RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178
#3 in Hand-heldFull review
RIDGID’s long-running hand-held drive for plumbers who thread on the job. Reliable, but several times the price of the generic 2 in drives.
Amazon $3,245$3,245
The RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 is the better pipe threading machine overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies wins on value. The Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies costs $2,991.51 less ($253.49 vs $3,245).
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Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies
#6 in Hand-heldFull review
A VEVOR-class budget drive with slightly faster 26 RPM. Fine for occasional pipe threading.
Amazon $253.49$253.49
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies for value ($126.75 per inch of pipe ($253.49, up to 2 in) vs $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hand-held pipe threading machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in) | 93 $126.75 per inch of pipe ($253.49, up to 2 in) |
| Capacity 20% | 33 threads pipe up to 2 in | 33 threads pipe up to 2 in |
| Dies 15% | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in |
| Weight 10% | 50 25 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Holdwell S 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in | 1/2 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 30 rpm | 26 rpm |
| Power | 373 W | 2,300 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | No |
| Reamer | No | No |
| Oil system | No | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |