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Oct 22, 2026 12:43 PM

2-Pk Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium-Ion Tabless Battery

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Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

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  • About the Deal
    • The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
    • This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase

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Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHarrier1442 for finding this deal

Note, product may not be available in-store purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
    • This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase

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It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
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This 2-pack of Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output batteries stands out as a newly released tabless version, marked by the orange P, with flat terminals and a design aimed at better current delivery and slightly faster charging. The pack is also being compared favorably on price, landing around $10 per amp hour and matching or beating similar 8.0Ah options from other brands. Lifetime service agreement coverage appears to apply to standalone batteries now, though older battery purchases were handled differently. It looks like a strong capacity upgrade for tools that drain 6.0Ah packs quickly, especially vacs and lights.

Common Questions (4)

  • Yes. Standalone Ridgid batteries now qualify for LSA even when they do not come with a charger or another tool. The website also shows "lifetime," and the qualification change was confirmed directly with Ridgid reps.

    BeamNDrPWittyHarrier1442CoralHalibut9165grassroots_1

  • At the same draw, an 8.0Ah pack should run about one-third longer than a 6.0Ah pack. For example, a portable vac that lasts about 15 minutes on 6.0Ah would be expected to run around 20 minutes on 8.0Ah.

    grassroots_1titansfkBraveTest551

  • Yes. This newly released 8.0Ah EX Max Output pack is the tabless version, marked with the orange "P" in EXP. The older 8Ah EXP pack used a gray "P" and was powered by 21700 cells instead.

    WittyHarrier1442kalukola

  • Tabless design uses more connections to move power, instead of forcing current through just two tabs. That can improve power output and allow a little faster charging, though the tool, charger, and battery connections still set the practical limit.

    TheBlizChrisC5492

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Oct 23, 2026 12:24 PM
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BraveTest551Oct 23, 2026 12:24 PM
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Quote from titansfk View quoted comment :
I'm looking forward to trying on my portable vac. Love the vac, but only lasts 15min with 6.0. As a comparison, this price is the same as on dewalt 8.0 and cheaper that one forge 8.0
If the 6.0Ah gets 15 minutes, the 8.0Ah should be about 20 at the same draw.
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Oct 23, 2026 12:35 PM
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CrimsonFruit7666Oct 23, 2026 12:35 PM
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At $179 per 2-pack, replacing your EV's battery using power tool packs would cost about $59,786!

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Oct 23, 2026 1:23 PM
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jrtaitOct 23, 2026 1:23 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
What does "tabless" actually mean?
Both positive and negative sides of the batteries are flat, instead of having the little protrusion sticking out on one side.
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Oct 23, 2026 1:34 PM
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Quote from flyinoink View quoted comment :
Had to speak with multiple associates to find these as there wasn't a place on the shelf, or in the battery lockdown cage. They checked inventory and it supposedly wasn't supposed to be live yet. Found one associate that went to overstock up top and opened the box for me. Great deal for 8.0ah batteries for Ridgid.
Exactally same experience! one associate went to the top of shelf and grab one for me.
Oct 23, 2026 1:46 PM
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AquaFlower758Oct 23, 2026 1:46 PM
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Quote from AquaFlower758 View quoted comment :
I think I might be in for one plus extra 10% off for military
I was able to get the extra 10% off lol
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Oct 23, 2026 2:10 PM
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DaveInPhillyOct 23, 2026 2:10 PM
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Are you guys able to get this price? I saw this sale posted on Reddit last night, but its still showing as $349 for me.
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Quote from DaveInPhilly View quoted comment :
Are you guys able to get this price? I saw this sale posted on Reddit last night, but its still showing as $349 for me.
I see $179, it must only be marked down in some locations. Not sure why they do that for some deals

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Oct 23, 2026 5:58 PM
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WittyHarrier1442Oct 23, 2026 5:58 PM
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This was weird... it came up as $349 but then on my work PC it checked me out at $179. Not sure whats going on but it processed for $179
Oct 23, 2026 7:18 PM
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03saleenOct 23, 2026 7:18 PM
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What happened to the 12Ah Batteries?
Oct 24, 2026 1:21 AM
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ChrisC5492Oct 24, 2026 1:21 AM
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Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
I just looked and you're right! The 2pk 8ah exp battery pack (AC840080P) I have has gray P and says "powered by 21700 cells"
I honestly wouldn't be to concerned with tabless for this. Tabless allows the battery to output more current, and charge a little faster. But what your actually going to be limited to, is the tool, the charger, and the actual battery connections. Tabless will help smaller batteries, but an 8ah has enough cells to keep up with current demands. Theres also maybe a little lifespan extension, but I have rigid 4ah batteries that are 13 years old that still work surprisingly well, maybe 90ish percent of my new battery. Biggest difference is my old batteries can't output current as well as my new batteries, but I donno if that an age thing or a newer tech thing. The way I look at it, if I get over 10 years out of a battery, I'll be happy, buy then AI will be ruling the world and time flux capacitor batteries will be running drills.
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Oct 24, 2026 3:25 AM
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heheman3000Oct 24, 2026 3:25 AM
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Quote from 03saleen View quoted comment :
What happened to the 12Ah Batteries?
They are currently on clearance for $125 because a tabless 21700 version will probably come out soon, just like this one.

No idea why that would be necessary though as even the tabbed 12Ah can handle about 90-100A continuous.
Oct 24, 2026 5:02 PM
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StratosGOct 24, 2026 5:02 PM
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Quote from Ruyi View quoted comment :
Exactally same experience! one associate went to the top of shelf and grab one for me.
Same here, you have to find a not-lazy rep to track them downs I had to go through 2 people before I found one kid who actually did his job and got them. They were in the back receiving area in a pallet.
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Oct 28, 2026 5:46 PM
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rockdad01Oct 28, 2026 5:46 PM
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I haven't heard of these thanks
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