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 rates 3.5 among hand-held pipe threading machines; the Steel Dragon 7090 Threading Machine rates 2.9 among machines ones. The Steel Dragon 7090 Threading Machine costs $1,345.01 less ($1,899.99 vs $3,245).
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Steel Dragon 7090 Threading Machine
#7 in MachinesFull review
A RIDGID-compatible 2 in machine at a third of the price, for crews that want the same dies without the RIDGID badge. Check the warranty with the seller first.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
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 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Steel Dragon 7090 Threading Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $1,622.50 per inch of pipe ($3,245, up to 2 in) | 34 $950 per inch of pipe ($1,899.99, 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 | 78 167 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178 | Steel Dragon 7090 Threading 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 | 30 rpm | - |
| Power | 373 W | Corded |
| In the box | ||
| Cutter | No | Yes |
| Reamer | No | Yes |
| Oil system | No | - |
| Stand or support arm | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 25 lb | 167 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |