800 in-lbs of torque and a 4.0Ah battery in a kit that pros say performs like Milwaukee and Makita at a fraction of the price. Backed by Home Depot's Lifetime Service Agreement, the best warranty deal in the category.
Beyond powerful. I'm used to 'prosumer' products and this far exceeded any of them.
A second tester who works in the trades agreed, saying the Ridgid performed as well as brands aimed more squarely at professionals, like Milwaukee and Makita.
The go-to drill for professionals who need serious power in a compact package. Dominates in torque, hammer drilling, and runtime, it's the drill serious tradespeople actually buy.
DeWalt's flagship heavy-duty cordless drill is a job-site workhorse with 820 in-lbs of torque and three speed settings. Carpenters and general contractors consistently reach for yellow on tough framing and construction tasks.
The highest maximum torque rating (500 in-lbs) of any 18V brushed drill, and it crushed the competition in high-torque tests by completing 20% more bored holes than second place. Best-in-class performance at a mid-range price.
Makita's pro-grade 18V brushless drill delivers contractor-level durability with ergonomics that tradespeople rave about. The LXT platform is massive, and Makita's build quality is legendary on job sites worldwide.