RIDGID RP241 & Milwaukee M12 Press Tool Comparison

Here's a look at both the Milwaukee M12 and RIDGID RP241 in-line compact press tools.

[phoenixrises]

Just bought Ridgid RP241 for $2000. I work in residential plumbing and have to be very efficient. While I like soldering it takes up way too much time. By the time you prep the pipe/fittings, solder and cool off you’re looking at a lot of time. This is of course if everything goes smooth!!!

[tomcorle]

Just got the 241 myself. Was told by a couple of people the Ridgid is much better made.

FYI. The Milwaukee does have a battery indicator built in the switch button. Full battery will be indicated by 4 green led lights.

[Heatingandplumbing]

Both are actually made in same factory by novopress

[snowdiann]

The Milwaukee M 12 Propress has work well for me.

[pokerstar]

Now that it's been a few yrs. What's your thoughts milwaukee 12v or stick to the ridgid

[Beetlegeuse]

Good review. That trigger issue would annoy the hell out of me though. I had a Rothenberger that did the same. Accidentally hitting the button is one thing if it auto resets but if you also have to release it that's a pain. The Milwaukee is made for them in Germany by Novapress so all those talking about Milwaukee's QA, well it's a non issue. Novapress rebadged this unit with Milwaukee's batteries and charger as a blue Gerberit, red Acco 102, orange Kempress etc and as it's own brand. I can speak for the Novopress as I have the Kempress and Acco and neither have missed a beat. Deciding factor I guess is service and maintenance and location of the agent to do it.

[bradparmenter]

I have had 2 of the Ridgids fail in the last 2 months with less than 100 cycles on them. Not a great first experience with these. I would be careful recommending these. Online forums are saying the boards in those have a high failure rate and the lead time on repair is 3-6 months. 2 jobs in a row I have been left standing there looking like an idiot because this brand new tool is dead.

[elielsanchez]

According to comments milwaukee m12 sounds like the best choice for being compact and a bit more efficient because wow the universal batteries

[kylestan]

Because this video was made in 2017, they jaw sets were not readily available, NOW in 2020 the jaw sets are available for black pipe and ACR fittings

[wickedleeloopy]

I much rather a thumb button, as anyone knows the thumb has the most strength. But then again 🤔 to be able to switch the batteries from a drill or driver with Milwaukee is useful. But then again megapress copper press & PEX press with one tool 😯 that's impressive...

[jdewitt-pnkr]

What do you think gets into tighter spots? The rp 240 or the 241

[hermancm]

Where you at in Minnesota? I’m from the twin cities and worked on boilers there but I’m up by Hayward WI now doing HVACR for Walmart and I like it.

[sunyboyful]

Hi, thank you for information, could you tell me RIDGID jaws fit to milwaukee. Thank you

[nJkiLlz]

Can you specify what model ridgid pex jaws would work on the m12? And is this a proven thing or does it just work?

[irishman]

Just purchased the rp241 just need to wait for it to get delivered I use the Milwaukee one at work something as simple as a power button definitely helps with battery savings but I absolutely think pro press is just as good if not better than soldering

[blt]

I’m a retiree responsible for three homes and help with 3 additional homes were my children live. I’m a serious DIY guy and use quality tools so I can pass them onto my three sons. Which pro press is right for me….

[hempcacaogoji]

Looks to be unbiased. From this video, it seems that he says there isn't a huge difference between the small ones.

[JairoRodriguez-tmvy]

are the jaws interchangeable? can the rigid jaws be used on the Milwaukee press tool? I'm not a plumber so i dont know much about these tools, but there is a rigid press tool kit that rigid sells for JMA RF compression coaxial connectors. The issue is that all of my other power tools are Milwaukee and so I already have a bunch of batteries and chargers. I want to know if I can put together my own "kit" but replace the actual press tool with this Milwaukee one

[kylestan]

Both tools are made [as to or up to 2019] in the SAME factory by the same company.
These are great for new construction, but are also used in HVACR and industrial copper tubing [also steel in specific applications]....Also there was litigation when this video was made concerning the maker of one of the fittings suing RIDGID and supply houses for restraint of trade