9 best drilling machines

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The drilling machine is the most popular type of equipment in workshops, garages and production halls. It can be used to process various materials, from soft wood to hard cast iron. The drill allows you to perform a variety of operations. These are drilling, countersinking, milling, threading, polishing, etc. For each type of work it is necessary to select a tool with certain parameters. In a workshop or garage, a universal machine will be a good assistant, which will help in solving a variety of tasks. The production hall requires an accurate and efficient unit, it will be configured to perform one or two operations. With valuable expert advice, choosing the right drilling machine will be easier.

How to choose a drilling machine

1. Power. One of the main characteristics of the drill will be engine power. For a house or garage, a 500-600 W unit is enough, and for more serious matters, you should stop at 1000-1500 W models. It should be borne in mind that machines for 220 V look weaker than analogs with a connection to the power network.
2. Drilling diameter. The next important parameter of the drill is the diameter and accuracy of the holes obtained. Household models are equipped with chucks in which you can clamp a shank with a diameter of up to 16 mm. In production, processing accuracy is important, and the diameter of the tooling can reach 32 mm.
3. Safety. During work, it is important not to forget about labor safety. To prevent the chips from flying towards the operator, there must be a transparent protective screen. The function of not turning on the machine after a temporary power outage will be useful.
4. Additional functionality. Modern drills are equipped with a number of additional functions. The reverse allows for threading, the automatic feed improves productivity, the coolant system increases tool life, and the backlight makes work more comfortable.

Experts have selected 9 of the best drilling machines for our review. When selecting applicants, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. power and performance;
2. functionality and equipment;
3. cost;
4. expert opinion;
5. reviews of domestic users.

Rating of the best drilling machines

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive drilling machines	1	Einhell BT-BD 701	RUB 14,990
	2	Enkor Corvette-47 90470	RUB 12,972
	3	SPETS SSV-500-16 SPETS-3262	RUB 8,499
	4	Jet JDP-8L	RUB 8,500
The best drilling machines in the middle and premium segments	1	PROMA BY-3216PC / 400	RUB 277,200
	2	Dewalt Dwe1622k	RUB 97 690
	3	Enkor Corvette-441 94410	RUB 103,230
	4	PROMA E-1720FVL / 400	RUB 51,580
	5	JET JWDP-12 716000M	RUB 32,000

The best inexpensive drilling machines

Inexpensive drills are purchased mainly for domestic purposes. Most often these are models connected to a 220 V network. They do not have a record power and rich functionality. But the machines will provide all possible assistance in the construction or repair of the machine to their owners. The experts drew attention to the following models.

Einhell BT-BD 701

Rating: 4.8

The Chinese machine Einhell BT-BD 701 is a universal household drill. Experts consider the model's distinctive feature to be high quality workmanship, for which it becomes the winner of the rating. With a power of 630 W, the equipment is able to cope not only with drilling soft materials, but also with the processing of large-sized metal workpieces. The device has a low weight (35 kg), which allows you to move the machine to the material if necessary. The drill is powered by a 220 V network, the spindle speed is adjustable in the range from 220 to 2450 rpm.

Users speak positively on thematic forums about the ease of operation, the presence of a vice in the kit, and the rigidity of the bed. The downside of the drilling machine is loud noise, modest possibilities for the use of drills (3-16 mm).

Advantages

• 12 gears;
• powerful engine;
• the presence of a vice;
• rigid bed.

disadvantages

• thin-walled rack;
• unreliable fixation of the protective screen.

Enkor Corvette-47 90470

Rating: 4.7

Domestic development of the Enkor Corvette-47 is not inferior to the leader of the rating in a number of indicators. This is 12-speed steering, light weight (36 kg), and reasonable price. And the model looks preferable in terms of noise level. But there is a certain loss in engine power (550 W). This is reflected in the drilling capabilities. With its help, you can process wood or plastic parts, as a last resort, drill soft types of metal. Experts note the small dimensions of the machine, which makes it possible to install it on a workbench or table. The budget model does not have such modern options as laser or reverse.

The main disadvantage of the drilling machine, according to users, is the rapid heating of the electric motor. Therefore, drilling (10-15 minutes) will have to be alternated with other work.

Advantages

• small runout of the cartridge;
• low noise level;
• cone chuck.

disadvantages

• vibration when turned on;
• fast heating of the motor.

SPETS SSV-500-16 SPETS-3262

Rating: 4.6

Another domestic development, implemented in China, got into our rating. On the third line is the drilling machine SSV-500-16 SPETS-3262. Many Russian craftsmen managed to test it in practice, assessing the strengths and identifying the disadvantages. First of all, the model is inferior to the leaders in power (500 W). The experts took off the rating points for the flimsy bed and the fast heating of the engine.

The low price and lightness (20 kg) can be positively evaluated. The model is neatly made and looks in reality like in advertising photos. It is quite convenient and simple to work with the device, while drilling it is possible to obtain fairly accurate hole sizes. The drill is perfect for a home workshop or garage, where the amount of work is small.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• low price;
• ease of use.

disadvantages

• flimsy construction;
• there is no protective screen.

Jet JDP-8L

Rating: 4.6

The Jet JDP-8L model stands out with the most affordable price among household drills. The Swiss manufacturer managed to offer Russian buyers a tasty price by organizing production in China. The experts noted the cast iron base of the machine, which makes it stable and reliable. At the same time, the weight of the model remained minimal (19 kg). The drilling machine is somewhat inferior to competitors in power (350 W), and the maximum drill diameter is limited to 13 mm.

The optimal drilling mode will have to be selected only from 5 spindle speeds. A useful option would be a depth stop. The manufacturer has provided for adjusting the table tilt, changing its height. Users consider the presence of backlash to be the weak point of the tool.

Advantages

• low price;
• lightness and compactness;
• cast iron base.

disadvantages

• strong backlash of the quill;
• inconvenient power button;
• weak motor.

The best drilling machines in the middle and premium segments

Drilling machines of the middle and premium price segment are distinguished by high accuracy, productivity, and wide capabilities. They can be used with equal success in garages or workshops. Experts advise paying attention to several models.

PROMA BY-3216PC / 400

Rating: 4.9

Drilling machine PROMA BY-3216PC / 400 25003216 is an equipment for serial production of parts. This practical model is designed in the Czech Republic and made in China. Experts consider high power (1.5 kW), combined with automatic feed, to be one of the most important advantages of the drill. This symbiosis allows for faster drilling. To prevent the drill from burning when processing hard metals, the manufacturer equipped the machine with a coolant supply system. The maximum drill diameter that can be inserted into the chuck is 32 mm. Installation of taps M24 for threading in cast iron and M20 for steel blanks is allowed.

Professional locksmiths praise the drill, noting the high performance of the equipment. The disadvantages include the high price.

Advantages

• high processing precision;
• power and performance;
• coolant system;
• automatic feeding.

disadvantages

• high price.

Dewalt Dwe1622k

Rating: 4.8

The Dewalt Dwe1622k drill has several advantages over the competition. The model is distinguished by its light weight (14.55 kg), compact size, good power (1.2 kW) and the ability to operate from a single-phase network. In this case, a core drill can make large holes in the metal (up to 50 mm). There is also a coolant supply system in the equipment. The model loses to the winner of the rating not only in performance, but also in functional equipment. The maximum tool diameter that can be inserted into the chuck is limited to 16 mm. The manufacturer did not provide for speed control.

The drill finds its application not only in workshops, but also in engineering and shipbuilding plants. The equipment changes quickly, and the comfort of work is provided by LED backlighting.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• LED lights;
• coolant system;
• keyless chuck.

disadvantages

• modest functional content.

Enkor Corvette-441 94410

Rating: 4.8

The drilling machine Enkor Corvette-441 was among the top three in the rating for the magnetic base. With its help, the tool can be fixed on any flat area of ​​the metal in order to perform drilling in the future. This unusual approach makes the heavy machine (58 kg) mobile, which is appreciated in shipbuilding, bridge construction, pipe laying, etc. The drill can be used continuously throughout the entire work shift thanks to the 1.5 kW asynchronous motor. Also, the manufacturer has equipped the device with a coolant supply system. The motor and electromagnet are switched on separately from each other.

Users are impressed that drills with both cylindrical and taper shank can be installed in the machine. The magnet holds the tool in place even with strong feed.

Advantages

• excellent drilling accuracy;
• magnetic sole;
• high power;
• coolant system.

disadvantages

• there is a backlash when working with a chuck.

PROMA E-1720FVL / 400

Rating: 4.7

The drilling machine PROMA E-1720FVL / 400 could not get into the top three of the rating due to its modest power (1.1 kW). The equipment operates on a three-phase network, most often it is used for processing plastic, wood and metal blanks. The experts liked the design of the device; the desktop can be rotated 360 degrees around the stand. The table can be rotated at an angle of 45 degrees. The backlight is responsible for the convenience in work, and the transparent shield provides the operator protection. The table has special grooves, they are designed for installing and fixing devices. It is possible to regulate the speed due to the variator.

The owners of the machine note the high-quality assembly, the quality of materials, the presence of a variator transmission. The downside of the drilling machine is a small table and modest power.

Advantages

• thoughtful design;
• high-quality manufacturing;
• variator transmission.

disadvantages

• low power;
• small table.

JET JWDP-12 716000M

Rating: 4.6

The JET JWDP-12 716000M drilling machine attracts the attention of domestic users at an affordable price. This is its clear superiority over competitors. The manufacturer has equipped his product quite well, the machine has a laser, an LED flashlight, a keyless chuck, a smooth adjustment of the spindle speed. But the small engine power (550 W) and the lack of a coolant supply system did not allow the drill to rise higher in the rating. Therefore, even with thin drills, it is necessary to monitor the feed, to prevent the appearance of smoke in the drilling area.

A cast-iron table on the one hand becomes a clear advantage of the model (and even with grooves), but the overall dimensions leave much to be desired. And the weight of the machine is 38 kg, which pushes the owner to look for a permanent place for the equipment.

Advantages

• good functional content;
• low price;
• cast iron table.

disadvantages

• low power;
• no coolant supply system.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.