Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine vs Ridgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine and the Ridgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine are evenly matched, rated 3.9 and 3.8. The Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine leads on price, cable and motor. The Ridgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine wins on features. The Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine costs $613.08 less ($335.99 vs $949.07).

Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine vs Ridgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine

Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small lines drain cleaning machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightGarvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain MachineRidgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine
Overall rating3.9/53.8/5
Price 25%84 $335.9926 $949.07
Cable 25%98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable70 75 ft of 3/8 in cable
Motor 10%68 450 W motor31 249 W motor
Features 20%80 auto feed, foot switch, cutters included100 auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included
Warranty 20%0 warranty not published, scored as none100 lifetime warranty

Specifications

Garvee 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain MachineRidgid K-400 AUTOFEED Drum Machine
Cable
TypeDrum machineDrum machine
Included cable100 ft x 3/8 in75 ft x 3/8 in
Drain sizes2 to 4 in1.5 to 3 in
Cutters included104
Motor
Motor450 W249 W
Horsepower-0.3 hp
Speed1,850 rpm170 rpm
Voltage-115 V
Controls and build
Auto feedYesYes
Foot switchYesYes
Reverse-Yes
Weight-45 lb
Warranty-Lifetime

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