RIDGID 690-I Power Drive Kit 44923
#2 in Hand-heldFull review
The current RIDGID hand-held drive for professional plumbers. The quick-release die heads make it fast to work with on repetitive jobs.
Amazon $2,799.75$2,799.75
3.7/5
RIDGID’s first cordless threader, for crews that thread away from power. Two 4 Ah batteries and the charger are in the kit.
- 2 inLargest pipe
- BatteryPower
- 42 rpmSpeed
- 24 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,686.49
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cordless, so no extension cord or generator on a roof or in a crawl space
- RIDGID claims up to 30 2 in threads per 4 Ah charge
- Torque reaction shutoff stops it if the die kicks back
Cons
- Over $1,600 even with batteries included
- The maker’s thread-count claim is not independently tested
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 | 71993 |
|---|---|
| Threading | |
| Pipe range | 1/8 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 42 rpm |
| Power | Battery |
| In the box | |
| Cutter | No |
| Reamer | No |
| Oil system | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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