NEW 2021 Ridgid 18-Volt Brushless Tools [MAX Output Batteries]

[@inspector29]

Wow bunch of haters on here.I'm a commercial plumber and I have been using Ridgid tools for the last 15 years and they have never let me down one. I'll put my rigid impact gun hammer drill and bandsaw and sawzall up against anything Milwaukee or DeWalt makes I don't care what anybody says I've been using this stuff for years now and they've never failed me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flyboy2610]

The maintenance department at work uses Ridgid tools. That's what got me to try them for home use. I have not been disappointed! I do look forward to the high torque 1/2" impact wrench. They had one in the Octane line, but it's pretty much unobtainium right now.

[@Islandreefshark]

How do you like the bandsaw?

[@inspector29]

@@Islandreefshark Love the bandsaw, well worth the money.

[@kentuckybeardsman]

Well I believe they honestly don't realize there is a rigid plumbing set of tools and quality then there's the power tools from Ridgid are still a decent quality tool that seem to be able to get the job done no problem. I personally am a huge Milwaukee fanboy but I'll use whatever works so I've never really understood the whole modules are better than your tools thing that a lot of guys do

[@gregorymandile2321]

never failed me either,I have 2 family members who r plumbers and they use Ridgid they love them

[@smarksruinedwrestling5020]

Definitely excited for these new tools. Especially that impact driver because ridgid tools seemed to be getting bulkier

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Why on Earth did Ridgid move the light down to the bottom, I love the three lights up top on the drill

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We fully agree. We would assume that it's a cost savings. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronbounds1336]

They moved the light to a much worse spot. It worked great with three lights closer. Now the light casts a huge useless shadow. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ToolswithSoAlz]

The hammer drill feels like a step back but the rest of the tools are very exciting.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We shall see. Thanks for watching.

[@AR-hj7sm]

The multi tool has an on off switch rather than a variable speed trigger. Thats also a downgrade💔

[@805Dak]

Just picked up this kit today from Home Depot for $199.99 happy shopping

[@ChazSeamus28]

The new Ridgid stuff looks great but I'm hoping they can come down a bit on the price. They almost always have offered a really durable option for contractors at a cheaper price than the current King of durability which imo is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Line of tools. I don't currently own any Milwaukee tools but have used them quite a bit on the job and always liked the feel and power they offer.

[@anoldocastro4792]

Looks much better new ridged

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@Kreacher1974]

Home depot has that 4 tool kit as a 6 tool kit which includes the hammerdrill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, multi tool, angle grindet and 7 1/4 circular saw. Model # R96263 for $479

[@samwoo9993]

I like the fact that they are willing to offer a life time warranty. They must feel pretty strongly about their quality of tools

[@stevescott1962]

That would mean the opposite lol they need a lifetime warranty cause they know you're gonna need it

[@jovanventura8726]

@@stevescott1962 that makes no sense at all

[@stevescott1962]

@@jovanventura8726 you ever see Tommy Boy? A garauntee is only as good as the man who writes it, hes letting you know he just sold you a garaunteed piece of crap, look if you want me to take a shit in a box and mark it garaunteed, i got spare time 😭😭😭😭

[@stevescott1962]

@@jovanventura8726 seriously think about it, they know their tools will break hence why they offer a warranty, the tools wont last hence why you need the warranty, if the tool lasts you 10 years, you don't need a waranty, the tools themsrlves are good enough, hence why the top of the line tools only offer a 3-5 year warranty

[@smitty2jones]

Love my Ridgids! But my subcompact 3/8" impact has this funny little quirk: about once a week, when tightening a fastener (always when I'm trying to tighten), it'll go the wrong way! It'll back it off! Hilarious! It always gives me a good chuckle!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It's just keeping you real. I understand what you mean. We have a DeWalt impact driver that does the same thing. Thanks for watching.

[@Jarco101]

Thanks for the video Tim

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You bet. Thanks again for watching.

[@mfill5043]

Can't wait for the individual reviews!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@AaronWanamaker91]

Will they have a battery circular saw added to this line-up to replace the octane battery 7 1/4” circular saw?

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Well, I like em...I wanted more compact from Ridgid... I'm not too concerned about a drop in powa....I'm a homeowner who does work at home(DIYer).....i'm not losing money if I have to restart a hole.....🤔🧡

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Good point, but they need to keep an edge on Ryobi. We'll have to see if the new Ryobi HP is more powerful than this new Ridgid stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@404notfound.....]

Really digging the new grease gun. Now if they could only send the Rigid tire inflator to home depot's in Canada 🇨🇦. Rigid are u listening???

[@mfill5043]

They were in stock online a few months ago, but they got sold out. Keep checking online hopefully they will go back in stock.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yeah, that new grease gun should be a hit. Thanks for watching.

[@GuyFromJupiter]

I really want to see how these perform. I'm kind of worried these are going to be glorified Ryobi tools rather than a serious step up.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We are going to keep a close eye on this during testing, and we'll give you our honest opinion. Thanks for watching.

[@sojomanchey828]

Sir, can you please tell me if these rigid tools(drill and impact) can be used in Asia? Like...the difference in voltage and electric frequency. In USA, the power is 100volts and 60hertz..... But in Asia, its 220 volts and 50hertz..... So can this tool be used in Asia?

[@JR-ii4lq]

See if you can get AEG tools in your area, same products basically. I've an Octane (US market) battery that works with all my AEG tools and a Ridgid orbital sander that works with my AEG batteries (same parent company TTL I think) Anyway, AEG chargers are 220v, 50hz.

[@jhippl]

I guess i am the only one thats upset about them killing the jobmax with that new multitool. I really liked the ability to change out tool heads for each job.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yeah, I don't think that was very popular. Thanks for watching.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

No your not the only one

[@derekbross6958]

Looks like earlier gen Milwaukee stuff, just without the power. Spoke too soon, that multi tool is a Ryobi painted orange is it not?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, and yes. We shall see how they do. Thanks for watching.

[@144elect6]

They look tougher than ryobi. But esthetics are also much nicer in my opinion. Hopefully they turn out to be good for the people that buy them!?👍

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We shall see. Thanks for watching.

[@kdc300z]

i'm surprised they ditched an auto mode on the impact. The 6 mode is dope on the previous version. Even Ryobi's new impact has the auto mode....

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We were curious about that as well. Personally, I rarely use those modes, but a lot of others love it. Thanks for watching.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

They are going backwards in some areas, granted minor, lights bottom of the tool 6 mode etc.

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

I will only get some no repeats for me I’ll let LSA do it’s thing

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@Rapidfire556]

Ya gotta love the generic marketing for those batteries. DOUBLE THE POWA! Riiiight. Pretty sure it's using the same capacity batteries and the motors are using the same power draw for the job = same run time to do the same job.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We understand your concern. We will do some testing and let you know what we find. We'll do this during the actual review of these tools. Thanks for watching.

[@Rapidfire556]

@@Shoptoolreviews thanks!

[@joshuahunt1210]

I have the Max battery and the Octane Battery. Same terminals including the Octane style connections on the Max battery. The Max battery is the same as the Octane but without bluetooth and lighter. Definitely an upgrade for somebody who doesn't need their phone to talk with their battery.

[@radvalve205]

They need to make a rachet and chainsaw

[@Mik3yLow]

I have the sub-compact set and the impact is handy but this is the most disappointing lineup I've ever seen. The Octane was the perfect set of power tools(if you don't have little lady hands.) TTI is clearly not satisfied with their relationship. It's unfortunate. I've slowly been converting to Milwaukee since I seen the 3ah Octane batteries, that greatly outperforms the new 'Max Output', and are designed to keep the drill from plopping over, are no longer being released.

[@vsar1938]

I don't get rigid batteries. So many different names and kinds. Why can't they just keep it simple like Milwaukee & Makita.

[@ckcuev]

that's what they are doing

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's a good. We'll have to see if there is a difference to these batteries, or not. Thanks for watching.

[@flyyxmke]

How is it not all Ridgid 12v batteries work with all 12v tools. All Ridgid 18v batteries work with all 18v tools.

[@PaulRudd1941]

I am for one, very disappointed in the decision Ridgid took to discontinue their Octane brand and back peddle on all the things that made them worth it for me. When I first started doing trades I was torn between Milwaukee and Ridgid. I sided with ridgid because of their warranty but that was well and truly a mistake that has now been realized. These new products are less powerful, I can't buy a new 9 AH battery anymore, and the tools selection is downsizing. Very dissapointed. I'm certain that I will be switching over to a Milwaukee ASAP.

[@juanc5149]

Lol, when Emerson sues you, but you’re contractually required to still keep making them tools. You downgrade them to Ryobi, and you upgrade the ryobi line. This has got to be the biggest middle finger from TTI to Emerson I’ve seen yet.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It will be interesting to see how well they perform in the reviews.

[@ckcuev]

Actually has nothing to do with the lawsuits.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

These are Milwaukee Gen 2 tools.....blew that theory outta the water...🤭

[@peterdarlington4117]

I was just thinking these look like gen 1 ryobi and ryobi new gen is looking tuff sucks because I was all in with ridged and literally just bought two blue tooth 6 ah batteries I was wondering why my home depot was out of all the ridgid stuff when I saw the new drills and batteries I was like oh they are making a home owner line nope that’s what my octane will be replaced with if it breaks i kinda feel scammed

[@ChazSeamus28]

@@peterdarlington4117 I have a friend who swears by his ridgid power tools but he's more of a DYIer. The Ryobi HP Brushless line looks pretty decent in reviews but I still went with Kobalt for the price and amount of tool they offer. They have affordable batteries, decent sales and almost all the tools that matter are Brushless with a couple exceptions (shopvac, inflator) I even picked up an XTR set and I'm pretty satisfied so far but to be honest, I am covered in blue right now like some kind of Kobalt fanboy so I'm looking around in some other tool lines to try to mix it up a bit. Have any suggestions? 🤣

[@outrageousjon]

Garbage! Can' t understand how anyone could feign enthusiasm for these cheap replacements, that are being subbed in for tools that actually performed. Ridgid / TTI can shove these junk tools. I hope consumers reject these new orange ryobi tools!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We're definitely keeping a close eye on these tools during testing, and we're also going to compare to the new Ryobi HP tools as well. Thanks for watching.

[@peterdarlington4117]

Yea I’m kinda pissed I just bought all the octane tools and I was going to switch to Milwaukee but I was like these may not be as good but lifetime warranty now if they brake I’m going to get ryobi replacements? I just got catfished!

[@chevy9599]

They look cheap looking now the batteries look like cheap junk big step back from what they was. Not very happy with ridgid at this point And they go up on the the price.

[@AR-hj7sm]

Hammer drill is weaker than last gen octane?? Whose running the product dev team at ridgid bcs they should be ashamed of them selves. I dont care if its a little bit smaller if i lose almost half the power

[@megadethguym7977]

These tools suck don't waist your money on these if you get into construction they lose power as the tool gets hot and the battery gets hot.