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Ridgid 18V Brushless 4-Mode 1/2 in. High-Torque Impact Wrench Kit with (2) 4.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries and Charger $199

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Includes: Brushless 4-Mode 1/2 in. High-Torque Impact Wrench
Includes: (2) 4.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries and Charger

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Model: RIDGID 18V Brushless Cordless 4-Mode 1/2 in. High-Torque Impact Wrench Kit with (2) 4.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries and Charger

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Feb 02, 2026 10:18 AM
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drsnowmonFeb 02, 2026 10:18 AM
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Most people don't realize Ridgid's high-impact wrench is just as good as Milwaukee's. I have both, and Ridgid is more powerful but lacks the build quality of the Milwaukee.
Feb 02, 2026 01:29 PM
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hpark21Feb 02, 2026 01:29 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
Most people don't realize Ridgid's high-impact wrench is just as good as Milwaukee's. I have both, and Ridgid is more powerful but lacks the build quality of the Milwaukee.
Ridgid HAD Octane high torque R86211 which was even more powerful (1500 ft lb) but they discontinued it and rumor was that it was eating into sale of their Milwaukee high torque model.
In comparison, R86212 is listed as not as powerful and is built more closely to the Ryobi high torque though future Milwaukee may move towards this design.
Feb 02, 2026 04:09 PM
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Sabretooth01Feb 02, 2026 04:09 PM
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Quote from hpark21 :
Ridgid HAD Octane high torque R86211 which was even more powerful (1500 ft lb) but they discontinued it and rumor was that it was eating into sale of their Milwaukee high torque model.In comparison, R86212 is listed as not as powerful and is built more closely to the Ryobi high torque though future Milwaukee may move towards this design.
Is that the "Design" that everyone else is doing 🤔 "Charge more Offer less"
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Feb 02, 2026 05:19 PM
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red_5Feb 02, 2026 05:19 PM
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Ordered this yesterday for $199 when it only had 1 battery, today's daily deal is even better, same price with 2 batteries. I also got the mid-torque when it was on sale yesterday for $149 with 2 batteries. Typical slickdeal buy now, think later.

Now I'm in thinking mode and would like some feedback:

What's the use case for this high torque (1,300 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque 900 ft./lbs. of fastening torque)

vs

the mid-torque model (650 ft./lbs. of Breakaway Torque 500 ft./lbs. of Fastening Torque)

Is the high torque too much, or the mid-torque not enough, in other words if i should get only 1, which one? or is there a case to be made (to the wife) that I might need both? And how important is the rubber boot thing if I'm only going to be using it occasionally?

Looking to teach my sons about changing tires mainly. I've never had a impact wrench before, always done it manually.
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Quote from red_5 :
Is the high torque too much, or the mid-torque not enough, in other words if i should get only 1, which one? or is there a case to be made (to the wife) that I might need both? And how important is the rubber boot thing if I'm only going to be using it occasionally?

Looking to teach my sons about changing tires mainly. I've never had a impact wrench before, always done it manually.
If you're working on a regular consumer-oriented vehicle, it'd be rare to find something the mid-torque can't handle and it is much lighter and smaller than the high-torque so it's easier to use and fits in more places. For farm use or heavy equipment, you might want the high-torque. Or if your stuff is heavily corroded or for Honda crank bolts (but a mid-torque with weighted socket usually works for those).
Last edited by jeff34270 February 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM.
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Quote from red_5 :
Ordered this yesterday for $199 when it only had 1 battery, today's daily deal is even better, same price with 2 batteries. I also got the mid-torque when it was on sale yesterday for $149 with 2 batteries. Typical slickdeal buy now, think later.

Now I'm in thinking mode and would like some feedback:

What's the use case for this high torque (1,300 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque 900 ft./lbs. of fastening torque)

vs

the mid-torque model (650 ft./lbs. of Breakaway Torque 500 ft./lbs. of Fastening Torque)

Is the high torque too much, or the mid-torque not enough, in other words if i should get only 1, which one? or is there a case to be made (to the wife) that I might need both? And how important is the rubber boot thing if I'm only going to be using it occasionally?

Looking to teach my sons about changing tires mainly. I've never had a impact wrench before, always done it manually.
You don't want too much torque on lug nut bolts or you risk shear off the bolt or tearing up the threads. Only use the high torque one on farm equipment, industrial construction, rust belt cars, or heater anode rods. Mid-torque is what you need mate.
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Feb 03, 2026 01:42 AM
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Hawk2007Feb 03, 2026 01:42 AM
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Quote from Papi-Chino :
You don't want too much torque on lug nut bolts or you risk shear off the bolt or tearing up the threads. Only use the high torque one on farm equipment, industrial construction, rust belt cars, or heater anode rods. Mid-torque is what you need mate.
FWIW my midrange Ridgid impact as cited in this deal has taken care of water heater anode rods without issue. One RV. One WH that had never had one changed. One brand new WH. I remember the old high end impact that came up on sale once or twice here. I could never justify buying such a thing.

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Feb 03, 2026 02:03 AM
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DealEngineerFeb 03, 2026 02:03 AM
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Quote from hpark21 :
Ridgid HAD Octane high torque R86211 which was even more powerful (1500 ft lb) but they discontinued it and rumor was that it was eating into sale of their Milwaukee high torque model.
In comparison, R86212 is listed as not as powerful and is built more closely to the Ryobi high torque though future Milwaukee may move towards this design.
Yes the R86211 is a beast. On heavy equipment I use it more than my Milwaukee 2967-20 and a giant IR 1" air gun.
Feb 03, 2026 02:21 AM
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Hawk2007Feb 03, 2026 02:21 AM
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Quote from red_5 :
Ordered this yesterday for $199 when it only had 1 battery, today's daily deal is even better, same price with 2 batteries. I also got the mid-torque when it was on sale yesterday for $149 with 2 batteries. Typical slickdeal buy now, think later.

Now I'm in thinking mode and would like some feedback:

What's the use case for this high torque (1,300 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque 900 ft./lbs. of fastening torque)

vs

the mid-torque model (650 ft./lbs. of Breakaway Torque 500 ft./lbs. of Fastening Torque)

Is the high torque too much, or the mid-torque not enough, in other words if i should get only 1, which one? or is there a case to be made (to the wife) that I might need both? And how important is the rubber boot thing if I'm only going to be using it occasionally?

Looking to teach my sons about changing tires mainly. I've never had a impact wrench before, always done it manually.

You're unlikely to find anything in your house or on your car that this impact wrench cannot handle. It's a 1,000% upgrade from a breaker bar.

On the extremely off chance that you find something that this impact can't handle, you still have the breaker bar and cheater bar option.

Like others have said, the high-end stuff... You'll know it if you need it. Even then, you find a single bolt this gun can't handle, there's still penetrating lubricants and heat guns you can pull out. But, the average home/car won't defeat this unit.
Feb 03, 2026 03:02 AM
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hpark21Feb 03, 2026 03:02 AM
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Quote from red_5 :
Ordered this yesterday for $199 when it only had 1 battery, today's daily deal is even better, same price with 2 batteries. I also got the mid-torque when it was on sale yesterday for $149 with 2 batteries. Typical slickdeal buy now, think later.

Now I'm in thinking mode and would like some feedback:

What's the use case for this high torque (1,300 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque 900 ft./lbs. of fastening torque)

vs

the mid-torque model (650 ft./lbs. of Breakaway Torque 500 ft./lbs. of Fastening Torque)

Is the high torque too much, or the mid-torque not enough, in other words if i should get only 1, which one? or is there a case to be made (to the wife) that I might need both? And how important is the rubber boot thing if I'm only going to be using it occasionally?

Looking to teach my sons about changing tires mainly. I've never had a impact wrench before, always done it manually.
For MOST uses mid-torque is more than adequate. Only one that I can think of that ordinary people not normally working on heavy machinery may run into may be the infamous Honda crank bolt. Most people state that you will need High torque impact wrench (1000ft lb + ) AND weighted socket.

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