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 VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine rates 3.2 among machines ones. The VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine costs $2,079.85 less ($719.90 vs $2,799.75).
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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
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 | VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 22 $1,399.88 per inch of pipe ($2,799.75, up to 2 in) | 62 $359.95 per inch of pipe ($719.90, 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 | 87 140 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923 | VEVOR 750W 2 in Pipe Threader Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Threading | ||
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in | 1/2 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 36 rpm | 28 rpm |
| Power | 1,270 W | 750 W |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | Yes |
| Reamer | No | Yes |
| Oil system | No | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.1 lb | 140 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |