I've been going back and forth between this and the Earthquake. Was leaning this direction since I already have a few Ridgid tools and wouldn't need to change battery systems. You pretty much made my decision for me.
Sweet, you won't be disappointed. The high torque is a monster for those really tough jobs. The warranty is another great feature. Just be sure to register and contact lsa if a problem ever occurs. I took a 5" sander back to home depot, and they replaced it with no questions... I luckily had them print out a receipt. Otherwise it would have voided the lsa. When I talked to ridgid she told me they aren't supposed to do that, but because I was not leaving without a receipt and they printed one for me, it was going to be fine. The lsa on the new one went through
@WHO WHO WALKWA they gave me a new sander to replace the one I ruined, and I almost walked out without a receipt... But I made the print out a new receipt and called the Lsa, she told me if I wouldn't have gotten a new receipt with the exchange then I wouldn't have been able to register the tool. So, sometimes you can take the tool to home depot and ask if they will swap for a new one, if you find a nice and cool manager, they will just swap it and print a new receipt. They aren't supposed to, but she said as long as they give you a receipt, it'll still qualify for the lsa. Long story short, call the lsa people before doing anything with a broken tool.
@WHO WHO WALKWA nah, it's super easy. I might film a walkthrough video if there isn't one already. I registered 7 different tools and batteries last night in about 20 minutes. Just double check your serial numbers before you submit. I had to call to straighten out my own mistake there, but it wasn't hard to do and the customer service reps are super nice and helpful with any questions you have. I wouldn't buy the newest ridgid lineup just yet, the octane versions of most tools are more powerful...
Dude....Thanx for the demo on those rusty axle nuts!! I was on the fence about the Rigid but DAMN that's impressive!! You sold me on this tool. I live in northern IL and have a couple suspension projects to do on my 04 BMW 325 & my 05 Porsche Boxster. I can see that the investment in this tool will save me allot of time & headache. Thanx again for the video JT!!
You're very welcome, there won't be many nuts and bolts you can't remove with this one. Maybe some super rusty crank bolts... on a honda... but it surprised me for sure. I broke 28" breaker bars trying to remove those nuts
@@InNerdimensional Update to my earlier post. As part of Home Depot's Labor Day Sale they have the Ridgid's on sale online. I ordered the 1/2 Octane Impact Wrench that includes a 4.0 Ah battery for $179.00, the 3/8 Octane Impact Wrench that includes a 2.0 Ah battery & 18V charger for $139.00 and a 9V Octane Bluetooth battery for $149.00. It's a really good sale & came right on time! Getting ready to refresh all the suspension components on 2 of my cars & I'm sure these tools will help to speed up the process of removing all those rusted nuts & bolts that I usually remove with hand tools & breaker bars . Thanks again for demonstrating the power of the 1/2. I'm sure I'll be just as happy & impressed by this impact as you were in this video!
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Great demo. I've been using this impact for about a month now and definitely great for the money and hasn't failed me yet. Reviews like this we're the selling point for me so I'm glad dudes like you are making these videos and saving a dinosaur mechanic like me some money and headaches. 👍
Great real world test. Just grabbed a factory blemished one on sale for $65, or $77 after tax and shipping from Direct Tools Outlet good for another 48 hours. Today’s date Nov 27, 2020. It’s factory blemished and still covered under lifetime service agreement if you register the tool online. I got tired of cranking up the compressor, hose and stuff just to rotate my tires. I love my 1/2 air compact, but this will just be faster and easier. For off reading you can take this with you in case you get a flat making the tire change easier and faster.
I just checked there and they do have the wrench only, but I will be better at HD getting it with 2 batteries for $219. But if you have batteries that place is one to bookmark.
It's a great tool. If I weren't already invested in DeWalt I would seriously consider Ridgid. It's not the most compact design but then again it packs a punch.
BRUH!!!!! You just made me empty my Dewalt filled cart and now everything is orange colored. These are more affordable but this video CLEARLY shows that they are more than capable for most of the stuff I need impact for. Thanks for this video boss man.
For real? I've used a lot of different tool brands, these fit like a fitted suit. Get the octane recip and jigsaw, they are monsters. And the new hammer drill is crazy powerful
I still think the brushed kits are good for most home users also. I have the Gen 5X brushed recip with the kit I grabbed factory blemished for $250 The brushed recip saw works great for most. Cuts wood great, cut some metal piping and rebar without an issue. Ive used the brushed 1/4 impact and drove 1/2” diameter, 3” long lag bolt into a pressure treated 4x4 with no issues. Hammer drill did 1/4” hole in the slap without issue, circular saw works great also.
@@GadgetReviewVideos all my old tools were craftsman brushed tools. They are good tools, but the abuse I put tools through is excessive for brushes. I burned up my c3 recip saw cutting down a tree. And I'm no professional by any means. The newer tools have protection from that type of failure. I like any tool that performs like it should. Plus the brushless just sound so cool.... don't try to cut down a tree unless you have a good warranty
I just bought one of these on sale. Wanted something smaller than my Milwaukee fuel for roadside stuff. Literally just ordered it 2hrs ago and was highly skeptical of if it could keep up with the fuel.......after watching this. I have no more doubts. It will do everything I need it for and more. Thanks for the video :-D
@@InNerdimensionalthe Model is #R86211B I guess its compared to the Milwaukee impact and it is just as powerful. I just got done fighting with my wife's jeep. These lugs were a pain in my ass! So bad that I had to drill one out and have a guy torch another one out for me. I know if I had a impact I could've got them off. I had to install 4 calipers, rotors, pads and I did a brake flush as well. What a nightmare! After I found this impact gun I wanted to do research and from your video it should it in real life situations! Thanks again bud!
Your camera work is excellent. Lighting. Zoom. Focus. Gets the viewer right in there. I don't know anything about those things I just mentioned, but from a viewer, excellent video.
@@InNerdimensional No. Not sarcasm at all. I searched the ridgid part number and found your vid. No seriously, I really liked your video. The PoV is very good.
@@InNerdimensional Please make more. I just bought that exact impact wrench. Your video made me feel better about my purchase. I just liked two of your vids, and I might just subscribe and view more. Anyhow, thanks for your contribution.
@@sonovabeach I have other ridgid tools, but I'm not a tool reviewer... I actually use them for work and projects. This impact saved me and some strangers on the side of the road with flats. I let this guy use my octane router to remove a stuck on spare too. Handy to have battery tools. I have the 12" ridgid miter saw and stand, gen5x drill and impact driver, octane recip, gen5x brushless circ saw, octane jigsaw, octane jobmax, and a ridgid vacuum. Ridgid makes some great tools. But this impact is amazing. It'll remove most car lugs on speed 1
Woooowwww. I've been on the fence with this impact but now I'm convinced. I just got the non-octane drill and driver kit but the 3/8 impact wrench is definitely weak. I'd rather spend the extra $50 for the 1/2". Thanks for making this vid man. That's freaking awesome
I just got the subcompact 3/8" impact wrench and this one blows it away. But but tight spots... Not so much. I just filmed a video of them against each other. I'm glad I could help.
I’ve always had ridgid power tools. They are so underrated. Mainly started buying them for the price point. Way cheaper than the makitas, dewalt, Milwaukee, bosch, etc. And I’ve had my tools for 13 yrs+. No joke. No surprise to me at all.🤙🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Yeah, I just got into ridgid in 2019. Love em. They just need tools like string trimmers and chainsaws ect... Maybe even a mower. Definitely a dual battery/ac hybrid 12" and 10" miter saws. And an adapter for all tools to be ac also... That would be dope
Actually you're wrong, dewalt impacts are generally cheaper than ridged and when it comes to Milwaukee they are priced pretty similarly with ridged being only slightly cheaper than Milwaukee
@@ericg4915 must vary from area to area. Because rigid tools are 20-80 dollars cheaper. Milwaukee and dewalt tools require a dam loan to get em. Ridiculousness
Just baught this last week came with a case and a 4ah battery and charger (not actually octane since brand is no more) but she rips I work on heavy tonnage presses and injection molds and it's done everything so far
My buddy has this same gun and I love it only let me down once on a good old canadian dodge tow hitch so I bought the 1500 what it don't remove it snaps lol these guns are nuts
I have the old style 1/2” impact. It’s bad ass. I had no doubt it would remove those axle nuts. First time I used mine I put my lug nuts on so tight they had to be cut off and other nuts welded on the lugs to get them off. I didn’t realize how powerful. Plus a lifetime warranty?? Yes pleas lol
I'm happy I bought this one, my craftsman was weak as hell compared to this one. I don't know if the octane is more powerful, but for the price I got it at... no worries. I haven't met a fastener it won't move yet. I have another video of it removing 30mm axle nuts that are super rusty, and it did it in speed 2
At the end of the video......Why not do the lug nuts as well? Guess for your purpose won't need rim. But dope vid I have this haven't used got 2 weeks ago
I have the mid and high torque ones. They’re no joke at all. The high torque version is an absolute monster. I use it daily in my shop. I build assembly lines and robot/automation cells. I’ve used every brand under the sun and I can say confidently that they make the strongest 1/2 in battery operated impact on the market. 1100 lb/ft on, 1500 lb/ft off. No that’s not a typo. It’ll pull 3/4 lags out of the ground if you have enough socket depth.
Ridgid took the crown from milwaukee, which makes me think that milwaukee is about to release something crazy. Since they are both tti. For me, I don't need the high torque wrench yet, because almost everything on a passenger car and truck can be handled with the mid torque. I just got the compressor and 18 gauge brad nailer. Ridgid has really stepped up o their tools. Now the new line will fail miserably, and they will have to backtrack. Luckily I got the octane hammer drill impact kit before it was gone. And the octane circ saw, which is way better than the gen5x brushless.
I think that's actually the "new" version of the ridgid high torque, which is supposed to be worse than the previous version, but man, that tool impressed me...
Actually the Gen 5 1/2 impact has 450' pounds of tightening torque and 620' pounds of breakaway torque. And no that's not the rating with the octane battery that is the rating with their factory 2 amp battery.
I wouldn't believe that until I see it myself. I've tested some different impacts with 2 and 3ah octane. It makes a difference, pretty big difference in some tools
@@InNerdimensional I am going to get 2 4 amp hours, charger, bag, and that wrench for $219 if I do truck delivery and have to undeck the trucks. That is by far the best deal, nobody else gives 2 batteries and a mid torque wrench for that.
If you think that’s impressive get an octane battery a 6 or a 3 will do but that wrench basically doubles in power and outperforms the Milwaukee and even a few 3/4 inch impacts with the octane batteries
I know, right? All the tool testers used test benches and lag bolt and crap. But I'm not a tool tester. I actually use mine. It's right there with the milwaukee mid torque. The high torque is better than milwaukee
@@InNerdimensional Looks like thats the same exact one I just ordered from Homedepot for $149, it comes with the 4ah battery. Seems like that's all I'll need 😅
@@Barbaratio I have a few videos where I use it for jobs, but I don't have much other rusty shit laying around. It took off 30mm axle nuts pretty easily, and they were super rusty
@@InNerdimensional those are higher grade steel nuts so they won't round off as easy as say a ball joint nut or differential cover bolts. That's what happened to me, I was taking the cover off my rear differential and was using 12 point and when the socket lost its grip it just rounded the hell out if the bolt head and I had a horrible horrible time getting it out without damaging the differential
@@ericg4915 I've never had that happen with my craftsman sockets. If that's ever happened to me, it's from using the wrong size. I bet that was a pain without those special sockets, I feel for ya there
Just ordered this one as well. Also did a review on the new High Torque Impact Wrench ruclips.net/video/Kne4M6qsolM/видео.html Check it out...would love to know your thoughts!
Suggestion: When we began watching your video we thought it would be about the impact wrench, but the profanity ruined it. Reason, we had women and children in the room, when you began cussing everyone was giving us dirty looks like we should have known better. Mount your camera 1. Bouncy video is difficult watching and quickly becomes annoying, for many folks it is spastically disconcerting. As an example while sitting or standing begin bouncing your head while at the same time you are looking left-right-up-down, not good. 3.You can use both hands as well.
What profanity? Grow up. If you are so delicate that you cannot hear a single curse word then life is going to be really tough for you. Words only have power if you grant it to them... so suck it up buttercup.
This model actually has 620ft-lbs breakaway/485ft-lbs fastening! that’s a LOT of torque, so if you had to use a chrome-non impact rated sockets you should’ve at least wear protective goggles. chrome sockets not intended fr use with impact tools and will shatter on you some serious physical injury.. although, it’s a great demo. on those rusted lug nuts! I have this tool and all I can say about it is all pros with no cons.. PeRfeCt .
I usually do wear safety glasses. But these sockets are way stronger than you think. The only one I've ever broken was the 17mm and I was putting all of my weight on a breaker bar. But I think that socket was a dud. I've done the same thing with other sockets and the breaker bar snapped off. The force necessary to break that big of a socket is way more than this tool or resistance of the fasteners could provide. Impact sockets are softer and wear out more quickly. I will purposefully try to break them and see what the limits are. Btw, they are the craftsman line from around 2000-2005, can't remember when I bought them.
I was surprised that socket didn't shatter but I've really beaten on the old Craftsman sockets and they almost always held up. I've shattered more Snap On's than anything but I shouldn't have been using em on my impact in the first place.
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I've been going back and forth between this and the Earthquake. Was leaning this direction since I already have a few Ridgid tools and wouldn't need to change battery systems. You pretty much made my decision for me.
Sweet, you won't be disappointed. The high torque is a monster for those really tough jobs. The warranty is another great feature. Just be sure to register and contact lsa if a problem ever occurs. I took a 5" sander back to home depot, and they replaced it with no questions... I luckily had them print out a receipt. Otherwise it would have voided the lsa. When I talked to ridgid she told me they aren't supposed to do that, but because I was not leaving without a receipt and they printed one for me, it was going to be fine. The lsa on the new one went through
@WHO WHO WALKWA they gave me a new sander to replace the one I ruined, and I almost walked out without a receipt... But I made the print out a new receipt and called the Lsa, she told me if I wouldn't have gotten a new receipt with the exchange then I wouldn't have been able to register the tool. So, sometimes you can take the tool to home depot and ask if they will swap for a new one, if you find a nice and cool manager, they will just swap it and print a new receipt. They aren't supposed to, but she said as long as they give you a receipt, it'll still qualify for the lsa. Long story short, call the lsa people before doing anything with a broken tool.
@WHO WHO WALKWA nah, it's super easy. I might film a walkthrough video if there isn't one already. I registered 7 different tools and batteries last night in about 20 minutes. Just double check your serial numbers before you submit. I had to call to straighten out my own mistake there, but it wasn't hard to do and the customer service reps are super nice and helpful with any questions you have. I wouldn't buy the newest ridgid lineup just yet, the octane versions of most tools are more powerful...
Dude....Thanx for the demo on those rusty axle nuts!! I was on the fence about the Rigid but DAMN that's impressive!! You sold me on this tool. I live in northern IL and have a couple suspension projects to do on my 04 BMW 325 & my 05 Porsche Boxster. I can see that the investment in this tool will save me allot of time & headache. Thanx again for the video JT!!
You're very welcome, there won't be many nuts and bolts you can't remove with this one. Maybe some super rusty crank bolts... on a honda... but it surprised me for sure. I broke 28" breaker bars trying to remove those nuts
@@InNerdimensional Update to my earlier post. As part of Home Depot's Labor Day Sale they have the Ridgid's on sale online. I ordered the 1/2 Octane Impact Wrench that includes a 4.0 Ah battery for $179.00, the 3/8 Octane Impact Wrench that includes a 2.0 Ah battery & 18V charger for $139.00 and a 9V Octane Bluetooth battery for $149.00. It's a really good sale & came right on time! Getting ready to refresh all the suspension components on 2 of my cars & I'm sure these tools will help to speed up the process of removing all those rusted nuts & bolts that I usually remove with hand tools & breaker bars . Thanks again for demonstrating the power of the 1/2. I'm sure I'll be just as happy & impressed by this impact as you were in this video!
@@marcwoodward8056 how do you like the new gear?
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Great demo. I've been using this impact for about a month now and definitely great for the money and hasn't failed me yet. Reviews like this we're the selling point for me so I'm glad dudes like you are making these videos and saving a dinosaur mechanic like me some money and headaches. 👍
Thank you, you're welcome!
Wow the impact made that task super easy. I'm convinced I'm buying the Rigid impact.
I think the newer one is supposed to be more powerful. I bought the compact one for my trunk.
Great real world test. Just grabbed a factory blemished one on sale for $65, or $77 after tax and shipping from Direct Tools Outlet good for another 48 hours. Today’s date Nov 27, 2020. It’s factory blemished and still covered under lifetime service agreement if you register the tool online. I got tired of cranking up the compressor, hose and stuff just to rotate my tires. I love my 1/2 air compact, but this will just be faster and easier. For off reading you can take this with you in case you get a flat making the tire change easier and faster.
I just checked there and they do have the wrench only, but I will be better at HD getting it with 2 batteries for $219. But if you have batteries that place is one to bookmark.
It's a great tool. If I weren't already invested in DeWalt I would seriously consider Ridgid. It's not the most compact design but then again it packs a punch.
BRUH!!!!! You just made me empty my Dewalt filled cart and now everything is orange colored. These are more affordable but this video CLEARLY shows that they are more than capable for most of the stuff I need impact for. Thanks for this video boss man.
For real? I've used a lot of different tool brands, these fit like a fitted suit. Get the octane recip and jigsaw, they are monsters. And the new hammer drill is crazy powerful
@@InNerdimensional
Those two are exactly what I'm getting next. Thanks for this review again.
@@ollllllloHTX you're welcome
I still think the brushed kits are good for most home users also. I have the Gen 5X brushed recip with the kit I grabbed factory blemished for $250 The brushed recip saw works great for most. Cuts wood great, cut some metal piping and rebar without an issue. Ive used the brushed 1/4 impact and drove 1/2” diameter, 3” long lag bolt into a pressure treated 4x4 with no issues. Hammer drill did 1/4” hole in the slap without issue, circular saw works great also.
@@GadgetReviewVideos all my old tools were craftsman brushed tools. They are good tools, but the abuse I put tools through is excessive for brushes. I burned up my c3 recip saw cutting down a tree. And I'm no professional by any means. The newer tools have protection from that type of failure. I like any tool that performs like it should. Plus the brushless just sound so cool.... don't try to cut down a tree unless you have a good warranty
Dam 👀👀👀👀some company stepped their game up 😯😯
I just bought one of these on sale. Wanted something smaller than my Milwaukee fuel for roadside stuff. Literally just ordered it 2hrs ago and was highly skeptical of if it could keep up with the fuel.......after watching this. I have no more doubts. It will do everything I need it for and more. Thanks for the video :-D
Great demonstration. just copped me one. thank you :)
You're welcome. Tell me what you think of it after a while
I've been looking at getting the 6 mode ridgid. I wanted to see a true test and this has just sold me on it. Thank you for this!
What model are you talking about? The 3/8 octane is weaker than the Subcompact. But the high torque is crazy powerful
@@InNerdimensionalthe Model is #R86211B I guess its compared to the Milwaukee impact and it is just as powerful. I just got done fighting with my wife's jeep. These lugs were a pain in my ass! So bad that I had to drill one out and have a guy torch another one out for me. I know if I had a impact I could've got them off. I had to install 4 calipers, rotors, pads and I did a brake flush as well. What a nightmare! After I found this impact gun I wanted to do research and from your video it should it in real life situations! Thanks again bud!
@@beardeddude2613 you're welcome, let me know if it works out. I love to hear back from people.
@@beardeddude2613 I just looked it up, that one is awesome!
The 6 mode is the High Torque model. The one in this video is the mid torque version. The high torque is a monster.
Your camera work is excellent. Lighting. Zoom. Focus. Gets the viewer right in there. I don't know anything about those things I just mentioned, but from a viewer, excellent video.
Is that sarcasm? If if so, I completely understand. My camera skills are pretty terrible 😂
@@InNerdimensional No. Not sarcasm at all. I searched the ridgid part number and found your vid. No seriously, I really liked your video. The PoV is very good.
@@InNerdimensional Please make more. I just bought that exact impact wrench. Your video made me feel better about my purchase. I just liked two of your vids, and I might just subscribe and view more. Anyhow, thanks for your contribution.
@@sonovabeach I have other ridgid tools, but I'm not a tool reviewer... I actually use them for work and projects. This impact saved me and some strangers on the side of the road with flats. I let this guy use my octane router to remove a stuck on spare too. Handy to have battery tools. I have the 12" ridgid miter saw and stand, gen5x drill and impact driver, octane recip, gen5x brushless circ saw, octane jigsaw, octane jobmax, and a ridgid vacuum. Ridgid makes some great tools. But this impact is amazing. It'll remove most car lugs on speed 1
@@InNerdimensional maybe review some. I'd watch. Subscribed.
Woooowwww. I've been on the fence with this impact but now I'm convinced. I just got the non-octane drill and driver kit but the 3/8 impact wrench is definitely weak. I'd rather spend the extra $50 for the 1/2". Thanks for making this vid man. That's freaking awesome
I just got the subcompact 3/8" impact wrench and this one blows it away. But but tight spots... Not so much. I just filmed a video of them against each other. I'm glad I could help.
I’ve always had ridgid power tools. They are so underrated. Mainly started buying them for the price point. Way cheaper than the makitas, dewalt, Milwaukee, bosch, etc. And I’ve had my tools for 13 yrs+. No joke. No surprise to me at all.🤙🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Yeah, I just got into ridgid in 2019. Love em. They just need tools like string trimmers and chainsaws ect... Maybe even a mower. Definitely a dual battery/ac hybrid 12" and 10" miter saws. And an adapter for all tools to be ac also... That would be dope
Have you ever used the warranty? I currently have dewalt and plan on switching over since batteries are not holding a charge as well.
Actually you're wrong, dewalt impacts are generally cheaper than ridged and when it comes to Milwaukee they are priced pretty similarly with ridged being only slightly cheaper than Milwaukee
@@ericg4915 must vary from area to area. Because rigid tools are 20-80 dollars cheaper. Milwaukee and dewalt tools require a dam loan to get em. Ridiculousness
Just got one of these as a "freebie" in a brushless/octane combo kit. Was a steal
That's awesome
Nice video. Is it stronger than a Milwaukee?
I don't have one to compare
Just baught this last week came with a case and a 4ah battery and charger (not actually octane since brand is no more) but she rips I work on heavy tonnage presses and injection molds and it's done everything so far
Nice, very underrated tool
This is def a true test!! Awesome review man
It really was, I couldn't get those off with breaker bars. Thank you!
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My buddy has this same gun and I love it only let me down once on a good old canadian dodge tow hitch so I bought the 1500 what it don't remove it snaps lol these guns are nuts
Nice. Might have to get the high torque before they discontinue it
Rusty crusty gnarly awesome, I got one👍😎
This one is great, and now they have the high torque version too
I have the same 1.It does have some kick
Thanks. Found a sale on home depot with impact,battery and charger for 149
that's good, Mine came with 2 3ah octane batteries but I use the 4 ah in mine... it kills the 3 too fast. Don't forget to register
+1 jumped on it
I have the old style 1/2” impact. It’s bad ass. I had no doubt it would remove those axle nuts. First time I used mine I put my lug nuts on so tight they had to be cut off and other nuts welded on the lugs to get them off. I didn’t realize how powerful. Plus a lifetime warranty?? Yes pleas lol
I'm happy I bought this one, my craftsman was weak as hell compared to this one. I don't know if the octane is more powerful, but for the price I got it at... no worries. I haven't met a fastener it won't move yet. I have another video of it removing 30mm axle nuts that are super rusty, and it did it in speed 2
At the end of the video......Why not do the lug nuts as well? Guess for your purpose won't need rim. But dope vid I have this haven't used got 2 weeks ago
Car wasn't jacked up. It easily removes lugnuts
The new rigid r86211b leaves this one in the dust
I have the mid and high torque ones. They’re no joke at all. The high torque version is an absolute monster. I use it daily in my shop. I build assembly lines and robot/automation cells. I’ve used every brand under the sun and I can say confidently that they make the strongest 1/2 in battery operated impact on the market. 1100 lb/ft on, 1500 lb/ft off. No that’s not a typo. It’ll pull 3/4 lags out of the ground if you have enough socket depth.
Ridgid took the crown from milwaukee, which makes me think that milwaukee is about to release something crazy. Since they are both tti. For me, I don't need the high torque wrench yet, because almost everything on a passenger car and truck can be handled with the mid torque. I just got the compressor and 18 gauge brad nailer. Ridgid has really stepped up o their tools. Now the new line will fail miserably, and they will have to backtrack. Luckily I got the octane hammer drill impact kit before it was gone. And the octane circ saw, which is way better than the gen5x brushless.
@@InNerdimensional everything about that octane line is beast mode. I’m buying up everything I can from it right now.
@@thir13enthour same, since they are discontinuing it. The new drill is so much weaker...
I think that's actually the "new" version of the ridgid high torque, which is supposed to be worse than the previous version, but man, that tool impressed me...
This one is rated at 620ft/lbs or so
It’s 250 for impact and 1 battery all prices have gone up
Damn
Actually the Gen 5 1/2 impact has 450' pounds of tightening torque and 620' pounds of breakaway torque. And no that's not the rating with the octane battery that is the rating with their factory 2 amp battery.
I wouldn't believe that until I see it myself. I've tested some different impacts with 2 and 3ah octane. It makes a difference, pretty big difference in some tools
@@InNerdimensional I would love to see a scientific test, because to me an amp hour is an amp hour.
@@trentallman984 the older style 4ah lasts 2 or more times longer than the 3ah octane. I can sorta test that theory of power in the tools
@@InNerdimensional I am going to get 2 4 amp hours, charger, bag, and that wrench for $219 if I do truck delivery and have to undeck the trucks. That is by far the best deal, nobody else gives 2 batteries and a mid torque wrench for that.
@@trentallman984 I got mine with 2 3ah batteries and charger for $149
That was awesome I have the gen 5 and it’s a beast which they said is the same as the octane mid torque
It should be the same
If you think that’s impressive get an octane battery a 6 or a 3 will do but that wrench basically doubles in power and outperforms the Milwaukee and even a few 3/4 inch impacts with the octane batteries
Need a 6 point socket but that'll work
....chrome socket with an impact?...really man?
Yep
Bout time I see a real world test instead of just lug nuts 🤌🏽
I know, right? All the tool testers used test benches and lag bolt and crap. But I'm not a tool tester. I actually use mine. It's right there with the milwaukee mid torque. The high torque is better than milwaukee
Anyone try this on Honda Crankshaft Bolt?
This and many will have trouble removing Ferrari down to Honda's Crankshaft Bolt.
I wouldn't know
You really should be using a 6 point for rusty nuts. Ridgid is essentially a Milwaukee in Orange. They have great products! Far superior than Ryobi...
I couldn't find my impact sockets, ridgid is a good brand with an excellent warranty
I got this one and the 1500 high torque
Is the high torque nice?
Oh wow man.😃
$149.99 at home Depot with battery and charger right now 😂
Not bad, mine came with 2 3ah batteries
welp it seems like I dont have to buy the octane battery 🙌
If you do, get 6ah or 9ah. The only reason I have 4 3ah batteries is because they came with my impact wrench and router as kits.
@@InNerdimensional Looks like thats the same exact one I just ordered from Homedepot for $149, it comes with the 4ah battery. Seems like that's all I'll need 😅
Actual video starts at 6:37. You’re welcome
This is what happens when you don't script
ain't a torture test if you put penetrating oil on it
I only put it on 2, and one I didn't have the right socket. Wouldn't have made any difference cuz it didn't even penetrate
I'm going to see about getting a milwaukee impact and comparing the two
Does milwaukee offer a mid torque with the same specs?
@@InNerdimensional I'm not sure, I know they have a mid torque. I'd have to find somewhere to go and remove a bunch of fasteners off rusty junk.
@@Barbaratio I have a few videos where I use it for jobs, but I don't have much other rusty shit laying around. It took off 30mm axle nuts pretty easily, and they were super rusty
Only Milwaukee 👍
I almost got milwaukee, but they couldn't match the price I got my ridgid tools. The high torque is actually more powerful than the milwaukee
NO! Not a 12 point socket on an impact! You're asking for trouble. You're just gonna round shit off
It didn't though, and I broke a big breaker bar trying to remove those nuts before
@@InNerdimensional those are higher grade steel nuts so they won't round off as easy as say a ball joint nut or differential cover bolts. That's what happened to me, I was taking the cover off my rear differential and was using 12 point and when the socket lost its grip it just rounded the hell out if the bolt head and I had a horrible horrible time getting it out without damaging the differential
@@ericg4915 I've never had that happen with my craftsman sockets. If that's ever happened to me, it's from using the wrong size. I bet that was a pain without those special sockets, I feel for ya there
Just ordered this one as well. Also did a review on the new High Torque Impact Wrench
ruclips.net/video/Kne4M6qsolM/видео.html
Check it out...would love to know your thoughts!
Buy yourself some real impact sockets...
I have some, not that big though. They get destroyed faster than the older craftsman sockets
@@InNerdimensional Buy the best Chrome Molybdenum sockets, not any inferior Chrome Vanadium ones...
@@JB-ot9hi I'm working on building up my wood working tools right now. I'm in need of a table saw router table...ect
Suggestion: When we began watching your video we thought it would be about the impact wrench, but the profanity ruined it. Reason, we had women and children in the room, when you began cussing everyone was giving us dirty looks like we should have known better.
Mount your camera 1. Bouncy video is difficult watching and quickly becomes annoying, for many folks it is spastically disconcerting. As an example while sitting or standing begin bouncing your head while at the same time you are looking left-right-up-down, not good. 3.You can use both hands as well.
grow a pair buddy swearing is very fucken common nowadays it’s a joke if ya can’t watch a video cause of a “cuss” word.
Dislike 👎 for your profanity.
What profanity? Grow up. If you are so delicate that you cannot hear a single curse word then life is going to be really tough for you. Words only have power if you grant it to them... so suck it up buttercup.
Oh boy he said fuck two times... god forbid you hang around someone whovwas in the marines or spend time with a master chef like Gordon Ramsay.
This model actually has 620ft-lbs breakaway/485ft-lbs fastening! that’s a LOT of torque, so if you had to use a chrome-non impact rated sockets you should’ve at least wear protective goggles. chrome sockets not intended fr use with impact tools and will shatter on you some serious physical injury.. although, it’s a great demo. on those rusted lug nuts!
I have this tool and all I can say about it is all pros with no cons.. PeRfeCt .
I usually do wear safety glasses. But these sockets are way stronger than you think. The only one I've ever broken was the 17mm and I was putting all of my weight on a breaker bar. But I think that socket was a dud. I've done the same thing with other sockets and the breaker bar snapped off. The force necessary to break that big of a socket is way more than this tool or resistance of the fasteners could provide. Impact sockets are softer and wear out more quickly. I will purposefully try to break them and see what the limits are. Btw, they are the craftsman line from around 2000-2005, can't remember when I bought them.
I was surprised that socket didn't shatter but I've really beaten on the old Craftsman sockets and they almost always held up. I've shattered more Snap On's than anything but I shouldn't have been using em on my impact in the first place.