NEW RIDGID SubCompact Drill & Impact Driver Kit HAS A MAJOR FLAW 

DeWalt...”somewhat compact tools” 😂

The "RIGID LIFETIME GUARANTEE" is why I bought RIGID, not Milwaukee!

I have been a Ridgid user for about 8 years. the LSA is real, register the tool, if it breaks, call it in, they make you bring it to HD service center (if one is near you) they log it in and the worse part is it could take them 6 weeks to get it back in your hands. I have had an orbital sander replaced, and battery as well as the giant lockjaw tool. never had an issue. They stand up well, I use them weekly on house construction, I have dropped them (more than I care to remember) I love how one battery fits everything. All chargers work on all batteries. This line is replacing the Octane line they had and I believe the 5X is going away too. Too many choices I guess. as far as the size of the bottom, the only thing I can think of is that the Octane batteries were slightly bigger but not by even a 1/4" I say? Maybe that is why it sticks out to house that size? no idea. But good video and great channel. Oh, and if they don't have a refurb tool for you in the LSA or cannot repair yours. you get the newest one they offer, so not a bad deal. which is why I went with them because of the LSA. Hope this helps

I bought into the Ridgid line about 8 years ago. I haven't had any complaints. Love their products.

The lifetime warranty is why i have all rigid

Just bought this yesterday and have driven 100 3 1/2 inch construction screws..... so far very impressed

Even the charger is sub-compact. SMH As for the batteries, yes. All of the batteries, from the 1.5 Ah up, have indicator LEDs.

Iron worker here... Ridgid is what we use in the shop. Metabo (german) and Ridgid and they are durable A.F.

I have all rigid tools from 12 volt to 18 volt miter saws about every tool they have and I can’t complain in 7 years I have used the warranty 1 time

I don't really get the subcompact 18v lines. Bulky batteries. If you need subcompact 12v is the way to go, Milwaukee M12 is hard to beat. Can't wait for that Fuel multitool.

The RIDGID LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement) is real. If you fail to register for the LSA within 90 days, you tool reverts to the standard 3 year warranty. My first RIDGID tool purchase was a drill/driver combo kit 16 years ago. The original charger died after 6 years and was replaced with a new equivalent. That charger died 5 years later and was replaced with an upgraded smart charger. The two 1.5 Ah Ni-Cad batteries originally supplied both died at 14 years old and were replace with 2.5 Ah lithium Ion batteries. All replacements at No Charge. The original drill and driver continue to run strong. I also have a corded hammer drill that has been repaired (full guts replaced) three times without charge. This is why I now have 32 RIDGID tools registered on their website.

Big flaw, it's not red and doesn't say Milwaukee.

The fact they don't come with a free collectible toy

I been getting batteries since 2012 no issues... but i know how to register my tools....

Let me tell you what .... I bought this set for a commercial trellis job because of it's size needing to fit in tight spaces. Over 24 units, they managed 7800 #14 2" self tapping stainless steel screws attaching 1/4" to 1/4" aluminum for the structures with 3/16" pilot in the scorching Florida heat.... Still going strong. If there is one issue with the Ridgid impacts, they get hot as hell.

My first battery set was Dewalt, once the two batteries died, I didn’t want to pay $89/ each for the old 18 volt batteries so moved to Ridgid 15-20 years ago. You mentioned 20 t years later getting batteries, they all fail and it only takes a few years sometimes. I have one Nicad left that’s really old, all other batteries have failed at least once, some Many times. IMPORTANT; if you get a new battery, you must RE-REGISTER THE NEW BATTERY, or NEW TOOL, if they replaced it. No re register, no more lifetime service on that tool. Trust me, I have 179 products registered.

I have the subcompact Ridgid drill R8701B and the M12 fuel hammer drill (2504-20) from Milwaukee, the Ridgid is much smaller at the head and at the handle and feels much smaller and way more comfortable in the hands than the M12 Fuel even when using the Ridgid 4.0 battery, the Ridgid is also much quieter. The M12 fuel battery insert and removal sometimes gets tricky and hard to deal with, the M12 handle is a bad design and feels thick on the hands makes the tool feel bigger than it is. The Ridgid subcompact drill R8701B tool only cost me only $69 this is the newest from Ridgid 👍

Vince I bought the Ridgid combo kit X4 6 years ago along to go along with my 3 year old (at the time) Ridgid reciprocating saw. I have used all 3 (with the 4 amp batteries that came with the combo kit) and been so well served. The drills and saw along with the batteries and chargers have a lifetime service agreement that makes these the best choice for this DIYer I do not see any down side using Ridgid tools for the homeowner.

I dig the small charger. I’m a Milwaukee/Ridgid type of electrical apprentice and I hate milwaukees big clumsy chargers. The less I need to carry on the MTA: the better

I know I'm probably a year late for this comment but the push came from Milwaukee to get into the subcompact because it's a theory but it's a working theory that Milwaukee being the parent company of rigid and Ryobi didn't like that the octane line outperformed its own offerings so therefore Milwaukee told rigid to calm it down and therefore got rid of the octane line and started to focus on the smaller lines but still on an 18 volt platform and got rid of their 12 volt offerings because Milwaukee has fantastic 12 volt all freaks and God forbid rigid or Ryobi took away from Milwaukee's 12 volt sales just a theory.

I think m12 is really the only choice for powerful compact drivers. When you’re arm deep in a cabinet or other job, that huge battery just gets in the way man.

The collet reaches past the front of the battery, so I'm not clear on how the battery is going to prevent the tool from reaching the target. And that would assume a bit of zero length, which doesn't exist. I'm also not sure the battery sticking out little behind the tool is a concern. Your hand also sticks out behind the tool in order to use it, no?

I was sucked in by your “major flaw” claim which turned out to be rather inconsequential. You have too many of your videos with overblown claims in the title.

Same battery what can u do, sell a smaller battery and now you’re buying more things not compatible

the lifetime service agreement which includes batteries makes it the best buy. I switched over from dewalt to Ridgid because of this. I'll be changing the batteries every 4-5 years.

I love Ridgid’s tools. I’ve had their older Fuego drill/impact, and bought a bunch of the octane line. Hammer/impact kit, the grinder, the high torque 1/2” monster. The subs are next on my list. The LSA is killer too. Had an issue with the LED trigger on the impact. Took it into Home Depot after a quick call to ridgid for my LSA number. They swapped it out for a brand new impact after a quick diagnosis. Easy as pie.

I just bought this kit before i seen this video and i thought the same thing the battery charger looks cheap

I agree with you vince on what you don't like the battery size is just odd and weird and will defenitly get in the way on certain things @vcgconstruction

I think I would like to see the drill vs the ryobi compact line (when it releases) on TTR and SMASH THE LIKE BUTTON HARDEN THE PAINT. And it doesn’t make any sense why they didn’t give you a regular charger. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

the charger... its like when you buy an m12 kit and it comes with the m12 charger and not the multi charger... just why....

Are you guys going to do a comparison with the m18 surge and the Makita soft impact 18 volt?

Ridgid sub compact for guy's with creamy lotion'y hands. That can't hold a full size impact 😉. All jokes a side. Buy Milwaukee 12 volt if you need compact.

How can they replace batteries for life? That doesn’t seem viable…

I've had this combo set for a little over a month. They are a pleasure to use. I've never had the size of the battery interfere with the sub-compact nature of the tool. They consistently do the work of a full-size tool, but they are less fatiguing to carry and use. Also, I've been impressed with how long the batteries last. I can easily get several hours worth of work done on a single charge. Not using the tools constantly, but using them every few minutes as one does when working alone. I've also been impressed with how quickly the batteries charge. The kit may not come with a fast charger, but it's certainly faster than your average charger.

Just bought this kit today along with another drill kit. The warranty is great and the salesman also mentioned that when a battery fails to register the new one as well then its lifetime battery replacement lol

The LSA so far has worked to my advantage they replaced my drill and gave the replacement a lifetime warranty, they are also replacing my battery and giving it a lifetime.

The lifetime warranty was the selling point for me. Had Ridgid tools for years and love them.

Been happy with my ridgid tools as well as the service agreement. Had to use it once and got a replacement battery- easy peasy

I been thinking of picking this kit up to get in to ridgid platform to test some of the tools out @Vcgconstruction

Love my Ridgid tools old and new. I recently was doing some work with my neighbor, who is a Milwaukee man, and he said he really like my Ridgid hammer drill!!

You know what would be Great?? If you sent those to your friend in BRANSON MO and he could test them against his original Ryobi and his Atomic set. In real condition building a small 6x6 deck and ramp so my wife will be able to get her power chair out of the house. Right now she is stuck until we can afford to build a ramp. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

Milwaukee is too "famous" and "liked" for ridgid to try to compete against them, and they are pretty much the same company. I think dewalt is who they are after. Makita is just the brand that does whatever and will sell no matter what because they have a great reputation. I think these will be a great seller, i just wish the design looked a little more... "Mean"?

New to the channel, just found the VCG a few days ago. You guys are great.

I did know about the ridgid lifetime service agreement and how it works @Vcgconstruction

I really like the look of these except for the ridiculously large sized batteries. And what is with that chintzy little charger they give you? If I want compactness, I’ll stick with Milwaukee or go out and get a Makita T16.

I just bought the set to replace my m12. The m12 drill is about 3 years old and it needs a new chuck and circuit board. The m12 3/8 Impact needs a new board. They're both under warranty But in the meantime I bought the set with the 3/8 impact for 199 at HD. If they work Good I will use them for work and when the a M12s gets fixed I will use them at home.

12:28 Thats what...SHE SAID! ahahahaha 🤦

I just found your channel a few days ago. I think the Rigid was made for me. I am a total tomboy and love my tools. I ended up getting my first Rigid tool after my divorce and purchased it because my ex did not take care of his tools and frankly I would tire out using the Makita before I was done. It is lighter and easier for me to use. I love the lifetime service agreement but you have to absolutely register the product immediately.

I switched to Milwaukee from Ridgid. Must say Ridgid warranty is great I took a dead battery to their distributer 2 yrs after purchase. They replaced it immediately with a new one. All you need is the code from when you register. When you register print off the warranty codes for each tool. For convenience if needed.

Ridgid has never once honored their Lifetime Service Agreement for us in about 6 years. We own something like 8 drills, 6 impact drivers, 4 impact wrenches, 3 recip saws, 3 orbital sanders, 2 grinders, an SDS gun, a circular saw, 12" chop saw, 10" table saw, multiple lights, the 18v fan, around 20 batteries, and a good handful of oddball stuff I'm forgetting... Once this batch of tools die, we will probably be switching to Makita. There is always some shenanigans that Ridgid dusts off whenever we've called with a problem, even something as simple as a battery pack. TLDR: Ridgid will bake up a fresh excuse to not honor the warranty anytime you call them.

some of these lifetime warrantees are so full of restrictions they are a joke..like sending it back on your dime for an appraisal to see if ot qualifys!!!

WHAT UP HOMIES!!!!!! ( VCG and the gang) that charger is ridiculous is looks like the second I plug it in at the job site to charge my battery someone with some sharp edged materials or truthfully anything sharp edged, (well in actuality the cord looks so flimsy the item might not have to be sharp edged just a bit heavy) falls on it and cause it to sever. That my friend is definitely not a pro charger. I’ll give rigid an A for effort and F for Pro environment friendly LMFAOO.

Maybe they put the battery on center so it will stand ?? maybe

VCG: It's a basic 2A charger, sufficient for these small batteries. Their 5A charger is available, and the Octane charger is either a 6A charger or 10A with Octane batteries.

I do millwork and these 2 tools are used by me 6 days a week. Love them

I'm another Ridgid tool fan. I have had the 18v combo set since they first hit the market and have put many many hours on them with absolutely no issue. Same with a Ridgid Planer, miter saw, stapler, table saw, router and of course the vacuum. The LSA is great, but you must create an account and register it. Ridgid does a great job of logging and tracking your tools through your acct. once you set it up. The only item I have had an issue with is their belt sander. Don't buy it, it is total crap. I have gone through 2 of them in no time at all.

Good review on the ridge subcompact kit @vcgconstruction I'm sure you know the hammer drill is coming from what I read on it it's nothing to brag about it is still cool they are supposed to be coming out with a nailer and a circular Saw at a later date no information there on release date or spec can't wait to see all this tools coming out even Ryobi trying to get in the game

Ive probly had 2-3k in free tools and batteries from the LSA. Been using it for 15 years. Best decision i ever made. Ridgid isnt perfect but free tools & batteries for life gives it the edge over othef brands for me.

I just bought this combo a couple weeks ago. I love it. And the service agreement has always been a great plus of ridgid

DeWalt replaced 2 of my 18vt xr battery chargers and 1 melted battery 16 years after purchase due to a recall back in 1999(?). Anything can happen in 20 years!

"can you spot the flaw?" >crops flaw out of thumbnail

@VCG 1:00 2016 I went @HomeDepot to get @Makita Drill & Impact kit Because my uncle Plumber had the set doin work at my home(1st Time I ever seen Impact ever in my life!) Later my friend Electrician had set doin work at my home(2nd time) I went to @HomeDepot to get it SalesMen was pushing @RIDGID hard! (I dont pressure buy I can wait!) he walked off to help SomeOne else I left outta store 2:00 I call my Uncle He said RIDGID was good(LIfeTimeWarranty is what intrigued me!) I went back the next day & bought the RIDGID set(Not BrushLess) 0:40 R9602 18V COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER AND IMPACT DRIVER COMBO (1) R86008 X4 18V COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER (1) R86034 X4 18V IMPACT DRIVER 10:00 (2) 130183040 BATTERY, 18V 1.5AH (my battery has fuel lights) 8:00 (1) 140189019 18V CHARGER (my charger is more robust/sturdy) 4:00 I do agree the battery is too big to get in area( I was doing cable tv lines behind the wall from downStairs to UpStairs & battery didnt fit behind wall to drill thru floor!) Ps Thnx for UpDated video Hate Im 2yrs late!

c'mon vince....put some RESPECK on ridgid's name !! 💪 😂😂

I've so far have had great experience with Ridgid. I bought 5 tool kit (2005) as a upcoming new home owner and current part-time employee at HD. Used tools for so may homeowner and helping friends/ family...decks, garages, benches, porches, tree trimming, etc. Never had a tool problem to date, only battery. About 7-8 years in, batteries were shot (no charge) had to take ALLn tools in at that time 40 miles away to authorized tool store to submit batteries for warranty. Took a couple weeks and had to go back and received 3 brand new batteries that came with the kit. Since that time tool use has been probably 1/4 use from the first 8-10 years.....more recently about a few years ago. All batteries are dead again. Approx 2019, called Ridid, gave service agreement number, battery serial numbers over phone, lady said ok no problem, you will have 3 new batteries within 7-10 business days, which I recieved to my door in mail! Hello!!! 5 STAR!!! Still using now, 1/2" hammer drill A+, Sawzall A+, 7 1/2" Skill Saw A+, threw away flashlight and 14.4 impact.....I'm pretty dam happy with my 2005 tools!

I’ve had both of these in service since they came out and have had zero complaints. I’ve even had some other electrical workers use mine and they’ve all enjoyed the fit to their hand and the lightness of the impact driver. It’s great for driving screws and removing screws on double gang boxes, and strapping conduit. It’s outlasted my coworkers Mikita. I’m sold on the ridged brand

I'm not gonna lie, those are some pretty huge 2ah batteries. And, I have the basic question: why? I don't know, man, even aside from the awkward battery size, I'm not crazy about ridgid. I'm not sure who they're for. They're exactly in the middle territory of tools that don't appeal to me, even if we're only looking at "prosumer" lines. If I didn't want to shell out for Milwaukee or Dewalt tools, I'd probably go with Kobalt, or Ryobi. Ridgid's tool platform is just kind of goofy, I think. I don't know how to place it, exactly, but it's kind of hard to tell what they're trying to go for, ever.

Multiple batteries replaced shipped to my door. They honor it. Must register product (takes 5 minutes to do so).

I have the same bulbous battery complaint, you can't drag a huge battery anchor into a tight space. ITT which makes both RIDGID/RYOBI and Milwaukee have previously skewed their Milwaukee power heads (from parallel) to allow better access of the power head, it defineatley helps allow a bit more tight access, but RIDGID won't skew their compact power heads? The lamest thing of all is that RIDGID discontinued their 12v platform that does allow good tight area access, with a small mostly handle internal battery anchor? I'm in the market for a smaller tool that you'd use the most, but it has to have LSA batteries, none of these various platforms are worth a crap if you don't warranty the batteries. RIDGID wants to move compact smaller (after 1st going MEGA bigger) but then cuts their 12v smallest platform legs out from under themselves. GIVE ME A BRUSHLESS 12v. PLATFORM WITH WARRANTEED BATTERIES and screw the Milwaukee M12 Fuel line up with NO battery warranty (other than 3 yr)

I'm feeling this tool set. The contractor working on my kitchen /bathroom used it on the project. I was able test it out a bit. I was impressed. I also like the price point.

I like the subcompact size it remains me of the makita black subcompact but the impact driver of the Ridged is too compact that the battery looks Bucky it could of been a 12v for the impact driver the drill looks fine but I will not expect for heavy task and jobs but it would be good for installation in small spaces.

@VCG Construction. Thanks Vince for the unboxing and demo of these Ridgid subcompacts. Like you, I can't believe Ridgid is packing that chinzy charger with their cordless tools. Those power bricks are probably cheaper to make but take up alot of room especially on a power strip. I think the problem with Ridgid's 18V batteries is the way they designed the pack. I keep my Makita and Dewalt 18V batteries in a Dewalt DWST08201 Tough System Small Case that has those individual bins. The Ridgid 18V batteries are longer so they don't lay flat in the bins. You're right about the LSA: register the tools, batteries, and charger within 90 days of purchase and then they'll be covered. If you get replacement batteries from a LSA claim, those have to be registered again so you continue coverage. So far, I've one tool (12V cordless drill/driver) that I've taken to a Ridgid authorized service center for chuck replacement under the LSA. For whatever reason, the model I have the chuck is riveted to the motor. Not screwed onto the motor like every other chuck but riveted. Long story short, they took care of it. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

These are targeting the emerging woodworking hobbyists. During the pandemic the woodworking hobby began a groundswell that companies, like Ridgid, are now taking serious. Companies are realizing the pandemic created a breadth of greenshoot peripheral markets they can realize immediate sales growth with if they pivot their offerings and marketing

i have the Ridgid R9208 18V Brushless combo kit with impact and hammer drill. Love it, but hate the charger. It feels cheap and small and the design sucks. But for the man does it charge the batteries fast !!

My drill driver broke after a couple uses, felling gutted as I bought it used but new in the box and have no LTSA. During the last several months Iv bought many Ridgid tools and I’m kind of regretting it even though I bought them from HD. Really not sure how I feel about Ridgid anymore if a new drill doesn’t even last 6 months with minimal use. Though Ridgid we’re as tough as the more popular brands.

14:18 This channel is clearly focused first on comedy followed by the actual tools. I love it.

Milwaukee all the way, they don't have to worry about compact or full size because that's what we got FUEL for.

i bought my first rigid drill kit when i was 18 years old, it came with a light, a screw gun a circular saw and a tool bag. that kit still worked when i was 32(im 41 now) but the 2 batteries i had finally overheated and died driving 4 inch screws into 3 roof joists while sistering boards after a tree landed ona buddies roof and we were trying to make emergency repairs till dude could afford to have it contracted out. i immediately bought another drill kit to finish the job... this time with a drill an impact and a multitool... they still work... albeit they are a little tired from tons of abuse from home owner project to home owner project. and the multitool was flawed becuase the exhaust for the motor was right near your hand and it would burn you after a while. the impact was so torquey it would snap drywall screws into wood and self tappers into 1/4 inch steel like they were paper or try to break your wrist while driving(i know they arent the right screws for the job but sometimes yuou use what you got in a pinch. its still impressive). still have them they still get the job done.... but i just bought a new kit plus a sub compact circular saw on an impulse buy for a project i was starting, came with a drill an impact a multitool and a sawzall ive used all except the sawzall so far and they are absolutely flawless compared to the old designs. they mastered thier shit. the batteries are huge becuase they are universal and work with all previous generations of rigid and while they have a battery type like the m12 line in milwaukee that slides into the handle it grossly underperforms compared to the brick type batteries

I love rigids tool line. Their high torque impact makes milwaukees look like a baby. Nah being serious those it’s stronger than milwaukees which is why I pushed onto the rigid line. Milwaukee had more versatile tools but it’s also gonna cost you too when they’re both made by TTI rigid to me has more durability than ryobi (also TTI) and can hold up to milwaukees standards. They’re not gonna make rigids better bc TTI makes all of them they would hurt their own money by doing so that’s the biggest set back of rigid.

my rigids have kicked the snot out of my dewalts for quite a few years, never had the rigid stall or fail..................good units

Ridgids warranty is trash. I bought a really nice combo. Impact, drill driver, grinder, and hand saw. My drill went out and they never honored their warranty. My grinder broke on the switch, contacted ridgid again any they just never got back to me. The tools work well when they work but after they break good luck my friends. Oh guys and my tools where registered on warranty FYI.

If the battery base is too big, turn the tool or use longer bits. Problem solved. Realistically, just using normal bits, the impact base size is not a problem. Drill doesn't have a base problem.

These are subcompact 18v tools. Ridgid does make smaller 12v tools if you need extreme compactness. I’m not sure any 18v tool is going to compete on size with 12v tools. It’s not really possible to do that with a full size 18v battery. Having said that. Thanks for showing us some cool new tools. Keep up the good work.

I shouldnt have to register a thing. If the tool breaks they should replace it and make the process easy. I bought this kit and the drill stopped working after weeks. The customer service is horrible!!!

That battery charger makes as much sense as a Milwaukee M12 only single battery charger being included in the M12 kits when it doesn't cost much more for a multivolt charger.

Here's the deal with Ridgid. They have the best warranty in the business. From the moment you buy the tool you get 3 years of warranty on the tool, battery and charger. If you register online for what they call the LSA (Lifetime service agreement) then it extends to lifetime. This covers everything that came in the kit. If you buy just batteries you only get the 3 year warranty. If you have the LSA, they will repair the tool and replace the batteries untill they stop making that tool. Then they will keep parts around for a few more years. After that they will still replace the tool or batteries but they will replace them with whatever is the current version. I have had the first generation Ridgid all the way up to these sub compacts. The sub compact drill and impactor are not a replacement for a full size drill. It is a replacement for the 12v system with more power for the same weight. My biggest beef with Ridgid is with their gen 5 tools. They came out right after they merged with Milwaukee. I was the second person on the USA to blow up my hammer drill. My repair facility tore it apart and found all the internals to be Milwaukee parts. The gen 4 drill was bulletproof. I broke 1 in half and it still worked. The new octane line blows the competition out of the water.

The problem now is that they're not taking the tools at Home Depot and at least for me,i have to go to 25 miles to take it to the nearest repair shop. Wait for it to finish and then go 25 miles again to go in picking them up. They're killing us with this now..

I’m heavy into ridgid tools and I love my babies, so far no issues, all the stuff that burned was because of extreme abuse. I never sign up for warranties and so far I haven’t regretted not wasting my time with that. Hope they don’t go away any time soon and I’ll stay loyal eh eh

Lifetime service agreement? Sounds like Craftsman has been reborn, but in orange. Used to be you could take a Craftsman tool to any Sears and have it warrantied without any hassle, at least that was my experience and what I've been told.

I knew about rigid lifetime Warranty. But have heard it’s not an easy process to sign up and to warranty the tools when broken. Also don’t think most people know you have to sign up when getting tool to register for the warranty

The ridgid battery is too bulky can they make it smaller for compact or subcompact impact wrench.I bought one from Home Depot but returned for a Milwaukee brand more compact and lighter.

Happy Monday evening VCG and the gang! 🧰🤙😍

The Ridgid Squeaker. lol

own some ridgid very nice tools 4 the professional D-I-Y-E-R Handy man or woman if the Mrs knows a thing or 2 and apprentice contractor.

That, dewalt, milwuakee, bosch, craftsman, ryobi, etc are prosumer tools. The real deal is hilti, metabo that is the real deal they are slow in driving the screw because they priority the quality rather than prosumer specs that the only want is high speed screwing or drilling i'am talking about long term reliability here ha. Base on what i see hilti is different story like dewalt vs hilti we compare benz vs bentley, all major or atleast big contruction company in here at the philippines they are using hilti products

the battery has as the control circuitry In it so the charger itself doesn't need to be that complex. what is the output amperage on the wall brick. that will determine how useful the charger is.

Why are you identifying the power of the batteries in hours, they are simply rated by their current potential (Ah is the symbol for current or as it is also know, amps)?

I feel as though if it is a compact drill/driver kit it should have a compact charger as well. I’m just saying….It makes sense to me.

That charger blows I bought the kit with the cric saw orbital sander and drill I have other ridgid tools and charger and that sucks if you compare it to the m18 m12 charger this should almost just be thrown out an getting a new one

I got the same impact and drill and it came with 2 2amp batteries and a flash light and a vacuum for 180 u over paid and I got a bigger bag and u can hang the charger in ur house and is compact I don't know I like them but I said screw the life time service agreement cuz they told me to f my self but still a great set of tools

I own a sharpening and repair shop. I am a ridgid warranty shop. Ridgid only replaces batteries if the charger says they are defective. Ridgid doesnt replace tired batteries. THey still have the best warranty omn the market