RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 vs Rothenberger Ropower 50R

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 rates 3.5 among hand-held pipe threading machines; the Rothenberger Ropower 50R rates 2.8 among machines ones. The RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 costs $234 less ($3,245 vs $3,479).

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RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 vs Rothenberger Ropower 50R

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 weightRIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178Rothenberger Ropower 50R
Overall rating3.5/52.8/5
Value 30%18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in)16 $1,739.50 per inch of pipe ($3,479, up to 2 in)
Capacity 20%33 threads pipe up to 2 in33 threads pipe up to 2 in
Dies 15%100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in100 dies in the box cover the full range, up to 2 in
Weight 10%50 25 lb100 97 lb
Warranty 25%100 lifetime warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178Rothenberger Ropower 50R
Threading
Pipe range1/8 to 2 in1/4 to 2 in
Dies in the boxUp to 2 inUp to 2 in
Speed30 rpm40 rpm
Power373 W1,150 W
In the box
CutterNo-
ReamerNo-
Oil systemNo-
Stand or support armYes-
Build
Weight25 lb97 lb
WarrantyLifetime-

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