New Ridgid Impact Coming?

[djcslice]

I noticed this new AEG brushless 1/2" impact. I would assume this means a Ridgid version is in the works.

https://aegpowertools.com.au/products/impact-wrench/18v-brushless-3-speed-impact-wrench

480Nm of torque (354 ft lbs) is what is listed on their site.

One thing to note, the existing ridgid x4 is rated at 300 ft lbs (406 Nm) and 3200 BPM while the aeg version is rated at 360 Nm (265 ft lbs) and 3600 BPM

 

[gdocktor3]

Pretty pathetic numbers if you ask me. I mean, 300 ft lb cordless impact wrenches was so 2003. It's 2017. Brushless impacts are putting out 1000-1200 ft lbs. Even that pos 18v Dewalt monster made 300 ft lbs. Unless they are "compact" versions...

 

[wait4me]

I've been hoping that Ridgid would come out with a brushless impact equivalent to milwaukee's high torque offerings. This definitely isn't it. Plus the Ridgid x4 is actually rated at 325 ft/lbs, not 300, so it wouldn't be much of a bump.