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Mag Drill Models: Capacity, Power & Cutter Systems

Compare magnetic drill presses by documented capacity, power and cutter system. Separate exact models from bundles and marketplace variants.

Start with the mag drill buying guide, then use these focused articles to check the details that matter for your next job.

Three exact-model branches to compare

These are not ranked winners. They make three different constraints visible: a conventional corded machine, a low-profile cutter system and a cordless platform. Use the model guide and exact offer to confirm the configuration.

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DEWALT DWE1622KModel guide available

DEWALT DWE1622K

a corded two-speed option for buyers who need a 2-inch annular capacity without maintaining a battery fleet

Annular diameter
2″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

A 2-inch annular cutter rating does not mean this drill accepts a 2-inch twist drill. It also does not turn the two fixed spindle speeds into variable speed. Do not copy specifications from DWE1622K-QS or other regional versions into a US purchase.

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Hougen HMD130Model guide available

Hougen HMD130

a purpose-built low-profile option when physical clearance prevents an upright drill from reaching the hole

Annular diameter
1.375″ maximum
Cutting depth
1″ maximum

Cutter compatibility is the main purchasing trap. RotaLoc Plus uses a bayonet-style shank, so an ordinary 3/4-inch Weldon set is not a direct substitute. The 1-inch depth limit also means a compact body does not give the same material range as a full-size 2-inch-depth drill.

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2787Model guide available

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2787

a cordless 1-1/2-inch drill whose purchase economics depend heavily on the batteries and charger already in your workshop

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
Confirm manual

Milwaukee now marks 2787-22 no longer available, while its current kit page's in-the-box area shows only the 2787-20 tool. The retained offer is exact by model name but does not prove current stock or package contents; verify batteries, charger and accessories with the seller.

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Drill listings, variants & bundles

These include alternative configurations and models with less complete documentation. Listing claims do not establish exact-job suitability; the Finder uses only records with confirmed capacity.

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VEVOR 1550W Mag Drill Press, 2" Core Drilling Machine, 2922 lbf 0-550 RPM Variable Speed…Listing-only evidence

VEVOR 1550W Mag Drill Press, 2" Core Drilling Machine, 2922 lbf 0-550 RPM Variable Speed…

Seller-described 1550W, 2-inch, 0–550 RPM VEVOR offer. The retained title does not identify official model D8860, whose page says 0–500 RPM, so treat this as unmatched until the nameplate and manual agree.

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VEVOR Mag Drill Press 1300W 1.57" Boring Diameter 2922lbf Magnetic DrillListing-only evidence

VEVOR Mag Drill Press 1300W 1.57" Boring Diameter 2922lbf Magnetic Drill

Seller-described 1300W upright VEVOR offer with a 1.57-inch diameter claim. It is not the documented low-profile 8840E merely because both use a 1300W label.

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VEVOR 1450W Mag Drill Press, 2" Core Drilling Machine, 2922 lbf Variable Speed Portable…Listing-only evidence

VEVOR 1450W Mag Drill Press, 2" Core Drilling Machine, 2922 lbf Variable Speed Portable…

Seller-described 1450W VEVOR bundle with six annular cutters. Verify the drill model plus every cutter diameter, depth and pilot; the bundle title is not an official D8860 or J1CD-60D match.

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VEVOR Magnetic Drill Press, 1550 W, 2.4 in Boring Diameter, 2922 lbf Power Mag Drill Press,…Listing-only evidence

VEVOR Magnetic Drill Press, 1550 W, 2.4 in Boring Diameter, 2922 lbf Power Mag Drill Press,…

Seller title mirrors a 1550W, 2.4-inch, 0–600 RPM Morse-taper/tapping configuration. Confirm model J1CD-60D and selected variation before using its official limits.

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DEWALT DWE1622KModel guide available

DEWALT DWE1622K

a corded two-speed option for buyers who need a 2-inch annular capacity without maintaining a battery fleet

Annular diameter
2″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

A 2-inch annular cutter rating does not mean this drill accepts a 2-inch twist drill. It also does not turn the two fixed spindle speeds into variable speed. Do not copy specifications from DWE1622K-QS or other regional versions into a US purchase.

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VEVOR Low Profile Magnetic Drill Press, 1300 W, 1.4 in Boring Diameter, 2248 lbf Power…Listing-only evidence

VEVOR Low Profile Magnetic Drill Press, 1300 W, 1.4 in Boring Diameter, 2248 lbf Power…

Seller title mirrors a low-profile 1300W, 1.4-inch, 650 RPM configuration. Confirm model 8840E, its right-angle shank and the selected package before using official clearance or depth figures.

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ZELCAN Mag Drill Press with 11 Pcs Bits, 1550W Portable Magnetic Drill Press with 2" Boring…Listing-only evidence

ZELCAN Mag Drill Press with 11 Pcs Bits, 1550W Portable Magnetic Drill Press with 2" Boring…

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ZELCAN Mag Drill Press with 6 Drill Bits, 1550W Portable Magnetic Press with 2" Boring…Listing-only evidence

ZELCAN Mag Drill Press with 6 Drill Bits, 1550W Portable Magnetic Press with 2" Boring…

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VEVOR Magnetic Drill, 1450W Motor 1.6 in Boring Diameter, 2810 lbf Portable Electric Mag…Listing-only evidence

VEVOR Magnetic Drill, 1450W Motor 1.6 in Boring Diameter, 2810 lbf Portable Electric Mag…

Seller-described 1450W, 1.6-inch VEVOR offer with two coring bits. Keep its claimed capacity and bundle contents isolated from the documented 1550W and low-profile machines.

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Hougen HMD904Model guide available

Hougen HMD904

a general fabrication model whose part-number differences matter almost as much as its headline capacity

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The newer permanent-magnet HMD904 is a distinct configuration, not a feature to assign to every HMD904. Likewise, swivel models have different weights and magnetic force figures. A product card should identify the exact configuration instead of combining the most attractive attributes across the range.

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Hougen HMD900Model guide available

Hougen HMD900

A 115V single-speed Hougen with a documented 1-1/2-inch annular maximum and 2-inch cutting depth.

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The HMD900 shares its 1-1/2-by-2-inch cutting envelope with standard HMD904 configurations. Compare package and adjustment features rather than treating the model number as extra capacity.

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Hougen HMD904S swivel-base Fabricator kitModel guide available

Hougen HMD904S swivel-base Fabricator kit

a general fabrication model whose part-number differences matter almost as much as its headline capacity

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The newer permanent-magnet HMD904 is a distinct configuration, not a feature to assign to every HMD904. Likewise, swivel models have different weights and magnetic force figures. A product card should identify the exact configuration instead of combining the most attractive attributes across the range.

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Hougen HMD130Model guide available

Hougen HMD130

a purpose-built low-profile option when physical clearance prevents an upright drill from reaching the hole

Annular diameter
1.375″ maximum
Cutting depth
1″ maximum

Cutter compatibility is the main purchasing trap. RotaLoc Plus uses a bayonet-style shank, so an ordinary 3/4-inch Weldon set is not a direct substitute. The 1-inch depth limit also means a compact body does not give the same material range as a full-size 2-inch-depth drill.

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Hougen HMD904 Fabricator kitModel guide available

Hougen HMD904 Fabricator kit

a general fabrication model whose part-number differences matter almost as much as its headline capacity

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The newer permanent-magnet HMD904 is a distinct configuration, not a feature to assign to every HMD904. Likewise, swivel models have different weights and magnetic force figures. A product card should identify the exact configuration instead of combining the most attractive attributes across the range.

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Hougen HMD920 115-Volt Magnetic Drill 3 Speed/Coolant Bottle Plus 1/2" Drill Chuck Adapter…Listing-only evidence

Hougen HMD920 115-Volt Magnetic Drill 3 Speed/Coolant Bottle Plus 1/2" Drill Chuck Adapter…

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Hougen HMD130 Fabricator kitModel guide available

Hougen HMD130 Fabricator kit

a purpose-built low-profile option when physical clearance prevents an upright drill from reaching the hole

Annular diameter
1.375″ maximum
Cutting depth
1″ maximum

Cutter compatibility is the main purchasing trap. RotaLoc Plus uses a bayonet-style shank, so an ordinary 3/4-inch Weldon set is not a direct substitute. The 1-inch depth limit also means a compact body does not give the same material range as a full-size 2-inch-depth drill.

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HMD2X2-2 Speed Low Profile Magnetic DrillListing-only evidence

HMD2X2-2 Speed Low Profile Magnetic Drill

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Hougen HMD904S swivel-baseModel guide available

Hougen HMD904S swivel-base

a general fabrication model whose part-number differences matter almost as much as its headline capacity

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The newer permanent-magnet HMD904 is a distinct configuration, not a feature to assign to every HMD904. Likewise, swivel models have different weights and magnetic force figures. A product card should identify the exact configuration instead of combining the most attractive attributes across the range.

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Hougen HMD905Model guide available

Hougen HMD905

a two-speed Hougen option when the HMD904's diameter limit is the constraint

Annular diameter
2″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

Hougen lists the standard machine at 35 pounds and swivel version at 38 pounds. Swivel movement is an alignment feature, not permission to drill on an inadequately supported surface. A Fabricator's Kit and a basic machine also have different accessory contents despite sharing the HMD905 name.

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Evolution EVOMAG42Model guide available

Evolution EVOMAG42

a larger-capacity alternative to the S28MAG when a single-speed corded machine suits the work

Annular diameter
1.625″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The US product page lists one speed, not two. Do not import a speed range from a different Evolution machine. Its chuck accessory information also distinguishes the chuck from the HTA47 adapter; confirm what the exact package contains before buying a twist-drill accessory.

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Evolution S28MAGModel guide available

Evolution S28MAG

a compact-capacity corded drill for hole schedules that stay within its 1-1/8-inch annular diameter limit

Annular diameter
1.125″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

The 2-inch depth figure is separate from diameter, and a 2-inch cutter is not automatically a 2-inch-diameter cutter. Evolution specifies a 3/8-inch minimum plate thickness. The published magnetic adhesion figure is not a lifting capacity or a reason to ignore that minimum.

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Makita HB350Model guide available

Makita HB350

A 10A, 850 RPM corded model with a 1-3/8-inch annular maximum and 2-inch cutting depth.

Annular diameter
1.375″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

Makita lists a 500 mL coolant bottle with hose, safety strap, guard, hex wrenches and case for the US package. Its 850 RPM product-page figure does not state load condition; cutter interface and minimum steel thickness remain unresolved. Confirm the exact offer contents.

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2787Model guide available

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2787

a cordless 1-1/2-inch drill whose purchase economics depend heavily on the batteries and charger already in your workshop

Annular diameter
1.5″ maximum
Cutting depth
Confirm manual

Milwaukee now marks 2787-22 no longer available, while its current kit page's in-the-box area shows only the 2787-20 tool. The retained offer is exact by model name but does not prove current stock or package contents; verify batteries, charger and accessories with the seller.

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Milwaukee M18 Magnetic Drill — With 2 Batteries, 18 VoltListing-only evidence

Milwaukee M18 Magnetic Drill — With 2 Batteries, 18 Volt

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Fein Jhm Magforce Slugger Magnetic Drill 1-5/8 In. CapacityListing-only evidence

Fein Jhm Magforce Slugger Magnetic Drill 1-5/8 In. Capacity

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Fein JME USA 202 M Magnetic Base DrillListing-only evidence

Fein JME USA 202 M Magnetic Base Drill

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Fein JME Magspeed 150 Magnetic Base DrillListing-only evidence

Fein JME Magspeed 150 Magnetic Base Drill

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Fein JMU 137-2 QW Magnetic Drill, 2-Speed, 1-3/8 In CapacityListing-only evidence

Fein JMU 137-2 QW Magnetic Drill, 2-Speed, 1-3/8 In Capacity

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Fein JCM 256 U Magnetic Drill Unit up to 2-1/2"Listing-only evidence

Fein JCM 256 U Magnetic Drill Unit up to 2-1/2"

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FEIN JME ShortSlugger IIModel guide available

FEIN JME ShortSlugger II

a lighter FEIN core-drilling option for work that fits within a 1-1/4-inch annular diameter

Annular diameter
1.25″ maximum
Cutting depth
2″ maximum

FEIN publishes 700 RPM no-load and 450 RPM full-load. Its current page also conflicts between a 1-1/4-inch technical maximum and 1-3/16-inch application copy; use the lower boundary until the exact cutter/application is confirmed. Product number 72709461090 identifies the current JME ShortSlugger II.

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FEIN JMU137MQW 1-3/8" Dia. x 2" DOC Magnetic Base DrillListing-only evidence

FEIN JMU137MQW 1-3/8" Dia. x 2" DOC Magnetic Base Drill

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Fein JCM 200 U Magnetic Drill Unit up to 2"Listing-only evidence

Fein JCM 200 U Magnetic Drill Unit up to 2"

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Fein JHM Magforce Mag Drill with Fixed Drill MotorListing-only evidence

Fein JHM Magforce Mag Drill with Fixed Drill Motor

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BLUEROCK Magnetic Drill Model BLACK BRM-35-B w/ 2" Annular Cutter Set Mag SetListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK Magnetic Drill Model BLACK BRM-35-B w/ 2" Annular Cutter Set Mag Set

Black BRM-35 bundle labeled with a 2-inch annular-cutter set. Confirm whether the machine nameplate is BRM-35A-B; the 2-inch label describes cutter depth, not hole diameter.

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BLACK BLUEROCK Tools Model BRM-35A Typhoon Magnetic Drill Roto-BroachListing-only evidence

BLACK BLUEROCK Tools Model BRM-35A Typhoon Magnetic Drill Roto-Broach

Black BRM-35A/BRM-35A-B drill-only offer. Match the nameplate and current joint BRM-35A/A-B manual before relying on the 35 mm conservative ceiling.

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BLUEROCK BLACK BRM-60A-B Magnetic Drill 2-Speed Reversible Typhoon Mag DrillListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK BLACK BRM-60A-B Magnetic Drill 2-Speed Reversible Typhoon Mag Drill

Distinct BRM-60A-B two-speed reversible machine, not a BRM-35A color or bundle. Its capacity, spindle and speed require the BRM-60 documentation.

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BLUEROCK TYP-28A Mag Drill MINI Magnetic Drill Typhoon Small Mag AnnularListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK TYP-28A Mag Drill MINI Magnetic Drill Typhoon Small Mag Annular

Distinct TYP-28A Mini offer. Compact branding does not transfer BRM-35A capacity, spindle or package facts.

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BLUEROCK Magnetic Drill BRM-35A-B w/ 1" inch Annular Cutter Set - Mag w/BroachListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK Magnetic Drill BRM-35A-B w/ 1" inch Annular Cutter Set - Mag w/Broach

Black BRM-35A-B bundle labeled with a 1-inch-depth annular-cutter set. Verify cutter diameters and pilot contents separately from the drill.

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BLUEROCK Tools Model BRM-35A Typhoon Magnetic Drill Roto-BroachListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK Tools Model BRM-35A Typhoon Magnetic Drill Roto-Broach

Red BRM-35A drill-only offer. BLUEROCK says the red and black BRM-35A/A-B machines differ by housing color; package and revision still need exact matching.

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BLUEROCK Model TYP-75 Typhoon 3" inch Capacity Magnetic Drill Press 2-SpeedListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK Model TYP-75 Typhoon 3" inch Capacity Magnetic Drill Press 2-Speed

Distinct TYP-75 two-speed offer with a seller-described 3-inch capacity. It is not a BRM-35A variant; use TYP-75 documentation for every limit.

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BLUEROCK BRM-35A Magnetic Drill Typhoon Mag Plus a Set of 2" Annular CuttersListing-only evidence

BLUEROCK BRM-35A Magnetic Drill Typhoon Mag Plus a Set of 2" Annular Cutters

Red BRM-35A bundle labeled with a 2-inch annular-cutter set. The 2-inch label is cutter depth, not the drill's conservative 35 mm diameter ceiling.

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