VEVOR 8840E Low Profile Mag Drill

Last updated: November 3, 2026

3.9/5#5 of 14 in up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drills
3.9

A compact VEVOR for beam flanges and tight spots. Buy it for the low profile, not the price.

1.4 inLargest cutter
2,248 lbfMagnet
1,300 WMotor
23.1 lbWeight

Check price at Amazon$318.91

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

Pros

Low profile for drilling between flanges and in tight spaces
Light at 23 lb for carrying up a structure

Cons

Costs more than the VEVOR 2 in machines and cuts a smaller 1.4 in hole
No warranty term listed

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.

Value $227.79 per inch of cutter ($318.91, 1.4 in)72
Cutter size 1.4 in largest annular cutter64
Power 1,300 W motor56
Magnet 2,248 lbf stated magnet force62
Weight 23.1 lb92

Specifications

Drilling
Model number	8840E
Power	Corded, 120 V
Motor	1,300 W
Largest annular cutter	1.4 in
Cutting depth	1.8 in
Speed	Single speed, up to 650 rpm
Base and build
Magnet force (stated)	2,248 lbf
Weight	23.1 lb

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