The InSinkErator Badger 5 is the only pick with a published 1/2 hp motor and a 6.31 inch width.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
I compared the seven garbage disposal related products on the fact sheet, using only the dimensions, weights, and features the manufacturers publish.
Only pick with a published 1/2 hp motor and 6.31 inch width for existing InSinkErator hardware.
Only pick with a published 1.25 hp motor, 2800 RPM, and 12 year warranty.
Only pick that publishes a disposal flange, splash guard, and strainer for Pax and R0 Pro sinks.
Only pick with a published gunmetal black nano-PVD finish and 3.5 inch drain fit.
Only pick with a published 13.2 gallon capacity, 40 brief capacity, and odor filter.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InSinkErator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal | InSinkErator | not published | 17 lb | Best direct replacement |
| Waste Maid Garbage Disposal | WASTEMAID | 1-1/4 HP Premium | 15.45 lb | Best for high torque |
| KRAUS Pax Garbage Disposal Adapter | Kraus | not published | 0.5 lb | Best adapter for Pax sinks |
| Ruvati Garbage Disposal Flange with Basket Strainer ... | Ruvati | not published | 0.5 lb | Best flange for black sinks |
| Patented 13 Gallon Press Open Adult Diaper Pail | iTouchless | 26.9 inches | 6.8 lb | Best for adult briefs |
Only pick with a published 1/2 hp motor and 6.31 inch width for existing InSinkErator hardware.
Only pick with a published 1.25 hp motor, 2800 RPM, and 12 year warranty.
Only pick that publishes a disposal flange, splash guard, and strainer for Pax and R0 Pro sinks.
Only pick with a published gunmetal black nano-PVD finish and 3.5 inch drain fit.
Only pick with a published 13.2 gallon capacity, 40 brief capacity, and odor filter.
For a direct replacement in a tight cabinet, the InSinkErator Badger 5 is the only pick with a published 1/2 hp motor and a 6.31 inch width. The Waste Maid 1-1/4 HP Premium is the only one that publishes a 1.25 hp motor and a 12 year warranty. The Kraus Pax adapter and Ruvati flange are the two picks that publish a fit for standard drain openings. The iTouchless pail is the only pick with a published 13.2 gallon capacity and an odor filter. The Bath Bliss wastebasket is the lightest pick at 0.07 pounds.
“Published figures only, no performance claims”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five picks split into two groups. The InSinkErator Badger 5 and the Waste Maid Garbage Disposal are the two disposals, and they are the only picks that publish a motor size. The Badger 5 publishes 1/2 hp and a 6.31 inch width. The Waste Maid publishes 1.25 hp, 2800 RPM, and an 8.7 inch width. The Waste Maid is 2.39 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Badger 5.
The other three picks are a pail, an adapter, and a flange. The iTouchless pail publishes a 13.2 gallon capacity and a 16.1 inch width. The Kraus adapter publishes a 4.5 inch width and a 1.63 inch height. The Ruvati flange publishes a 3.5 inch drain fit and a 3.5 inch width. The Bath Bliss wastebasket, at 0.07 pounds, is the lightest item on the sheet.
| Specification | InSinkErator Badger 5 | Waste Maid 1-1/4 HP | Kraus Pax Adapter | Ruvati Flange | iTouchless Pail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published motor | 1/2 hp | 1.25 hp, 2800 RPM | not published | not published | not published |
| Width | 6.31 in | 8.7 in | 4.5 in | 3.5 in | 16.1 in |
| Depth | 6.31 in | 8.7 in | 4.5 in | 4.25 in | 11.5 in |
| Height | 11.5 in | 15.5 in | 1.63 in | 4.25 in | 23 in |
| Weight | 17 lb | 15.45 lb | 0.5 lb | 0.5 lb | 6.8 lb |
| Published capacity | not published | not published | not published | not published | 13.2 gal |
| Published warranty | not published | 12 year, lifetime corrosion | 1 year limited | not published | not published |
| Published mounting | Fits existing InSinkErator hardware | 3 bolt system | Most standard disposals | 3.5 in drain opening | Fits 13 gal kitchen bags |
| Published voltage | 120 V | not published | not published | not published | not published |
The table does not tell you how any of these products perform. No one at Lush has used them. The table also does not tell you noise level, grind chamber size, or installation time, because no pick publishes those figures. It also does not tell you whether the Kraus adapter fits your specific sink, only that the maker states it coordinates with Pax and R0 Pro series sinks.
The Badger 5 publishes a 1/2 hp Dura-Drive induction motor and a 6.31 inch width. It is the only pick that publishes a 120 V rating. The maker states it fits existing InSinkErator hardware for a quick install. It publishes an 11.5 inch height and a 17 pound weight, the heaviest of the five picks.
The Badger 5 does not publish a capacity, a warranty length, or a decibel rating. The maker states galvanized steel components are used. For a direct replacement where the existing mounting hardware is already InSinkErator, the published fit is the deciding figure. The 6.31 inch width is the smallest published footprint of the two disposals.
The Waste Maid publishes a 1.25 hp permanent magnet motor and 2800 RPM, the largest published motor on the sheet. It publishes a 12 year warranty on the 658 model and a lifetime warranty against corrosion failure. It also publishes a 3 bolt mounting system for direct replacement of most brands using 3 bolt mounting.
The Waste Maid publishes an 8.7 inch width and a 15.5 inch height, so it needs more cabinet room than the Badger 5. It does not publish a voltage or a capacity. The maker notes that horsepower claimed on the package does not indicate motor output or motor power applied for processing, a statement worth reading before comparing horsepower figures.
The Kraus adapter publishes a 4.5 inch width and a 1.63 inch height. It includes a disposal flange, splash guard, and strainer. The maker states it is compatible with most standard garbage disposal units and coordinates with all Pax and R0 Pro series sinks. It publishes a 1 year limited warranty.
The Kraus adapter does not publish a drain opening size, so a reader cannot confirm a fit from the fact sheet alone. It publishes a 0.5 pound weight. The square shape is published as a contemporary look. For a Pax or R0 Pro sink, the published coordination is the reason to choose this adapter over the Ruvati flange.
The Ruvati flange publishes a fit for standard 3.5 inch drain openings and states compatibility with all Insinkerator model disposals. It publishes a gunmetal black nano-PVD finish on stainless steel. The maker notes it is not a pure black color and is intended to match Ruvati gunmetal black stainless steel sinks.
The Ruvati flange publishes a 3.5 inch width and a 4.25 inch height. It includes a removable strainer to trap large food debris. It does not publish a warranty length or a weight. For a sink with a 3.5 inch drain opening and a black stainless finish, the published drain fit and finish are the deciding figures.
Direct replacement buyer. The InSinkErator Badger 5 publishes a 6.31 inch width and states it fits existing InSinkErator hardware. If your current mounting is InSinkErator, the published fit is the figure that matters most.
High torque buyer. The Waste Maid publishes a 1.25 hp motor, 2800 RPM, and a 12 year warranty. It needs an 8.7 inch width and a 15.5 inch height, so check the cabinet before ordering.
Pax or R0 Pro sink owner. The Kraus Pax adapter publishes coordination with Pax and R0 Pro series sinks and includes a flange, splash guard, and strainer. It publishes a 1 year limited warranty.
Black stainless sink owner. The Ruvati flange publishes a 3.5 inch drain fit and a gunmetal black finish. The maker states it is not pure black, so match it to a Ruvati gunmetal black sink.
Caregiver buyer. The iTouchless pail publishes a 13.2 gallon capacity, a 40 brief capacity, and an activated carbon filter. It publishes a 16.1 inch width and a 23 inch height, so measure the floor space first.
The fact sheet leaves several figures unpublished. These are the ones we looked for and could not source.
The Waste Maid Garbage Disposal publishes a 1.25 hp motor and 2800 RPM. The InSinkErator Badger 5 publishes a 1/2 hp motor. No other pick on the fact sheet publishes a motor size. The Waste Maid also publishes a 12 year warranty and lifetime corrosion coverage, while the Badger 5 does not publish a warranty length.
The Ruvati Garbage Disposal Flange publishes a fit for standard 3.5 inch drain openings and states compatibility with all Insinkerator model disposals. The Kraus Pax Garbage Disposal Adapter publishes compatibility with most standard garbage disposal units but does not publish a drain opening size. The SENLIXIN sink stopper states wide compatibility but publishes no dimensions.
The InSinkErator Badger 5 publishes a 6.31 inch width and an 11.5 inch height, the smallest published footprint of the two disposals. The Waste Maid publishes an 8.7 inch width and a 15.5 inch height. The Badger 5 also states it fits existing InSinkErator hardware for a direct replacement.
The iTouchless pail publishes a 13.2 gallon capacity and states it holds over 40 large adult briefs. The Bath Bliss wastebasket publishes a 5 liter capacity. Neither disposal publishes a capacity in gallons or ounces. The iTouchless also publishes a 12 inch wide opening and an AbsorbX activated carbon filter.
The Waste Maid publishes a 12 year warranty on the 658 model and a lifetime warranty against corrosion failure. The Kraus Pax adapter publishes a 1 year limited warranty. The InSinkErator Badger 5, Ruvati flange, iTouchless pail, Bath Bliss wastebasket, and SENLIXIN stopper do not publish a warranty length on the fact sheet.
The Bath Bliss wastebasket publishes a weight of 0.07 pounds, the lightest of the five picks. The SENLIXIN sink stopper publishes 0.13 pounds. The Kraus adapter and Ruvati flange each publish 0.5 pounds. The iTouchless pail publishes 6.8 pounds. The Waste Maid publishes 15.45 pounds and the Badger 5 publishes 17 pounds.
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