Ridgid 18V 1/2" Impact - auto work comments

[IFDT933]

I'm finally looking to get a 1/2" impact to add to the tool collection. I have a few 18V Ridgid tools I started buying a few years ago primarily due to the LSA. I've been satisfied with the tools, so I'm looking at a Ridgid 18V 1/2" impact. It looks like the base impact is 485 ft-lbs fastening, 620 ft-lbs breakaway torque. HD also shows a high torque model 1100/1500 ft-lbs torque.

Regarding the base impact (485/620 ft-lbs) - anyone using for automotive/light truck work? How does this impact perform? Enough removal torque for typical auto/light truck work? At one point I was thinking about going with the air tools, but I would need an upgraded compressor, etc. and just decided to stick with cordless electric if it can do the job. I guess I could go with the high torque version (1100/1500 ft-lbs), but if the standard one does the job, I would just stick with that one.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

 

[Fly YX]

I used them on aircraft and light rail. Have not have had problems. I have 2 1/2 high 2 of the 1/2 mid 1 3/8 mid 1 of the 3/8sub and the 1/2 sub. Use the 1/2 sub just about everyday on light rail doing pms.

 

[Torque Test Channel]

The mid torque is pretty decent. Use good batteries and she's definitely an above average mid-torque.
The high torque decimates all though

Worth keeping in mind that in a couple months Ridgid is releasing their new mid-torque which I expect to be quite good (and their new high torque which may not be)

 

[IFDT933]

Thanks for the comments - just to confirm, the 485/620 ft-lb model is mid-torque?

 

[never enuf time]

I have one (don't know which one ) works great on most lug nuts. About 5% have to get out breaker bar.

 

[Fly YX]

Thanks for the comments - just to confirm, the 485/620 ft-lb model is mid-torque?

Yes model R86011B is the 1/2 mid.

 

[The collector]

I'm finally looking to get a 1/2" impact to add to the tool collection. I have a few 18V Ridgid tools I started buying a few years ago primarily due to the LSA. I've been satisfied with the tools, so I'm looking at a Ridgid 18V 1/2" impact. It looks like the base impact is 485 ft-lbs fastening, 620 ft-lbs breakaway torque. HD also shows a high torque model 1100/1500 ft-lbs torque.

Regarding the base impact (485/620 ft-lbs) - anyone using for automotive/light truck work? How does this impact perform? Enough removal torque for typical auto/light truck work? At one point I was thinking about going with the air tools, but I would need an upgraded compressor, etc. and just decided to stick with cordless electric if it can do the job. I guess I could go with the high torque version (1100/1500 ft-lbs), but if the standard one does the job, I would just stick with that one.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

It's to bad they killed the octain line that was sweet now the new brushless line is just very average I recomend the Milwaukee fuel for just a bit more money you don't have to worry about them killing the line like ridged keeps doing

 

[Fly YX]

The Ridgid 18v batteries will work on all Ridgid 18v tools Octain or not. Don’t know what the big deal with Octain was it had Bluetooth and ramped up power if you need it but that was about it. The new max output batteries work the same just no bt.

 

[bubinga]

I'm finally looking to get a 1/2" impact to add to the tool collection. I have a few 18V Ridgid tools I started buying a few years ago primarily due to the LSA. I've been satisfied with the tools, so I'm looking at a Ridgid 18V 1/2" impact. It looks like the base impact is 485 ft-lbs fastening, 620 ft-lbs breakaway torque. HD also shows a high torque model 1100/1500 ft-lbs torque.

Regarding the base impact (485/620 ft-lbs) - anyone using for automotive/light truck work? How does this impact perform? Enough removal torque for typical auto/light truck work? At one point I was thinking about going with the air tools, but I would need an upgraded compressor, etc. and just decided to stick with cordless electric if it can do the job. I guess I could go with the high torque version (1100/1500 ft-lbs), but if the standard one does the job, I would just stick with that one.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

l got my brother the Model # R86011B, He is impressed with it. What did you end up with?

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[The collector]

The Ridgid 18v batteries will work on all Ridgid 18v tools Octain or not. Don’t know what the big deal with Octain was it had Bluetooth and ramped up power if you need it but that was about it. The new max output batteries work the same just no bt.

They work on all of them but not the same I watched a guy break it all down on a video I'll try to find it ....

 

[Fly YX]

They work on all of them but not the same I watched a guy break it all down on a video I'll try to find it ....

I thank I remember seeing that video. But in real life at least my experience I can’t tell a difference on the same amp hour battery. I get the technology they were trying to do in the octane line but it seem more like marketing. The electronics in a normal battery will not let the tool Draw To high of current otherwise it would damage the cells. The octane battery communicates with the tool and gives it “more power” if it needs it but it can’t go beyond the limits of the battery. I know the other problem I have with some of my octane tools is the protection circuit would power off the tool. Was pretty bad when I first got them but then got used to operating it and did not have the problem.

 

[The collector]

I thank I remember seeing that video. But in real life at least my experience I can’t tell a difference on the same amp hour battery. I get the technology they were trying to do in the octane line but it seem more like marketing. The electronics in a normal battery will not let the tool Draw To high of current otherwise it would damage the cells. The octane battery communicates with the tool and gives it “more power” if it needs it but it can’t go beyond the limits of the battery. I know the other problem I have with some of my octane tools is the protection circuit would power off the tool. Was pretty bad when I first got them but then got used to operating it and did not have the problem.

I don't think it was a run time problem but a loss of power problem they seemed like they were going for bigger stronger tools with octain but then dialed it back with the new brushless tools ..... maby this new brushless line will last better than the octain line? I don't know I think they should offer both honestly that octain impact was a monster it was a bit stronger than Milwaukee m18 fule.... I was just stating u thought Milwaukee was a better line with more options and much less likely to be discontinued that's all...

 

[Fly YX]

I know I was getting worried about Ridgid because they had a lot of new tools that they announced but they never came out. I just thought it was because of Covid and supply chain issues. I saw a few YouTube videos that they were having problems and might not be around much longer. I’m glad that wasn’t true. They have started releasing new products and announced a bunch more. I have mostly Ridgid Tools now but don’t know how long that will be when they start having issues. The repair center for TTI sold out and the new company does not do TTI. I like that there batteries are on the lsa I can just call them and get new batteries. Anything more than that though I will probably go with a different brand. Hopefully they will have another repair shop soon. I have two of the High torque impacts and that has to be my favorite Ridgid tool.