HoldwellS 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine
#2 in Small linesFull review
For an occasional user who wants the most cable and auto feed for the least money. It is a budget clone with little backing.
Amazon $291.39 eBay$291.39
The HoldwellS 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine rates 4.0 among small lines drain cleaning machines; the Ridgid K-6200 AUTOFEED Drum Machine rates 2.8 among main lines ones. The HoldwellS 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine costs $4,708.59 less ($291.39 vs $4,999.98).
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Ridgid K-6200 AUTOFEED Drum Machine
#12 in Main linesFull review
For drain contractors who clear 3 to 6 in mains and roots most days and want a big drum machine with auto feed. Far beyond what a homeowner needs.
Amazon $4,999.98 eBay$4,999.98
Scores side by side
These two sit in different line size classes (small lines and main lines), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own line size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | HoldwellS 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Ridgid K-6200 AUTOFEED Drum Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 91 $291.39 | 0 $4,999.98 |
| Cable 25% | 98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable | 68 100 ft of 5/8 in cable |
| Motor 10% | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) | 43 298 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included | 75 auto feed, reverse, cutters included |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| HoldwellS 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Ridgid K-6200 AUTOFEED Drum Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | ||
| Type | Drum machine | Drum machine |
| Included cable | 100 ft x 3/8 in | 100 ft x 5/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 2 to 4 in | 3 to 6 in |
| Cutters included | 8 | 4 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor | - | 298 W |
| Horsepower | - | 0.4 hp |
| Speed | 1,800 rpm | 285 rpm |
| Voltage | - | 115 V |
| Controls and build | ||
| Auto feed | Yes | Yes |
| Foot switch | Yes | - |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 180 lb |