RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923
#2 in Hand-heldFull review
The current RIDGID hand-held drive for professional plumbers. The quick-release die heads make it fast to work with on repetitive jobs.
Amazon $2,799.75$2,799.75
The RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 is the better pipe threading machine overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 leads on weight. The RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 costs $445.25 less ($2,799.75 vs $3,245).
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RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178
#3 in Hand-heldFull review
RIDGID’s long-running hand-held drive for plumbers who thread on the job. Reliable, but several times the price of the generic 2 in drives.
Amazon $3,245$3,245
Which should you buy?
- Choose the RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 for weight (21.1 lb vs 25 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hand-held pipe threading machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 | RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $1,399.88 per inch of pipe ($2,799.75, up to 2 in) | 18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in) |
| Capacity 20% | 33 threads pipe up to 2 in | 33 threads pipe up to 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 2 in |
| Weight 10% | 63 21.1 lb | 50 25 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 | RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in | 1/8 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 36 rpm | 30 rpm |
| Power | 1,270 W | 373 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | No |
| Reamer | No | No |
| Oil system | No | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.1 lb | 25 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |