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
The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill leads on value. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lineman Mag Drill wins on magnet. The Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill costs $952.98 less ($1,107 vs $2,059.98).
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lineman Mag Drill
#13 in Up to 1 5/8 inFull review
The only battery mag drill here, for linemen and steel erectors who work away from an outlet.
Amazon $2,059.98$2,059.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill for value ($738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) vs $1,373.32 per inch of cutter ($2,059.98, 1 1/2 in)).
- Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lineman Mag Drill for magnet (2,000 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,750 lbf stated magnet force).
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 | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lineman Mag Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) | 9 $1,373.32 per inch of cutter ($2,059.98, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 26 1,035 W motor | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Magnet 15% | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force | 50 2,000 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 75 30 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lineman Mag Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Battery |
| Motor | 1,035 W (8 A) | - |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 1/2 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | - |
| Largest twist drill | - | 1/2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 450 rpm | Two-speed, up to 690 rpm |
| Stroke | - | 5 3/4 in |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 1,750 lbf | 2,000 lbf |
| Weight | 30 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |