Ridgid Tools
Ridgid has 7 tools on RankMyTool, priced from $129 to $189. The best-rated Ridgid tool at retail is the Ridgid 18V R861152 High Torque Hammer Drill at 4.7★ on Home Depot. Compare the full lineup below.
The R861152 replaced the discontinued Octane R8611506 in late 2022 as the flagship of Ridgid's 18V hammer drill lineup, sitting above the mid-range R86115 and SubCompact R87112. It pairs a brushless motor making 1,250 in-lbs of torque with a 2-speed gearbox (0-550/0-2,000 RPM), 32,000 BPM hammer mode, anti-kickback technology, and a 24-position clutch behind a 1/2-inch all-metal ratcheting chuck. Pro Tool Reviews called it a legitimate contender among professional drills at a price well below the premium brands.
Ridgid's brushless flagship recip pairs the class-leading spec combo of a 1-1/4 in stroke and 3,200 SPM with a switchable orbital mode, and Pro Tool Reviews clocked it cutting a nail-embedded roofing sandwich faster than Milwaukee's comparable saw (9.2/10 review score). Tool-free side-lever blade release, adjustable shoe, LED, and rafter hook are all standard, and Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement covers parts and service free with registration. At $169 bare it undercuts most premium-brand recips by $80-$120.
Ridgid's current 18V flagship grinder (May 2022), superseding the Octane-era R86042B with a brushless motor Ridgid rates at up to 25% more power than its predecessor. Runs 4-1/2-inch wheels at 9,000 RPM with an electric brake, a grip-spanning paddle switch, tool-free guard and wheel changes via a folding-tab flange nut, and a 2-position side handle. Sold exclusively at Home Depot; registering unlocks Ridgid's free-parts-and-service Lifetime Service Agreement.
Ridgid's flagship 18V sidewinder replaced the Octane version in 2022 with a brushless motor that Pro Tool Reviews found genuinely capable of replacing a 15-amp corded saw — 35% faster cutting than its predecessor at 5,400 RPM. It checks every feature box (electric brake, LED with dust blower, rafter hook, vacuum-ready shoe) and undercuts the big pro brands at $179 bare, with Ridgid's registered Lifetime Service Agreement sweetening the deal.
Sitting above the SubCompact R87012, this is the strongest drill/driver in Ridgid's 18V lineup without a hammer mode: a brushless motor rated at 800 in-lbs and a two-speed gearbox topping out at 2,100 RPM. It carries an all-metal 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck, a metal gear case, a 24-position clutch, a foot LED and an auxiliary side handle. Registration within 90 days adds Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement, which covers parts, service and batteries. Anyone who wants more torque has to step up to the R861152 hammer drill, since Ridgid sells no high-torque drill without the hammer.
Ridgid's flagship 18V impact driver punches far above its price: 2,400 in-lbs of torque puts it near the top of the class, and Pro Tool Reviews' head-to-head ranked it third overall, ahead of pricier DeWalt and Makita flagships. Three speeds plus a self-tapping assist mode, backed by Ridgid's registration-based Lifetime Service Agreement covering parts, service, and batteries.
Ridgid claims 500 ft-lbs fastening and 650 ft-lbs breakaway for its current 1/2-inch mid-torque, which is 10% more compact than the R86011 it replaced. Three speeds cover most jobs, and a fourth auto mode stops once a bolt seats in forward, then runs full breakaway in reverse and stops when the bolt comes loose. The die-cast gearbox and friction-ring anvil are what you'd expect in this class. Register within 90 days and Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement covers parts, service and batteries.