This is the newly released version of Ridgid's standard capacity battery (thanks x_workman_x). The new higher output version is the "Max Output". The new batteries are backwards compatible with the previous 18v lines (regular and Octane), and older 18v batteries are forward compatible with the new line of tools they are releasing.
ICYMI, Ridgid is retiring the "Octane" line and revamping with the Max Output tools, which are supposed to be a little more compact and brushless.
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2-Count Ridgid 18V Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah Batteries w/ Charger & Bag
$99
$257
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To all the newcomers to the Ridgid line, don't forget to register the batteries online for the Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA). Some folks assume the lifetime warranty is automatic -- nope. No lifetime warranty unless you register WITHIN 90 DAYS of the purchase date.
-J
To be clear, all 18v Rigid batteries are supposed to work with all 18v Rigid tools.
I have the Octane saw and I cannot make a full depth cut on a non octane battery but the Octane battery makes the same cut and doesn't stall.
I already have too many batteries but it's a decent deal
I love the $257 suggested retail. What nonsense
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That being said, it's disappointing to see the direction Ridgid is going with some of their tools and batteries. They appear and feel cost reduced. The "old" style batteries had a nice rubber bumper around the top, the "new" style ones are all plastic. I guess the new batteries might be lighter and sleeker? But they've lost the rugged and tough characteristic.
Old style battery:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amaz...L1500_.j
New style battery:
https://static.slickdea
Same thing for some of their new tools, they feel cheaper and cost reduced. The Octane line still seems to have the normal Ridgid feel and quality.
Several years ago I made the jump from Ryobi to Ridgid. The new cost reduced version of Ridgid feels more like Ryobi. At least Ridgid still has the LSA going for it.
If you have an Amex Platinum card, don't forget about the $50 credit. Makes this package less than $60 after taxes for me. Just wish I could also apply a military discount online like I can with Lowes.
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That being said, it's disappointing to see the direction Ridgid is going with some of their tools and batteries. They appear and feel cost reduced. The "old" style batteries had a nice rubber bumper around the top, the "new" style ones are all plastic. I guess the new batteries might be lighter and sleeker? But they've lost the rugged and tough characteristic.
Old style battery:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amaz...L1500_.j
New style battery:
https://static.slickdea
Same thing for some of their new tools, they feel cheaper and cost reduced. The Octane line still seems to have the normal Ridgid feel and quality.
Several years ago I made the jump from Ryobi to Ridgid. The new cost reduced version of Ridgid feels more like Ryobi. At least Ridgid still has the LSA going for it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PhDAuo
Tl;Dr: Octane batteries going away. All new Max Output batteries will have LSA regardless if they are bought in a kit or individually. Old non-octane and octane batteries that have LSA will be replaced with Max Output batteries free of charge so not to worry about owning old batteries with LSA on them.
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