I know the 3.0 octane battery uses 21700 cells. And the old 4.0 and new 4.0 max output use 18650 cells, the difference is most likely in the amp rating of the cells in those two batteries. Do you wanna open them up so we know for sure? 😊 great video thanks!
I don't really want to open them up but I can try. I have a 3ah that is defective I can look at and have taken apart before but haven't tried on any of the others. Thank you for watching. Do you have an opinion on what match ups you want to see in our impact showdown?
@@ToolswithSoAlz okay! I’d like to see the octane vs the new max output. I’d also like to see the triple hammer, and I’d like to see the hyper tough go up in smoke lol
@@LilasTools I did the Octane vs the Max Output already. I will leave the link below. I am dying to do the Triple Hammer video so that will get done. th-cam.com/video/EBI9mwVCZsg/w-d-xo.html
Oh man, thanks for this video cause @ 2:55 you just confirmed what I was noticing with my brand new 4A same battery I just got in combo kit that was on clearance at Home Depot! I was putting in slightly smaller diameter but longer lag bolts into my new Gazebo build and the drill was just stopping as I drilled in! Anyways on a really happy note I just recently LSA'd 2 / 3Amp older regular (2014 model) batteries that just weren't pulling any cranks anymore and the process was a breeze and within 5 days I received 2 / 3Amp Bluetooth Octane Batteries! Wasn't this a surprise I learned after watching your video! Now come to think of it when I used them batteries my drill didn't stop~
@@Francis_Lee75 Lifetime Service Agreement. The agreement set forth in the terms and conditions with Ridgids power tools and their eligibility for either a tool or battery replacement. Remember for a "lifetime" warranty you MUST register the Ridgid products within a reasonable time and await their response that it was successful.
I doubt it. They are going to have better batteries later this year, as I mentioned to you a few moments ago, and the Bluetooth in the Octane batteries were causing problems. It made sense for Ridgid to do the reset on the technology.
From my understanding, I do believe Ridgid is going to have a one handed Sabre style saw out soon. Either this Fall or early next year. Thank you for watching.
I got 2 max batteries recently on crazy sale on the HD website. I use them exclusively for my 21° cordless nailer. They work fantastic for that application. Great comparison video. Thank you 🤙
I don't like what Ridgid is doing with their tool line. They're newer stuff now looks more like a Ryobi tool and clearly their new "Max output" batteries are weaker than their octane line. They are also not having any significant sales at all this Father's Day. Most of your other manufacturers are. Milwaukee Makita Ryobi DeWalt. This will certainly discourage rigid tool sales. Have we seen the end of contractor grade rigid tools?
I see where you're coming from here but there are a couple of things we need to remember. As for the look, they are now offering three different tiers so some are going to look more basic than others. Overall, I have been very happy with the Max Output. With the exception of the hammer drill, all of the remaining tools far outperform their Octane counterparts. I did a video where I put the Octane impact driver up against the new Max Output and the Octane lost handily. The other thing we often forget is that the 3ah Octane battery is currently the only Ridgid battery that has 21700 cells in it. I know Ridgid has committed to two higher amp hour batteries having the 21700 cells but those won't be out until late in the year. When you compare the regular 4ah battery to the Max Output, as I did, then you quickly see the MO crushes the regular. I don't work for, get paid by or even acknowledged from Ridgid. So, I am far from being their cheerleader. I'm just trying to relay what I understand from Ridgid's videos and news releases. I hope you enjoyed the video and found some value in it.
I loved Ridgid tools but don’t know what they are up to with these new batteries. I’ve bought my first Milwaukee tools last week. Slowly heading that direction. Thanks for showing us the difference in the octane battery and the max output
Honestly, I think the Max Output batteries will be an improvement in the end. The 3ah Octane was the only one that had the 21700 cells and that does supply extra power. However, Ridgid is going to have a 6 and 8ah battery coming out later this year that are both going to have those bigger cells. It's pretty encouraging because it has only been the higher end professional grade tools that had that. Now, I understand going to Milwaukee. They are probably the best overall brand on the market. You do always know you're getting a top of the line tool and an expansive lineup with them. So, I am certainly not going to knock anyone moving in that direction. I don't know if they represent the best value on the market any longer but I have a series, I just started, that looks to answer that very thing.
I'd sure like to know what cells Ridgid is putting in their "Max" Output batteries so I could get a clue if whether it's either the cells or a current-limited BMS holding the battery back. That way, I can see if I can get some Octane levels of output by swapping high-end cells into an old, worn 4Ah pack. Heck, if I find out the BMS isn't the limiting factor, I'm putting in some 35A 18650s in an otherwise working 2Ah 5-cell pack I found in the Home Depot recycling bin!
Another commented on how the drill with the Max bat was at an angle and straight with the 3ah Octane bat. This does appear to be true. Dont know how much this impacts the outcome. Bought a kit with a 4ahMax bat and that same hammer drill and unsure if its worth keeping...
Depends on what you want to do with it. The new hammer drill isn't nearly as powerful as the Octane but will still do 95% of what you'll ever need it to do.
@@ToolswithSoAlz Do you think the drill test using the octane bat and max bat was not a good comparison due to the drill being at an angle with the Max bat? Also, I have a Gen5 drill, not hammer drill, rated at 650 inch lbs. Do you feel that the Max drill rated at 800 inch lbs truly rated and more powerful? The Max drill does use the outer connections, same as an Octane tool. The Gen5 does not have those extra outside connections. Thanks
The Max Output drill is more powerful than the Gen5X drill. Even the subcompact has been tested to be more capable than the Gen5X. Having the fastener go a little sideways doesn't take much away from the performance of the drill. I've tested it multiple times and even tried using it in the field. It's a good tool but not a great one.
@@ToolswithSoAlz Appreciate sharing your experiences. Since the Max out drill is a definite upgrade I will keep it. The Gen5 drill works just ok imho. My old brushed Ridgid worked better at times. The brushless Gen5 has a cut out switch or something and it stops if its over loaded. It would stop before the old brushed tool would under load. And the sparks the old brushed tool created impressed my friends. lol
That's a good question. Because the 21700 cells are much bigger I would say no. However, Ridgid is going to have two new batteries out later in the year that both have 21700 cells in them. I don't know what the price point will be on those yet but will do a video when they hit the shelves.
I have a new R86211Octane High torque impact i just bought its 1500ft lb of torque which they dont make anymore now i have no octane batteries i have 4ah max output and 6ah max output i know the octane batteries talk to the tool i have found octane batteries on ebay new in the pack most of them 3ah a few bigger but would you recommend getting a octane battery for that impact to get the most out of it and should i get one bigger than the 3ah octane if i can find one.
@@ToolswithSoAlz Thanks for the advice that's what I will do. The 8ah will be the max output exp correct? What is your thoughts on the R86211 high torque impact wrench good impact or not I de see some bad reviews but some good ones maybe a bad batch went out some said it just quit working but I bought one anyway 1500ft lb yes please MORE POWER 😆
why not just open the pack up and look what cells they use?? pretty easy to figure out if its the same of if they are using a higher output rated battery cells in the other one... these tests are kinda meaningless. nm i see many others have said this before... hopefully the comment will help the utube numbers atleast.
most of those impacts will have predictable results. the two outliers/unknowns are the triple hammer and the stealth force. can you show their advantages/disadvantages against the traditional impacts?
It will be years before Ridgid catches up to Milwaukee. Sure they are cheaper I’ve always bought that way. Used them for years , I’m a electrical contractor but the compact size and extra power is worth it with the red , also the selection is unbelievable. I’ve waited for years for a Ridgid chainsaw. They are behind the times. Home Depot pushing ryobi why would they have such a extensive line up vs Ridgid. Ridgid relies on marking with the fancy names. I still own plenty of Ridgid tools and love the 3.0 octane battery
I don't know that Emerson really wants or cares if Ridgid is ever an expensive line. There are a couple of issues with the way Ridgid is perceived. 1) People will always point out that Ridgid doesn't have OPE but, Ridgid did have some at one point 2) when Ridgid has tried to expand their offerings people don't buy it (like the Megamax) and finally 3) Ridgid is stuck between not marketing themselves to homeowners (this might be changing with their three levels of tools now) and aren't aimed at Pro's either. I think they are just in a middling area where anyone could buy their tools, even make money with them, but you really need a specific reason. For most that comes as a balance between power, performance and cost. I still say, Ridgid provides the best value on the market but Kobalt is pretty close to unseating them.
You are wrong. Ridgid will never catch up to Milwaukee because it is not supposed to. Ridgid and Milwaukee are made by the exact same manufacturer (TTI). Ridgid is a mid grade tool. Milwaukee is marketed as a top tier tool. They intentionally made it that way. Now, in terms of value, Ridgid is beating Milwaukee handily.
Okay so... you shouldn't be sinking such a large fastener on "speed 2". A drill is not like an impact. A hammer drill literally has a gear box that why it's so much larger. "Speed one" is low gear it has all the torque on a drill. If your drilling a large hole you get much further in 1st than you do in second. The drill may move faster in second but like a car with a car it has less power. Don't believe me? Take a second to test it. That regular 4aH would sink the timberlock in 1st no problem.
I have the Octane 3 tool Interchangeable headset that I bought off a pallet tool guy with one 3 AH Octane Battery. Thanks for these videos. I think I am going to wait to buy the batteries for them till the new HO 6 and 8 come out. The octane batteries are very hard to find. Home Depot does not even stock the 9ah Octane which if I had bought these tools retail I would never buy from Ridgid again over that. But this toolset is commercial-level performance and I would like to have some strong batts for them. Thanks again!
I'm glad you liked it. If you can't find the batteries at Home Depot then you might want to look at Direct Tools Factory Outlet. A lot of the stuff there is more affordable than Home Depot and factory blemished is still eligible for the Lifetime Service Agreement.
@@ToolswithSoAlz They have a store 3 hours from me, which in Texas is not that far, and there price on 2-3ah octane batts and the charger is half what HD is. But I have not seen a 6 or 9 Octane there...though I am sure it chages regurally. But good call listing it as an alternative, they are a very good place to buy from.
@@warlock-designs-customizations I picked up a 9ah in Branson a few months ago. I think, though, there is a battery shortage everywhere right now. I can't even get Milwaukee around me.
@@ToolswithSoAlz I have half of the 18v Ryobi lineup and about the same in the 40v as well (tool-wise). They have 4 ah batteries for those tools coming out there ears. 3 batteries for 100 bucks right now. That is the same company that owns Rigid. It seems wierd that there would only be a shortage on that line and not the other but maybe they just had a lot more domestic stocked before covid shpping issues started.... The 9ah Octane is 200 used on Amazon and 130 on eBay. I am just not that thrilled spending that much money on a used battery with not that much warranty.
@@warlock-designs-customizations I would never spend that much on a battery. I'm kind of cheap. Lol! One of the issues with Ridgid is the change over they're doing to the new Max Output and discontinuing the Octane. The good news is that they are going to have higher ah batteries later this year.
I feel cheated by Ridgid! I bought their two largest half inch impact wrenches. And both tools were bundled with four amp hour standard batteries and not the Octane battery. So after watching several videos it appears that the Giant impact wrench (that claims; keyword "CLAIMS" 1,500 nut busting pounds of torque) will lose about 30% to 40% of its power by using the standard battery. So I feel cheated and stupid because I bought this Testosterone Building Monster Tool but it will only perform if I buy an Octane battery. To me that's like saying Viagra works miracles (as it does) but the testing done with your choice of Victoria's Secret models.
What you say is true. However, that Hi Trq impact wrench works very well with a 4ah Max out battery. It does lose a few percent in total trq compared to an Octane bat but it still kiks arse and is an excellent impact.
Not to revive an old thread but here it is 2024 and the octane batteries are clearly more powerful than the max outputs. The max output seem to be a slightly weaker octane without the Bluetooth.. just look at what they're asking for an octane battery in 2024
I want to see hyper tough vs harbor freight Hercules, ridged sub compact vs hart, triple hammer vs max output, octane vs dewalt 887, gen 5x vs the regular hitachi/ metabo hpt. Thanks for the videos hopefully one of these suggestions gets made into a video
Is the Octane 3ah batteries with the 21700 cells more powerful than the Octane 6ah or 9ah batteries? Would the Max Output batteries be more powerful than the Octane 6ah and 9ah since they are all 18650 cells?!
The 3ah Octane battery does give you a slight boost and some channels have said that it is better than the 6ah battery. @Ridgidpowertools, are going to have two new Max Output batteries coming out later in the year and both are going to have 21700 cell technology in them. I believe there is going to be a 6 and 8ah battery. When they come out I am going to revisit this test.
That's a great suggestion and I will try. I am new to using editing software and have a lot to learn about it. Do you have a suggestion for which impacts you want to see go against one another?
@@taumax well, you've come to the right channel. Lol! I love Ridgid, all power tools really, and the Orange represents what I think of as the best value in the tool world right now.
Any chance you have the big octane one and a bit max output? Long story short I move hot tubs. I use a big airbag (sold by spa dolly) to lift hot tubs on to their sides. The bags are filled by any shop vac. I have a powered vac and the old rigid cordless vac that can use 1 or up to 2 batteries. Pretty powerful when using 2 Octane batteries. And very convenient vs using tho corded vac. The problem is that rigid no longer makes octane batteries AND stommed making that cordless shop vac 😂 So now... Looking to get the new cordless shop bag by rigid but only has 1 batter slot (of course). So I'm wondering if the biggest Octane beats the biggest max output.
@@MrMyrchik I am heavily invested into the Ridgid platform so I hope you like what you have seen so far. There will be more Ridgid based content coming. Also, what match ups do you want to see in our impact driver showdown?
@@MrMyrchik the Octane SDS rotary hammer has also been or will be discontinued soon. It is an all around great rotary hammer, well worth owning, but not a strong or as reliable as some others; Makita or Milwaukee.
@@ToolswithSoAlz vs brushless ridgid impact driver 😳 👌 and I want a rematch of Milwaukee vs matabo the one with the cord in the battery i believe the 14 was accidentally left on instead of drill 😳 the video between dewalt and Milwaukee m18 fuel the Milwaukee buried that auger bit if you listen you hear the drill wind down like it was set to 14 I watched it again and it definitely wasn't in drill mode 👍
@@TacticalThib you'll get your rematch and the first video in the Impact Shootout will be, by popular demand, the Max Output vs the Dewalt Dcf887. As a matter of fact that video has already been shot and I just need to finish editing it.
I know the 3.0 octane battery uses 21700 cells. And the old 4.0 and new 4.0 max output use 18650 cells, the difference is most likely in the amp rating of the cells in those two batteries. Do you wanna open them up so we know for sure? 😊 great video thanks!
I don't really want to open them up but I can try. I have a 3ah that is defective I can look at and have taken apart before but haven't tried on any of the others.
Thank you for watching. Do you have an opinion on what match ups you want to see in our impact showdown?
@@ToolswithSoAlz okay! I’d like to see the octane vs the new max output. I’d also like to see the triple hammer, and I’d like to see the hyper tough go up in smoke lol
@@LilasTools I did the Octane vs the Max Output already. I will leave the link below. I am dying to do the Triple Hammer video so that will get done.
th-cam.com/video/EBI9mwVCZsg/w-d-xo.html
I want a video about putting a popcorn ceiling in a garage 🤣🤣
It was there when I got the house
Ordered in a 2 pack of octane batteries & charger for 150 on Home Depot ship to store pickin em up tmrw
Oh man, thanks for this video cause @ 2:55 you just confirmed what I was noticing with my brand new 4A same battery I just got in combo kit that was on clearance at Home Depot! I was putting in slightly smaller diameter but longer lag bolts into my new Gazebo build and the drill was just stopping as I drilled in!
Anyways on a really happy note I just recently LSA'd 2 / 3Amp older regular (2014 model) batteries that just weren't pulling any cranks anymore and the process was a breeze and within 5 days I received 2 / 3Amp Bluetooth Octane Batteries! Wasn't this a surprise I learned after watching your video! Now come to think of it when I used them batteries my drill didn't stop~
The Octane batteries are awesome. Glad Ridgid treated you right. Thank you for watching.
What does LSA’d mean ?
@@Francis_Lee75 Lifetime Service Agreement. The agreement set forth in the terms and conditions with Ridgids power tools and their eligibility for either a tool or battery replacement. Remember for a "lifetime" warranty you MUST register the Ridgid products within a reasonable time and await their response that it was successful.
I'm also curious as to whether direct requests to Ridgid tools would help keep at least the 3ah Octane batteries in production
I doubt it. They are going to have better batteries later this year, as I mentioned to you a few moments ago, and the Bluetooth in the Octane batteries were causing problems. It made sense for Ridgid to do the reset on the technology.
I love that ridgid is getting more compact. I have my eyes set on these new power tools. I hope they also make a new one handed reciprocating saw
From my understanding, I do believe Ridgid is going to have a one handed Sabre style saw out soon. Either this Fall or early next year. Thank you for watching.
Just bought one for $99 at HD.....works awesome.
You weren’t level when testing the max out with the paddle bit; I would of suggested you try it again. Anyways, thank you for the videos.
You should have given the 4.0 AH battery another chance and kept it on the rest of the tests.
You're right I should have.
@@ToolswithSoAlz they still sell the 3 amp octane batteries at Home Depot 👍
I got 2 max batteries recently on crazy sale on the HD website. I use them exclusively for my 21° cordless nailer. They work fantastic for that application. Great comparison video. Thank you 🤙
Thank you.
Which website?
I do believe he said the Home Depot website
I don't like what Ridgid is doing with their tool line. They're newer stuff now looks more like a Ryobi tool and clearly their new "Max output" batteries are weaker than their octane line. They are also not having any significant sales at all this Father's Day. Most of your other manufacturers are. Milwaukee Makita Ryobi DeWalt. This will certainly discourage rigid tool sales. Have we seen the end of contractor grade rigid tools?
I see where you're coming from here but there are a couple of things we need to remember. As for the look, they are now offering three different tiers so some are going to look more basic than others. Overall, I have been very happy with the Max Output. With the exception of the hammer drill, all of the remaining tools far outperform their Octane counterparts. I did a video where I put the Octane impact driver up against the new Max Output and the Octane lost handily.
The other thing we often forget is that the 3ah Octane battery is currently the only Ridgid battery that has 21700 cells in it. I know Ridgid has committed to two higher amp hour batteries having the 21700 cells but those won't be out until late in the year. When you compare the regular 4ah battery to the Max Output, as I did, then you quickly see the MO crushes the regular.
I don't work for, get paid by or even acknowledged from Ridgid. So, I am far from being their cheerleader. I'm just trying to relay what I understand from Ridgid's videos and news releases. I hope you enjoyed the video and found some value in it.
@@ToolswithSoAlz i did and thank you for making the video and all the additional info.
I loved Ridgid tools but don’t know what they are up to with these new batteries. I’ve bought my first Milwaukee tools last week. Slowly heading that direction. Thanks for showing us the difference in the octane battery and the max output
Honestly, I think the Max Output batteries will be an improvement in the end. The 3ah Octane was the only one that had the 21700 cells and that does supply extra power. However, Ridgid is going to have a 6 and 8ah battery coming out later this year that are both going to have those bigger cells. It's pretty encouraging because it has only been the higher end professional grade tools that had that.
Now, I understand going to Milwaukee. They are probably the best overall brand on the market. You do always know you're getting a top of the line tool and an expansive lineup with them. So, I am certainly not going to knock anyone moving in that direction. I don't know if they represent the best value on the market any longer but I have a series, I just started, that looks to answer that very thing.
Thx, finally answered my question. Wish it was a skilsaw or something that NEEDS amps. This was still convincing though.
Thank you.
I'd sure like to know what cells Ridgid is putting in their "Max" Output batteries so I could get a clue if whether it's either the cells or a current-limited BMS holding the battery back. That way, I can see if I can get some Octane levels of output by swapping high-end cells into an old, worn 4Ah pack.
Heck, if I find out the BMS isn't the limiting factor, I'm putting in some 35A 18650s in an otherwise working 2Ah 5-cell pack I found in the Home Depot recycling bin!
There is a big performance difference between 18650 T30 cells and 18660 T50 cells. I would go T30
Another commented on how the drill with the Max bat was at an angle and straight with the 3ah Octane bat. This does appear to be true. Dont know how much this impacts the outcome. Bought a kit with a 4ahMax bat and that same hammer drill and unsure if its worth keeping...
Depends on what you want to do with it. The new hammer drill isn't nearly as powerful as the Octane but will still do 95% of what you'll ever need it to do.
@@ToolswithSoAlz Do you think the drill test using the octane bat and max bat was not a good comparison due to the drill being at an angle with the Max bat? Also, I have a Gen5 drill, not hammer drill, rated at 650 inch lbs. Do you feel that the Max drill rated at 800 inch lbs truly rated and more powerful? The Max drill does use the outer connections, same as an Octane tool. The Gen5 does not have those extra outside connections. Thanks
The Max Output drill is more powerful than the Gen5X drill. Even the subcompact has been tested to be more capable than the Gen5X. Having the fastener go a little sideways doesn't take much away from the performance of the drill. I've tested it multiple times and even tried using it in the field. It's a good tool but not a great one.
@@ToolswithSoAlz Appreciate sharing your experiences. Since the Max out drill is a definite upgrade I will keep it. The Gen5 drill works just ok imho. My old brushed Ridgid worked better at times. The brushless Gen5 has a cut out switch or something and it stops if its over loaded. It would stop before the old brushed tool would under load. And the sparks the old brushed tool created impressed my friends. lol
So my question is. Can the 21700 cells be put into the Max Output battery?
That's a good question. Because the 21700 cells are much bigger I would say no. However, Ridgid is going to have two new batteries out later in the year that both have 21700 cells in them. I don't know what the price point will be on those yet but will do a video when they hit the shelves.
I'm hopeful Ridgid will drop another new battery comparable to the octane. Can the octane battery boost performance in old gen5x tools?
It does boost them a bit
I have a new R86211Octane High torque impact i just bought its 1500ft lb of torque which they dont make anymore now i have no octane batteries i have 4ah max output and 6ah max output i know the octane batteries talk to the tool i have found octane batteries on ebay new in the pack most of them 3ah a few bigger but would you recommend getting a octane battery for that impact to get the most out of it and should i get one bigger than the 3ah octane if i can find one.
No I would recommend the Max Output 8ah battery
@@ToolswithSoAlz Thanks for the advice that's what I will do. The 8ah will be the max output exp correct? What is your thoughts on the R86211 high torque impact wrench good impact or not I de see some bad reviews but some good ones maybe a bad batch went out some said it just quit working but I bought one anyway 1500ft lb yes please MORE POWER 😆
Yes sir
why not just open the pack up and look what cells they use?? pretty easy to figure out if its the same of if they are using a higher output rated battery cells in the other one... these tests are kinda meaningless. nm i see many others have said this before... hopefully the comment will help the utube numbers atleast.
most of those impacts will have predictable results. the two outliers/unknowns are the triple hammer and the stealth force. can you show their advantages/disadvantages against the traditional impacts?
Oh absolutely. I'll make that video in the next week or so. I hope you'll be there to see it.
It will be years before Ridgid catches up to Milwaukee. Sure they are cheaper I’ve always bought that way. Used them for years , I’m a electrical contractor but the compact size and extra power is worth it with the red , also the selection is unbelievable. I’ve waited for years for a Ridgid chainsaw. They are behind the times. Home Depot pushing ryobi why would they have such a extensive line up vs Ridgid. Ridgid relies on marking with the fancy names. I still own plenty of Ridgid tools and love the 3.0 octane battery
I don't know that Emerson really wants or cares if Ridgid is ever an expensive line. There are a couple of issues with the way Ridgid is perceived. 1) People will always point out that Ridgid doesn't have OPE but, Ridgid did have some at one point 2) when Ridgid has tried to expand their offerings people don't buy it (like the Megamax) and finally 3) Ridgid is stuck between not marketing themselves to homeowners (this might be changing with their three levels of tools now) and aren't aimed at Pro's either. I think they are just in a middling area where anyone could buy their tools, even make money with them, but you really need a specific reason. For most that comes as a balance between power, performance and cost. I still say, Ridgid provides the best value on the market but Kobalt is pretty close to unseating them.
You are wrong. Ridgid will never catch up to Milwaukee because it is not supposed to. Ridgid and Milwaukee are made by the exact same manufacturer (TTI). Ridgid is a mid grade tool. Milwaukee is marketed as a top tier tool. They intentionally made it that way. Now, in terms of value, Ridgid is beating Milwaukee handily.
Okay so... you shouldn't be sinking such a large fastener on "speed 2". A drill is not like an impact. A hammer drill literally has a gear box that why it's so much larger. "Speed one" is low gear it has all the torque on a drill. If your drilling a large hole you get much further in 1st than you do in second. The drill may move faster in second but like a car with a car it has less power. Don't believe me? Take a second to test it. That regular 4aH would sink the timberlock in 1st no problem.
Thanks for your advice. I'll take it into consideration
I have the Octane 3 tool Interchangeable headset that I bought off a pallet tool guy with one 3 AH Octane Battery. Thanks for these videos. I think I am going to wait to buy the batteries for them till the new HO 6 and 8 come out.
The octane batteries are very hard to find. Home Depot does not even stock the 9ah Octane which if I had bought these tools retail I would never buy from Ridgid again over that. But this toolset is commercial-level performance and I would like to have some strong batts for them.
Thanks again!
I'm glad you liked it. If you can't find the batteries at Home Depot then you might want to look at Direct Tools Factory Outlet. A lot of the stuff there is more affordable than Home Depot and factory blemished is still eligible for the Lifetime Service Agreement.
@@ToolswithSoAlz They have a store 3 hours from me, which in Texas is not that far, and there price on 2-3ah octane batts and the charger is half what HD is. But I have not seen a 6 or 9 Octane there...though I am sure it chages regurally. But good call listing it as an alternative, they are a very good place to buy from.
@@warlock-designs-customizations I picked up a 9ah in Branson a few months ago. I think, though, there is a battery shortage everywhere right now. I can't even get Milwaukee around me.
@@ToolswithSoAlz I have half of the 18v Ryobi lineup and about the same in the 40v as well (tool-wise). They have 4 ah batteries for those tools coming out there ears. 3 batteries for 100 bucks right now. That is the same company that owns Rigid.
It seems wierd that there would only be a shortage on that line and not the other but maybe they just had a lot more domestic stocked before covid shpping issues started....
The 9ah Octane is 200 used on Amazon and 130 on eBay. I am just not that thrilled spending that much money on a used battery with not that much warranty.
@@warlock-designs-customizations I would never spend that much on a battery. I'm kind of cheap. Lol! One of the issues with Ridgid is the change over they're doing to the new Max Output and discontinuing the Octane. The good news is that they are going to have higher ah batteries later this year.
I feel cheated by Ridgid! I bought their two largest half inch impact wrenches. And both tools were bundled with four amp hour standard batteries and not the Octane battery. So after watching several videos it appears that the Giant impact wrench (that claims; keyword "CLAIMS" 1,500 nut busting pounds of torque) will lose about 30% to 40% of its power by using the standard battery.
So I feel cheated and stupid because I bought this Testosterone Building Monster Tool but it will only perform if I buy an Octane battery.
To me that's like saying Viagra works miracles (as it does) but the testing done with your choice of Victoria's Secret models.
What you say is true. However, that Hi Trq impact wrench works very well with a 4ah Max out battery. It does lose a few percent in total trq compared to an Octane bat but it still kiks arse and is an excellent impact.
Agreed
Great video!
Thank you. I very much appreciate you watching.
Not to revive an old thread but here it is 2024 and the octane batteries are clearly more powerful than the max outputs. The max output seem to be a slightly weaker octane without the Bluetooth.. just look at what they're asking for an octane battery in 2024
They aren't more powerful. A 6ah Max Output easily beats the Octane
What kind of vise did you use to hold piece of wood?
Just a six inch one I got from Tractor Supply.
I want to see hyper tough vs harbor freight Hercules, ridged sub compact vs hart, triple hammer vs max output, octane vs dewalt 887, gen 5x vs the regular hitachi/ metabo hpt. Thanks for the videos hopefully one of these suggestions gets made into a video
Those are some great match ups. Thank you for the suggestions.
Good news. I have shot some videos you suggested and will try having them out for you in the next few weeks.
Sweet, thank you
@@sawyercampion8822 your video will be out soon. Sorry I went on vacation and fell behind.
A decent test sorry I haven't been around much this is a refreshing video watching all those tests on flex for giving me a migraine
Is the Octane 3ah batteries with the 21700 cells more powerful than the Octane 6ah or 9ah batteries? Would the Max Output batteries be more powerful than the Octane 6ah and 9ah since they are all 18650 cells?!
The 3ah Octane battery does give you a slight boost and some channels have said that it is better than the 6ah battery. @Ridgidpowertools, are going to have two new Max Output batteries coming out later in the year and both are going to have 21700 cell technology in them. I believe there is going to be a 6 and 8ah battery. When they come out I am going to revisit this test.
Suggestion; when you do the challenges, can you put a timer (post edit). Sometimes it's hard to tell which tool/battery was faster.
That's a great suggestion and I will try. I am new to using editing software and have a lot to learn about it. Do you have a suggestion for which impacts you want to see go against one another?
@@ToolswithSoAlz no, but I'll watch the Ridgid go up against anything!
@@taumax well, you've come to the right channel. Lol! I love Ridgid, all power tools really, and the Orange represents what I think of as the best value in the tool world right now.
@@ToolswithSoAlz preaching to the choir!
My only "beef" with Ridgid is that they don't expand their productline to OPE and more "table top" power tools: 12” miter saw, table saw, etc.
I want to see the sds hammer drill
When the Max Output SDS comes out I will make that happen
Can I be a butt head and ask if it's possibly tool overload ?
One tool 3 batteries .
One after another ?
It isn't
They have the huge batteries out now.
Um...yeah. This video is two years old
Any chance you have the big octane one and a bit max output?
Long story short I move hot tubs. I use a big airbag (sold by spa dolly) to lift hot tubs on to their sides. The bags are filled by any shop vac. I have a powered vac and the old rigid cordless vac that can use 1 or up to 2 batteries. Pretty powerful when using 2 Octane batteries. And very convenient vs using tho corded vac.
The problem is that rigid no longer makes octane batteries AND stommed making that cordless shop vac 😂
So now... Looking to get the new cordless shop bag by rigid but only has 1 batter slot (of course). So I'm wondering if the biggest Octane beats the biggest max output.
@ricksandoval1187 I do
@@ToolswithSoAlz do you think the biggest max output (12a I believe) provides more power than the biggest (9a I believe) octane?
@ricksandoval1187 actually the 8 produces more. The Octane was great but they don't carry the power over like these do.
Max output vs Dewalt
When it comes to impact drivers the Max Output destroys Dewalt
@@ToolswithSoAlz good to know! Thanks
@@MIKEC2000 my pleasure!
You do not have the Max output batteries
You can literally see it in the video. I'm not sure why people have to do this to themselves, but thanks for commenting and not watching
Max Output VS Dewalt.
Love it! Thank you
Hello from Ukraine, from ridgid fans.
Hello. Glad to have you here. I hope you enjoyed my video.
Thank you. You have very interesting reviews. Found your channel looking for new products from ridgid.
@@MrMyrchik I am heavily invested into the Ridgid platform so I hope you like what you have seen so far. There will be more Ridgid based content coming. Also, what match ups do you want to see in our impact driver showdown?
@@ToolswithSoAlz
I understand that this is a little off topic for your channel, is there a plan to update the Ridgid R86711B?
@@MrMyrchik the Octane SDS rotary hammer has also been or will be discontinued soon. It is an all around great rotary hammer, well worth owning, but not a strong or as reliable as some others; Makita or Milwaukee.
Max output vs dewalt!
I love that idea.
@@ToolswithSoAlz thanks, keep up the great work!
@@4673962 I will try.
I say dewalt
Dewalt vs which one?
@@ToolswithSoAlz vs brushless ridgid impact driver 😳 👌 and I want a rematch of Milwaukee vs matabo the one with the cord in the battery i believe the 14 was accidentally left on instead of drill 😳 the video between dewalt and Milwaukee m18 fuel the Milwaukee buried that auger bit if you listen you hear the drill wind down like it was set to 14 I watched it again and it definitely wasn't in drill mode 👍
@@TacticalThib you'll get your rematch and the first video in the Impact Shootout will be, by popular demand, the Max Output vs the Dewalt Dcf887. As a matter of fact that video has already been shot and I just need to finish editing it.
Waste of my time
Thanks for watching
I look forward to seeing your video on it