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 3.3. The HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader wins on value. The HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader costs $2,865.01 less ($379.99 vs $3,245).
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HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader
#8 in Hand-heldFull review
A higher-spec generic with HSS dies, for buyers who thread stainless or thick-wall pipe often enough to want the harder dies.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader for value ($190 per inch of pipe ($379.99, 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 | HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in) | 81 $190 per inch of pipe ($379.99, 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 | HOTYELL 2300W Pipe Threader | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |