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JD2 Model 4

JD2 Model 4

Highlights

  • Well-known JD2 platform competing directly with other manual shop benders
  • Placeholder entry so scoring and admin overlay can be wired up
  • Fill in capacity, pricing, and feature details from JD2 documentation

✔Pros

  • •Largest published max tube OD in this comparison set (2.5 in).

!Cons

  • •No published materials compatibility list (materials coverage cannot be scored).
  • •No documented mandrel capability for this frame (or not documented clearly enough to score).
  • •Fixed-base configuration (no portability claim documented).

Specs & score

Overall score49 / 100
Pricing snapshotMin system: $2212Max system: $3167

Min system totals are built from the lowest documented prices for frame, dies, hydraulics, and stand/mount that we could verify. See how we calculate pricing for scoring.

Score breakdown
Scoring Inputs (debug)
{ "entryPrice": 2212, "maxCapacity": "2.5", "bendAngle": 180, "wallThicknessCapacity": 0.134, "valueP10": 3.362983619260558e-7, "valueP90": 0.0000024600546018038875 }
0/0
Value for Money
Autoscaled mechanics-only value using rawValue=(capabilityPoints/entryPrice). capabilityPoints=29, entryPrice=2212, rawValue=1.311e-2. Dataset band: P10=3.363e-7, P90=2.460e-6. Values are clamped into [P10,P90] and mapped to 1..20.
20/20
Ease of Use & Setup
Portability: 0/3. Evidence checklist: 4/7. Manual=Yes, On-machine instructions=No, Angle reference=Yes, Angle stop=No, Rotation aid=none, Quick die change=Yes, Mfr YouTube model content=Yes.
4/10
Max Diameter & CLR Capability
Fixed OD tiers. OD=2.5 in. CLR is display-only (not scored).
10/10
Bend Angle Capability
Fixed angle tiers. Angle=180 deg.
7/9
Stress Capacity & Materials
0.134" published max wall for 1.75" OD DOM. No published material compatibility list; materials sub-score is 0.
2/10
Die Selection & Shapes
No published/entered die-family coverage for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/8
Track Record (Years in Business)
No published/entered years-in-business value; this category scores 0 rather than guessing from brand.
0/3
Upgrade Path & Modularity
Documented upgrade path covering: power upgrade path, built-in or machine-mounted angle readout.
2/8
Mandrel Compatibility
Mandrel tier is explicitly none (or not documented clearly enough to score). This category scores 0.
0/4
S-Bend Capability
No published/entered S-bend capability data for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/3
USA Manufacturing (Disclosure-Based)
No disclosed USA manufacturing claims (or only vague/marketing language) in published/entered data; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/5
Origin Transparency
No meaningful origin disclosure in published/entered data (or only vague/marketing language); this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/5
Single-Source System
Complete, fully functional system (frame + dies + hydraulics/lever) available from one primary manufacturer/storefront.
2/2
Warranty (Published Terms Only)
Clear written warranty with roughly 1–2 years of coverage on the machine or major components. This category is based strictly on published terms; we do not score how well the warranty is honored in practice.
2/3
Brand
JD2
Model
Model 4
Country of manufacture (claimed)
Non-USA or no USA claim
Capacity
2.5
Warranty
Manufacturer standard
How scores are calculated↗
Scoring audit (inputs + math)
This section shows the exact inputs and calculations used to generate the score above.
Scoring inputs (interpreted)
{
  "entryPrice": 2212,
  "brand": "JD2",
  "powerType": "Air / Hydraulic + Electric / Hydraulic",
  "easeOfUseTier": null,
  "maxCapacity": "2.5",
  "bendAngle": 180,
  "wallThicknessCapacity": 0.134,
  "materialsCount": null,
  "yearsInBusiness": null,
  "dieShapesCount": 0,
  "mandrel": "none"
}
Total (breakdown): 49 / 100Total (badge): 49 / 100
Value for Money
Autoscaled mechanics-only value using rawValue=(capabilityPoints/entryPrice). capabilityPoints=29, entryPrice=2212, rawValue=1.311e-2. Dataset band: P10=3.363e-7, P90=2.460e-6. Values are clamped into [P10,P90] and mapped to 1..20.
20/20
Ease of Use & Setup
Portability: 0/3. Evidence checklist: 4/7. Manual=Yes, On-machine instructions=No, Angle reference=Yes, Angle stop=No, Rotation aid=none, Quick die change=Yes, Mfr YouTube model content=Yes.
4/10
Max Diameter & CLR Capability
Fixed OD tiers. OD=2.5 in. CLR is display-only (not scored).
10/10
Bend Angle Capability
Fixed angle tiers. Angle=180 deg.
7/9
Stress Capacity & Materials
0.134" published max wall for 1.75" OD DOM. No published material compatibility list; materials sub-score is 0.
2/10
Die Selection & Shapes
No published/entered die-family coverage for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/8
Track Record (Years in Business)
No published/entered years-in-business value; this category scores 0 rather than guessing from brand.
0/3
Upgrade Path & Modularity
Documented upgrade path covering: power upgrade path, built-in or machine-mounted angle readout.
2/8
Mandrel Compatibility
Mandrel tier is explicitly none (or not documented clearly enough to score). This category scores 0.
0/4
True S-Bend Capability
No published/entered S-bend capability data for this frame; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/3
USA Manufacturing (Disclosure-Based)
No disclosed USA manufacturing claims (or only vague/marketing language) in published/entered data; this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/5
Origin Transparency
No meaningful origin disclosure in published/entered data (or only vague/marketing language); this category scores 0 rather than guessing.
0/5
Single-Source System
Complete, fully functional system (frame + dies + hydraulics/lever) available from one primary manufacturer/storefront.
2/2
Warranty (Published Terms Only)
Clear written warranty with roughly 1–2 years of coverage on the machine or major components. This category is based strictly on published terms; we do not score how well the warranty is honored in practice.
2/3

Audit trail & citations for this model

This section shows the proof behind the specs that drive scoring for this specific model — including where each spec came from, when it was pulled, and who verified it.

Expand audit trail & citation list for this model
Spec / fieldValue usedSource / documentAccessed (YYYY-MM-DD)NotesInitials / Emp#
angleMeasurement
Yeshttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
autoStop
No—2026-03-03No mention of an automated stop for bend angle.AN1066
clrRange
2.25" - 6.50"https://www.jd2.com/model-4-bender-dies2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
cycleTime
20https://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Die price – Max (limiting OD / CLR)
(diePriceMax)
502https://www.jd2.com/model-4-die-set-50mm-pipe-603mm-od2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Die price – Min (180° complete)
(diePriceMin)
198https://www.jd2.com/model-4-die-set-12-round-tube-05-od2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
diePrice150Mid
390https://www.jd2.com/model-4-die-set-1-12-round-tube-15-od2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
dieShapes
Round tube, Pipe, Square tube, Metric round / squarehttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-bender-dies2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Frame price – Max
(framePriceMax)
1345https://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Frame price – Min
(framePriceMin)
1099https://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
hasAngleReference
Yeshttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
hasAngleStop
Nohttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
hasManual
Yeshttps://support.jd2.com/MiscDown/Benders/2026-03-03JD2 Support PageAN1066
hasMfrYoutubeModelContent
Yeshttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jd2+model+4+bender2026-03-03YouTube SearchAN1066
hasOnMachineInstructions
Nohttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
hasPowerUpgradePath
Yeshttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Hydraulics price – Max
(hydraulicPriceMax)
1125https://www.jd2.com/electric-1-hp-4000-psi-hyd-pump-4-way-valve-and-hose2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Hydraulics price – Min
(hydraulicPriceMin)
720https://www.jd2.com/airhydraulic-pump-with-10000-psi-hose2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
lengthStop
No—2026-03-03No mention of backstop functionality.AN1066
Made in / origin claim
(country)
Non-USA or no USA claim—2026-03-03No Data AvailableAN1066
Mandrel option
(mandrel)
none—2026-03-03No mention of mandrel option.AN1066
Max bend angle
(bendAngle)
180https://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Max diameter capacity
(maxCapacity)
2.5https://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
originTransparencyTier
0 – No meaningful origin disclosure or conflicting/unclear claims—2026-03-03No Data AvailableAN1066
portability
fixedhttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Power type
(powerType)
Air / Hydraulic + Electric / Hydraulichttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
quickDieChange
Yeshttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
rotationAid
nonehttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
rotationIndexing
No—2026-03-03No mention of bend-to-bend rotation indexing aid.AN1066
S-bend capability
(sBendCapability)
No—2026-03-03No mention of S-Bend capability.AN1066
singleSourceSystemTier
2 – Frame + dies + hydraulics/lever all sold by one primary manufacturer/storefronthttps://www.jd2.com/model-4-tube-bender-cylinder-not-included2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Stand / cart price – Max
(standPriceMax)
195https://www.jd2.com/model-4-pedestal2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
Stand / cart price – Min
(standPriceMin)
195https://www.jd2.com/model-4-pedestal2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
thickWallUpgrade
No—2026-03-03No mention of a thick wall material upgrade.AN1066
thinWallUpgrade
No—2026-03-03No mention of thin wall material upgrade.AN1066
usaManufacturingTier
0 – No disclosed USA manufacturing / clearly imported—2026-03-03No Data AvailableAN1066
Wall thickness (1.75" DOM)
(wallThicknessCapacity)
0.134https://www.jd2.com/model-4-die-set-1-34-round-tube-175-od2026-03-03Product PageAN1066
warrantyTier
2 – Standard limited warranty (e.g. 1–2 years on frame/components) clearly documentedhttps://www.jd2.com/terms-and-conditions2026-03-03Terms and Conditions Page.AN1066
wiperDieSupport
No—2026-03-03No mention of wiper die support.AN1066
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