HoldwellS 75 ft x 1/2 in Drain Machine
#9 in Main linesFull review
For a homeowner with a 3 or 4 in line close to the cleanout. A budget clone with little support.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
2.8/5
For a pro or building maintenance crew that needs a light machine for 2 to 4 in lines and roof stacks. Homeowners get more cable for less elsewhere.
- 45 ft x 5/8 inCable
- 1-1/4 to 4 inDrain sizes
- 124 WMotor
- NoAuto feed
Check price at Global Industrial$2,199.99Check price at Acme Tools$2,549.40Check price at Home Depot$2,093.48
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Light at 37.5 lb, so it carries up ladders and onto roofs
- Cable stops the instant you let go of the clutch handle
- Add sections to reach up to 100 ft
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Only 45 ft of cable in the kit
- A small 1/6 hp motor and no foot switch or auto feed
- Costs several times what a budget drum machine does
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 | K-50 with A-30 cable kit (58960) |
|---|---|
| Cable | |
| Type | Sectional machine |
| Included cable | 45 ft x 5/8 in |
| Drain sizes | 1-1/4 to 4 in |
| Cutters included | 4 |
| Motor | |
| Motor | 124 W |
| Horsepower | 0.2 hp |
| Speed | 400 rpm |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Controls and build | |
| Auto feed | No |
| Foot switch | No |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Weight | 37.5 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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