ZELCAN J1CD-35S 2 in Mag Drill
The lightest 2 in budget mag drill here, with reverse. Sold in cutter-kit bundles at higher prices.
Amazon $209.99$209.99
4.2/5
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.
- 2 inLargest cutter
- 2,922 lbfMagnet
- 1,450 WMotor
- 26.5 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$228.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cores 2 in holes for under $230, among the cheapest 2 in mag drills
- About 26 lb, light for a 2 in machine
Cons
- No warranty term in the listing and no independent measurements of the 2,922 lbf magnet claim
- The listing says to use it on steel at least 0.39 in thick
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 number | 8880E |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,450 W |
| Largest annular cutter | 2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in |
| Speed | Variable, up to 750 rpm |
| Base and build | |
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,922 lbf |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
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