Man I'm a commercial plumber and I've been using Ridgid cordless power tools for 15 years. They have never let me down once I love rigid I'll stick with them forever.
The profit margin was probably the overall factor, they don't sell alot of tools, so what do you do? Regress to an older standard, sell the same amount of tools and make a little bit more money, that has to be the explaination. manufacturing a higher cost and better performing tool is not the number one goal apparently, $$$$ is the overall survival factor.
@@WorkshopAddict They have a 2nd gen already out in Japan, it's even better! Too bad Metabo HPT North America is lagging behind in support & availability, so I'm still on Makita as well.
Got this at a Pawn Shop new for $60. It's great! Lot's of power, well balanced, sensitive trigger and not too heavy at all. The collet is a lil funny but otherwise a very solid impact
I am too cuz most of the tools work great-I have converted half of my Milwaukee line u to the Metabo HPT 36V line mitre saw, table saw, grinder, recip and circ saw-couldnt be happier with em
Ridgid is muddying the waters with three lines of batteries. Ridged, listen to me. Read the comments here. We're the ones buying and using your tools. So far, we aren't impressed and some are talking about switching brands. Whatever your next business move is,do it very carefully. We're watching and we have the wallets.
Yes I echo the sentiments of another rigid user I've invested heavily in your brand and 18 volt tool line we don't need all the confusions of three different batteries to run the tools, suggestion 1.make your tools as powerful as possible 2. keep the quality up 3. innovate as necessary and maintain the LSA and you'll live a long fruitful life in the minds of all tool users
No need to be concerned! Just stick to what works, what's best for you! & what make sense! 4 me that's sticking to my old trusty, reliable Ridgid Octane collection, And take better care of them. If it ain't broke, no need to fix it. They can keep this B** S***t!!!
@@WorkshopAddict As I say this, I am not discriminating against the Chinese 1 bit but Ridgid tools are looking more China made everyday. I took pride that my Ridgid tools looked like they could have been USA or Canada made. Not anymore.
I've just Bought the the new subcompact drill, impact, and 3/8 wrench. The tools are great for smaller tighter spaces & jobs. But the batteries suck! The hold no power or runtime and only only two or 3 lag bolts will eat 3 bars. May be light weight but also light performance! SMH!
@@WorkshopAddict Yeah I really like Ridgid tools but they really need to put that rubber back on the bottom of the newer batteries it’s my only complaint
I have makita 18volts and ridgid 18v, yes the genx5 batteries had rubber on them, but it does not equate to tougher tools/batteries because the Makita batteries that are better quality in most ways than the ridgid ones never had rubber on them and I never seen one break, and I'm a carpenter so I'm using my tools and seeing tools every day.
Go to Lowes now and pick up the Metabo Triple hammer for $67 Couldn't pass it up-its still better than many of the newer models of other brands and it's 4yr old technology-Lowes said their keeping nailer and 36V but phasing out 18V(but they work with all the 36V batteries so you'll be good for years on these tools
Ive been beating on Ridgid stuff since the gen5x. Very happy so far. If i was ridgid and was going to streamline a tool lineup, drop tools, change batteries and reorganize-i damn well better make sure my tools work twice as well as the last version. Just sayin....
Performance aside, I'm not a fan of the new styling, lack of rubber over-molding included. Sure it might be smaller and lighter than octane or gen5x, but it's looking more and more like "generic tool". For small and light they have sub-compact, I want my main tool to have some heft and bumpers because it's going to get banged around.
Couldn’t agree more. I believe that these new tools are a downgrade from octane. It’s sad to see them go down. I’m still super bitter on the drop of octane and the drop of quality from ridgid. We should have had octane gen 2 instead of dropping it completely
I believe that the reason they removed the rubber from the batteries was people were sending their batteries in for warranty when the rubber started coming off. I'm in the Ridgid Facebook group and seen stories of people using the warranty to get new batteries when the rubber started coming off. You know Ridgid won't tolerate that for long. Also they killed the Octane line because of bluetooth connectivity issues. Again people were using the warranty to get new batteries because the Bluetooth acts up. Ridgid just couldn't take away the Bluetooth feature from the Octane line so they killed the whole line to start fresh. Now Ridgid has the new Max Output brand with no rubber to warranty and no Bluetooth to warranty. Basically the downside to the lifetime warranty is that we end up with tools with less features to break.
I mean, I had to warranty a drill I got in 2015, when I made the appointment with the Authorized service center, I mentioned to the Ridgid employee that my batteries were starting to age, they were weaker, and didn't last nearly as long, the employee right away ordered replacements (I have 2), and said I could recycle the old ones wherever I wanted, got new ones in the mail a few days later, and still have the old ones.
@@rmendez011 you got pretty lucky, the only authorized repair center in my area is a lawnmower repair shop and he wouldn't have approved those older batteries in your story. I know because I asked and he said that if he puts the battery on a charger and the charger doesn't say the battery is bad then he won't try to warranty it for me. Also he only replaces the part that's broken so if your old sawzall is pretty tired and the trigger breaks, that trigger is the only thing he repairs even if the motor is pretty weak. He's the only option around me and since he is available Ridgid makes me use him. At this point if a tool starts wearing out I just chuck it because he won't warranty it.
@@kylefowler5082 I don't think I explained myself well, when I first called Ridgid support to say I damaged my drill, after they had set up the appointment with the authorized repair shop (which was a U-Haul truck rental shop), Ridgid Support instructed me to not take any accessories, *no charger, no batteries, no bits, nothing*, only the drill, that's when I mentioned that my batteries were weak, they did not question me, and right away sent replacements, not once did I mention the batteries to the U-Haul store.
Yeah if it has a hex out comes the impact wrench otherwise the impact driver. That's why I find M12 impact driver plenty for me. But yeah I get this have to use this to test these impact drivers.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that’s hating on the digital torque setting. You can change the mechanical switch without having to look at the drill. Can’t do that with the silly buttons. Also, thanks for all the attention you’ve given to the different batteries. All the other channels are repeating all the marketing jargon but not actually comparing them.
the collet on my gen5x did get stuck at first too just a bit of use has "fixed" it. i don't think i'll be replacing it any time soon (still fairly new picked it up last year) like you I like the 3 speed switch and the light ring at the head of the tool. Also don't know why they got rid of the light switch at the bottom it's so convenient to press it for light with out spinning up the tool.
thank you so much for doing this video. this is about the only thing i really want to see. these manufactures spout these different claims implying you should spend big $$$ to get their better batteries. saying you'll get all this "power"
@@WorkshopAddict for the most part it's rock solid for the price too bad ridgid is getting ride of that type of power tools and going a weird direction hope the brand don't die by this decision I know it was over the lawsuit with TTI there ome for the orange line of tools I was told it was part because of octane sounding like milwaukee fuel even as for the light trigger switch on the handle I get that had to go it was getting in way a lot of the time I hope the keep the planer the router sheet sander belt sander orbital sander jigsaw because I believe it target is not just pro contractors and homeowners but woodworkers to do those tool are important to them ...band saw the regrouping is a good idea 💡 but there r&d needs to figure out the right direction to move forward and not lose customers over poor tools do you agree it's good to see diversity in there line but don't forget about the woodworking community
I just saw a video the other day where the creator got the grease to come out of the Flex in the same area. It’s because the front gets hot when being worked hard.
I see you had one of their four amp hour max output batteries I'm curious how it stacks up to just a regular 4 amp hour battery. it didn't look like it really performed that well in the video. Then again as you pointed out that tool doesn't have the extra prongs so maybe it can't take advantage of the extra power
If you look at our RUclips stories we blew up a tool that had the extra prongs and they were tiny wires. I do not own a ridgid 4ah other than the Max output.
An 18V 2 amp hour battery will deliver 2 amps of current to a 9ohm load for one hour. You mentioned a number of 55 amps. I don't know the ampacity of this battery, but if it could handle 55 amps it would be drained in two minutes or less.
I wonder if that grease drip is more of a breaking in type of issue? Maybe run the tool for a few months and then go back and do a hard test and see if it does the same
That’s a lot of grease bud. I can’t imagine there’s a ton left in there because it’s a relatively small area inside there and that hammer mechanism takes up a lot of space
So true-wish Metabo HPT was better repped in US-they have a new trim and full size 36V router but it's not available over here yet-some of the tools have been out for 3-4 yrs and have been underappreciated-
Tool review zones one was barely even warm with 3 decent size lag screws into a treated 6x6 with no pilot holes and the collet worked fine. I think you might have a bad one 🤔
I have about 3 battery packs of use with mine removing a deck and screwing some light boards down. Light use, but time on the tool. I did not have trouble in those 3 packs. Just when I went through this test. Might the new wore off? Was his used prior to his test?
@@bread-gz3rl I stay away from watching others. Last thing I want to do is start to criticize others or get their thoughts in my head. You watched both. I went all out on all of these fasteners on level 3, did he use large batteries with higher amps? Was his video like mine where he put in multiple lager fasteners in a short period? So many things can be different to make the tool act differently.
Hey buddy thanks for the video but I want to point out that you are misunderstanding how batteries work. The amp hour rating only tells you how long the battery will last not how much power it gives you. a 4 amp-hour battery will last 4 hours with a 1 amp load. 2 amp hour battery will last half the time. The "power" of all the batteries you tested is the same. The power is proportional to the voltage. They are all 18 volt batteries. Any small difference you noticed with the batteries was just measurement error or variability in the wood and fastener, or the placebo effect.
I’m confused on either the new max output combo hammer drill/impact driver combo or the sub compact drill/driver/wrench 3 tool combo. I will mostly just use them for home automotive stuff. Any advice ? I haven’t seen a comparison yet
For a dead line that’s a lot of octane props on the set. I am surprised you dont take a chance to talk back to ridgid about them dumbing down the batteries and weakening their tools.
Tests have been done on other channels that showed little difference in runtime under load between Ridgid's Max Output and standard batteries. In some cases, under light loads, the standard battery performed somewhat better. What's odd is all the batteries tested contained various brand cells, with no consistency between lines or Ah sizes. I have both standard and Max b/c I got a great price on Max and some of the tools w/ extra pins might add an advantage. Might(?). Otherwise, depending on price, I'd stick with standard b/c it appears the use of the word MAX is just a marketing gimic.
Like so many others, I am not impressed by this new line at all. To be fair, the impact driver was the only octane tool that I never liked. That push-button mode selector was crap, but at least it didn't ooze schmoo. I stuck with my stealth force drivers and brushless Gen5x. Will never understand why companies insist on "fixing" things until they're broke. If it works and people like it, leave it be! It's too bad we won't be able to get excited about new ridgid tool releases any more. Seems like they're going to dumb down the entire platform, eliminating the more specialized tools and cheapening the design/construction/value of the more basic tools they retain. I'm not getting rid of the Ridgid stuff I already have, but I don't expect to be adding any of this new garbage to the collection. I wonder if there is going to be much of a change / cheapification to their corded tools as well. I was a big fan of Ridgid tools. I sang their praises often to people who saw all the orange in my truck. I guess that is over. I'm going to make a point of telling everyone that this new stuff is junk, and not worth buying. Maybe if enough of it gathers dust on the shelf they'll start turning out quality tools again. Time will tell.
So remember how Ridgid said they’d be replacing the Octane batteries with Max Output batteries? I just had an Octane die and they gave me a standard 3Ah battery. At least it has a rubber over mold I suppose?
Couple years ago I had a 4ah battery go bad. They sent me a 2ah to replace it. I called customer service before charging the new battery. They corrected the mistake by shipping me the correct 4ah replacement and told me to keep the 2ah one. Obviously no warranty on the 2ah but that's OK.
Brian, did you buy a Tesla? What are your thoughts? A guy near me just got a Mach-E and the exterior looks pretty sweet. I'm holding out for Milwaukee to come out with an M18 EV. 😁
Have had one for a year. Purchased the S Performance last year to bracket race. That did not work out well as all of the races I signed up for were cancelled. It is a blast on the road and I can drive quickly without people knowing it. My other cars are loud when you drop the hammer.
@@WorkshopAddict Very cool! I'd like a Mach-E but I bought a Lincoln and two car payments are more than I want to deal with right now. Just for yucks I priced what I really want last year, a Model X...ouch!
Great videos. I am planning to buy my first Drill (hammer) and impact driver combo. I was leaning towards Ridgid. I do find these Max Output batteries a little confusing. In Canada, Home Depot has a promo, if you but a hammer drill/impact driver kit with a 2 and a 4Ah max output battery you get and extra 4 for free. This however is $30 more expensive then the average brushless combo. Would you recommend the Max Output, is it worth it. Thanks
do the 4Ah and 5Ah have the same cells? I also have had bad exp with Ridgid rubber in the past, their rubber likes to come off, and disintegrates in the Texas sun & sweat.
Great Video. As far as that impact , I don't think it will stand up to Professional use and with all the money saving "Hacks" out there on DeWalt , Milwaukee and Makita , someone would have to be a die hard Ridgid fan to even think about that platform....
Milwaukee, Ridgid, and RYOBI are all made by the same company. Ridgid filled the gap and created straight up 'power' tools with the Octane line. Completely unmatched in every way by Milwaukee, which has a longer lifespan by processing and functioning much slower, and Dewalt, which derives power from high amp batteries having better quality output than the tool it's put into. Hints the ridiculous overheating as soon as you start one. . . . .Let's be honest. So, Milwaukee makes everything under the sun and already has the "high quality" label. Now suddenly, RYOBI is beefing up their power tools as well as introducing a huge line of large equipment like mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, augers, etc. So basically they're shitting on the Ridgid name because they're tired of spending so much with the LSA, because people do utilize it. They're tired of our shit and want us to buy their red and green shit. Fuck them up their stupid asses. I'm switching to Kobalt.
No need to be concerned. Just stick to what works! What's best for you! And What makes sense! 4 me that's sticking to my old trusty, reliable Ridgid, octane collection & take better care of them. Too invested to turn back now! If it anit broke, No need to fix it! Best be on lookout & take advantage of all the Octane sales & Clarence deals & get all you need! There going to be giving those tools & batteries away! They can keep this Bull S**t!
Can you do a review on the *A/C Delco Cordless tools* I recently got the 1/4 anvil brushless and ratchet (also got the drill to) as they are compact plus do not like using an adapter (work at Yamaha/Kawasaki) shop those impacts like in the video are huge.
@@WorkshopAddict On Amazon (1/4 anvil brushless impact and brushless 1/4 ratchet) - about $200 made in Taiwan (been using them - excellent quality). Cordless line up.
@@WorkshopAddict Very compact and perfect for motorcycles and anything else. Having a 1/4 anvil (no adapters and get a good set of 1/4 impact sockets - all of mine are Metric). Forgot got off AMAZON but on all other tool sites.
You do know that higher amp hour doesn’t mean more power. It just means it has a longer battery life. Right? So I fail to see the point in testing 2ah with 3ah and 6 ah…. It’s the same power. Different battery life’s….
True, and false. The batteries used din the different Ah battery packs have different amp outputs, so while your statement is true, the pack could have a higher amp output giving the tool more power. Read a bit on battery cells.
The calculation is for ex on a 6ah battery it will run 6 amps an hour. Or 1 amp for 6 hours. So it really depends on how much power your tool is consuming from your battery which again would be standard across all batteries. Determining the battery life of the battery on the tool ? Amp hour and amps are different. You’re not popping a 6 amp battery into your tool
@Diligent Dave I am not sure. This was 3 years ago. I think I did and then gave it to a buddy who loved Ridgid and it then blew up in 2 months with his crew. Not 100 percent, but that is what comes to mind.
Hmmm, not impressed. Octane was working fine for me. I notice no built-in bit holder... LAME!!! No rubber around those cheap looking batteries makes no sense. Ridgid should always be striving for better quality. This will be my excuse to switch over to Milwaukee, I've spent Thousands of dollars on Ridgid over the years, not looking to go backward that's for sure.
Lol good job now blow it up LMAO 😂💯👍 the have them there trash 👎💯 can't believe they down graded the tools and battery I love RIDGID but I may have to find a new brand if they don't keep octane 😔🤷
They're a little bit the rubber will be destroyed within three months of daily use..... They have a lot of sloppy rubber peeling off everywhere.... Check it out I don't know any new batteries you know work great. As long as it's the one thing I will say I already plastic
Milwaukee, Ridgid, and RYOBI are all made by the same company. Ridgid filled the gap and created straight up 'power' tools with the Octane line. Completely unmatched in every way by Milwaukee, which has a longer lifespan by processing and functioning much slower, and Dewalt, which derives power from high amp batteries having better quality output than the tool it's put into. Hints the ridiculous overheating as soon as you start one. . . . .Let's be honest. So, Milwaukee makes everything under the sun and already has the "high quality" label. Now suddenly, RYOBI is beefing up their power tools as well as introducing a huge line of large equipment like mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, augers, etc. So basically they're shitting on the Ridgid name because they're tired of spending so much with the LSA, because people do utilize it. They're tired of our shit and want us to buy their red and green shit. Fuck them up their stupid asses. I'm switching to Kobalt.
@@WoodgemanX I use DEWAlt. I’m sure they aren’t the best but I like their ergonomics. Sure there are more power and longer lasting brands but I like DEWAlt cordless and ridgid corded. Sorry in my original comment I’m sure I wanted to say they aren’t bad…
Man I'm a commercial plumber and I've been using Ridgid cordless power tools for 15 years. They have never let me down once I love rigid I'll stick with them forever.
I own Ridgid too. They never let me down either.
Ridgid never lets me down either. Great tools and great warranty. Not the fastest but definitely in the top 5
Me either, very underrated brand…
@@MIKEC2000 I’m glad I saw these comments because I was on the fence after seeing this video.
@@DiligentDave1966 quality control sucks good tools if you don’t get a lemon
Great video fellas! Your not the only one who has stated about the new impact getting hot quick! I don't understand why they canceled the octane line
Agree, the Octane line was great.. Then they brought out the subcompact stuff that's about as weak as the X4 line was.. Going down in performance..
The profit margin was probably the overall factor, they don't sell alot of tools, so what do you do? Regress to an older standard, sell the same amount of tools and make a little bit more money, that has to be the explaination. manufacturing a higher cost and better performing tool is not the number one goal apparently, $$$$ is the overall survival factor.
Bad sales
The new line up performed better in many tests I have watched
Amigo... that triple hammer with the 36v is a beast unleashed!!!
And about ridgid ... I couldn't be happier with my octane
That was the OLD 18 volt triple hammer. I was working to stay on the same playing field.
I have the 18V and 36V triple hammer-both run similar-the 36V runs cooler however-luv my 36V tools-wish Lowes did a better job if supporting them
@@WorkshopAddict They have a 2nd gen already out in Japan, it's even better! Too bad Metabo HPT North America is lagging behind in support & availability, so I'm still on Makita as well.
Got this at a Pawn Shop new for $60. It's great! Lot's of power, well balanced, sensitive trigger and not too heavy at all. The collet is a lil funny but otherwise a very solid impact
I’m passing for now I’ll let LSA if I ever need it I’ll stick with my other impacts
Another through unbiased review, thanks!!!
Someone will come in here and say I am a Metabo HPT fanboy. Lol
I am too cuz most of the tools work great-I have converted half of my Milwaukee line u to the Metabo HPT 36V line mitre saw, table saw, grinder, recip and circ saw-couldnt be happier with em
Ridgid is muddying the waters with three lines of batteries. Ridged, listen to me. Read the comments here. We're the ones buying and using your tools. So far, we aren't impressed and some are talking about switching brands. Whatever your next business move is,do it very carefully. We're watching and we have the wallets.
Yes I echo the sentiments of another rigid user I've invested heavily in your brand and 18 volt tool line we don't need all the confusions of three different batteries to run the tools, suggestion 1.make your tools as powerful as possible 2. keep the quality up 3. innovate as necessary and maintain the LSA and you'll live a long fruitful life in the minds of all tool users
You do realize they will discontinue the Octane batteries so how is that "muddying the waters"?
I don’t know where ridgid is going with this. Should I be concerned? I owned most of their stuff. I don’t know. Thanks for for the update
No need to be concerned! Just stick to what works, what's best for you! & what make sense! 4 me that's sticking to my old trusty, reliable Ridgid Octane collection, And take better care of them. If it ain't broke, no need to fix it. They can keep this B** S***t!!!
They’re going on Facebook marketplace and getting themselves replaced is where they’re going!
I'll run my current ridgid til they die nothing wrong with them. Then see what the market has to offer. Ain't broke dont replace it.
It seems like all they did to reduce size was remove the rubber off the batteries which was a dumb move if you ask me.
They are too slippery now.
I belong to a Ridgid fan group and everyone in that group is bitching about the lack of rubber on the batteries.
Glad it is not just me
@@WorkshopAddict As I say this, I am not discriminating against the Chinese 1 bit but Ridgid tools are looking more China made everyday. I took pride that my Ridgid tools looked like they could have been USA or Canada made. Not anymore.
I've just Bought the the new subcompact drill, impact, and 3/8 wrench. The tools are great for smaller tighter spaces & jobs. But the batteries suck! The hold no power or runtime and only only two or 3 lag bolts will eat 3 bars. May be light weight but also light performance! SMH!
@@WorkshopAddict Yeah I really like Ridgid tools but they really need to put that rubber back on the bottom of the newer batteries it’s my only complaint
I have makita 18volts and ridgid 18v, yes the genx5 batteries had rubber on them, but it does not equate to tougher tools/batteries because the Makita batteries that are better quality in most ways than the ridgid ones never had rubber on them and I never seen one break, and I'm a carpenter so I'm using my tools and seeing tools every day.
I just watched a tool review on this impact and it it smashed everything, this new impact is looking like the best on the market
Which impact? The Ridgid?
Go to Lowes now and pick up the Metabo Triple hammer for $67
Couldn't pass it up-its still better than many of the newer models of other brands and it's 4yr old technology-Lowes said their keeping nailer and 36V but phasing out 18V(but they work with all the 36V batteries so you'll be good for years on these tools
Ive been beating on Ridgid stuff since the gen5x. Very happy so far. If i was ridgid and was going to streamline a tool lineup, drop tools, change batteries and reorganize-i damn well better make sure my tools work twice as well as the last version. Just sayin....
The Gen 5x was bulletproof in our testing as I remember. It got dicey after that.
@@WorkshopAddict I agree Brian. I am super disappointed with the drop of octane
Performance aside, I'm not a fan of the new styling, lack of rubber over-molding included. Sure it might be smaller and lighter than octane or gen5x, but it's looking more and more like "generic tool". For small and light they have sub-compact, I want my main tool to have some heft and bumpers because it's going to get banged around.
Couldn’t agree more. I believe that these new tools are a downgrade from octane. It’s sad to see them go down. I’m still super bitter on the drop of octane and the drop of quality from ridgid. We should have had octane gen 2 instead of dropping it completely
I believe that the reason they removed the rubber from the batteries was people were sending their batteries in for warranty when the rubber started coming off. I'm in the Ridgid Facebook group and seen stories of people using the warranty to get new batteries when the rubber started coming off. You know Ridgid won't tolerate that for long.
Also they killed the Octane line because of bluetooth connectivity issues. Again people were using the warranty to get new batteries because the Bluetooth acts up. Ridgid just couldn't take away the Bluetooth feature from the Octane line so they killed the whole line to start fresh.
Now Ridgid has the new Max Output brand with no rubber to warranty and no Bluetooth to warranty. Basically the downside to the lifetime warranty is that we end up with tools with less features to break.
I mean, I had to warranty a drill I got in 2015, when I made the appointment with the Authorized service center, I mentioned to the Ridgid employee that my batteries were starting to age, they were weaker, and didn't last nearly as long, the employee right away ordered replacements (I have 2), and said I could recycle the old ones wherever I wanted, got new ones in the mail a few days later, and still have the old ones.
@@rmendez011 you got pretty lucky, the only authorized repair center in my area is a lawnmower repair shop and he wouldn't have approved those older batteries in your story. I know because I asked and he said that if he puts the battery on a charger and the charger doesn't say the battery is bad then he won't try to warranty it for me. Also he only replaces the part that's broken so if your old sawzall is pretty tired and the trigger breaks, that trigger is the only thing he repairs even if the motor is pretty weak. He's the only option around me and since he is available Ridgid makes me use him. At this point if a tool starts wearing out I just chuck it because he won't warranty it.
@@kylefowler5082 I don't think I explained myself well, when I first called Ridgid support to say I damaged my drill, after they had set up the appointment with the authorized repair shop (which was a U-Haul truck rental shop), Ridgid Support instructed me to not take any accessories, *no charger, no batteries, no bits, nothing*, only the drill, that's when I mentioned that my batteries were weak, they did not question me, and right away sent replacements, not once did I mention the batteries to the U-Haul store.
Yeah if it has a hex out comes the impact wrench otherwise the impact driver. That's why I find M12 impact driver plenty for me. But yeah I get this have to use this to test these impact drivers.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that’s hating on the digital torque setting. You can change the mechanical switch without having to look at the drill. Can’t do that with the silly buttons.
Also, thanks for all the attention you’ve given to the different batteries. All the other channels are repeating all the marketing jargon but not actually comparing them.
I am doing my best here! Thank you for the support
The Ridgid costs $99 with a battery and charger 👍 and the grease is normal, I have a Milwaukee and grease comes out.
I’m probably the only one in the comment section digging this new ridgid impact driver. I love the new compact design
Almost all comparisons of the new brushless beats out octane tools when they go head to heqd
👍 metsbo hpt 18v wit tripphammer 3amp my fav also - m18 surge wit 2amp/HO 3amp 2nd fav
If u use the 2.5/5 amp Multivolt battery it is faster and more powerful
Just picked up another one for $67 at Lowes-there cleaning some.of the 18V products-other great deals as well
the collet on my gen5x did get stuck at first too just a bit of use has "fixed" it. i don't think i'll be replacing it any time soon (still fairly new picked it up last year) like you I like the 3 speed switch and the light ring at the head of the tool. Also don't know why they got rid of the light switch at the bottom it's so convenient to press it for light with out spinning up the tool.
I wish that you would compare these new tools to the octane line.
thank you so much for doing this video. this is about the only thing i really want to see. these manufactures spout these different claims implying you should spend big $$$ to get their better batteries. saying you'll get all this "power"
At release, weren't they cheaper than octane batteries or is that just how it worked out to be now?
I will rock my gen 5 x brushless impact to the wheels fall off no rush
All of the Gen 5x stuff is/was very impressive when we looked at it.
@@WorkshopAddict for the most part it's rock solid for the price too bad ridgid is getting ride of that type of power tools and going a weird direction hope the brand don't die by this decision I know it was over the lawsuit with TTI there ome for the orange line of tools I was told it was part because of octane sounding like milwaukee fuel even as for the light trigger switch on the handle I get that had to go it was getting in way a lot of the time I hope the keep the planer the router sheet sander belt sander orbital sander jigsaw because I believe it target is not just pro contractors and homeowners but woodworkers to do those tool are important to them ...band saw the regrouping is a good idea 💡 but there r&d needs to figure out the right direction to move forward and not lose customers over poor tools do you agree it's good to see diversity in there line but don't forget about the woodworking community
I just saw a video the other day where the creator got the grease to come out of the Flex in the same area.
It’s because the front gets hot when being worked hard.
I believe lag screws should have a pre-drilled hole for several reasons. But it was a great display of power from that small impact.
the start of the video damn near killed me "..with the octane line dead.."😖
I see you had one of their four amp hour max output batteries I'm curious how it stacks up to just a regular 4 amp hour battery. it didn't look like it really performed that well in the video. Then again as you pointed out that tool doesn't have the extra prongs so maybe it can't take advantage of the extra power
If you look at our RUclips stories we blew up a tool that had the extra prongs and they were tiny wires. I do not own a ridgid 4ah other than the Max output.
Wow!
An 18V 2 amp hour battery will deliver 2 amps of current to a 9ohm load for one hour. You mentioned a number of 55 amps. I don't know the ampacity of this battery, but if it could handle 55 amps it would be drained in two minutes or less.
I am not "upgrading" from my octanes ... Not impressed
I wonder if that grease drip is more of a breaking in type of issue? Maybe run the tool for a few months and then go back and do a hard test and see if it does the same
That’s a lot of grease bud. I can’t imagine there’s a ton left in there because it’s a relatively small area inside there and that hammer mechanism takes up a lot of space
Why not open it and add more grease?
@ Mike 1. Opening it up would void the LSA / warranty. I bought a RECON of the same so if this happens after a year's up, I'll do what you said.
I’m wondering if you just got a bad one because I asked several people about it, and they love it.
Tinker With Tools said that he had a Dewalt do the same thing.
"With the Octane line dead..."
Saddest 5 words of 2021 so far.
It is sad to hear!
That triple hammer is 5 year old technology, and is still a better tool
So true-wish Metabo HPT was better repped in US-they have a new trim and full size 36V router but it's not available over here yet-some of the tools have been out for 3-4 yrs and have been underappreciated-
3.0 octane battery best performance. All around battery for any job.
I hope they bring it back. Currently, it is not made anymore.
eBay is our friend
Tool review zones one was barely even warm with 3 decent size lag screws into a treated 6x6 with no pilot holes and the collet worked fine. I think you might have a bad one 🤔
sometimes my collet on my gen5x gets stuck in the open position and I have to reset it before it'll accept a bit
@@patm9351 That's the issue here I think.
I have about 3 battery packs of use with mine removing a deck and screwing some light boards down. Light use, but time on the tool. I did not have trouble in those 3 packs. Just when I went through this test. Might the new wore off? Was his used prior to his test?
@@WorkshopAddict now that I do not know but you should go watch the vid if you haven't already and compare the results
@@bread-gz3rl I stay away from watching others. Last thing I want to do is start to criticize others or get their thoughts in my head. You watched both. I went all out on all of these fasteners on level 3, did he use large batteries with higher amps? Was his video like mine where he put in multiple lager fasteners in a short period? So many things can be different to make the tool act differently.
I like my light placement on the chuck or up top. Moving the light down on the base? Done with Ridgid.
Hey buddy thanks for the video but I want to point out that you are misunderstanding how batteries work. The amp hour rating only tells you how long the battery will last not how much power it gives you. a 4 amp-hour battery will last 4 hours with a 1 amp load. 2 amp hour battery will last half the time. The "power" of all the batteries you tested is the same. The power is proportional to the voltage. They are all 18 volt batteries. Any small difference you noticed with the batteries was just measurement error or variability in the wood and fastener, or the placebo effect.
This guy has no business reviewing cordless tools knowing nothing about batteries.
No the Collets suck..i had mine replaced under warranty it was a pain in the ass changing bits
I’m confused on either the new max output combo hammer drill/impact driver combo or the sub compact drill/driver/wrench 3 tool combo. I will mostly just use them for home automotive stuff. Any advice ? I haven’t seen a comparison yet
For a dead line that’s a lot of octane props on the set.
I am surprised you dont take a chance to talk back to ridgid about them dumbing down the batteries and weakening their tools.
Tests have been done on other channels that showed little difference in runtime under load between Ridgid's Max Output and standard batteries. In some cases, under light loads, the standard battery performed somewhat better. What's odd is all the batteries tested contained various brand cells, with no consistency between lines or Ah sizes. I have both standard and Max b/c I got a great price on Max and some of the tools w/ extra pins might add an advantage. Might(?).
Otherwise, depending on price, I'd stick with standard b/c it appears the use of the word MAX is just a marketing gimic.
Like so many others, I am not impressed by this new line at all. To be fair, the impact driver was the only octane tool that I never liked. That push-button mode selector was crap, but at least it didn't ooze schmoo. I stuck with my stealth force drivers and brushless Gen5x. Will never understand why companies insist on "fixing" things until they're broke. If it works and people like it, leave it be! It's too bad we won't be able to get excited about new ridgid tool releases any more. Seems like they're going to dumb down the entire platform, eliminating the more specialized tools and cheapening the design/construction/value of the more basic tools they retain. I'm not getting rid of the Ridgid stuff I already have, but I don't expect to be adding any of this new garbage to the collection. I wonder if there is going to be much of a change / cheapification to their corded tools as well. I was a big fan of Ridgid tools. I sang their praises often to people who saw all the orange in my truck. I guess that is over. I'm going to make a point of telling everyone that this new stuff is junk, and not worth buying. Maybe if enough of it gathers dust on the shelf they'll start turning out quality tools again. Time will tell.
Looks like you put it right on the knot.... We can see the colors change in the wood.
I wish rigid would bring back their oil impulse back.
My local home death store has this in a cordless drill impact driver combo for 110 right now
With 2 2 amh batteries and a charger
Do you notice that top part It's the same top of milwaukee?
No, I did not feel that way. Milwaukee seems more stubby. But it could be like an older model.
So remember how Ridgid said they’d be replacing the Octane batteries with Max Output batteries? I just had an Octane die and they gave me a standard 3Ah battery. At least it has a rubber over mold I suppose?
That is NOT cool. Do you have proof of this? I would love to show corporate what is happening.
Couple years ago I had a 4ah battery go bad. They sent me a 2ah to replace it.
I called customer service before charging the new battery.
They corrected the mistake by shipping me the correct 4ah replacement and told me to keep the 2ah one.
Obviously no warranty on the 2ah but that's OK.
@@WorkshopAddict Tell me about it. I'll email you the old battery, the packing slip showing the new one, and a confirmation picture tomorrow.
@@samsullivan3992 Good call, I'll do that!
@@Rapidfire556 I will do everything I can to help you
Brian, did you buy a Tesla? What are your thoughts? A guy near me just got a Mach-E and the exterior looks pretty sweet. I'm holding out for Milwaukee to come out with an M18 EV. 😁
Have had one for a year. Purchased the S Performance last year to bracket race. That did not work out well as all of the races I signed up for were cancelled. It is a blast on the road and I can drive quickly without people knowing it. My other cars are loud when you drop the hammer.
@@WorkshopAddict Very cool! I'd like a Mach-E but I bought a Lincoln and two car payments are more than I want to deal with right now. Just for yucks I priced what I really want last year, a Model X...ouch!
Great videos. I am planning to buy my first Drill (hammer) and impact driver combo. I was leaning towards Ridgid. I do find these Max Output batteries a little confusing. In Canada, Home Depot has a promo, if you but a hammer drill/impact driver kit with a 2 and a 4Ah max output battery you get and extra 4 for free. This however is $30 more expensive then the average brushless combo. Would you recommend the Max Output, is it worth it. Thanks
I would advise you take a look at the Kolbot XTR impact driver/hammer drill combo. Far better tools and at great price
do the 4Ah and 5Ah have the same cells? I also have had bad exp with Ridgid rubber in the past, their rubber likes to come off, and disintegrates in the Texas sun & sweat.
They share the same size of cell, 18650s
I learn something today,Thanks bro
With such tightening torque, can Ridgid R862311 tighten or unscrew the screws of the pickup wheel, thanks!
Great Video. As far as that impact , I don't think it will stand up to Professional use and with all the money saving "Hacks" out there on DeWalt , Milwaukee and Makita , someone would have to be a die hard Ridgid fan to even think about that platform....
Milwaukee, Ridgid, and RYOBI are all made by the same company. Ridgid filled the gap and created straight up 'power' tools with the Octane line. Completely unmatched in every way by Milwaukee, which has a longer lifespan by processing and functioning much slower, and Dewalt, which derives power from high amp batteries having better quality output than the tool it's put into. Hints the ridiculous overheating as soon as you start one.
. . . .Let's be honest.
So, Milwaukee makes everything under the sun and already has the "high quality" label.
Now suddenly, RYOBI is beefing up their power tools as well as introducing a huge line of large equipment like mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, augers, etc.
So basically they're shitting on the Ridgid name because they're tired of spending so much with the LSA, because people do utilize it. They're tired of our shit and want us to buy their red and green shit.
Fuck them up their stupid asses.
I'm switching to Kobalt.
Another video that proves the octain batteries are valuable. If this lemons, I say pop it and let it fly.
No need to be concerned. Just stick to what works! What's best for you! And What makes sense! 4 me that's sticking to my old trusty, reliable Ridgid, octane collection & take better care of them. Too invested to turn back now! If it anit broke, No need to fix it! Best be on lookout & take advantage of all the Octane sales & Clarence deals & get all you need! There going to be giving those tools & batteries away! They can keep this Bull S**t!
The impact driver itself doesn't have the rubber molding around the motor housing
Do you have a video of the gen 2 subcompact set?
Have you ever used the 4 mode subcompact version that is rated at 1850 inch pounds?
Have you had any issues with the Ridgid since that day?
Love the timer!
Can you do a review on the *A/C Delco Cordless tools* I recently got the 1/4 anvil brushless and ratchet (also got the drill to) as they are compact plus do not like using an adapter (work at Yamaha/Kawasaki) shop those impacts like in the video are huge.
Who is selling you AC Delco tools? Are they cheap?
Lol. I just got mine as well. Haven't taken it out the box yet. Got it on sale for 100 bucks for a brushless. Selling on Amazon.
@@WorkshopAddict On Amazon (1/4 anvil brushless impact and brushless 1/4 ratchet) - about $200 made in Taiwan (been using them - excellent quality). Cordless line up.
@@mecalpsha4473 I will see what I can do.
@@WorkshopAddict Very compact and perfect for motorcycles and anything else. Having a 1/4 anvil (no adapters and get a good set of 1/4 impact sockets - all of mine are Metric). Forgot got off AMAZON but on all other tool sites.
TTI is killing Ridgid slowly
I think they are streamlining to make tools similar to lowered the amount of parts they need.
@@WorkshopAddict What does it matter, they can't fix half the the tools they made 3 years ago since they don't stock parts for many of them anyway..
@@mikeharvey6061 they told me they would replace any LSA item that is Octane with the new stuff.
@@WorkshopAddict do not want the new stuff..
You do know that higher amp hour doesn’t mean more power. It just means it has a longer battery life. Right? So I fail to see the point in testing 2ah with 3ah and 6 ah…. It’s the same power. Different battery life’s….
True, and false. The batteries used din the different Ah battery packs have different amp outputs, so while your statement is true, the pack could have a higher amp output giving the tool more power. Read a bit on battery cells.
The calculation is for ex on a 6ah battery it will run 6 amps an hour. Or 1 amp for 6 hours. So it really depends on how much power your tool is consuming from your battery which again would be standard across all batteries. Determining the battery life of the battery on the tool ? Amp hour and amps are different. You’re not popping a 6 amp battery into your tool
However I will read more into it.
Ahahahahahahahah rigid LOL
It's always funny when a company pretends to upgrade but instead downgrades.
So there is going to be a flip. Ryobi will go up, to prosumer. And Rypbi will go down to junk level.
Meant to say Rigid going down to diy level.
It look like a diy tool, maybe that's what their aiming with this line. Either way it's leaking I'll pass.
RIGID IS FINISHED
You never replied as to whether or not you’ve had any problems since this video.
I did not have good experience with this tool and it did not last long.
@@WorkshopAddict Did you exchange or repair it under the LSA.
@Diligent Dave I am not sure. This was 3 years ago. I think I did and then gave it to a buddy who loved Ridgid and it then blew up in 2 months with his crew. Not 100 percent, but that is what comes to mind.
Hmmm, not impressed. Octane was working fine for me. I notice no built-in bit holder... LAME!!! No rubber around those cheap looking batteries makes no sense. Ridgid should always be striving for better quality. This will be my excuse to switch over to Milwaukee, I've spent Thousands of dollars on Ridgid over the years, not looking to go backward that's for sure.
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Lol good job now blow it up LMAO 😂💯👍 the have them there trash 👎💯 can't believe they down graded the tools and battery I love RIDGID but I may have to find a new brand if they don't keep octane 😔🤷
They got rid of Octane because it was not selling
Yes but they replaced the octane tools and batterys with inferior battery and tools
They're a little bit the rubber will be destroyed within three months of daily use..... They have a lot of sloppy rubber peeling off everywhere.... Check it out I don't know any new batteries you know work great. As long as it's the one thing I will say I already plastic
Milwaukee, Ridgid, and RYOBI are all made by the same company. Ridgid filled the gap and created straight up 'power' tools with the Octane line. Completely unmatched in every way by Milwaukee, which has a longer lifespan by processing and functioning much slower, and Dewalt, which derives power from high amp batteries having better quality output than the tool it's put into. Hints the ridiculous overheating as soon as you start one.
. . . .Let's be honest.
So, Milwaukee makes everything under the sun and already has the "high quality" label.
Now suddenly, RYOBI is beefing up their power tools as well as introducing a huge line of large equipment like mowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, augers, etc.
So basically they're shitting on the Ridgid name because they're tired of spending so much with the LSA, because people do utilize it. They're tired of our shit and want us to buy their red and green shit.
Fuck them up their stupid asses.
I'm switching to Kobalt.
What are you talking about? The new Ridgid out performs most of those companies tools
I find Ridgid tools too bulky and heavy. Not saying they are bad just not my cup of tea.
So, what brand of tools do you use?
@@WoodgemanX I use DEWAlt. I’m sure they aren’t the best but I like their ergonomics. Sure there are more power and longer lasting brands but I like DEWAlt cordless and ridgid corded. Sorry in my original comment I’m sure I wanted to say they aren’t bad…
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This guy really dislikes Ridgid.
How is that? You see a real experience and not a commercial and you think someone dislikes stuff?
He's honest and straight forward-thats why I watch these guys-