For tires and brakes and stuff on passenger vehicles this thing is more than enough
@1vw4me
Жыл бұрын
I just got this at DTO for $49!!! (blemished) I got it EXACTLY to remove and install lug nuts on my 2 vehicles. Sick of air tool hoses, already had RIDGID platform. Total win. Wish I had gotten it sooner.
@floridaprepper598
3 жыл бұрын
I use a subcompact for everyday construction installing roof screws and it's got plenty of power and my battery is out last the majority of the DeWalt batteries on the job
@mike_t_007
2 жыл бұрын
That's Awesome!
@kravchan
3 жыл бұрын
It's so tiny, so cute, perfect.
@vikkleo
3 жыл бұрын
That's what she said lol
@joshthetooldude5775
3 жыл бұрын
I got the 3/8 subcompact with the drill and impact driver kit a few weeks ago. So far I've been extremely impressed with the 3/8" for a variety of automotive applications. The battery won't fit everywhere but it will most places and the head is so small it'll go places most impacts can't. Obviously depends on the size and vehicle component but I have been using mine at the junkyard a lot and tried it on some 7.3 diesel head bolts and it was able to break them loose so I can't complain. Also been using it for brake caliper mounting bolts and it's had no issues so far
@peter2213
3 жыл бұрын
Smh the Milwaukee m12 1/2 has better specs than this and it is smaller 😭 idk how y’all standing with ridged still they make good tools but for their price it ain’t ever worth it
@ridemfast7625
3 жыл бұрын
@@peter2213 These guys that make videos without even testing actual performance should not be making comments about performance and applications. They should just talk about the color and weight... The Ridgid Subcompact with a 6ah battery fastens to 232 ft lbs and break away at 450 lbs. Start at 18:20 mark: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jrCltK1rrJGdm6g Sure, not a true subcompact. But its 1/2 the cost of the M and has a life time warranty.
@beyboyproductions9410
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve quickly become a power tool junky in my old age, and I love these videos BUT…I just hate the “meh it might work for you” attitude. I mean this lil guy is great!! Its one of those things I never knew I needed but it feels so good to go out there and do the work with such ease. Give it its respect man!!! Great video though!!
@PhillipScull
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let everybody know that it also does auto loosening so that you don't have nuts flying around although it always fun to have that happen😉4:38
@scotthoover6689
2 жыл бұрын
I have the ⅜" drive sub compact and I love it for alot of uses. Within reason. It's powerful tho. I also have the full size ½" 18v impact. It's a beast. Not the newest one. But all I've needed for about anything I work on.
@MrRubenrivera9649
3 жыл бұрын
lag screws carriage bolts(threaded side) hex head bolts self tapping screws and smaller engine bolts
@ToolswithSoAlz
3 жыл бұрын
If it were red and black I have a feeling this review would be drastically different.
@21psd
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Project Farm did a review that was much more scientific than this channel kzitem.info/news/bejne/xamQuZuVmpt_iHo , and the Ridgid was just slightly less powerful than the M12, but Ridgid is half the cost and gives a lifetime warranty that even covers the battery. I've been using Ridgid tools for years and they last. He actually thought the Ridgid would fail at removing those lugnuts! 😆
@donnysanner342
3 жыл бұрын
It's perfect for large tapcons and redhead and small automotive. Great vid brother
@jlousy1901
Жыл бұрын
I've installed tv mounts with this unit when driving in lag bolts. It's awesome. Very light and compact. Even did a ceiling mount so it was perfect for overhead work
@DrCoconut465
8 ай бұрын
thats a heavy TV you got there
@jlousy1901
8 ай бұрын
Lol.... I meant the lags for the ceiling mount... NOT the TV itself lol
@bluemantom77
3 жыл бұрын
I do not own any subcompact ridgid tools but do own ridgid power tools thank you for your video
@EricStrobel09
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought the 3/8 and 1/2 for 155 after tax at HD. Great deal I think!
@davidbrewer7937
Жыл бұрын
I have this unit & love it. If you hit the auto then hit the nut several times in a row, it will add a little more torque each time to a maximum of about 100ft/lbs. I use it for nuts under 18mm. For tge bugger stuff it use the big brother of it & for a hail Mary rattle, I have a corded thumper. This unit is not going to torque steel rims to 150ft/lb... it is not a wheel nut machine.
@1337penguinman
3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking of picking this up for brake jobs and the like. Looks like it will be able to handle caliper bracket bolts pretty well.
@jamesrwight401
Жыл бұрын
I spent an hour trying to get two off yesterday. Never again, since I'll be buying this.
@GazzaCam
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you still in action Brian. What happened to our forum ?
@andythompson3528
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about buying one of these myself at some point. I have a DeWalt 1/2 high torque impact gun, the only problem is it’s sometimes too big or too powerful for what I need. It’s also pretty heavy. Something smaller and lighter would be nice for smaller projects or tight spaces.
@cardo1111
3 жыл бұрын
Good review and tip about which sockets should be used 👍🏽 I would prefer the Milwaukee M12 Stubby if I were going this route.
@Jarco101
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! An honest review 👌 that's why I like your channel. Missing that long hair tho
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
In Michigan, the no hair cuts sound like they are coming soon.
@Jarco101
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict here in Chicago starting Monday 6:00 am. Seems like finally will have enough time to watch all of your reviews
@InsuranceIsLegalizedRobbery
3 жыл бұрын
WorkshopAddict I didn’t know you’re from Michigan, I live there too. keep doing what you doing brother awesome tool reviews 👍🏼
@MRJBTA
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping Ridgid releases a 18v impact ratchet like Ryobi's (P344).
@4673962
2 жыл бұрын
They are. Just wait. Someone got some video of them. I believe it was VCG tools went and did a shoot at Ridgid HQ. They were sitting on a shelf in the background when they were testing some tools.
@soggyfries4347
3 жыл бұрын
$159 for bag,charger and battery combo at the Home Depot Black Friday.
@latinace1981
3 жыл бұрын
I picked it up today. They had a special sale for $129. Got the credit card so brought down to $115
@letswalkinthewoods1462
9 ай бұрын
Not how you put lugs on? You seem to have a problem saying it works great. I've taken lugs off all four wheels of my vehicle. Time and time again this tool Works great. What's your problem? Use it to put little things together? It is a half inch Drive... 😅
@class8garage308
3 жыл бұрын
It is same specs as the 3/8" impact depends if you want use adapter myself I have the gen 5 x 1/2" drive so i would go with the 3/8" great for alt, water pump, brake caliper bolts all u need if i need bigger i dig out my 45 lb Ingersoll rand 1" drive air wrench
@bigchungus7720
3 жыл бұрын
Guy really said ugga dugga
@mongomongo17
Жыл бұрын
the 3/8 one works great for me decent power and small
@bladedspokes
3 жыл бұрын
If you need 225 to break large lug nuts you have other problems.
@Fee.1
3 жыл бұрын
Impressive to think Ridgid has.....half of the most compact impact and by far the largest high torque
@popwarhomie
3 жыл бұрын
What???
@Fee.1
3 жыл бұрын
@@popwarhomie ridgid has a tiny sub compact (the top half at least) but their high torque looks like a football
@dalebabbitt6185
3 жыл бұрын
Good for around the house. Hey, did you do a review on heater some time ago?
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we did the Heater a year or two ago.
@dalebabbitt6185
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict I thought so. I tried to find it but was unsuccessful. Can you please provide a link or something? Thank you!!!
@monkeysbusiness
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one. It’s a waste of money. Just buy the 3/8. It does the same thing and you don’t need to buy 1/2 inch sockets if you don’t own any.
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
That is correct. as i stated in the video, you either buy this in 3/8" or 1/2" as there is no need for both.
@jeffarnold1983
3 жыл бұрын
It is tiny on top and huge on the bottom. I don't see anyone outdoing the DeWalt 12v anytime soon. It's not the most powerful but it's not supposed to be.
@saulgoodman2018
3 жыл бұрын
Just how I like my women, tiny on top and huge on the bottom.
@bayrontorres3153
3 жыл бұрын
I’m debating on getting this or the mid-torque for basic auto wheel work(brake pad, tire rotations, etc.) I was worried about the mid-torque head fitting behind rotors to get caliper mounts off. Any recommendation/preference between the two?
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
The mid-torque won't fit in many brake applications, but that is what I would suggest. I use extensions and universals.
@bayrontorres3153
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict thanks. Your vid on the mid-torque sold me on it and the orange big box store has great sale going on for it right now.
@sheepdog3828
9 ай бұрын
So good enough to remove brake caliper bolts on super duties? Or what would work best? Especially the lower bolts.
@WorkshopAddict
9 ай бұрын
Up here in Michigan with the salt, no, it is not large enough.
@sheepdog3828
9 ай бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict ty...
@danygiroux2394
3 жыл бұрын
I guess its find if i just want to change my cars tire? 2 time a year..
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
Why go sub-compact if you are changing car tires? Go with the mid torque and dont look back.
@mid.nightrunners8157
3 жыл бұрын
Its only got one ugga dugga, not bad for the size. Milwaukee 1/2in has a solid 4 ugga duggas its also alot bigger. Use the right tool for the job boys 👌
@barrymingchow
3 жыл бұрын
Ridgid should make their impact wrench with 300 pounds of torque and make the wrench out of titanium, lighter stronger than chromoly
@dsmith377
2 жыл бұрын
how bout driving in Lags in wood?
@ricardokimball1844
2 жыл бұрын
Would this work for removing lawn mower blades?
@kennygee2715
Жыл бұрын
It absolutely should take off lawn mower blades. If you don't already have 1/2 drive sockets, you might want to get the 3/8 drive version of this.
@texasboy2005
3 жыл бұрын
Will this be strong enough to remove car brake calipers?
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
Unlikely
@texasboy2005
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks for the response.
@juanc5149
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the vehicle and location. Even my mid torque will have trouble with truck calipers, that have gotten over torqued.
@boosted2.4_sky
3 жыл бұрын
Caliper bolts should only be 30-40 ft/lbs... I'm gonna say yes... caliper bracket bolts are gonna be tighter and I'm gonna say get the Octane half inch...so....
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
@@boosted2.4_sky He was not specific on what bolts, so that is why I said unlikely. He is not taking braket bolts off with this.
@Fee.1
3 жыл бұрын
Babys* got back
@levipankey
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tested the makita xwt14?
@levipankey
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see how it compares in size and strength
@InNerdimensional
3 жыл бұрын
My old craftsman c3 impact wrench was rated at 300 ft/lbs and it was perfect for lugs. And there is no way it was 300... my ridgid mid torque laps it twice. 250 is what you need for lugs. If it breaks, it breaks. You'd be better testing on crankshaft pulley bolts, where the size would be necessary
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
This little guy was really meant for small installs and not heavy work. While it does lugs, or could, the fast IPM does not allow it to be a great nut buster.
@InNerdimensional
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict try it on suspension bolts and crossmember bolts. And head bolts on an engine. Exhaust bolts... ect. It's a mechanic's tool. Perfect for almost all nuts and bolts on a car or truck
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
@@InNerdimensional I 100% disagree. This is a subcompact tool. Suspension items are way too much for this little guy. The head is so light that the hammers have to impact at an impact driver speed to get it to do anything. I could see using it to install those items, but not to remove them.
@InNerdimensional
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict that's backwards thinking, it takes less torque to remove a bolt/nut than to tighten it. Are you a mechanic? Cause I've built many cars with weaker tools than that. You use that on small fasteners to tighten, and you'll have a huge problem. And a fast bpm it excellent for fine threaded applications. It would be more than adequate for rebuilding and engine and transmission. Test it against the ryobi 300 ft lb impact wrench, I think you'll be surprised
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
@@InNerdimensional What suspension bolts are fine thread?
@12799MaDeuce
3 жыл бұрын
So its an M12 stubby with an 18V battery lol
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
actually, it is much smaller than an M12 stubby. That is why they have to raise the IPM so much to make it work. The stubby has more mass and harder hits!
@jrandall5736
3 жыл бұрын
Wtf how about listing the model number if u gonna do a review.
@ridemfast7625
3 жыл бұрын
This guy has no idea what that tool is capable of. These Ridgid Subcompacts are animals. With a 6ah battery it fastens to 232 ft lbs and break away at 450 lbs. Start at 18:20 mark: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jrCltK1rrJGdm6g
@fomoco300k
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not very subcompact with that giant battery. One of the things I dislike about ridgid’s battery system. But for the mid-range consumer, they make good tools. A pro would go Milwaukee.
@aaronporter2180
3 жыл бұрын
i just cant get over how ridiculous those batteries look on those little tools
@hilltonia133
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Milwaukee really has the best compact line with actual compact batteries on their M12 tools. All the others do really look ridiculous
@Badmonkey2230
3 жыл бұрын
@@hilltonia133 Yes even the M18 batteries arent THAT big. But if you have already bought into the Rigid line this looks pretty good.
@hilltonia133
3 жыл бұрын
@@Badmonkey2230 agreed. I may get it just to see how it is compared to the M12 stubby
@Dirtyharry70585
3 жыл бұрын
@@Badmonkey2230 Most owners of the M18 use 4-5amp and those are big heavy batteries.
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