RIDGID Tools Just Dropped A Bomb and announced new tools that we have all be asking for!

RIDGID Tools Just Dropped A Bomb and announces some crazy awesome new tools! It appears that Ridgid Tool have been listening to their consumer base, because these are some of the tools we have all be asking for

Price list
Ridgid 18V BRUSHLESS 1/2 IN. HAMMER DRILL R86115B $139
RIDGID 18V BRUSHLESS 3-SPEED IMPACT DRIVER R862311B $129
Ridgid 18V BRUSHLESS RECIPROCATING SAW R8647B $169
Ridgid 18V BRUSHLESS OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL R86240B $129
Ridgid 18V BRUSHLESS 1/2 IN. DRILL/DRIVER R86114B $129

Other prices not yet known.

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[ToolReviewZone]

The RIDGID 18V Brushless Reciprocating Saw delivers 3, 200 SPM and has a much more powerful brushless motor compared to octane. They increased the stroke length from 1 1/8" up to 1 1/4".

[DadBradTo]

As someone who owns a number of Ridgid Tools, and has given them as gifts to my two oldest sons, I'd like to say "I'm Excited, " re their new releases, If I've learned anything about Ridgid it's 2 things; 1) Their Build Quality is ALL OVER the MAP, and 2) FORGET the "LSA" when it comes to using that as a deciding factor in purchasing your next Ridgid tool.

When it comes to the Ridgid warranties, (imo) you're much better off telling yourself that they have a "3 Year Warranty", AND if you can get them to HONOR that "LSA", then its "Icing of the Cake", as the "hoops" you have to jump through are pretty much documented via a cursory search on the 'net from others that have either been sorely disappointed re attempting to get Ridgid to honor it, and/or the COSTS (in both Time and $$$'s) just wasn't worth it! (Yes, you read me correctly! - - You WILL incur both Time and MONEY in attempting to get them to honor that "LSA" (which by the way is NOT a "Lifetime Warranty"), and in some cases you'll be out both, with Ridgid exercising a "Weasel Clause" so as to not fix/replace your tool! - - The results are VERY MIXED (probably dependent upon WHO you're dealing with as a Ridgid "Representative"), but I personally would NOT let that "LSA" be the "Deciding Factor" when it comes to purchasing their tools.

Re "Build Quality" - - Recently my local HD store put their Ridgid "Cordless Butane Heat Guns" on "CLEARANCE"! - - It was a great price and I was about to jump on it, but I exercised caution and decided to look at the user reviews first. The reviews were HORRID, and thus I "passed". Remember, that "LSA" says that they'll "repair" your item, so if you have an item that is inherently a BAD DESIGN you're not going anywhere re getting any sort of satisfaction or resolution! - -

Also a word about their BATTERIES having a "LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT" - - Ridgid has really "Covered Their Butts" (imo) as that LSA ONLY APPLIES to their batteries that have been purchased in a "Kit Form". Thus even if you buy that battery "Brand New", and directly from H.D., if you purchase that battery APART FROM BEING IN "KIT FORM", Ridgid is NOT going to allow you to register it for an "LSA" agreement, though it should still come with their standard 3 Year Warranty. Also, its next-to-impossible to get one of their Higher Amp Batteries in a "Kt" (most have very low amp-hour batteries with them), so the battery that will be covered by that LSA will not be one of their higher output units, thus limiting Ridgid's liability should that battery go bad past the standard 3 Year Warranty Period.

Lastly, I'm only "Semi-Excited" re their new "Cordless Framing Nailers", as MANY of the Reviews on their current line of Cordless Nailers have seriously raised into question the Build Quality and Reliability of those units, (their 16 gauge and 18 gauge offerings), and again, an "LSA" is absolutely worthless if the engineering and/or build quality of said units is so lacking, that it simply CAN'T be "fixed".

My personal recommendation to those considering one of their new lines of Cordless Nailers, is to use them IMMEDIATELY and use them VIGOROUSLY, and thus stay within Home Depot's "6 Month Return Window". If not, you could wind up with a very expensive "Paper Weight" (Personally, even the Milwaukee Cordless Framing Nailer, which has gotten very favorable reviews, is much too heavy for my preferences, and I'm assuming the Ridgid Cordless Framing Nailer will be equally as heavy, but then again, that's purely subjective, and someone else may well be willing to endure an extra 2.5 lbs (vs a Pneumatic version), in exchange for not having to deal with an Air Hose and Compressor). I am glad to see that Ridgid came out with not only a 21 Degree Model for their Framing Nailer, but also a 30 Degree Model.

These new tools might be wonderful, and as I mentioned at the beginning, I both own Ridgid Tools, and have given them as gifts, but I'm also very aware of the "caveats" and "cautions" that come with their purchase and ownership. (My High-End tools are Makita, but I also realize that the purchase of either Makita and/or Milwaukee, in relationship to how often or how vigorously they will be used, cannot be "Cost Justified" by many...)

THANKS for the time you invested in your review!!

[preciseconstruction]

Love it big ridgid fan. Now we need a worm drive saw

[paulflogeras]

Would you go ahead and purchase the gen 5x Brushless hammer drill/impact driver kit (with two 4ah batteries) at a clearance price or would you wait and look at these new max output kits. Is the max output batteries enough of an improvement in your opinion.

[luisgonzales]

Hey love your videos you do ridgid right

[sweat]

Thanks Tool Review for your information and video 📹, I appreciate you 🙏

[me]

Provides more power and extended runtime compared to a smaller battery
The all new 2 Gallon bucket provides more volume than the 1 gallon bucket

[scottroy]

Just yesterday decided to convert from lifetime DeWalt user, to LIFETIME warranty. Started the collection. Glad to see all the tools coming out.

[MatiasDOlid]

what's up whit the stealth force??? 🙁

[bread-gzrl]

Are the max output batteries compatible with the old octane tools?

[javierrivera]

They are going up to compete with red and yellow thats a good thing the game its on. Keep the good work

[Joeshmofoshoyo]

Bummer they got rid of the built-in bit holder on the impact and hammer drill. I like the smaller batteries and more power. I was just about to buy the Milwaukee 18 guage nailer, but maybe I'll give the new Ridgid a try.

[walkthroughs]

Ridgid is in a really tough spot between Milwaukee and Ryobi. Their batteries are also expensive even compared to Milwaukee. When they go on sale, Ridgid deals aren't as good as either of the two. For example, their buy more save more is at 20% while Milwaukee's is 30%. At sale price, you might as well go Milwaukee. They did some niche products really well though (butane heatgun, power planer, sliding miter saw before milwaukee had theirs)

[DanielGomez-cfvk]

I won’t upgrade I’ll keep gen 5x octane and let LSA if it ever get discontinued they will give me a newer version and same with the batteries

[robbo]

I wonder if the battery will have 21700 cells?

[amoremorte]

I am waiting for the 21 degree nailer cordless ...come on guys I need this Monday but will not go outside my Ridgid tools ...so dam it get this badly to market!

[bluemantom]

Woke up in pain felt the needs for some trz even with pain good video hope all the new tools are sweet I want the one handed brushless reciprocating saws.... the new. Drill looks oddly familiar to Milwaukee I see they have there own version of a few Ryobi HP tools like the right angle drill the one-handed reciprocating saw I think even the impact driver and the multi-tool that's awesome to see without getting into too many details you were right and you said what you said last year that's all I'll say I can't divorce him to their tools are actually coming out that you said now ask for the chargers before they charge a lot of people complained about that because they gave Wally's world their version for hart and Ryobi had one Milwaukee had one Ridgid was left out now it's come full circle now they finally got a two-bay fast charger it was like 25 or 30 minutes of remember reading correctly fully charged batteries that's insane I don't even think that one I seen from AEG a couple years ago was that fast it looks like Bridget Willy wants to be a full platform where everyone can get the job done with one line of tools I hope they continue with the innovation ntti continues to listen along with them cuz we all know majority of the tools are coming from TTI own AEG brand maybe in a parallel universe will cop tools lol 🤣😆 but for the most part good job kudos to teen Ridgid keep up the momentum I guess having batteries that are like Makita it's going to take some getting used to

[Sayn]

are bosch batteries compatibles with rigid?

[rodw]

THANKS CLINT 👍😀 FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS AND VIDEOS. LIKING THE RIDGID ORANGE WILL LOOK GREAT IN MY SHOP NEXT TO MY KOBALT BLUE TOOLS. THANKS AGAIN RODNEY

[ToolswithSoAlz]

I love my Ridgid tools. Great video, thank you.