RUPES BigFoot HLR15 iBrid Kit
#4 in CordlessFull review
A light cordless 15 mm polisher sold complete with batteries, for mobile professionals who polish away from an outlet.
Amazon $676.46$676.46
The RUPES BigFoot HLR15 iBrid Kit rates 2.8 among cordless dual action car polishers; the RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto rates 2.5 among corded short-throw ones. The RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto costs $355.46 less ($321 vs $676.46).
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RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto
A mid-throw RUPES polisher at a lower price than the Mark V line, for owners who want a 12 mm orbit on a full-size pad.
Amazon $321$321
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded short-throw), 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 | RUPES BigFoot HLR15 iBrid Kit | RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Correction 30% | 62 15 mm orbit | 44 12 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 0 $676.46 | 35 $321 |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Power 10% | 50 18 V battery; cordless makers publish no motor rating (neutral score used) | 0 400 W |
| Weight 10% | 100 3.8 lb without battery | 57 5.7 lb |
| Features 10% | 35 brushless motor, cordless or a 20 ft+ cord | 0 none of the listed features |
Specifications
| RUPES BigFoot HLR15 iBrid Kit | RUPES BigFoot LHR12E Duetto | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 15 mm | 12 mm |
| Speed range | 3,000-5,000 OPM | 4,000-5,500 OPM |
| Backing plate | 5 in | 5 in |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Cordless | Corded |
| Motor rating | - | 400 W |
| Battery | 18 V | - |
| Batteries included | Yes | - |
| Cord | Cordless | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed | Not listed |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3.8 lb (without battery) | 5.7 lb |
| Pads or polish included | Yes | No |