Is This Just a Milwaukee in Orange? RIDGID's New High-Torque vs Octane & M18

[@TorqueTestChannel]

One thing we left out (video was already long) was wrist breaking score which people with the chart would have seen: etsy.me/3G8j3QK It gets a 7.0, similar to the Octane but also some vibrating. Currently the 1500 ft-lb Octane w/ batt & charger is $299: homedepot.sjv.io/4eA5J0 They are running through them then they are gone. The writing on the bottom of the tool even says "works best with Octane batteries" which they don't make anymore. The writing is on the wall for our old friend. Is there a high-torque we haven't tested you want to see? Let us know! Torque, who started TTC, is working in product development for Astro Tools who also make impacts (air). Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[@johanandersson2165]

Please make a co-op with AvE make more Frankenstein abomination.

[@luisinhoens90]

"Is there a high-torque we haven't tested you want to see? Let us know!" I can't think about any current high torque from a major brand you haven't tested. But I'd love to see more 12V torque wrenches and 18V impact drivers

[@yousefalmarhoon8789]

I got a deal of $199 for the octane impact battery and charger last week it was a great catch to be honest😊

[@milivojekg]

PARKSIDE PASSP 20-Li A2«, 1/2"

[@theawesomeguy9999]

I can't think of a new high torque for you all to test but apparently there is a new V2 Astro Nano that claims 500ft-lbs compared to the old Nano's 400

[@boydboys9084]

The amount of time it takes to do the editing and testing is not going unnoticed man these videos help blue collar and DIY people everywhere and we thank you for that

[@mmmaaannnyyy]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@zkly]

Same i keep bringing up this channel at work constantly

[@chaosknilch5085]

so true! even though i am no longer blue collar, I still have a weakspot for tools and love their videos!

[@jerryvidana1377]

Truth

[@williamdon3442]

Yes sir

[@aaronpreston47]

I think we’re going to get to the point when you go to the store to buy an impact and they ask “so what’s your favourite color?”

[@joeblowe7545]

True. There is little practical difference performance wise.

[@jaredvalo5468]

That's what I think as well. I bought a Ryobi last weekend for a literal steal (free impact with purchase of a 1/2 cordless with 2 batteries and charger for $160.00). I did some research and found that they're all so close in performance so I went by price. Ryobi was, in my opinion, the most bang for the buck.

[@a1phamalestud]

@@jaredvalo5468 as long as it’s for around the house it will hold

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

Yeah, it's just a matter of what batteries you've already got...

[@antonyortiz67]

La verdad si , yo llego bien perron según acomprar al mirar los colores me detengo y ya no se ni que llevar las competencias están canijas

[@corin164]

I took your advice and bought the old version of the Ridgid High torque from the HD and some 3 A/hr Octane batteries on-line. Glad to see that my money was not wasted.

[@mw5905]

I did the same, however I bought the high and mid torque on a $300 package deal during black friday week. I have yet to be let down. In fact, the high torque easily spun a hitch ball with rust and a lock washer. It then proceeded to strip the chrome, remove some metal, and then shear the jaw retention roll pin out of my pipe wrench that I had struggling to keep it from turning.

[@andrewfidel2220]

I bought it when Direct Tools had a 'blemish' sale for $150 then bought an Octane 3.0 on fleabay for like $20. I'm glad to know that the new 4.0 pack more or less keeps up with the Octane 3.0 in case mine ever dies and I need a replacement quickly.

[@flyboy2610]

I did the same thing! That thing is a beast!

[@mw5905]

I already had DeWalt stuff, so I bought an adapter to run 20v max batteries. I have a 6ah that I use for these impacts. I wonder it the TTC would ever do a comparison for gains/losses by using different manufacturers batteries. They ake these adapters for about anything these days. 🤔

[@Gtbie_]

I did that same thing I bought the octane HT and using my 3 amp octane battery on it

[@stankanely]

got that octane high torque and the 4 AMP hour max and charger for $199. Now that deal still cannot be beat.

[@GodMode365]

No doubt ..where were you able to get that deal?

[@stankanely]

@@GodMode365 I did, just by chance and posted it here when i got it.

[@alcerz984]

I thought I got a deal when I got my DeWalt DCF899 for 199 at blains farm and fleet about 3 or 4 years ago with a 4 ah and charger

[@gregkimura5906]

A few months ago, I bought a Rigid R86211 based on the test results here. I was looking at going cheaper, but I would've been very disappointed if my new high impact wrench wouldn't have taken a bolt off, so I went with the Rigid. I am super happy with my decision. It's an amazing tool! I love the "modified" Rigid from this video. The numbers are amazing - maybe the new Milwaukee is going to be something like your creation? The new king of the hill? Thanks for doing these videos! Great information and honest testing!

[@Joethetoolguy]

This is fantastic! Now we need battery adapters to find the best franken wrench combo!

[@johns9652]

Those already exist, I’ve seen YT videos on them nearly a year ago.

[@nikphoenix]

Love when you do these crazy what if segments. Really shows your knowledge of tools and what could be made/coming. I'm sure your employer is benefitting from this.

[@Jacob-jc1ug]

These videos are addicting and certainly fueling my “educated” tool buying. Keep it up!

[@joemehere1151]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! My RIDGID Octane 86211B has impressed everyone at the shop, even the Snap-on impact owner who borrowed it while his was being repaired. I hope I never have to use the LSA. The 18 wheeler tire buster rushed out to buy one once I told him they were being phased out. I hope RIDGID comes through with the 8AH MaxOutput. I love screaming "come off or break off, either one is ok by me" as the RIDGID beats a bolt senseless. I ran out and got the 86211B after watching a TTC video and finding out they were being discontinued! Thanks again 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Pfirtzer]

I read some reviews about Rigid, some impactdrivers just stopped out of the blue. Some customers had it replaced several times and same result. I mean not a good thing to happen when you are busy working with it. I am a bit unsure if I would buy it, price is steep, I have an airdriven impactdriver.

[@joemehere1151]

@@Pfirtzer Yes, I see them too. It's like "the election was stolen", bull crap. I've had RIDGID tools, battery powered and plug in electric for many years now. Mitre saw, table saw, impact 1/4 and 1/2 HD drivers, belt, oscillating sanders, grinder, chop saw, portable band saw and nothing has shown signs of fatigue even. You just can't believe liars or haters if you prefer. I have always been the Snap-On type. My tool box was over 14K in tools alone according to appraisal. When it came to power tools, there was no "very good" tool brand except that Milwaukee, although over priced, seemed decent. With RIDGID's LSA, I thought "what have I got too loose" hoping that they would honour the LSA. My first LSA RIDGID tool kit was bought 17 years ago. It cost $600 at the time. even the batteries were LSA. At that time, I was Makita but the batteries weren't much. I have no regrets yet.

[@ChefBoyarDEEZ]

I have always liked my ridgid tools. I had a ridgid fuego drill 12 years ago I put through hell and back, even ran it over with my car by accident and it never stopped working. I never should have gotten rid of it. I have the ridgig 12v impact and drill and they were great, small, light, and plenty of power for my line of work. I upgraded to the 18v set and they have been great.

[@ZK-DK]

I've tried to find an excuse to buy an impact wrench, but most of my work is impact driver capable. When TTC makes one I'll buy it to support the channel, and over tighten the lugs on my vehicle😄.

[@25Nightops]

Every hex to square drive adapter you break using a socket on your impact driver is letting you know you should be using a wrench instead. If you are getting by without breaking those, then you are good to go.

[@maze749]

@@PaulRudd1941 if your talking an impact driver where do you get one that is powerful enough to break the drive adapters, Milwaukee and Dewalt would just stop turning and potentially wear out the impact driver itself over time, I've never seen strain put on the bit

[@funnymomentsnow1425]

This statement is why the M18 Frankenstein exists!

[@joehertel8846]

@@maze749 lol the mechanic at my stepfathers shop bought my M18 brushless impact driver off me and he has a drawer full of broken 1/2 inch adapters from using it , he also bought an M12 impact driver off me and has added to his drawer with that one , I can attest that I have also broken socket adapters with my M18 surge , M18 fuel gen 3 impact driver and , my M12 fuel impact driver when using sockets for a variety of tasks, you can also see it in action by watching ttcs video on impact drivers they break a few adapters in that one as well

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@maze749 YT project farm did testing

[@ryang5441]

I think this shows how much Milwaukee needs to update their high torque more than anything else!

[@C71-m1l]

Milwaukee has the 3/4 and 1 inch impacts if the 1/2 isn't enough for you. Also, if you look a the reviews for the Ridgid on the HD website, they have a high failure rate, so the M18 is at least more durable.

[@omarsheriffkaptan]

@@C71-m1l The 1/2 is nothing but JUNK!

[@johnmorrow1628]

Man I love your testing. 2oz of mass and a few more rpms goes a long way

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Yes sir! F=MxA. Higher RPM means higher hammer speed into the next dog, and that higher speed is bringing more mass. Win x Win = Win

[@johnmorrow1628]

@@TorqueTestChannel are you going to be testing anymore astro stuff? I still really want to see the thor air hammer 🔨

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@johnmorrow1628 Yes, and even some stuff Torque has worked on. In time. Dont want to over do it on any one brand (I guess expect for Milwaukee? lol)

[@squangan]

I took this new Rigid impact wrench with a 4AH battery on it into my work and changed the blades on both a John Deere 772 motor grader and also a Mack snowplow trucks blades with it. It did the job just fine removing and installing around 40 of those blade bolts in total on the one charge. I did notice the body of the tool had gotten hot to the touch after each of those jobs however and usually excessive heat is not a good thing. Considering I mainly bought it for seasonal tire changes on my vehicles I’m more than happy with it.

[@PhillyFixed]

IN MEMORIAM: Ridgid Octane R86211B. "They don't make 'em like they used to."

[@kylefowler5082]

She was too good for this world, only the good die young.

[@louiscates6975]

I hope mine lasts for a good long time at this point

[@MacGyver-1]

I was glad you guys did a post a while back about the great deal on the Ridgid octane high torque, picked one up and I'm glad I did I don't use it often but when I need the beans it delivers. Being my batter platform in the garage and in the the work truck there really isn't another option for me. Quite happy over the years with Ridgid due to the lifetime service agreement, have replaced multiple batteries over the years and fixed a bunch of abused drills too. I started with the X2 kit and never looked anywhere else for cordless tools, I still use the original x2 drill at home, it's down on power and is a ridiculous drill due to it's length but it doesn't let me down even after being drowned once years ago

[@srbishop78]

My Ridgid cordless drill needed a brush assembly. It arrived with Milwaukee printed on the plastic wrapper. The internal parts of at least older tools appear interchangeable. I never knew.

[@kswis]

I like seeing you guys tear apart and modd tools. Another fantastic video

[@jeromegrunwald9564]

Thx for frankinestining that. Was great to see that. And reason why I think they quite the Octane was because they are suppose to be a lower power tool than Milwaukee but beat it. Looked bad for their sales. So they got rid of it

[@BL-yj2wp]

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic impact. Ridgid High-Torque will be that tool. Better than he was before. Better...stronger...faster."

[@pophamlarry]

The 6 million dollar man....I'm glad I'm not the only one who reads the quotes from that show. 😁👍

[@marclaporte3710]

I'm a mechanic and put my Ridgid through the ringer day after day. It's a hulluva tool to say the least. Worth every penny !

[@abramlionel4990]

Would you recommend the new one with battery and charger or look for octane one

[@rpavlik1]

Even though it resembles the Ryobi, I gotta give them points for using a trigger with bellows. Maybe not the biggest deal for lug nuts, but for other materials that's a nice longevity feature.

[@nicholash8021]

For $269 Black Friday, I just bought this Ridgid R86212 with a 4.0 Ah Max Output batter, charger, tool bag, and got a free 18V Octane cordless router with both round and square bases and offset guide. Can't beat it!

[@D3M3NT3Dstrang3r]

This is the kind of performance reduction I was afraid of with these new tools. Is it a bad tool? No pretty impressive actually but if it were a step up instead of a step back they would be dominating this class at least for a time until the new gen Milwaukee. Either way for those without the Octane version it is still a good choice. I was glad to see the mid torque performance was good though.

[@joemehere1151]

Yep but you know American logic, "we have to be the best even if it kills us"!

[@DadBradTo5]

I didn't need the "Beast" that the (now discontinued) Ridgid Octane tested out to be, but knowing that it was going to get axed, I was able to score one for $150, including shipping. I don't use it all that often, but happy that its in my tool arsenal!!

[@a1phamalestud]

Don’t let it break cuz the replacement is a ryobi

[@killerfrostgarage.8095]

dad got a rigid 1/2 impact over a year ago... we have taken apart 3 or 4 different cars, put together engines, and all sorts of other shit... and the battery only needed charged a week ago after I left it in -10 degree weather. 1 year of solid abuse and it didnt even sweat it.

[@EricStrobel09]

I got the octane model for 130$ plus tax at dto. Was a steal of a deal

[@fordf350diesel4]

You guys have a lot of really useful & entertaining videos

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Awesome video! Love that mod! I have used my M18 for several years now and I love the torque that thing has.

[@FaithandFun-w6q]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@nathan1sixteen]

Regarding the “reverse bias” aspect, I mean, to be fair, I don’t know too many people who need to tighten bolts to 750 lb/ft of torque, lol

[@b.t.6345]

I have a lot of tools from Ridgid (AEG here overseas) and I gotta say, I'm not disappointed with them, a bit pricey for the diy segment, but great quality overall.

[@jcnme]

So glad I bought a Octane when I watched your past video on how much more powerful it was over Milwaukee. Thank you Y'all

[@custommotor]

As for the rigid vs modded, it seems like they went with the stronger higher rpm motor and lighter hammer for 2 reason. The Light hammer on the stronger motor allows the torque to increase more rapidly at the bottom end. So in the first 7-10 seconds the normal rigid with the lighter hammer assembly does make more torque. The Heavier hammer with caused the strong motor to struggle more at lower torque while it was speeding up, but in the long run the extra weight allows for more torque.

[@cardo1111]

Excellent vid. Regarding Rigid as the so called lower end brand getting their hand slapped for producing the more powerful Octane High Torque, sounds very plausible 👍🏽

[@ns_racing]

Milwaukee sent the hit squad lol

[@Joetechlincolns]

Reminds me of the GM inter brand issues of Chevy, Buick and Pontiac. Can't have a Buick or Pontiac outperform the Corvette. Lol

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

I've been a contractor for 20 years and the vast majority of my powertools are Ridgid, I never liked the yellow stuff and the red stuff is over priced. Also, you can't beat the lifetime warranty and free battery replacements for life!

[@Naeromusic]

@@dieseldabz7104 tell that to rainman ray!

[@Redsr5]

@@bertveldhuizen8699 yeah I’ve worked the type of people that swear by they’re rigid tools . They always ended up borrowing my millwukee

[@Werewolfmage]

i just bought the rigid with 2 extra 4.0 batts. its a great gun for the money. i have no complaints.

[@JeffSmith-pr1st]

The impact case on the Milwaukee looks like it has a lot more material threw the handle, it might be a little bit stronger in a drop test?

[@cokcicle]

Less flex makes it feel "better in the hand" and less cheap.

[@tomrogers9467]

Main difference here is Ridgid s lifetime service warranty, INCLUDING BATTERIES. Best deal going. I’m on my second and third set of FREE batteries in 15 yrs. For my Ridgid tools. Milwaukee gives you squat.

[@bradmacgregor8722]

I just picked up the R86212 yesterday and put in a days work with it, i love it so far! seems like really great value and power

[@Clayshooter100]

Great video! I'm still hoping to see the Makita XGT 3/4" with a 1/2" adapter compared to all these top level 1/2" impacts.

[@daywalker1317]

I would love to see this as well!

[@MarkK01]

I live in Canada and I just bought the Ridgid high torque impact wrench as a bare tool for $299.00. But Home Depot was running a promotion where you buy this impact and you get a 2 pack of 4ah batteries free. They are selling the same batteries as mentioned for $219.00. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me.

[@scottabott2631]

Just scooped this + 4ah max output + charger + bag from HD for $199. Excited to tear some stuff apart!

[@scooterscat3309]

I got the same deal .was yours missing the belt clip ?

[@scottabott2631]

@@scooterscat3309 Not just the beltclip, Fedex managed to lose the whole package! HD refunded me but now the kit is conveniently priced higher 😣😣

[@scooterscat3309]

@@scottabott2631 its 219.00 ,right now i got it for 199 and they sent me two belt clips in the mail.

[@Micko350]

Must admit when I saw 855 I had a huge grin! But yeah, that curve!

[@TOLDyouSOagain]

Just pick this new model up with 4ah and charger for 200 bucks on sale. They had the 6 mode in stock but wasnt on sale. I actually cancelled my ryobi high torque order for this kit.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

You guys are just great! Keep putting out this top notch content! Your creations are quite good, lol

[@michaelcrumlett187]

That was fun. It would be nice if Milwaukee noticed and followed suit.

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

Around Christmas time I bought the Ridgid octane high torque and mid torque together for $299 and I'm happy I did.

[@hrod4897]

All i got to say is I got the rigid with a 6mha batteryfor Christmas way back, and damn I was impressed for sure.

[@sawyerstrom2262]

I really wanna see a retest with the 8ah EXP (or the 12ah when that comes out) on that Ridgid. I bought the new one after seeing this, and its been fantastic the whole way through!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow the moded ridgid with the m18 Milwaukee hammer mech it spanked the ridgid octane that is impressive very cool @Torque Test Channel

[@SebastianBlix]

Why yes, yes I am edutained. Always look forward to you guys’ vids.

[@4673962]

Probably the best video to date. Loved this. Got to see my favorite impacts. Saw some big numbers. Then some "customizations". Yes I do believe Ridgid got "Will Smithed" by Milwaukee a while back......

[@yousefalmarhoon8789]

Great review as always, i had a hunch about this model i thought that ridgid is only become more honest about their torque claims and i guess i wasn't totally wrong, that's definitely near performance to the octane and maybe it will surpass it with the bigger upcoming batteries keep it up as always👌

[@sabrevanson4412]

I wanna see if Dewalt will bring out a HiTorq considering what they did with the DCF891....

[@TorqueTestChannel]

DCF900, yup

[@sabrevanson4412]

@@TorqueTestChannel looking forward to your testing of it =)

[@Troyvidihoo]

So how does the high torque octane unit compare on the hammer weight? I would like to have seen it tested with the 9ah battery also, but still was a great video! You guys are pretty sharp so you probably have noticed, but you didnt seem to notice that the new higher performance Ridgid tools are still octane even though they dropped the octane name and are now calling it high output. Notice they have the same contacts on the outside of the contact block that provides the communication that supposedly increases performance. On the octane grinder and now the newer grinder not claiming to be octane but has the octane contacts, the performance is noticeable between the octane/high output batteries and non octane batteries. Bluetooth features appear to have also been dropped with the octane name, but the performance benefits are still there. On a few of my octane batteries the extra contacts broke and fell out, and now those dont seem as powerful. I was theorizing this might be one of the reasons octane was being dropped. So far the high outputs havent been prone to this contact breakage, at least not for me anyways.

[@kizzjd9578]

Can you do the 36 v and 40v makita earth augers?

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

Home Depot department supervisor here… u guys are aware they’re the same company right? Rigid, Ryobi, Millwaukee…. All one company. The reps come in with different shirts on depending on which bay they’re working on that day, but all their trucks say Ryobi only on them. Lol…. Edit: he mentioned TTi so yeah he knows. 👍

[@DadBradTo5]

While its true that those 3 tool companies are all under the same corporate "umbrella" (TTI), they are built to different specs, price points, and expected types of uses. I buy my son who is a University English Professor (and only needs tools for the most basic of occasional projects) Ryobi tools, come Christmas & Birthdays. I get his brother, a Professional Diesel Mechanic, and heavy-use DiY-Guy, Ridgid and Milwaukee tools. Two totally different classes of tools, for 2 totally different types of users/needs. Buying Milwaukee/Ridgid for 'Mr. Academia" would be overkill (and a huge waste of $$), and buying Ryobi for my "Busted-Knuckles Boy" would be just one step up from getting him "Tonka-Toys"! Hope this helps....

[@crandonborth]

Remember like 10 to 15 years ago when you could barely get a 3/8 bolt tight… now these modern high torques can almost strip out a 1/2 bolts!! Absolutely crazy technology, what do we think the next 10 years will bring?

[@ilennjohnson8240]

You have to wonder if TTI guys watch these videos and take notes. Seems like they should

[@hello-hn6hs]

I bought the new ridgid high torque impact they gave me a free circular saw, black Friday deal. Ridgid packout boxes are cheaper than milwauke.

[@MohammadPourMohammadi]

Please go also for the AEG Brand, its also from the TTI and they look a bit similar to Milwaukee plus they are expensive, but AEG Brand is not available in US and they cover all EU Countries, you can buy from ebay or amazon i think, but shipping to us must be expensive. As my experience on using AEG Power tools, before TTI to buy this brand they were made in Germany and they were navy blue, those made in germany tools that i still have from AEG, i think they will work until the world ends lol, but these new generations which are orange in color and made or assembled in china i have no comments cuz they are still new. But i think is TTI is focusing on this brand to be one of the best in EU Market as it was before, and maybe they are as good as Milwaukee or at least close who knows, But they look so much like ridgid visually 💁🏼‍♂️, At the end please consider that not all of your viewers live in US and this AEG PowerTools brand is not like cheap or new in the market and so many people round the world are using them so its so interesting to see you testing them. Specially these new generations which are sold after TTI bought the Brand not the Older Blue ones.

[@brentlucas4234]

Have you done the 6amp octane to see a difference? I run no less then 6amp on my impact

[@genghischuan4886]

I have the older one with a 9 amp hour battery and I love it!. I might have to look at this

[@DiligentDave1966]

You should have used the 6 amp battery. Apparently that’s the sweet spot for Milwaukee and Ridgid.

[@wrenchmonkey3920]

spotted the craftsman 920b v20 1/2 inch at Lowes for $83. Cheap enuf to disect / swap / let the smoke out.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

Well i just ordered the 86211 like the old switch better thanks for the video and thorough review

[@theawesomeguy9999]

Not saying the octane tools weren't great stuff, but to me power per inch is number one priority so any gains in that direction is appreciated. It is sad to see them go tho

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I feel ya there

[@c41man]

The Ridgid r86212 is no joke. It puts in work and has plenty of nut busting torque with the 4 ah max output battery. I have a Ryobi P262 mid torque impact, but the r86212 is my favorite.

[@895takashi]

The home depot is perris is currently stocking the 3.0 Octane batteries with bag and charger for $129.00. Get them while you can!

[@keepingdistance4404]

I'd like to see more frankentooling between the Ryobi/Ridgid/Milwaukee. Just how interchangeable are they? And what about AEG? It's a TTI company also.

[@manuelsnow2276]

Ridgid and AEG same company Ridgid is American versions

[@envisionCamusa]

How does this channel only have 127k subscribers with all of this awesome content?

[@gavin5861]

That was really cool to see the hybrid, how about try it with the Ryobi too!

[@vinnybeedle1728]

Damn we’re tuning our impacts now? Gonna put fog lights and a hood scoop on mine.

[@fordnut4914]

I got dewalt hercules millwaulke rigid and i swear the herculies battery looks better quality built than the others.

[@memcgough3824]

That small battery is holding the Milwaukee back it needed 6.0 high output or bigger as long as it's high output battery the size don't matter

[@khaozz55]

my mechanic has those ridgid impatcs. badasss

[@prodriver3216]

Sooo what’s the best value for removing lug nuts on cars and up to 1 ton trucks?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Probably Hercules Ultra Torque at the moment, but lug nuts only you could get by with a mid torque. Like Ryobi P262

[@spdergod]

I'd like to see you test with a power supply with a constant voltage to see if the batteries are the weak link.

[@eb0800]

That was a great video. I have the Octane high torque and feel lucky that I got one before they were gone. Just wish I could have gotten some 3ah Octane batteries to go with it. Thanks for comparing new and old against the Milwaukee gen 3 fuel. It's nice to see that other tools can really hold their own against everyone's favorite "New York Yankees" tool. 😂

[@joehertel8846]

home Depot restocked the 3.0 starter kit the other day , they had 473 In stock 2 3.0 octane batteries, and charger for 129.99 but you can get refurbished ones on Amazon for like 60 bucks also , they may still have some in stock on hd though it's worth checking , if they have any more on Monday , I'm getting 2 more sets , there are also a few sellers on Mercari that are selling them and if there is a factory direct tools near you they can be bought in store there still , check hd first though cause I think they're selling off the last of the octane stuff that they had hidden away in the warehouses so I'm sure they'll have some 6.0 going on sale in the coming months and I'm hoping that we see the 9.0 reappear because the only ones I e found have been on Amazon for 499 (which is rediculous as it was 199.99 the last time I saw one in a store)

[@kirkcardoso6137]

The octane tool and octane 6ah battery I have, have not come across a bolt or nut it couldn't break loose.

[@darthtater]

Man I LOVE a good tool tear down.

[@Werewolfmage]

awesome video! the ridgid is also way more affordable than the Milwaukee too over half the price for simmilar results about time.. maybe i will buy one and send my matco air out for service.. i like ridgids lifetime with registeration too

[@PodgeSlayer]

Did you ever test with the 8ah max output? Appreciate ya

[@DistinctGamer_]

Love the videos, but what do you use for your graphs and data plots? They're super neat!

[@jacobalderman227]

Definitely need to put a high output on the Milwaukee to have an equal battery

[@bmw1894]

Dewalt's DCF900, if they ever get around to releasing it!

[@tombeam]

Cam you switch the rigid spring to the Milwaukee? It looks beefier, plus the bigger hammer.....maybe more power????

[@Matthewv1998]

The only reason why i can think some tools are reverse bias (especally brushless ones) is down to their ESCs. While i don't know how these tools are programmed,etc. i am into RC, where just turning a few dials on an ESC can change the performance of the truck rather drastically. Throttle bias 50/50, 70/30, etc. (how much gas do you want, which does effect reverse) Punch (how hard do you want throttle off the line, aarma is notorious for a low punch out of the box) and theres more on. other factors i can think of is KV in the motors and Legth of that rotor as well.

[@mizikacibalik]

I wonder that; if you replace the grease in the tool with really high quality grease, would it effect any performance?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Less and thinner grease = more performance less life

[@maxsinventions8913]

I work on my small MR2 all the time an my go-to for that is the subcompact ridged. I have been thinking I could cut the handle off that and make myself a "ball" type impact where you just grip it whether your hand and the battery is connected with a wire.

[@mike_t_007]

Nice! (Former MR2 owner as well) which parts of the car does the handle get in the way?

[@Airisweetheart]

They make impact swivel sockets. Also used to work on MR2s Built 4agzes, 4agte, but my favorite was the blacktop 20v. My gob it wasn't as fast as the supercharged one but I thought it was nirvana in the aw11s. But you might be a sw20 guy or a zz30 guy :P The 3sgte also heaven.

[@jimf.625]

Always informative. Never stupid. Awesome channel!

[@Callelle6251]

M18 bits on the new Rigid, I think we just got a secret sneak peak at the next gen M18 High Torque.

[@user-cs1ne8gx9u]

Interesting. Thanks guys, can't wait for a new m18 hi torque.

[@ryanbray7100]

With those numbers from the new ridgid I can’t wait to see Milwaukees new high torque numbers

[@AmirPomen]

Can we have another round of cheap china sub $100 1/2" cordless impact gun? Atleast those rated for 600-1000nm in the spec sheet although we knew it wont be near that rating

[@TorqueTestChannel]

There are surprisingly few "high torque" chinsium tools

[@Stealthsilent1337]

I liked the disassembly, learn more about them. It adds more information about the tool

[@Stealthsilent1337]

I change my mind, don’t weigh the hammer part, it takes too much video time. Maybe a chart? I rather have the disassembly be on important features. Like quality of metal, or somethimg

[@flip113]

Have an update planned with the 8ah battery? Just snagged the 8612 for $170 with battery and charger - wondering if I should keep an eye out for the bigger battery.

[@southernlandoutdoors5384]

Both of the impacts are made in the same factory in china it all come down to what color do you want red or orange

[@moekhan819]

This is pretty cool. I’ve never seen anyone do this before.

[@MAGA_Trump_Warrior]

I was wondering this, could you have switched the nose cone of the Milwaukee to the Rigid? They look like they would have been the same. That would have allowed a proper fit when reinstalling the Milwakee anvil onto the Rigid gun. If you couldn't have switched them then I wonder if someone could 3d print an adapter and make it work properly somehow.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Doesn't line up quite