For contractors and rental fleets clearing roots out of sewer mains. A homeowner with one root problem is better off renting this class of machine.
Amazon $2,980.16
For a pro on the M18 battery system who wants one cordless sectional machine for most lines. Too costly and too little published data for home use.
- 7/8 inCable
- 1-1/4 to 6 inDrain sizes
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- Battery powered, so no cord on roofs or in crawl spaces
- Switches between 5/8 and 7/8 in cable without tools
- Rated for 1-1/4 to 6 in lines, sinks to sewer laterals
- Very expensive for a homeowner
- Milwaukee does not publish the cable length, motor power or features on the page
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its line size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 2818A-21 |
|---|---|
| Cable | |
| Type | Sectional machine |
| Included cable | 7/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 1-1/4 to 6 in |
| Motor | |
| Voltage | 18 V |
| Cordless | Yes |
Alternatives in this line size
For a sewer pro on Milwaukee batteries who wants to clear laterals without a cord. Homeowners should rent one instead.
Acme Tools $3,499For a pro or building engineer who wants one compact machine for inside drains up to 4 in. Budget machines give more cable for less, but not this build.
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