How does the Ridgid Cordless Drill stand up to the others? Here's a short review to help you find out:
Like all other companies they offer machines for homeowners and for constructions workers... and they have a 12, a 14.4 and an 18v model.
12v
This one sells for 0-not cheap but not terribly expensive either. It uses lithium-ion batteries-as you'd expect for the price.
Batteries
It works for a LONG TIME, and has a FAST recharger. Just don't let the battery run all the way down to empty-this can SEVERELY reduce the lifespan of the battery-which as I'm sure you know is not easy to replace.
Power
It has decent power... 120 lbs of torque and 575 RPMs to be exact. Obviously this isn't NEARLY enough for construction jobs... but for the homeowner it's more than adequate.
18v
This Ridgid Cordless Drill is one of their most popular items... and as you would think it's suited more for the industrial worker who needs to cut through steel and metal.
Cost
It sells for 0-like the 12v this is about "middle of the road" when compared with similar models.
Features
A nice feature of it is that it automatically shifts from the top to bottom gear without you having to. This makes more of a difference than you'd think.
It prevents you from having to stop working 50% of the way through your project to alter the transmission. It always begins at the top setting... and when it sense greater resistance, it shifts to the bottom gear automatically.
Power
It produces 450 pounds of torque, which is MORE than enough for almost any job. Best of all, this Ridgid Cordless Drill is durable and you can pretty much use it every day and expect it to work a long time.
