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
3.5/5
The most popular cheap hand-held threader, for homeowners and handymen who thread a few pipes a year. A tradesperson should buy a RIDGID.
- 2 inLargest pipe
- 2,300 WPower
- 22 rpmSpeed
- 16.8 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$264.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Six dies thread 1/2 to 2 in
- Forward/reverse switch and safety button
- Under $300 with a case
Cons
- No warranty term in the listing
- Motor wattage is a maker rating, not comparable with RIDGID’s
The VEVOR 2300W Hand-Held Pipe Threader family
Every VEVOR 2300W Hand-Held Pipe Threader model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Largest pipe | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR 2300W Pipe Threader, 4 Dies | 1-1/4 in | 3.2/5 | $244.90 |
| VEVOR 2300W Pipe Threader, 6 Dies (this one) | 2 in | 3.5/5 | $264.99 |
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 | Electric Pipe Threader with 6 Dies |
|---|---|
| Threading | |
| Pipe range | 1/2 to 2 in |
| Dies in the box | Up to 2 in |
| Speed | 22 rpm |
| Power | 2,300 W |
| In the box | |
| Cutter | No |
| Reamer | No |
| Oil system | No |
| Stand or support arm | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 16.8 lb |
Alternatives in this type
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
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Threader
#5 in Hand-heldFull review
A very light cordless threader for 1/4 to 1-1/4 in pipe, for electricians threading conduit and plumbers on ladders.
Amazon $2,299$2,299
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