For a budget buyer who wants a long cable and auto feed for small drains. Ignore the 8 in claim and keep it to sinks, tubs and floor drains.
Amazon $349.99The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine is the better drain cleaning machine overall, rated 4.1 to 3.8. The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine leads on price, cable and features. The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine costs $279.01 less ($349.99 vs $629).
For homeowners and handymen who clear small drains often and want a machine that lasts. It costs more than the clones but is built and backed for years of use.
Amazon $629Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine for price ($349.99 vs $629), cable (100 ft of 3/8 in cable vs 75 ft of 3/8 in cable) and features (auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included vs foot switch, reverse, cutters included).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small lines drain cleaning machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Ridgid K-400 Drum Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 81 $349.99 | 49 $629 |
| Cable 25% | 98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable | 70 75 ft of 3/8 in cable |
| Motor 10% | 100 750 W motor | 31 249 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included | 65 foot switch, reverse, cutters included |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Ridgid K-400 Drum Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | ||
| Type | Drum machine | Drum machine |
| Included cable | 100 ft x 3/8 in | 75 ft x 3/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 4 to 8 in | 1.5 to 3 in |
| Cutters included | 6 | 4 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor | 750 W | 249 W |
| Horsepower | - | 0.3 hp |
| Speed | 1,800 rpm | 170 rpm |
| Voltage | - | 115 V |
| Controls and build | ||
| Auto feed | Yes | No |
| Foot switch | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 45 lb |
| Warranty | - | Lifetime |
