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 rates 4.1 among small lines drain cleaning machines; the Ridgid K-750 AUTOFEED Drum Machine rates 3.5 among main lines ones. The Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine costs $3,072.94 less ($349.99 vs $3,422.93).

For plumbers and building crews who clear main lines and roots every week. It is overkill for a homeowner with one stubborn clog.
Amazon $3,422.93Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different line size classes (small lines and main lines), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own line size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Maxsa 100 ft x 3/8 in Drain Machine | Ridgid K-750 AUTOFEED Drum Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 81 $349.99 | 13 $3,422.93 |
| Cable 25% | 98 100 ft of 3/8 in cable | 68 100 ft of 5/8 in cable |
| Motor 10% | 100 750 W motor | 57 373 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 auto feed, foot switch, reverse, cutters included | 55 auto feed, 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-750 AUTOFEED Drum Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | ||
| Type | Drum machine | Drum machine |
| Included cable | 100 ft x 3/8 in | 100 ft x 5/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 4 to 8 in | 3 to 6 in |
| Cutters included | 6 | 5 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor | 750 W | 373 W |
| Horsepower | - | 0.5 hp |
| Speed | 1,800 rpm | 200 rpm |
| Voltage | - | 115 V |
| Controls and build | ||
| Auto feed | Yes | Yes |
| Foot switch | Yes | - |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Warranty | - | Lifetime |