Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver vs Craftsman V20 Brushless RP CMCD725 Drill/Driver
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Quick take: The Craftsman V20 Brushless RP CMCD725 Drill/Driver costs $30 less bare; they live on different battery platforms (Ridgid 18V vs Craftsman V20), so the deciding factor is usually which batteries you already own.
| Spec | Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver | Craftsman V20 Brushless RP CMCD725 Drill/Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price (bare tool) | $129 | $99 |
| Kit Price | — | $99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Category | Drill/Driver | Drill/Driver |
| Battery Platform | Ridgid 18V | Craftsman V20 |
| Voltage | 18V | 20V |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (bare) | |
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Top Speed | 2,100 RPM | 2,000 RPM |
| Chuck | 1/2 in all-metal ratcheting | 1/2 in ratcheting keyless |
| Speeds | 2 | 2 |
| Clutch Settings | 24 | 15 |
Pros & cons
Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver
- ✓$129 bare from Ridgid's own store, well under the other flagships in this group.
- ✓Lifetime Service Agreement covers the tool and registered batteries for free parts and service, which no other brand here offers.
- ✓All-metal ratcheting chuck and metal gear case where many sub-$150 drills use plastic.
- ✓3.1 lbs bare keeps it lighter than the Bosch and Metabo HPT drills in this group.
- ✓Comes with an auxiliary side handle, which helps when a hole saw grabs.
- ✓Runs on every Ridgid 18V battery, including the MAX Output packs Ridgid pairs it with for full output.
- ✗800 in-lbs is the lowest in-lb rating in this group, and a big step below the 1,250 in-lb R861152 hammer drill.
- ✗Sold only at Home Depot, so you get no price competition and stock depends on one chain.
- ✗Service-agreement claims go through authorized service centers and need registration within 90 days.
- ✗The foot-mounted LED sits low, so the chuck can shadow the bit tip.
- ✗Ridgid publishes no head length, so check the fit yourself before buying for tight framing bays.
Craftsman V20 Brushless RP CMCD725 Drill/Driver
- ✓About $99 for the kit, with two batteries and a charger, is the lowest cost of entry in this group.
- ✓Shares the RP hammer drill's 495 UWO output, so it holds its own against brushed drills costing more.
- ✓Ratcheting keyless chuck, onboard bit holders, belt hook and LED come standard.
- ✓Sold at Lowe's, Ace, Blain's Farm & Fleet and Amazon, so it is easy to find.
- ✓Brushless motor gives about 130 holes per charge on a 2.0Ah pack, per Craftsman.
- ✗No tool-only version, so existing V20 owners pay for batteries they may not need.
- ✗Craftsman quotes UWO instead of in-lbs, so its torque can't be checked against rivals.
- ✗15 clutch settings ties DeWalt's DCD801 for the fewest here; most rivals offer 21-25.
- ✗Craftsman doesn't publish a bare-tool weight or head length.
- ✗The 3-year warranty is short next to Ridgid's lifetime service plan or Metabo HPT's lifetime tool-body cover.