Ridgid Adds Outdoor Power Unit and EXP Battery to 18V Lineup
Ridgid fans, the wait is over! You no longer need to buy another battery platform for your lawn care tools. Ridgid Outdoor Power Equipment is coming to The Home Depot soon. For the first generation there are several products to get you started, all 100% compatible with Ridgid 18V batteries.
Note: Pricing has not been announced, but will be released closer to January 2023. We will update this article once we have that information.
Ridgid 18V Brushless 14" Harness Trimmer
Starting the Ridgid outdoor power supply system is an 18V string trimmer. This is a 14" model with the ability to flip the cutter over to make more power efficient 12" cut strips. It uses 0.095" wire and has a 2-speed selector switch and a variable-speed trigger for control.
It's available either as a bare-bones unit or as a kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger.
- Model: Ridgid R01201B (Bare), R01201K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- 2-speed selector switch
- variable speed trigger
- 0.095 inch wire
- 12 or 14 inch cutting strips (double-sided cutters)
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: $189.00 bare metal, $249.00 with 4.0Ah battery and charger
Ridgid 18V Brushless Blower
Ridgid is no stranger to blowers and has produced several for many Ridgid users that double for job site use and for lawn care. This model produces up to 510 CFM and 130 MPH. For blow control, there's a variable-speed trigger, cruise control, and a turbo button. If you still can't move stubborn debris, you can use the metal scraper on the nozzle to nudge it.
This is a bare tool or kit configuration including a 6.0Ah max output battery and charger.
- Model: Ridgid R01601B (Bare), R01601K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- 510 CFM and 130 MPH
- Shift trigger with cruise control and turbo button
- 84% less noisy than gas blowers
- speed tips
- metal spatula
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: $189.00 bare, $249.00 with 6.0Ah max output battery and charger
Ridgid 18V Brushless 12" Chainsaw
The first chainsaw in Ridgid's line of outdoor power equipment is a brushless 12-inch model. It is a rear handle design with a chain speed of 10 m/s and a recommended maximum capacity of 10 inches. There is an automatic oil filling system with a translucent reservoir to monitor your oil level at all times. One thing to note is that chain tensioners do require tools, but this is very common.
You can buy Ridgid's chainsaw as a bare tool or as a kit with a 6.0Ah max output battery.
- Model: Ridgid R01101B (Bare), R01101K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- 12" rod and chain
- 10 inches recommended cutting capacity
- 10 m/s chain speed
- automatic oiler
- Chain tensioning system (tools required)
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: $189.00 bare, $269.00 kit
Ridgid 18V Brushless 22" Hedge Trimmer
Ridgid's hedge trimmer comes across as more advanced than most first-generation models. It has a 22-inch knife capable of cutting branches up to 1-inch in diameter, plus an anti-seize design to give you a smooth cut. The handle swivels 180° to make cutting at different angles easier, and its magnesium gear case reduces the overall weight you carry.
The Ridgid hedge trimmer is available as a bare unit or as a kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger.
- Model: Ridgid R01401B (Bare), R01401K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- 1 inch cutting capacity
- Anti-interference technology
- 180°rotating handle
- Magnesium gearbox saves weight
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: $189.00 bare metal, $229.00 with 2.0Ah max output battery and charger
Ridgid 18V Brushless Auger
When we heard that Ridgid outdoor power equipment was coming, we didn't expect a battery-powered auger to be part of the initial launch. Ridgid blew our minds with their dual battery brushless system, designed to deliver gas-like performance. It's available in two speeds and has an anti-kickback system for your safety. It uses a quick-connect attachment system, so you can use the 8" bit that came with the tool or pick another size you may need.
Choose from the Ridgid battery powered auger as a bare tool or as a kit with two 4.0Ah batteries.
- Model: Ridgid R01701B (Bare), R01701K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- dual battery system
- 2 speeds
- Anti-kickback control
- Quick Connect Drill Attachments
- Includes 8" earth auger bit
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: to be determined
Ridgid 18V Brushless Pruning Shears
Ridgid's Cordless Pruners use its brushless motor to cut branches up to 1 1/4 inches thick and can make up to 2,750 cuts on a single charge from its 2.0Ah battery. It has a two-stage trigger to prevent accidental actuation and a trigger guard to provide an extra layer of protection for your fingers. Using a bypass cutting action, the steel blade runs a full cutting cycle in less than a second.
Take the Ridgid Cordless Garden Pruners as a bare tool or as a kit with 2.0Ah battery and charger as yours.
- Model: Ridgid R01301B (Bare), R01301K (Kit)
- Brushless Motor
- 1 1/4" cutting capacity
- Up to 2750 cuts per charge
- Steel blades with bypass cutting
- Cutting cycle time less than 1 second
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: $189.00 bare metal, $229.00 with 2.0Ah battery and charger
Ridgid 18V 4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer
The Ridgid range of outdoor power equipment completes its first launch with a battery-operated backpack sprayer. It has a 4-gallon capacity and can spray up to 105 gallons on a single charge for a distance of up to 37 feet. The tank is translucent to allow for easier viewing of the fluid level. Material selection in construction allows it to handle water, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, and most lawn and garden chemicals.
The sprayer comes with four nozzles: adjustable, fan, dual nozzle, and shower.
The harness has adjustable padded shoulder and hip straps.
Pick up the Ridgid Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer as a bare tool or with the 2.0Ah battery and charger.
- Model: Ridgid R01501B (Bare), R01501K (Kit)
- Uses 105 gallons per charge
- 37 feet maximum spray distance
- Includes adjustable flat fan dual spray and shower head
- Adjustable padded shoulder and waist straps
- translucent tank
- Rated for water, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other lawn and garden chemicals
- Compatible with all Ridgid 18V batteries
- Lifetime service agreement eligible (register within 90 days of purchase)
Price: to be determined
What's next for Ridgid Outdoor Power Equipment?
Crossing the line, this initial release appears to be primarily aimed at homeowners' needs. They're also a great tool to have on hand for crafters who may need to clean up overgrowth on a job site from time to time.
There are no Ridgid mowers in the lineup right now, so this is the most obvious gap we expect to fill at some point in the future.
In addition to the aforementioned tools, there are 8.0Ah and 12.Ah Ridgid EXP battery packs for 2023. The extra capacity and the fact that there are already dual-battery augers leads us to believe that the lawn mower won't be too far behind.
Click here to view Ridgid's full line of 18V power tools and OPEs.