RIDGID 300 Compact 15682
#2 in MachinesFull review
The standard portable machine for plumbing crews: complete with stand, cutter, reamer and oiler. Worth it for daily use, expensive for occasional jobs.
Amazon $5,750.41$5,750.41
The RIDGID 300 Compact 15682 and the RIDGID 1215 61142 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The RIDGID 300 Compact 15682 leads on capacity. The RIDGID 1215 61142 wins on weight. The RIDGID 1215 61142 costs $621.18 less ($5,129.23 vs $5,750.41).
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RIDGID 1215 61142
#3 in MachinesFull review
A compact 1-1/2 in machine for crews that thread small gas and water lines all day. The 300 does more for about the same money.
Amazon $5,129.23$5,129.23
Which should you buy?
- Choose the RIDGID 300 Compact 15682 for capacity (threads pipe up to 2 in vs threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in).
- Choose the RIDGID 1215 61142 for weight (111 lb vs 212 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every machines pipe threading machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | RIDGID 300 Compact 15682 | RIDGID 1215 61142 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 1 $2,875.20 per inch of pipe ($5,750.41, up to 2 in) | 0 $3,419.49 per inch of pipe ($5,129.23, up to 1-1/2 in) |
| Capacity 20% | 33 threads pipe up to 2 in | 17 threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in |
| Dies 15% | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 1-1/2 in |
| Weight 10% | 63 212 lb | 96 111 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| RIDGID 300 Compact 15682 | RIDGID 1215 61142 | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in | 1/4 to 1-1/2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in | Up to 1-1/2 in |
| Speed | 38 rpm | 44 rpm |
| Power | 373 W | 373 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Reamer | Yes | Yes |
| Oil system | Yes | Yes |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 212 lb | 111 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |