RIDGID 700 Power Drive Kit 45178
#3 in Hand-heldFull review
RIDGID’s long-running hand-held drive for plumbers who thread on the job. Reliable, but several times the price of the generic 2 in drives.
Amazon $3,245$3,245
3.5/5
A very light cordless threader for 1/4 to 1-1/4 in pipe, for electricians threading conduit and plumbers on ladders.
- 1-1/4 inLargest pipe
- 18 V batteryPower
- 10.6 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$2,299
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- At 10.6 lb the lightest drive here, with a brushless motor and two 8.0 Ah batteries
- Five-year tool warranty and three on the battery
- ONE-KEY app tracks the tool on the job site
Cons
- Stops at 1-1/4 in pipe
- Over $2,000
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 2870-22 |
|---|---|
| Threading | |
| Pipe range | 1/2 to 1-1/4 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 1-1/4 in |
| Power | 18 V battery |
| In the box | |
| Cutter | No |
| Reamer | No |
| Oil system | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 10.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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