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
The RIDGID 1215 61142 rates 3.4 among machines pipe threading machines; the RIDGID 600-I Power Drive 44913 rates 3.0 among hand-held ones. The RIDGID 600-I Power Drive 44913 costs $3,599.70 less ($1,529.53 vs $5,129.23).
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RIDGID 600-I Power Drive 44913
#14 in Hand-heldFull review
The light RIDGID drive for pipe up to 1-1/4 in, good for service work above your head. Budget for die heads on top.
Amazon $1,529.53$1,529.53
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (machines and hand-held), 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 weight | RIDGID 1215 61142 | RIDGID 600-I Power Drive 44913 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $3,419.49 per inch of pipe ($5,129.23, up to 1-1/2 in) | 26 $1,223.62 per inch of pipe ($1,529.53, no dies, up to 1-1/4 in) |
| Capacity 20% | 17 threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in | 8 threads pipe up to 1-1/4 in |
| Dies 15% | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 1-1/2 in | 0 sold without dies |
| Weight 10% | 96 111 lb | 91 12.7 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| RIDGID 1215 61142 | RIDGID 600-I Power Drive 44913 | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/4 to 1-1/2 in | 1/8 to 1-1/4 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 1-1/2 in | None |
| Speed | 44 rpm | 36 rpm |
| Power | 373 W | 1,270 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | Yes | No |
| Reamer | Yes | No |
| Oil system | Yes | No |
| Stand or support arm | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 111 lb | 12.7 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |