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Quick answer from a licensed plumber: For most plumbers, buy the RIDGID K-60SP-SE (66497). It is RIDGID’s complete kit: the K-60SP machine, the A-61 tool kit and the A-62 cable kit with 75 feet of 7/8 inch C-10 cable for 2 to 4 inch lines. If you also clear 1-1/4 to 2 inch lines, get the SE bundle with 5/8 inch C-8 cable and add the 5/8 inch hose and tools. If you already own C-10 cable, the K-60SP with the A-61 tool kit is enough. If most of your work is 1-1/2 to 3 inch tub and laundry lines, a RIDGID K-400 drum machine may fit better.
For most plumbers: the RIDGID K-60SP-SE (66497), with RIDGID’s standard tool kit and 75 feet of C-10 cable for 2 to 4 inch lines. Check the RIDGID K-60SP-SE on Amazon
The RIDGID K60 (sold as the K-60SP) is a compact sectional drain machine for 1-1/4 to 4 inch lines. You feed short sections of cable through it, coupled one at a time, and a clutch handle starts and stops the spin. The confusing part is the kits: the base K-60SP, the K-60SP-SE, and Amazon bundles that add or drop cable and tools. This page sorts them out from RIDGID’s operator’s manual and product catalog. I run RIDGID tools on my own jobs; every spec below comes from RIDGID’s documents or the listing we link. For every machine type side by side, see the best drain cleaning machines.
K-60 Kits Compared
| Kit | Machine | Tools | Cable | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-60SP-SE (66497) | K-60SP, A-1 mitt, A-60-12 hose, A-12 pin key | A-61: T-101, T-102, T-107, T-125, T-150-1, A-3 box | A-62: five C-10, 7/8 x 15 ft (75 ft), A-8 carrier | Check K-60SP-SE (66497) |
| K-60SP-SE kit with C-8 | K-60SP, mitt, pin key, rear guide hose (listing) | Tool kit with augers and cutters (listing) | Five 7/8 x 15 ft cables plus 5/8 in. C-8; C-8 count not stated | Check SE kit with C-8 |
| K-60SP (66492) + A-61 | K-60SP with mitt, pin key, rear guide hose | A-61 tool kit (61625) | None | Check K-60SP + A-61 |
| K-60SP + C-10 bundle | K-60SP, mitt, rear guide hose, cable decoupler (listing) | None listed | A-62: five C-10, 7/8 x 15 ft, A-8 carrier (listing) | Check K-60SP + C-10 bundle |
| A-61 tool kit only (61625) | — | T-101, T-102, T-107, T-125, T-150-1, A-3 box, A-12 pin key | — | Check A-61 tool kit |
Kit contents for 66492 and 66497 are from RIDGID’s catalog and manual. Bundle contents marked “listing” come from the Amazon listing only. Every linked listing was sold by Amazon.com and in stock on October 1, 2026, some with low stock; check availability before you order.
Where RIDGID and the listings disagree, we show it. The manual lists the K-60SP’s standard equipment as the A-1 mitt and the A-60-12 rear guide hose; the catalog adds an A-12 pin key. RIDGID lists the A-60-12 as a 12 foot hose, while two Amazon listings call it a 15 foot rear guide hose. The “cable decoupler” and “carrying bag” in some listings do not appear in RIDGID’s kit descriptions.
Which K-60 Kit Should You Buy?
Start with the lines you clear
RIDGID splits the K-60’s range by cable. The 7/8 inch C-10 runs 2 to 4 inch lines up to 150 feet. The 5/8 inch cables run 1-1/4 to 4 inch lines up to 125 feet, and the manual’s chart narrows C-8 to 1-1/4 to 2 inch. If your work is floor drains, laundry lines, stacks and roof vents in 2 to 4 inch pipe, the SE kit’s C-10 covers it. If you also run 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 inch lines, add 5/8 inch cable. RIDGID’s manual says to use the drain cleaner only for the recommended drain sizes, because the wrong size can twist, kink or break the cable.
Budget for the second cable size properly
The K-60SP takes both cable sizes, but each size has its own parts. RIDGID’s manual lists separate rear guide hoses (A-60-12 for 7/8 inch, A-14-6 or A-14-10 for 5/8 inch), separate pin keys (A-12 and A-13) and separate tool lines: T-100 series for C-10 and T-200 series for C-7, C-8 and C-9. The manual says to always use the rear guide hose, so the cable cannot whip. The manual also lists an A-35 5/8 inch cable kit (48472): six sections of C-8 (45 feet), an A-10 carrier, T-201, T-202, T-205 and T-211 tools and an A-13 pin key. The A-35TW swaps C-7 for the C-8. Plumber’s note: buying C-8 alone is not a complete setup. An A-35 covers the tools and pin key; plan on an A-14-6 or A-14-10 hose in the same order.
RIDGID K-60SP-SE Sectional Machine (66497)
Sectional machine · 1-1/4 to 4 in. lines, depending on cable · 5/8 and 7/8 in. sectional cable · 600 RPM · 1/2 HP motor, 7 A (manual) · GFCI in the line cord · clutch handle plus FOR/OFF/REV switch · 43 lb (manual) or 41 lb (catalog), machine only · includes A-61 tool kit and A-62 cable kit
The K-60SP-SE is the K-60SP with RIDGID’s two standard kits added. Per the manual and catalog, it ships with the A-1 operator’s mitt and the A-60-12 rear guide hose, plus the A-61 tool kit and the A-62 cable kit. The A-62 is five sections of C-10 cable, 7/8 inch by 15 feet, for 75 feet total, on an A-8 cable carrier. The A-61 is a T-101 straight auger, T-102 funnel auger, T-107 spade cutter (1-3/4 in.), T-125 retrieving auger, T-150-1 sharktooth cutter (3 in. blade), an A-3 tool box and an A-12 pin key.
RIDGID rates 7/8 inch C-10 cable for 2 to 4 inch lines and up to 150 feet. The kit’s 75 feet is half that reach (our arithmetic), so a long run means buying more C-10 sections. The manual’s cable chart lists C-10 for 2 to 4 inch drain lines and rooftop vent stacks. RIDGID describes the K-60SP as a machine for laundry tubs, floor drains, roof vents and stack lines, with a rear handle for carrying it up ladders. The cable stops the moment you let go of the clutch handle, per the manual.
- Everything RIDGID lists as standard: machine, mitt, rear guide hose, five C-10 sections, carrier and five tools
- C-10 covers 2 to 4 inch lines up to 150 ft, per RIDGID
- Rear handle for ladders and roof vent stacks, per RIDGID
- Clutch handle stops the cable instantly when released, per the manual
- No cable or tools for 1-1/4 to 2 inch lines; that takes 5/8 inch cable and its own tools
- Only 75 ft of cable in the kit; 150 ft takes more sections
- Manual feed only; no AUTOFEED or foot switch
- Every 15 ft section is coupled, uncoupled and carried by hand, per the manual’s procedure
Verdict: The safest buy for 2 to 4 inch floor drains, stacks and roof vents: the exact kit RIDGID documents, ready to run.
RIDGID K-60SP-SE Kit with C-8 Cable
K-60SP-SE contents per the listing (tool kit, five 7/8 x 15 ft cables, mitt, pin key, rear guide hose, carrying bag) · plus 5/8 in. C-8 all-purpose wind cable · C-8 for 1-1/4 to 2 in. lines (manual chart)
This Amazon bundle pairs the K-60SP-SE with C-8 cable. The listing says it includes a tool kit with augers and cutters, five 7/8 by 15 foot cables, a left-hand mitt, a pin key, the rear guide hose and a carrying bag, plus 5/8 inch C-8 cable. It does not say how many C-8 sections come in the box, so check the listing before you order. RIDGID’s manual chart lists C-8 for 1-1/4 to 2 inch drain lines and calls it open wind cable, more flexible than C-7, that “acts as an auger” in small lines.
To run 5/8 inch cable, you turn the K-60SP’s jaw set adjustment knob about two turns clockwise, per the manual. RIDGID’s accessory list pairs 5/8 inch cable with its own parts: the A-14-6 or A-14-10 rear guide hose, the A-13 pin key and the T-200 series tools (T-201 straight auger, T-202 bulb auger, T-205 “C” cutter and so on). The A-61 tools in this kit are listed for C-10 cable. The listing does not mention an A-14 hose or T-200 tools, so plan on them if you will run the C-8. RIDGID’s A-35 kit bundles four T-200 tools and the A-13 pin key with C-8 cable; the hose is separate.
- Both cable sizes the K-60SP takes, in one order
- C-8 reaches the 1-1/4 to 2 inch lines the C-10 does not
- Same SE standard equipment for 2 to 4 inch lines
- One machine, one jaw set adjustment, for both cable sizes
- Listing does not say how many C-8 sections are included
- No 5/8 inch rear guide hose, pin key or T-200 tools listed for the C-8
- Carrying bag and contents come from the Amazon listing, not a RIDGID catalog number
Verdict: The pick if your work runs from 1-1/4 inch lav and laundry lines up to 4 inch floor drains, as long as you add the 5/8 inch hose and tools.
RIDGID K-60SP (66492) with A-61 Tool Kit
K-60SP machine (66492) plus the 61625 A-61 tool kit · no cable included · same 600 RPM, 1/2 HP machine · 7/8 in. tools: T-101, T-102, T-107, T-125, T-150-1
This listing pairs the base K-60SP (catalog 66492) with the A-61 tool kit. RIDGID’s catalog lists the 66492 machine with the A-1 mitt, A-12 pin key and A-60-12 rear guide hose; the manual’s standard equipment list names the mitt and the hose. There is no cable in this bundle. It makes sense if you already run C-10 sections on another RIDGID sectional, since RIDGID’s cable guide lists C-10 for the K-60SP, K-5208, K-1500, K-1500SP and K-1500G.
If you want cable and no tools, Amazon also lists a K-60SP bundle with the A-62 C-10 cable kit. Its listing names five sections of 7/8 by 15 foot C-10 cable on an A-8 carrier, a rear guide hose, a mitt and a cable decoupler, but no tool kit. The A-61 tool kit (61625) sells on its own. Both together match the SE’s contents, per RIDGID’s catalog.
- Machine plus RIDGID’s standard 7/8 inch tool set
- Uses C-10 cable you may already own
- Same jaw set adjustment for 5/8 or 7/8 inch cable
- Sold by Amazon.com on the check date
- No cable in the box
- A-61 tools are for C-10 (7/8 in.), not 5/8 in. cable, per the manual
- Listing bullets for the A-61 are generic; RIDGID’s catalog is the source for its contents
Verdict: For shops that already own C-10 sections and need a second, lighter machine for floor drains and roof stacks.
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Sectional vs Drum Machine: K-60 or K-400?
| K-60SP (sectional) | K-400 (drum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Line size | 1-1/4 to 4 in., depending on cable | 1-1/2 to 4 in. |
| Cable | 5/8 and 7/8 in. sectional, added a section at a time | 3/8 in. (1-1/2 to 3 in. lines) and 1/2 in. (3 to 4 in.) in a drum |
| Reach | 125 ft with 5/8 in.; 150 ft with 7/8 in. | Up to 100 ft, depending on cable |
| Cable speed | 600 RPM | 170 RPM (120V) |
| Motor | 1/2 HP, 7 A (manual); 1/2 HP, 840 W (catalog) | 1/3 HP induction, belt drive |
| Control | Clutch handle plus FOR/OFF/REV toggle | Foot switch plus FOR/OFF/REV switch; torque limiter for RIDGID IW cable |
| Feed | By hand only | By hand, or AUTOFEED add-on at 12 to 15 ft per min |
| Weight | 43 lb (manual) or 41 lb (catalog), machine only; cable carried separately | 40 lb machine only; 66 lb with 3/8 x 75 ft cable (manual); 60 lb with largest cable (catalog) |
| Position | Cable outlet within 2 ft of the inlet, or support the exposed cable | Within 2 ft of the drain, or extend the access |
| Roots, per RIDGID | Catalog lists sawtooth and spiral sawtooth cutters, described for roots, for the K-60; C-7 cable not recommended for roots | Manual: not designed to remove root blockages |
From the K-60SP and K-400 operator’s manuals and RIDGID’s catalog. Where RIDGID documents give different numbers, both are shown.
Choose the K-60 sectional when
Your lines are 2 to 4 inch and some runs are long. RIDGID rates C-10 to 150 feet, against the K-400’s 100 feet. You work on roofs: RIDGID built the rear handle for carrying the K-60 up ladders to vent stacks. You want to carry cable in pieces: the cable rides in a separate carrier, so the machine itself stays at 41 to 43 lb. Plumber’s note: splitting machine and cable makes a roof or a crawl space easier, but you handle every coupling, and the cable comes out wet.
Choose the K-400 drum when
Most of your calls are 1-1/2 to 3 inch tub, laundry and branch lines, and you want the cable kept in a drum. The K-400 runs 3/8 and 1/2 inch cable from a drum, has a foot switch that leaves both hands on the cable, and takes an AUTOFEED add-on. Its torque limiter stops the drum when the cable end stops turning, for RIDGID IW cable, per its manual. RIDGID’s K-400 manual says it is not designed to remove root blockages. A busy service shop often ends up with both kinds (our judgment). Our types of drain snakes guide covers the hand tools and cordless machines below both, and Milwaukee M12 vs M18 drain snakes covers the cordless side.
Cable and Tool Selection for the K-60
| Cable | Size and wind | RIDGID line size | RIDGID notes | Pairs with (manual accessory lists) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-7 (62265) | 5/8 in. x 7-1/2 ft, tight wind | 2 and 3 in. floor drains (manual chart) | Good rigidity, hollow core; not recommended for tree roots | A-14-6 or A-14-10 hose, A-13 pin key, T-200 tools |
| C-8 (62270) | 5/8 in. x 7-1/2 ft, all-purpose open wind | 1-1/4 to 2 in. (manual chart); 1-1/4 to 3 in. (catalog, K-50 page) | More flexible than C-7; open wind acts as an auger in small lines | A-14-6 or A-14-10 hose, A-13 pin key, T-200 tools |
| C-9 (51317) | 5/8 in. x 10 ft, heavy-duty open wind | 2 to 4 in. (manual chart) | For long runs in indoor lines; drains and stacks | A-14-6 or A-14-10 hose, A-13 pin key, T-200 tools |
| C-10 (62275) | 7/8 in. x 15 ft, all-purpose open wind | 2 to 4 in., through 150 ft | Standard all-purpose; roof-top vent stacks | A-60-12 hose, A-12 pin key, T-100 tools (A-61 kit) |
| All 5/8 in. cable | C-7, C-8, C-9 | 1-1/4 to 4 in., through 125 ft (manual spec table and catalog) | The per-cable chart above is narrower for C-7 and C-8 | — |
From the K-60SP manual’s cable selection chart and accessory lists and RIDGID’s catalog. RIDGID’s cable guide also lists inner core versions for the K-60SP: C-8IC (5/8 inch) and C-10PC (7/8 inch), both marked heavy-duty. The A-8 carrier in the SE kit holds 75 feet of C-10, per the manual.
For tool size, the K-60 manual’s rule of thumb is a tool at least 1 inch smaller than the line, and it leaves the style of tool to the operator. Tools snap into the cable’s T-slot coupler, and you use the pin key to press the plunger and slide them apart. The manual’s tool list for C-10 runs from the T-101 straight auger to the T-150 sharktooth cutters (3 and 4 inch blades), plus grease, sawtooth, spiral sawtooth and 4-blade cutters and a chain knocker.
Before You Buy
- Match the cable to the pipe. C-10 for 2 to 4 inch; 5/8 inch cable for smaller lines, with C-8 listed for 1-1/4 to 2 inch in the manual.
- Count the cable you need. The SE kit has 75 feet of C-10. RIDGID’s 150 foot reach takes ten 15 foot sections (our arithmetic).
- Buy the parts for each cable size. Hose, pin key and tools differ for 5/8 and 7/8 inch cable, per the manual.
- Check your power. The K-60SP has a GFCI in its line cord, but the manual says it will not protect an extension cord. Use a GFCI-protected extension cord, 16 AWG under 50 feet or 14 AWG for 50 to 100 feet, per the manual.
- Know the line before you cut. The manual calls camera inspection good practice, because crossbores and misplaced utilities can put a cutter into a gas or electric line. See the best sewer inspection cameras.
Setting Up and Running the K-60 Safely
Setup, per the manual
- Check the work area: good light, a grounded outlet, a clear path for the cord and a dry spot for you and the machine. Never stand in water.
- Set the machine within 2 feet of the inlet, or support the exposed cable past 2 feet.
- Remove the pin key from the clutch handle so the handle rises, and set the FOR/OFF/REV switch to OFF.
- Set the jaw set for your cable size: loosen the adjustment knob set screw with a 1/4 inch hex key, turn the knob about two turns counterclockwise for 7/8 inch or clockwise for 5/8 inch, and retighten.
- Lift the lock pin and slide the rear guide hose onto the jaw housing adjustment knob. Do not run without it.
- Feed the first cable in the front of the machine, female end first, until about a foot sticks out the front. Couple only one cable at a time, then snap on the tool.
- Plug in, then test the GFCI: press test and the light should go off, press reset and it should come back on. If it does not, do not use the machine.
Running and retrieving
Wear the riveted mitts that come with the machine, eye protection and rubber-soled, non-slip shoes. Never grab a spinning cable with a rag, loose cloth or latex gloves. If the line may hold drain chemicals or sewage, the manual adds latex or rubber gloves under the mitts, goggles, a face shield, protective clothing and a respirator, and says to wash with hot, soapy water afterward. Pull enough cable out to form almost a half circle between machine and drain. With the switch in FOR and a mitted hand on the cable, push the clutch handle down to engage the cable, then push down on the cable loop with a definite snap to advance it. The manual says engaging the clutch slowly wears the jaw set. When the cable loads up in a blockage, pull back with short, quick jerks to free the cutter, then feed in slowly. Keep the cutter turning and never force the cable. Never lock the clutch handle down, and never engage the clutch while any cable is still in the carrier.
To add a section, turn the machine off, loop the cable in the line to hold it, feed the next section in the front and couple it. To retrieve, leave the switch in FOR, engage the clutch and hold the cable against the edge of the inlet so the spin threads it out. Never pull the tool out of the inlet while it turns. Use REV only to free a stuck tool, after the motor stops, and only until the tool is free. The manual also warns that running too much cable into a main sewer or septic tank can knot it. Afterward, flush the cables, couplings and tools with water. Grease the jaw housing fitting weekly if you run it daily, monthly otherwise, and replace cable once the outside coils go flat.
FAQ
What size lines does the RIDGID K60 clean?
RIDGID rates the K-60SP for 1-1/4 to 4 inch drain lines, depending on the cable. Its 5/8 inch cables (C-7, C-8, C-9) clean 1-1/4 to 4 inch lines through 125 feet. Its 7/8 inch C-10 cable cleans 2 to 4 inch lines through 150 feet. The manual’s cable chart narrows C-8 to 1-1/4 to 2 inch lines.
What is the difference between the K-60SP and the K-60SP-SE?
The cable and tools. Per RIDGID’s catalog, the K-60SP (66492) comes with a mitt, pin key and rear guide hose. The K-60SP-SE (66497) adds the A-61 tool kit (five tools, a tool box and a pin key) and the A-62 cable kit (five 15 foot C-10 sections, 75 feet total, on an A-8 carrier).
Can I run C-8 cable in a K-60SP?
Yes. The manual says a jaw set adjustment lets the K-60SP take 5/8 and 7/8 inch cable. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise about two turns for 5/8 inch cable. RIDGID lists the A-14-6 or A-14-10 rear guide hose, the A-13 pin key and T-200 series tools for 5/8 inch cable. The A-61 tools are listed for C-10.
Can the K-60 clear a main sewer or roots?
RIDGID rates the K-60SP for lines up to 4 inch. Within that range, RIDGID’s catalog lists root cutters for the K-60: the T-103 sawtooth cutter, which it describes for lines blocked heavily with roots, and the T-109 to T-111 spiral sawtooth cutters, for stoppages including roots. The manual says C-7 cable is not recommended for tree roots. It also warns that running cable too far into a main sewer or septic tank can knot it. RIDGID’s catalog lists the K-5208 and K-1500 sectionals for 2 to 8 inch lines. Our cable machine vs jetter guide covers the step up.
Does the K-60 have AUTOFEED or a foot switch?
No. Per the manual, you feed the cable by hand, a clutch handle starts and stops cable rotation, and a toggle switch sets FOR, OFF or REVERSE. The manual says never to lock the clutch handle down, because releasing it is what stops the cable.
Why Trust Plumbing Picks
Plumbing Picks is written by a licensed Georgia journeyman plumber who uses RIDGID tools on jobs. Every spec here comes only from the RIDGID documents listed below or from the Amazon listings we link. On October 1, 2026, every linked listing was sold by Amazon.com and in stock. If you buy through a link we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nobody pays to be included here. More on who writes this and how we pick.
Sources
- RIDGID: K-60SP Drain Cleaning Machine operator’s manual (999-997-050.10 Rev. B)
- RIDGID: Diagnostics & Drain Cleaning Product Catalog (sectional machine pages, cable guide, tool chart)
- RIDGID: K-400 Drain Cleaning Machine operator’s manual (999-998-156.10), for the drum machine comparison
- Amazon listings for the RIDGID 66497 K-60SP-SE, the K-60SP-SE kit with C-8 cable, the 66492 K-60SP with A-61 tool kit, the K-60SP bundle with C-10 cable and the 61625 A-61 tool kit (linked above)
Bottom Line
The RIDGID K-60SP is a compact sectional machine for 1-1/4 to 4 inch lines, rated to 150 feet with 7/8 inch cable and 125 feet with 5/8 inch cable. The K-60SP-SE is the complete RIDGID kit, and the right first buy for 2 to 4 inch floor drains, stacks and roof vents. Add 5/8 inch cable, with its own hose, pin key and tools, only if you clear smaller lines. If your work is mostly 1-1/2 to 3 inch fixture and branch lines, look at a drum machine like the K-400.