Compare Wire Stripping Machines

The E250 Pro and E500 Pro share the same 1/4 HP variable speed DC motor, but their wire capacity differs. The E250 Pro strips wire with an outer diameter up to 0.82 inches (Ø 20.9 mm), covering #18 AWG to 250 MCM. The E500 Pro handles wire up to 1.25 inches outer diameter (Ø 32 mm), extending capacity to 500 MCM. If you regularly process cable above 250 MCM, the E500 Pro is the correct choice. Both machines are Made in Canada and include a built-in Romex adapter.

The StripMeister E500 Pro, E1000, and E2000X all handle 500 MCM wire. The E500 Pro covers it at the entry level, with a maximum outer diameter of 1.25 inches and a 1/4 HP DC motor. That said, if your wire mix includes anything above 500 MCM, the E1000 is worth considering. It handles up to 1000 MCM on a 1/2 HP motor, and buying the right capacity once costs less than upgrading later. The E2000X reaches 2000 MCM for operations processing the largest industrial cable.

The StripMeister E2000X strips wire from #18 AWG up to 2000 MCM, with a maximum outer diameter of 3.12 inches (Ø 79.3 mm). It runs on a 1 HP variable speed DC motor and weighs 82.6 lbs (37.5 kg). This is the largest-capacity model in the StripMeister lineup and is built for high-volume industrial copper recovery operations.

Yes. The Original Pro handles #18 AWG to 250 MCM, covers Romex and THHN, and uses ULTRA GRIP Feeder Technology to process twisted or kinked cable. It is drill-powered, which makes it portable and simple to set up. The machine is CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum with heat-treated tool steel components, and it is Made in Canada. For electrical contractors who already own a quality drill and need a compact, reliable machine for site work or smaller batches, it performs at a professional level.

Most electrical contractors working with residential and light commercial wire start with the E250 Pro or Original Pro. Both handle #18 AWG to 250 MCM and strip Romex, THHN, and stranded cable without issue. Contractors processing heavier cable from commercial jobs should look at the E500 Pro, which extends capacity to 500 MCM. The right choice depends on your wire mix and how much you are processing per week. All three models are compact enough to move between locations.

Scrap yards processing mixed wire in volume typically use the E1000 or E2000X. The E1000 handles up to 1000 MCM and runs a 1/2 HP DC motor built for continuous operation. The E2000X handles up to 2000 MCM and is the right choice for large-diameter cable. Both machines remove insulation fully, delivering bare copper wire ready for grading at the yard.

Usually, yes. Most operators underestimate how quickly their wire mix grows once they have a machine that makes stripping fast and straightforward. The E500 Pro handles 500 MCM, but contractors and recyclers who start there often find themselves processing heavier cable within a year. Moving up to the E1000 at 1000 MCM, or the E2000X at 2000 MCM, means the machine grows with your operation instead of becoming the bottleneck. StripMeister machines are fully serviceable and built to last, so buying one size up is rarely a decision people regret.

The Original Pro is drill-powered, which means it uses a drill you already own to feed and cut the insulation from the wire. It is compact, portable, and handles #18 AWG to 250 MCM. That covers most residential wire without any issue. The electric models, starting with the E250 Pro, run on a built-in DC motor with variable speed control, which means continuous hands-free operation and higher throughput for anyone processing wire regularly. If you are stripping occasionally or need something you can take to a job site, the Original Pro makes sense. If wire processing is part of your weekly workflow, the step up to an electric wire stripping machine pays for itself quickly.