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