Mini-Ductor II MD-700
#6 in Up to 1,100 WFull review
For a shop that wants the name-brand tool and its coil accessories, at the lowest price in the Mini-Ductor line.
Amazon $399 eBay$399
The Mini-Ductor II MD-700 is the better induction heater overall, rated 2.2 to 2.1. The Mini-Ductor II MD-700 leads on output and value. The Mini-Ductor 12V MD-500 wins on weight. The Mini-Ductor II MD-700 costs $230.10 less ($399 vs $629.10).
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Mini-Ductor 12V MD-500
#7 in Up to 1,100 WFull review
For a mobile mechanic or road service truck that needs flameless heat away from mains power; a shop with outlets gets more output for less from a corded model.
Induction Innovations $699 Autobody Toolmart $629.10 eBay$629.10
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Mini-Ductor II MD-700 for output (1,000 W rated output vs 840 W rated output) and value ($399 per kW ($399, 1,000 W) vs $748.93 per kW ($629.10, 840 W)).
- Choose the Mini-Ductor 12V MD-500 for weight (3.8 lb vs 6 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1,100 W induction heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Mini-Ductor II MD-700 | Mini-Ductor 12V MD-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.2/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 12 $399 per kW ($399, 1,000 W) | 0 $748.93 per kW ($629.10, 840 W) |
| Output 30% | 20 1,000 W rated output | 4 840 W rated output |
| Coils 15% | 0 3 coils in the kit | 0 3 coils in the kit |
| Warranty 15% | 50 1-year warranty | 50 1-year warranty |
| Weight 10% | 40 6 lb | 84 3.8 lb |
Specifications
| Mini-Ductor II MD-700 | Mini-Ductor 12V MD-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Rated output | 1,000 W | 840 W |
| Input | 110 V, 10 A | 12 V DC, 70 A |
| Kit and build | ||
| Coils in kit | 3 coils | 3 coils |
| Power cord | - | 9 ft |
| Weight | 6 lb | 3.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2013 |