Fine for holes up to about 1 5/8 in. For $40 less the VEVOR 8850E cuts 2 in.
Amazon $229.90The VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill rates 4.5 among up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drills; the VEVOR 8850E 2 in Mag Drill rates 4.2 among 2 in and larger ones. The VEVOR 8850E 2 in Mag Drill costs $41 less ($188.90 vs $229.90).
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A good-value light 2 in mag drill for home and farm fabrication. Treat the magnet rating as the maker’s claim.
Amazon $188.90Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (up to 1 5/8 in and 2 in and larger), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill | VEVOR 8850E 2 in Mag Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $143.69 per inch of cutter ($229.90, 1.6 in) | 100 $94.45 per inch of cutter ($188.90, 2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 96 1.6 in largest annular cutter | 33 2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 72 1,450 W motor | 67 1,400 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 90 2,810 lbf stated magnet force | 90 2,810 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 84 26.5 lb | 87 25.1 lb |
Specifications
| VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill | VEVOR 8850E 2 in Mag Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,450 W | 1,400 W |
| Largest annular cutter | 1.6 in | 2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | - |
| Largest twist drill | - | 0.6 in |
| Speed | Variable, up to 800 rpm | Variable, up to 800 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,810 lbf | 2,810 lbf |
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 25.1 lb |