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 rates 3.6 among hand-held pipe threading machines; the Rothenberger Supertronic 2SE rates 2.5 among machines ones. The RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 costs $500.20 less ($2,799.75 vs $3,299.95).
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Rothenberger Supertronic 2SE
#12 in MachinesFull review
A compact German-built 2 in machine for shops that want to move it by hand. Confirm what is in the kit and add the stand.
Amazon $3,299.95$3,299.95
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 weight | RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 | Rothenberger Supertronic 2SE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $1,399.88 per inch of pipe ($2,799.75, up to 2 in) | 18 $1,649.97 per inch of pipe ($3,299.95, 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 | 50 dies in the box not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 63 21.1 lb | 84 149 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 | Rothenberger Supertronic 2SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in | 1/2 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in | - |
| Speed | 36 rpm | 38 rpm |
| Power | 1,270 W | 1,150 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | - |
| Reamer | No | - |
| Oil system | No | - |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.1 lb | 149 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |