Ridgid OCTANE vs. Milwaukee M18 Gen3 Drill Driver 6.0 High Output vs. 6.0 OCTANE Battery

[@Jpilgrim30]

The power Milwaukee has squeezed into a drill the size of the gen 3 is impressive. That little drill stands shoulder to shoulder with anything on the market and bests just about all of them. Their constant improvements along with the stability of the battery platform is the reason they’ve won me over as a consumer. Plus I also work in the automotive world where they have been paying attention to our needs as well.

[@brianw.4585]

Hard to beat Ridgid's warranty, durability, and power.

[@wrenchesrides]

Agreed, if you have the right Home Depot to back you up. That makes a big difference!!

[@ernestsimpson404]

Dropped a rigid drill off a 30 foot scaffolding once still works

[@AlaskanFalcon]

Ridgids Warranty is a huge PITA up here in Alaska. No service centers. I've had a charger die and a battery die. took a 45 minute phone call for the battery (including wait times etc) and the new battery that came is not warrantied For the charger I never could get them to pick up the phone. So I stopped buying ridgid. For me the warranty is practically a scam

[@christopherching4475]

@@AlaskanFalcon u suppose to buy from home depot and register on ridgid online. Warranty is best mostly by Home Depot. Ready to replace and no need call or wait.

[@AlaskanFalcon]

@@christopherching4475 our home Depot won't do it.

[@cheynebest7028]

I'm an Electrician and have change from an aging 18v Milwaukee set to the new 18v Ridgid brushless line and am not disappointed! I own all their 18v brushless tools and love them all. At this point it seems to be a no brainer going with ridgid when they can push as hard as any brand and to be covered by the LSA to also have batteries covered within the kits that is but if you buy right that could work out pretty great for you. Just register when you buy from the home depot and you're set. I'm even giving the multi tool with the exchangeable tool heads a go and the power won't blow you away but the ability to have a compact tool with that much versatility makes it well worth having, it has a lot of jam to pull it's weight. I drank the orange kool-aid and it's delicious!

[@awesomedave8484]

When your Union the contractor supplies all the right tools for the job. Keep your tools at home. Mostly Milwaukee on the big boy jobs. They can't be beat.

[@floridaprepper598]

I have been running rigid two and a half years running a framing crew and I have still yet to have a tool brake

[@NoxiousShock]

How are the ridgid tools holding up? I just bought a brushless set and im a electrician as well, but decided to switch from milwaukee

[@cheynebest7028]

Still solid... used the LSA once however on the light canon which the led's burnt out. They sent me a new one in the mail. Not bad at all.

[@theantitool9183]

I think you guys provide the most in depth, unbiased tool reviews on KZbin. Very well done and very professional. Cheers Wrenches and Rides

[@wrenchesrides]

Thank You!

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

It's really impressive to me what modern battery drills can do, both look like great tools

[@henrycruz45cal]

Thanks guys, your other video "helped" me decide to go with the Ridgid line and this video did nothing to change that decision. Though, in my opinion, this video put them both on even (er) playing field. I still prefer the LSA i am getting with the ridgid plateform and the bang for the buck. I will easily admit that the Milwaukee line is better in likely all their tools but im a DYI(er) so i look at the fact that i dont make money with these tools; i save money by using them to work on my cars both at home and on the autox track and i make everyone in my family happy when i work on their cars or work on simple projects. So being a second quicker per hole or a little smaller doesn't justify the extra cost for me. I dont have to hold the equipment all day long so i dont worry that one is a bit more comfy than the other. Since i dont use these tools as often as you pros, my equipment will last 10 plus yrs but the batteries wont. I bought a Milwaukee kit (drill, recip, cir saw) and their 250lb impact wrench (big boy for the day) with (4) 2.4 ah NiCd batts. Must have been gen -0 here is the model# for the hammer/drill to give u an idea of the age (big beast, so big, i used my black&decker more) 0624-20. I biught the impact in 2002. So my piont is while they still worked (because i didn't use them too much) the batteries where done and i wasnt going to spent the money on new batters when that money could go into new equipment with batteries. And so here we are: I choose the ridgid because thy will do the job and i will have batteries for life. How can anyone argue with that ;) Thanks for ur great vids, this challenge is one i really needed to see

[@wrenchesrides]

Thanks for the comment Henry. We do not make our videos to promote one tool over another, we just try to educate or show people what they might expect the tool to be able to do. Like you, many would rather have their money in cars or car parts than in tools. Some feel different. It's nice to hear that we met your expectations in this video. We did not have the 6.0 HO battery in the last video and we did not think it would make that much difference with the drill. It sure did! Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@chiefmack11]

For what it's worth, I'm a contractor and run all RIDGID tools. They are a pro grade tool that will hold up to daily use.

[@larsdahl6594]

I'm a home handyman and have never put my drills (or any kind of cordless tool for that matter) through such a workout. I have long since committed to Milwaukee's lineup, but the differences shown here are negligible IMO. You can't go wrong with either. YMMV, especially if you are a pro punishing your tools every day.

[@wrenchesrides]

Pro working in the field would not expect these tools to do the job we are asking of them every day. They would have a larger drill for safety and the fact that if there is a harder piece of wood in some area, the drill would need to perform. We fully agree with your statement!

[@cableguy20081222]

Totally agree but the rigid has a limited lifetime warranty. Only power tool I know that does

[@robertcasey3528]

The Milwaukee having such a small motor is gonna heat up twice as fast compared to a bigger drill.

[@Westernfamilyranch]

Thanks for an honest review. I own Ridgids for the 18 volt line up. BUT I also have a few 12v Milwaukees.

[@geoffstrickler]

www.westernfamilyranch.com me too, Gen5x and Octane tools/bats for 18V, great value, but not as broad a product line as M18. Then, I added M12 FUEL for a more compact and lighter weight line that handles about 90% of what I do.

[@laipaklun1207]

I am a huge fan of Milwaukee tools!! So luckily those tools that I owned didn't fail at me once. Thank you for the videos and wish you guys have a happy new year.

[@wrenchesrides]

Happy New Year to you also

[@user-xw7zw5ek5d]

All my milwaukee did was fail... Never again!

[@Jack_Meeoff]

I just picked up a 3.0 battery for the Ridgid impact driver and after driving a whole pound of #9 3 inch (76 count) deckmate screws there was still 80% left of the battery!!! Very impressed with Ridgid!!!

[@wrenchesrides]

The new OCTANE batteries are impressive.

[@dirttherapy24-24]

I use that same Milwaukee drill and that bit that you used to drill into the 6X6 to drill holes into utility poles for framing while doing line work I have never had an issue with the Milwaukee. I can drill a crap load of holes on one battery and it has constant power.

[@wrenchesrides]

We hear that day in and day out from people who use them on the job. The Gen 3 rocks.

[@muddybadgers5205]

I made the switch from Ridgid to Milwaukee this summer when the gen 3 came out. Best decision I've made. The Ridgid at only a year old was constantly shutting down while drilling holes in steel. I'm a commercial electrician currently on a $320 million job site and I see probably 70% Milwaukee and 30% DeWalt but never any complaints about tools shutting down. And the best part is I can leave my chargers at home where I had to keep at least two in my Ridgid tool bag just to keep up

[@joeframer9642]

One other instance the Milwaukee drill gets real hot is when used putting in larger screws...and yes when framing multiple,dozens of holes are drilled at once... Good review, love the channel 👍

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks Joe

[@boosted2.4_sky]

I moved over to the Ridgid brushless line from Porter Cable's brushless....( yeah I said PC)... I'm not a professional..... I primarily do automotive projects and they do everything I need....I did help my brother with a drywall project and they shined. ... I'm liking them....

[@WorkshopAddict]

Ridgid and Milwaukee are both made by TTI and share a lot of the same parts. We use the RIDGID impact wrench often because of its size and power. It is very similar to the Milwaukee M18 Mid-Torque.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

@@WorkshopAddict I bought the Ridgid 1/2" impact first... Small light weight and can get in where the outdated (brushed)Porter couldn't... Went on to the brushless impact/ hammer drill with 4ah batteries and now looking to get the Octane recip saw and the Ridgid Jobmax multitool soon. .... Maybe today....👈

[@wrenchesrides]

Be sure to properly register everything. They have been pretty good with the LSA lately!

[@boosted2.4_sky]

@@wrenchesrides all done... Did it a couple weeks ago. ... Not at all the "hassle" some claim it to be....👍...

[@86c5corvette]

Haha I moved from the Porter Cable 18v brushed Nicad to Ridgid Brushless I will say though I never had a problem out of the Porter Cable they worked great for 7-8 years and was still going strong when i changed over.

[@izzyzilla80]

I use rigid and Milwaukee both are good and respectable tools

[@aeromedical6750]

@izzyzilla80 - I’ve never owned or use Milwaukee tools, but their reputation precedes them. I’m an average DIY guy, and switching to Milwaukee would mean ANOTHER new battery system. I have several RIGID tools they have always worked like a charm for me. No incentive for me to switch.

[@benmillard3755]

I think both tools are great, I use both brands because there reliable and the are made in the same manufacturing plant. all in all both worth the money

[@darwinzayd1955]

i know it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to watch new series online ?

[@noeljesus8641]

@Darwin Zayd lately I have been using FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)

[@lucianoxavier9006]

@Darwin Zayd Try flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@michaelbradley770]

I have the 18v ridgid line and the Milwaukee m12 line both have served me very will had the m12 impact since 2011 with no issues and the batteries that came with it are still being used today without a hiccup have the ridgid hammer drill for 3 years and have done 2 sheds plus using an 8 inch ice auger bit in the winter and keeps coming back for mor

[@DynaSuarez9999Wrecks]

I used to work in a Home Depot repair center. As long as your Ridgid tool is registered for its lifetime service agreement, you can pretty much expect to get free replacements and upgrades whenever your current tool breaks down. The terms of the service agreement specifically exclude natural wear and tear, of course, but we often rubber stamped repairs and replacements as long as there was no evidence that the tool was deliberately neglected or mistreated. Some of the Gen5X tools that I deemed not repairable were replaced with a newer Octane model. Milwaukee tools are fantastic products, especially their reciprocating saws and for the water-resistant properties of the plumber-targeting tools, but Milwaukee does not warranty their tools forever. Besides the fact that Ridgid tools are great products on their own and competently compete with other professional-grade brands, Ridgid's LSA is a strong selling point.

[@popwarhomie]

After watching a ton of these videos the Milwaukee’s seem a little better but the Ridgids are so much cheaper and have a lifetime warranty. Going to buy the Ridgid Octane drill, impact driver, and impact gun combo with 3,6, and 9ah batteries for $370.

[@CLSB-ECHO]

I'm a Ridgid man, giggidy, but those Milwaukee tools are damn nice! Both tools preform admirably. In 5 years of owning Ridgid tools, I have never had any issues. I had to invoke the warranty for my impact driver, but that is because it took a tumble from a very tall town house roof. I am a solar system technician. I just upgraded from my gen5x hammer drill to a octane hammer drill. I love my gen5x drill, but it sometimes cuts off when using 1 1/8 inch step bit and I am thinking a higher torque drill is the cure to that ailment.

[@Check7his]

Has the octane performed better?

[@robd3061]

Both awesome drills. Considering the Milwaukee's size though, its power and performance is amazing. I'm not surprised about the Ridgid's impressive hammering function, I have an over ten year old Ridgid 18V hammer drill and it works really well. Great video, fellas!

[@wrenchesrides]

Wow, 10-year-old Ridgid 18 volt. Awesome. Thanks Rob!

[@robd3061]

Yea, it's not used daily, but it's had a few tough jobs over the years and it's still going strong. Unfortunately, all of my old Ridgid tools sat unused for a long time because the NiCad batteries no longer worked. Thankfully, a new 4Ah L-ion battery kit revived them. The drill's hammer function works surprisingly well, although I haven't used large masonry bits. The only negative is that the drill is much bigger than these new models; not so much in width, but length. It looks almost comically long by today's standards. I use a compact, brushless Milwaukee M18 drill driver for most drilling tasks (great little drill, btw).

[@ftlaud911]

Just want to say thank you for your reviews!! Best review channel on you tube!! Happy new year!!

[@donnysanner342]

Good video fellas. I use the Milwaukee every day at work , and fortunately we have a bunch of good guys which ultimately lets me see all different brands of tools getting pushed within 1/4” of their life....Milwaukee...Dewalt.....Makita...Ridgid and the list goes on and on. We also have Ford & Chevy guys too !! My Milwaukee has had 2 chucks strip where you could not get the bit out , however the truth is that we beat the living crap out of our tools every day all day trying to go faster and be more productive to make more money...you get the point. I personally think that “most” of the top manufacturers are putting out a good product and we as consumers are certainly going to benefit from the intense competition. However it does make for good fun telling everyone that you suck unless you use Milwaukee.....and that fellas is the holy gospel....says so right on the side of my lunch box....😜😝😜

[@dadandsonsworkshop]

If you do a lot of drilling into concrete you would have a dedicated hammer drill, I feel that test they both performed almost equally because of the inconsistency in the concrete.

[@alimuh007]

Lifetime battery guarantee will always be a good selling point for me!!!!

[@Spad68]

I'm a ridgid guy . Love the milly but at the cost to buy the same tool and the life time warranty . It was a no brainer got me .

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Tony Spadafino same to me

[@guenzburghdcl7637]

Milwaukee has stronger motor (as usual) and better battery but a slightly weaker hammer due to its size

[@aces3261]

The hammer is not weaker

[@aeromedical6750]

Both of these tools appear to be of very good quality. I’d be tickled to own either one of them. Since I already own several Rigid tools and don’t want to move to another battery system, the Rigid would be my choice. Pair it with the new OCTANE batteries and I think you have a real winner!

[@MarkK01]

They were using the octane battery.

[@863MRjoker]

I do hvac and have all ridgid tools and 90 % of the other guys have the millwakee. Drills 18v fuels and always wanna use my impact hammer drill and jobmax being i have x4 and gen 5 models. But i like that i can call ridgid and have a tool if i need it within 2 days

[@Impact-OG]

This is the second time watching this, I really like how you guys did the tests !!! I did sell all my Ridgid stuff but kept my Milwaukee Gen 3, and the only thing I have noticed about it is the heat, it will warm up a little more than say the Ryobi or RIdgid. Cheers !!

[@user-xw7zw5ek5d]

You will have that milwaukee in the shop alot trust me

[@MrCfredrickson]

One thing to also consider is the Ridgid is $159 with one battery and charger. The Milwaukee is $129 bare with no battery. So price is also an issue. These are Home Depot prices as of 9-10-2020.

[@JJ-lu6mg]

I never use a drill long enough to make it that hot but working outside in the winter it’s a bonus if it does get that warm lol. I own both the Gen 2 & Gen 3 I think they are both great drills but I do like the more compact version and more power from the Gen 3.

[@wrenchesrides]

We want to do some testing outside in the cold to see if they heat up to try to narrow down if the tool does not move enough air to cool it or if it is a copper thing.

[@josephpotch7288]

oh, BTW. Kudos to Ryobi, I am serious. It is a very good tool. I bought a couple of drills for testing and I still use them at home. I haven't tries and daily grind with them yet but will soon I hope.

[@aeromedical6750]

@Joseph Potch - I have several of the Ryobi 18V tools and they have always performed brilliantly for me. For the average DIY’er, they are great value and very serviceable tool. Why buy a “professional” grade tool when a more “value” based tool gets the job done and leaves a lot more money in your pocket.

[@joehall2633]

Ryobi, rigid, and Milwaukee are all made by the same company, all three are solid drills, and impact drivers.

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

Size is big for me. Having a bulky tool can wear on you and slow you down. Milwaukee still keeps up our outperforms and its much smaller

[@thxmateoli]

Just bought the rigid drill in this video and I think it’s going back to Home Depot,first thing brake engages violently to the point that the bit in it falls out after a couple of squeezes of the trigger and just a bit to much wobble on the chuck.and even if later I decided to install my own chuck I’d be without a light source, going to purchase Milwaukee instead.

[@midori8735]

I also have this drill and heard alot of negative comments about the chuck. I have only used it once to drill a 2in hole on a door using a hole saw and yes the chuck did loosen up on me, I'll have to try a few more things but its a shame because the impact driver in the kit is almost flawless.

[@jeb5137]

Love the video. With TTI's three brands (Ryobi, Ridgid, & Milwaukee) I think they do a pretty good job of covering all segments in power tools, but with what Ridgid is pushing out over the last few years, and especially with their octane line, I think either Ridgid is punching above their weight, or Milwaukee needs to step it up a bit. With many sales HD has, Ridgid has some amazing bang for your buck.

[@wrenchesrides]

Maybe HD is demanding more from Ridgid and that is an in-house brand....

[@jeb5137]

Wonder what that will mean for all 3 brands overall. Every HD I've been in has a pretty decent Ryobi display, usually a selection in the power tool aisle plus an end cap (one even had 2 end caps of Ryobi stuff), most usually have a Milwaukee end cap on top of their normal power tool aisle stock, but very seldom do I see much of Ridgid outside the normal stock.

[@wrenchesrides]

@@jeb5137 Our HD stores have one Two Ryobi, One Milwaukee, One Makita and a small Dewalt section. You are correct, no Ridgid. Odd.... I have to bet that Ryobi outsells Ridgid.

[@Fee.1]

Wrenches & Rides yea ryobi has been their brand for ever. They want homeowners to see that, the pros know where to go

[@tacsystems5621]

I have both battery systems. Witch one am I rooting for? Oh the dilemma I have.

[@josephpotch7288]

I use Hilti, Milwaukee, and now Ridgid. I have been a Hilti fan ever since I started using them for Flipping and remodeling homes. Hilti though a very good tool, is very expensive. I don't have a Ferrari budget any more and while I still treasure my Hilti tools I have had to cut a few corners to save money. Milwaukee has been good to me, but 2 out of 4 of the impact drivers have failed on me, one fortunately still under warranty. But since being repaired it has not been a very dependable tool. It heats up much to hot, and is incredibly noisy. I did mention this to the repair people, but received no answer. Ridgid has been on the professional tool scene for may years (remember their calendars? I know many want to forget), but I BELIEVE they are relatively new to the consumer segment. I may be wrong, won't be the first time says the wife. The warranty, the innovation, and the constant rate of improvement is remarkable, but frustrating for someone who uses tools daily. I mean that if I can get a tool that makes my job easier, and faster, well I want it. But the pocket book says whoa...…. Ridgid has been making better tools and batteries every year, and for some, causes us to wait and see what happens. I did wait for the octane battery and tools to come out and I am making an effort to transfer my work to these tools. Any way, the Ridgid warranty can't be beat and that's why I am going with Ridgid now.

[@ricaneva3896]

Love my ridgid especially because they havent changed the shape of the battery like other brands

[@pilotdog68]

What do you mean?

[@whatfreedom7]

Man that rigid can sing the hell out of some opera. That’s a winner. 5:04

[@kugmyster]

Shit... That lumber prolly cost more than the Drills...,.

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Love ridgid for their LSA they never failed me but the Milwaukee gen 3 is a monster

[@JJ-qd9fx]

Enjoyed your review. I'm a car guy too and yes compact, grip comfort would entice me toward the Milwaukee. I wonder if the upgraded battery attributed to more heat being generated into the handle? Anyway, for me it would not be an issue as I would never be using it as you have demonstrated and also pointed out. Look forward to new year reviews....thanks

[@wrenchesrides]

This drill driver heated up very similar with the 5.0 Ah battery also. This is a small drill and they are asking it to push a lot of power out.

[@dario7000]

Brand new drill bits for Milwaukee, and used ones for Ridgid?

[@KiloWattRC]

You have to ground the current somewhere. Milwaukee must use different grounding points then ridgid. I am pretty sure that's why the handle was extra hot

[@liamo4]

There are heatsinks located in the handle of the Milwaukee. Don't know about the Rigid.

[@saulgoodman2018]

Only thing I hate with the couple tools I have of Ridgid, the battery slide on the tool start to warp or something. Like it's not as easy as it use to be to put in a battery.

[@mattek519]

Revisiting this video, the octane 6ah is 18650 cells and the milwaukee 6ah uses 21700

[@KevinPerezTheElectrician]

Electrician should have a holehawg if there ruffing a ton of holes. I love my Milwaukee gen 3 drill I don't have any issues with heat like he said how many of you going to be drilling holes like that? Thanks for you are you should step the drill up.

[@wildgoose6596]

Great comparison and update from the last video. I'm a fan of the smaller size. I just picked up the m12 gen 2 stuff at HD on Black Friday- you couldn't beat the deal. I think it was $169 for the hammer drill and impact. I still have the gen 1 in both m18 and m12, but the m12 is my go to based on the size and it gets 95% of my work done. My m12 stuff us pretty beat up and my m18 stuff looks like new and spends most of its time in the case. The new m18 is nearly as small, but I'm not ready to upgrade just yet. I also just got the m12 1/2" stubby under the tree - I'm thinking my m18 gen 2 high torque impact will now spend a good deal more time in its case.

[@Jay-sg2ww]

Love my Gen 2 M12 hammer drill and impact driver. Only minor complaint is the thicker grip due to the batteries needing to be in the handle.

[@travisevans7502]

one thing I was curious about was when the Milwaukee drilled slightly faster with the spade bit and Ridgid faster with masonry bit I noticed on the spade bit you took temperature readings and one was hotter than the other I wonder if bits very in speed them self would be interesting to change the bits back and forth.

[@wrenchesrides]

They have the same RPM in high speed.

[@travisevans7502]

@@wrenchesridesThat makes me question why the temperature of the bits was different even more wonder if maybe one of them is a little sharper than the other causing it to get hotter I don't remember which one was hotter though just curious happy with either drill I think you did a good job on the comparison.

[@wrenchesrides]

@@travisevans7502 Not sure if the one bit I measured in temp second had more time to cool? OR The real reason there could have been how hard one pushed on the drill. Those temps were taken after a lot of drilling, not contests involved, just drilling. SO Jeff might have been pushing harder than me.

[@jasona8396]

@15:30 tell me it doesn't look some movie effect every time the Ridgid finished a hole? Bam, bam, bam... Like a mini explosion 🤣

[@dennisnichols8970]

The Milwaukee is a compact drill. Most powerful on the market for a compact.

[@wrenchesrides]

Does Milwaukee make a full-size one then?

[@dennisnichols8970]

Wrenches & Rides gen2 was a full size, they then turned it in to a compact. Does not have to be listed as that to see the specs show it. Troll on brother

[@forestbrooks4025]

Pretty sure the Ridgid still using the older cells in the 6.0 battery. Which cells are Milwaukee using. Need to be the same to be accurate test.

[@apllDgrapllD]

Forest Brooks mostly samsung in the bluetooth octane batteries and Milwaukees I believe are either lg or samsung also

[@iggymac3473]

One great reveiw love the info put out here.

[@wrenchesrides]

Thanks Iggy!

[@mrmerhtin3625]

What about the warranties? I bought into Rigid because of their "LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT"

[@joshurmetal420]

Good luck with that "life time" warranty

[@paulw9732]

Awsome video, awsome tests! Thanks I enjoyed watching this competition

[@wrenchesrides]

Thanks Paul`

[@eddie3314]

Respectable review. I like the look of the Milwaukee and you see it in shops all over. But I bought both Ridgid hammer and impact. I thought the hammer drill was excellent. I used it to drill half inch holes through old hard cement excellent. Both of these drills are great.

[@KevinPerezTheElectrician]

I agree Milwaukee has to improve on their hammer on the drills I use it at work and you know sometimes I have to go to an SDS just to do quarter inch masonry. Rigid octane is made towards the tradesman. I like that rigid drill. Would I trade me Milwaukee line for that one drill? I don't think so rigid still has a ways to go before I'm sold.

[@MrAnthony992]

both are from TTI, so ofcourse TTI is not going to over power its lower end tool when the big bucks are in their higher end tools like Milwaukee who are sold to contractors. So ridgid for a homeowner type of tool its actually best in its class.

[@saulgoodman2018]

5:05 sounds like someone is strangling a Clarinet player. And I speak from experience.

[@wrenchesrides]

It was unpleasant to be in the room at that time!

[@ajl9491]

you strangle clarinet players? that pretty serial of you...

[@JustinCrediblename]

I know what that link leads to. I'm not clicking your timestamp. HELL naw.

[@fd3871]

I own the Milwaukee and the one problem I have with it is that the collar is this cheapish feeling plastic (2804 - so the newer one) and within a day was marked up as if it was a 5+ year old drill

[@tboyblack3548]

Great video as always I subscribed to this channel a couple of days ago have a blessed day

[@toolsonabudget7763]

at 9:11 they make the godzilla sound haha

[@toptools7632]

Me personally, this might be the best video you guys have done! I didn't know about the Ridgid being so good with concrete. I have a new respect for their line of tools now because of your video. Milwaukee needs to get better at hammer drills. Their SDS drills aren't that good either from what I've seen. Steer clear of Milwaukee for hammer drills. Drill/Drivers and Impacts are excellent on Milwaukee though. Thanks for the great video.

[@wrenchesrides]

Thanks TT. Did you watch our last video about these two drills?

[@toptools7632]

@@wrenchesrides No i didn't. also, I didn't know about this channel of yours. Can't wait for the next video you put on YT! Very well done, thank you. I just had a thought, I wonder if the one key version 2806-20 has any settings that would allow you to have the overload/thermal and kickback protection kick in sooner and help with the heat build up in the drill. I know you can adjust the kickback to be whatever sensitivity you want. There's alot of adjustments you can do in one key.

[@citation51power]

I'm still running the original brushless AEG drill, would be around 6 years old now, a mate got himself a new AEG fusion drill and it had more power but when drilling with a 65mm diamond tip masonry bit it locked up snapping his gearbox end in half just behind the torque adjustment ring, I'm talking bits of metal gears and springs and grease flying everywhere. My original AEG still drilles these holes and if the bit locks up it is yet to damage the drill. But I am a little put off newer AEG - Rigid tools. I am considering Makita or the other TTI tool Milwaukee.

[@Fee.1]

That handle is also heating up along with the clutch because the “e” part of the e-clutch is in the handle. I did notice when Vince’s collet failed and Got serviced they replaced the “burnt up motor”. The 3ah battery is the only real high output 21700 for both lineups. A 3rd video is asking for a lot though I know 😂

[@travisevans7502]

I like both brands but chose Ridgid for the lsa my tools don't get heavy use so it makes the most sense for me because no matter how little use my tools get Milwaukee will have no warranty after 5 years my Ridgid will I know they wouldn't refuse your warranty claim 10 years from now if your tool had very little us and still looked new the batteries is where it will be most beneficial I know the lsa doesn't necessarily mean a lifetime warranty it means the life of the tool it would take me much longer than 5 years to get a life time of use from my tools. Now if I used them every day to make a living and the tool was going to be worn out in 5years then I would go Milwaukee I think Milwaukee overall makes the better tool but not by much.

[@forestbrooks4025]

Are both 6.0 batteries running the same cells.

[@28samz]

Love it, great video. Excellent update from the last one! I have the Ridgid drill...I don't think my chuck LED lights seem as bright as they seem on your video though :(

[@wrenchesrides]

The camera does weird things with lighting. I would try another one in the store to see if yours is up to par.

[@28samz]

@@wrenchesrides I was just thinking that! Thanks!

[@kimnimbus1291]

Another great review and video 👍🙏♥️

[@wrenchesrides]

Thank you!

[@mattek519]

Really is a crazy thing that the two best products out there are made by the same company. Its a sure fire way to ensure that no matter which direction the consumer goes, the mothership wins either way. Great video though.

[@1wt5xrt]

So here's a question, what would be the results if you compared the two with their 9.0 batteries or how much more of a difference would it be if you used the 12.0 battery for the Milwaukee vs the 9.0 for the Rigid. Compare the largest batteries each brand offers with these drills.

[@wrenchesrides]

Ridgid would still win in the hammer drilling.

[@1wt5xrt]

@@wrenchesrides Here's another question where would the Metabo HPT DV36DAQ4 fall in comparison to the Ridgid and Milwaukee hammer drills?

[@richardkenworthy9312]

Don't know how much it would have mattered but the drills claim a certain rpm but it's not always true .you can test that.

[@salchristiano6606]

Did you cool the 18 inch bit before each use?

[@wrenchesrides]

No, but we did cool it after each use. :) Sorry.. Yes, we did cool it to make everything equal.

[@JustinCrediblename]

'picked up a 6.0 battery. nice review.

[@apa7611]

I sold all my Dewalt stuff last week! Back to Milwaukee!! 3 months my damn dcd796 just stop working!! F that shit!!

[@user-xw7zw5ek5d]

That's what milwaukees do. Spent $300 on the drill, replaced the charger and a battery, then when the 1yr warranty expired I smoked it. Continued to use it then the chuck locked... Now it's garbage

[@practicalguy973]

I could buy 2 of the Ridgid Octane for the price of 1 Milwaukee Gen 3 and that is way more useful. I own a bunch of drills and for big projects I've usually got them all out and loaded with different bits dividing the workload.

[@practicalguy973]

I do hate that light up chuck though. Its a gimmick and casts moving rings of light as you drill especially noticeable slow speeds. They need take those 3 LEDs and move one to the bottom and one on top to eliminate the shadow and give a large lit work area and give it some levels of brightness like Dewalt and a constant on so it can be uses as a flashlight while working in the evening. Now that would be useful.

[@darin586]

Do you think ridgid will ever bring back the octane or another 1000+ in lbs drill?

[@komegamix]

I have milwaukee gen3 and also rigid gen5x.milwaukee is good for wood and hole but in the concrete i go rigid speacialy we always use hammer drill for 5000 psi concrete and the rigid are beast.some of are guys have milwaukee and rigid both brand we always carry and i think they are good cus we have an option tools for the right job..

[@wrenchesrides]

I am not a one battery platform guy. We, like you, find it best to use the best tool for the job!

[@komegamix]

@@wrenchesrides the 2 brands are realy good in the jobsite..me also i use a lot of rigid and milwaukee brands both are good tools..i am electrician and both brands are ok.rigid octane and milwaukee gen3 the best drill and impact driver for me..

[@vlat18]

komegamix do you have overheating problems with your gen3 drill?

[@mattek519]

Could you gentlemen review the R9603 drill/driver that comes in the ridgid brushless drill/driver, impact driver kit combo? I can't seem to find any decent coverage of the drill anywhere as people only seem to review the drills that are sold as standalone tools. I have this drill as i was given a deal at home depot for the combo kit, but it came without the impact driver. The impact was apparently defective so i was given the drill, two 1.5ah lithium ion batteries, the charger and carry case for just $100. The LSA was valid and it was successfully registered. Anyway, at my workshop, the company has provided ridgid gen5x drills (non brushless) but i prefer to use my own, and it is clear that my drill out performs them all by far. So to clarify it is the R9603/R860054 It would be great to hear what you guys as pros think of it. I am by no means a pro just yet.

[@Nick-vf3wf]

I like milwaukee for the compact ness

[@mastermetalshredder]

This went just as I would have expected. The larger Ridgid did better in hammer mode, while the more efficient Milwaukee did better virtually everywhere else including batt life. I bet the Ridgid would also be better for mixing mud etc. All said tho I'd take the smaller, lighter drill any day! Ridgid is still good though, nothing wrong with their tools!!

[@Jay-sg2ww]

Enjoyed the video. Seems like you can't go wrong either way, both are great drills. My opinion is that the Ridgid is better at the hammer function with concrete due to its size. The extra length and thickness allows for a bigger hammer type mechanism which allows it to do the job faster, actually significantly faster. I personally would take smaller size over quicker hammer function speed. Secondly I'm very impressed with Ridgid matching Milwaukee using 18650 cells in there new Octane batteries. Milwaukee uses the 21700 which in theory should be able to supply more current and power at any given moment. Ridgid seems to have done a great job using the 18650 cells.

[@wrenchesrides]

The Ridgid OCTANE line uses 21700 cells.....

[@Jay-sg2ww]

@@wrenchesrides That would make sense but I've google Ridgid Octane 21700 cell and not a single article says they are using 21700. Two articles do mention they are using still using the 18650. No videos or pictures to confirm though. Milwaukee brags about using the 21700 battery , you'd think if Ridgid used those cells they would advertise it as well.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Milwaukee is Power and Quality 💪

[@dario7000]

He he why you used all the drill bits for Milwaukee first?and the used ones for Ridgid?

[@jasonbabila6006]

I’d say that the Ridgid tools are great for DIYers and homeowners as the Milwaukee tools are great for contractors

[@wrenchesrides]

We see a ton of Ridgid on jobsites. Especially the concrete workers.

[@firstoutlander]

Jason Babila We are electrical contractors and use Rigid every day with no problems. The new octane’s are at the top or near the top in every category in performance. The bottom line was best value and lowest cost of ownership, just wish they made a bandsaw.

[@toolreviewsandrestorations]

What about torture testing like the Dewalt and Milwaukee test?

[@wrenchesrides]

That is on the list of things to do!

[@peepiepo]

I'm struggling to find any testing of screw driving. I've read user reviews that say the Milwaukee E-clutch is pretty useless and is impossible to drive small screws without over torquing. Why do all the review videos seems to look past this?

[@wrenchesrides]

Because most use impact drivers now. We like the e-Clutch, but it might not work well with small screws.

[@-EVASSIVE]

In my opinion, drills are not for running screws

[@peepiepo]

@@-EVASSIVE The entire point of a combi drill is so you can drill and drive screws without switching tools.

[@lynndraughon6961]

try it against the 2804-20 hammer drill gen 3

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Love both brand but I already invested more in ridgid brushless and I love my ridgid collection love it great review happy new year I have that new octane hammer drill and with a 6 and 9ah octane batteries it is a monster

[@wrenchesrides]

It is, Happy New Year!

[@daviddeveloper44]

What is your feedback now on that octane kit?

[@MegaThepow]

Go with lifetime warranty, never have to buy a drill or battery unless you lose. Lol

[@wrenchesrides]

Or that tools lifetime is up and it is not made, then the warranty is gone.

[@MegaThepow]

I thought if that model no longer available, they will give you the next version of it?

[@crazedpaul9836]

@@MegaThepow they do...i still have my gen 2 ridgids they replaced batteries 3 times...and upgraded an impact that i was brutal on in 16 gauge metal studs....

[@JBsFPV]

Price difference?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Very Little.... 10 to 20 bucks....

[@tonyl9516]

i liked this side by side comparison please think about the two other big dogs to compare dewalt and makita .I wonder how those brands stack up . I also wonder if heat will shorten the life of that Milwaukee and it doesn't have a lsa like the Rigid. professional everyday users might upset to have to replace it.

[@wrenchesrides]

We have plans to look at all of them. This was a redo of a challenge where we did not have the 6.0Ah battery for the Milwaukee. In the professional world, I do not believe the LSA or 5-year warranty matter much. Many times the warranty will be denied due to "abuse". If you find a 5-year-old battery operated tool in a professional environment, it has been well taken care of and that owner needs to buy a lottery ticket.

[@AbulHussain-hh9rg]

When it comes to sales. I’m sure Milwaukee comes out on top nevertheless that rigid looks like it’s got some serious torque and speed.

[@bradg8682]

So Brett hull is a milwaukee man huh

[@wrenchesrides]

All that time at Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Phoenix Coyotes was just him trying to get to Wisconsin.

[@loucifer323]

Does Milwaukee make a non hammer drill in that model

[@wrenchesrides]

Yes the 2803-20

[@jesusalbertolopezgomez6073]

It is important the temperature, i worked with Milwaukee drill making holes un iron and ir get realy hot and it was just 2 holes, it is realy uncomfortable

[@InNerdimensional]

Just so you know, the ridgid batteries slow amperage @ 2 bars or less to prevent damage to the cells. Very annoying, but good for the battery longevity

[@kimnimbus1291]

Great video 👍🙏♥️