Ryobi ONE+ HP P262 Impact Wrench vs Ridgid 18V R86012 Impact Wrench
Quick take: The Ryobi ONE+ HP P262 Impact Wrench costs $10 less bare; the Ridgid 18V R86012 Impact Wrench is lighter (3.6 vs 3.75 lbs); they live on different battery platforms (Ryobi ONE+ vs Ridgid 18V), so the deciding factor is usually which batteries you already own.
| Spec | Ryobi ONE+ HP P262 Impact Wrench | Ridgid 18V R86012 Impact Wrench |
|---|---|---|
| Price (bare tool) | $179 | $189 |
| Kit Price | $299 | — |
| Rating | 4.8★ (2,211) | — |
| Category | Impact Wrench | Impact Wrench |
| Battery Platform | Ryobi ONE+ | Ridgid 18V |
| Voltage | 18V | 18V |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Weight | 3.75 lbs (bare) | 3.6 lbs (bare) |
| Released | — | — |
| Fastening Torque | 450 ft-lbs | 500 ft-lbs |
| Nut-Busting Torque | 600 ft-lbs (breakaway) | 650 ft-lbs breakaway |
| Anvil | 1/2 in friction ring | 1/2 in friction ring |
| Impacts | 0-3,200 IPM | 3,800 IPM |
| Top Speed | 2,800 RPM | 2,800 RPM |
| Modes | 3 speeds + Auto | 3 speeds + auto-tightening mode |
Pros & cons
Ryobi ONE+ HP P262 Impact Wrench
- ✓In Tool Box Buzz's timed test it pulled eight truck lugs in 22.44 seconds, fastest of every mid-torque tested including Milwaukee and Makita.
- ✓It also won their continuous lag-bolt driving test by a full 25 seconds; the operator called it "an Ox".
- ✓Owners replacing the brushed P261 describe the difference as night and day, and say it takes lug nuts off without drama.
- ✓Auto mode snugs fasteners without over-torquing and spins them out gently in reverse, handy for setting lugs before the torque wrench.
- ✓At $179 bare, or $299 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger, it's the cheapest way into a genuinely useful 1/2-inch mid-torque.
- ✓Grip is sized for larger hands, and the tool is light enough at 3.75 lbs bare to live in a truck for roadside flats.
- ✗Tool Box Buzz's sample repeatedly shut down with all lights flashing after about six seconds of hammering a 1-7/8-inch socket, and the replacement did the same.
- ✗It broke only 510 ft-lbs on their bolt rig, well under the 600 breakaway spec, so heavily seized hardware can outlast it.
- ✗Ryobi recommends a 4.0Ah or larger HP battery, so the small 2Ah packs many ONE+ owners already have aren't the right match.
- ✗It was among the loudest wrenches in that test, a real trade-off for its speed if you work in a closed garage.
- ✗Belt clip isn't included; the tool only accepts Ryobi's optional belt hook.
Ridgid 18V R86012 Impact Wrench
- ✓650 ft-lbs of claimed breakaway from a 3.6 lb bare tool is near the top of the 18V mid-torque class.
- ✓Pro Tool Reviews found it clearly stronger than the older Octane-era model, with a handle placement that balances the top-heavy head.
- ✓The auto mode works both ways: it stops before over-tightening in forward and quits spinning once a nut breaks free in reverse.
- ✓Registering it gets the Lifetime Service Agreement (free parts, service and batteries for life), which no other platform here matches.
- ✓About $189 bare from Ridgid, less than the Bosch GDS18V-330CN despite much higher torque claims.
- ✓Ridgid sells a protective boot for it (AC13B01N) for work around painted wheels and body panels.
- ✗Pro Tool Reviews measured 138/181/252 ft-lbs across the three speeds, well short of the 500 ft-lb rating and behind some mid-torque rivals.
- ✗The low speed in assist mode barely snugs a bolt (13 ft-lbs in PTR's test), so it's for running nuts on, not final torque.
- ✗Friction ring only, with no pin-detent option on this SKU; Ridgid sells that as a separate R86012PDB.
- ✗Sold mainly through Home Depot, so pricing and stock follow one retailer's promos.