Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
3.3/5#8 of 14 in up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drills
3.3

A light mag drill for general fabrication up to 1 1/2 in holes, from a maker that sells to fabrication shops.

  • 1 1/2 inLargest cutter
  • 1,952 lbfMagnet
  • 1,035 W (8 A)Motor
  • 27.7 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$890

Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Two-year warranty, a year longer than the Makita HB350
  • About 28 lb with a hidden motor cord
Cons
  • Single speed, so it cannot slow down for large cutters or stainless
  • Costs about 4 times the budget imports

The Hougen HMD family

Every Hougen HMD model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

ModelLargest cutterRatingPrice
Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill (this one)1 1/2 in3.3/5$890
Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill1 1/2 in3.2/5$1,107
Hougen HMD905 Magnetic Drill2 in2.8/5$1,757
Hougen HMD918 6 in Depth Mag Drill2 3/8 in3.4/5$2,913
Hougen HMD920 Swivel Base Mag Drill2 3/8 in3.4/5$2,166

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model number0900101
Drilling
PowerCorded, 120 V
Motor1,035 W (8 A)
Largest annular cutter1 1/2 in
Cutting depth2 in
SpeedSingle speed, up to 450 rpm
Base and build
Magnet force (stated)1,952 lbf
Weight27.7 lb
Warranty2 years

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