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 is the better pipe threading machine overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The RIDGID 1215 61142 leads on weight. The VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine wins on value and capacity. The VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine costs $4,409.33 less ($719.90 vs $5,129.23).
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VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine
#4 in MachinesFull review
A budget 2 in machine for a home shop or an occasional contractor. It does the job slowly without the support network of RIDGID.
Amazon $719.90$719.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the RIDGID 1215 61142 for weight (111 lb vs 140 lb).
- Choose the VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine for value ($359.95 per inch of pipe ($719.90, up to 2 in) vs $3,419.49 per inch of pipe ($5,129.23, up to 1-1/2 in)) and capacity (threads pipe up to 2 in vs threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in).
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 1215 61142 | VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $3,419.49 per inch of pipe ($5,129.23, up to 1-1/2 in) | 62 $359.95 per inch of pipe ($719.90, up to 2 in) |
| Capacity 20% | 17 threads pipe up to 1-1/2 in | 33 threads pipe up to 2 in |
| Dies 15% | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 1-1/2 in | 100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in |
| Weight 10% | 96 111 lb | 87 140 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 1215 61142 | VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/4 to 1-1/2 in | 1/2 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 1-1/2 in | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 44 rpm | 28 rpm |
| Power | 373 W | 750 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | Yes | Yes |
| Reamer | Yes | Yes |
| Oil system | Yes | No |
| Stand or support arm | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 111 lb | 140 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |