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
The RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 is the better pipe threading machine overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 leads on weight. The Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX wins on value. The Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX costs $2,816 less ($429 vs $3,245).
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Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX
#12 in Hand-heldFull review
A RIDGID-compatible 2 in drive at roughly a seventh of the RIDGID kit price. A good middle step between generics and RIDGID.
Amazon $429$429
Which should you buy?
- Choose the RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 for weight (25 lb vs 54 lb).
- Choose the Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX for value ($214.50 per inch of pipe ($429, up to 2 in) vs $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in)).
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 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in) | 78 $214.50 per inch of pipe ($429, 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% | 50 25 lb | 0 54 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Steel Dragon 600 PRO MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 rpm | - |
| Power | 373 W | Corded |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | No |
| Reamer | No | No |
| Oil system | No | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb | 54 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |