Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Threader vs RIDGID 1215 61142

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Threader rates 3.5 among hand-held pipe threading machines; the RIDGID 1215 61142 rates 3.4 among machines ones. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Threader costs $2,830.23 less ($2,299 vs $5,129.23).

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Threader vs RIDGID 1215 61142

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (hand-held and machines), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightMilwaukee M18 FUEL Compact ThreaderRIDGID 1215 61142
Overall rating3.5/53.4/5
Value 30%14 $1,839.20 per inch of pipe ($2,299, up to 1-1/4 in)0 $3,419.49 per inch of pipe ($5,129.23, up to 1-1/2 in)
Capacity 20%8 threads pipe up to 1-1/4 in17 threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in
Dies 15%100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 1-1/4 in100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 1-1/2 in
Weight 10%98 10.6 lb96 111 lb
Warranty 25%100 5-year warranty100 lifetime warranty

Specifications

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact ThreaderRIDGID 1215 61142
Threading
Pipe range1/2 to 1-1/4 in1/4 to 1-1/2 in
Dies in the boxUp to 1-1/4 inUp to 1-1/2 in
Speed-44 rpm
Power18 V battery373 W
In the box
CutterNoYes
ReamerNoYes
Oil systemNoYes
Stand or support armYes-
Build
Weight10.6 lb111 lb
Warranty5 yearsLifetime

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