A cheap 2 in mag drill for occasional shop and farm steel work. A name-brand machine is the pick if it will run all day on a jobsite.
Amazon $228.99
A good-value light 2 in mag drill for home and farm fabrication. Treat the magnet rating as the maker’s claim.
- 2 inLargest cutter
- 2,810 lbfMagnet
- 1,400 WMotor
- 25.1 lbWeight
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 2 in cutter and 1,400 W for under $190
- Light at 25 lb for a 2 in machine
- No warranty term listed
- Cutting depth is not stated
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 8850E |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,400 W |
| Largest annular cutter | 2 in |
| Largest twist drill | 0.6 in |
| Speed | Variable, up to 800 rpm |
| Base and build | |
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,810 lbf |
| Weight | 25.1 lb |
Alternatives in this size
For a shop that needs 2 1/4 in plus holes and tapping without a pro-grade price. Plan on a lift or a second person for overhead work.
Amazon $365.90The cheapest way to get a 2 in magnetic drill, for a buyer who will carry it only a few times a year.
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