14 less ($1,097.86 vs $1,107).
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Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill
#11 in Up to 1 5/8 inFull 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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill for magnet (2,645 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,750 lbf stated magnet force).
- Choose the Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill for cutter size (1 1/2 in largest annular cutter vs 1 7/16 in largest annular cutter).
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 | Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 30 $763.73 per inch of cutter ($1,097.86, 1 7/16 in) | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 70 1 7/16 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 38 9.5 A, about 1,140 W at 120 V | 26 1,035 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 82 2,645 lbf stated magnet force | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 75 30 lb |
Specifications
| Euroboor ECO.36+ Low Profile Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 9.5 A | 1,035 W (8 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 7/16 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | - | 2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 700 rpm | Single speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,645 lbf | 1,750 lbf |
| Weight | - | 30 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |