Ridgid 18 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Battery 130383001
- 1.5 amp hours for longer run time.
- Lighter than Ni-Cad for less user fatigue.
- Fits all existing 18V Ridgid tools (Ni-Cad or Lithium).
- The power of Lithium in your hands.
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1.5 amp hours for longer run time. Lighter than Ni-Cad for less user fatigue. Fits all existing 18V Ridgid tools (Ni-Cad or Lithium). The power of Lithium in your hands…. More >>
Ridgid 18 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Battery 130383001
This is an authentic Ridgid lithium ion battery sold at half the price my local hardware stores carry it for. A great bargain, with a full warranty since it is new in packaging and not refurbished.
These little batteries are light, but they don’t last very long. I only get 2-3 hrs drill time and less on more power hungry tools like saws, great for a radio. They also wear out fast. If you use them hard they will only last a few months and then your off to your factory warranty center. I have had my drill for 18 months and have worn out 4 batteries, if they weren’t giving them away I would be very upset. Overall I still like the lightness of the batteries but that is it. They really need to come out with an improvement on this model. If I have a tough job for the battery tool I reach for the old NI CAD it heavy but it gets the job done. The “work hard till the end” is ok but it would be nice if you got a little warning that you were about to loose power. It is no fun to try to change the battery on a drill that is buried 2 or 3 inches into oak.
Lots of power, long shelf life, full power until the end, light weight,
you wouldn’t go back to a NiMh battery after using a drill with a lithium-ion. I have a Ridgid 18v hammer drill with the lithium-ion battery and never use my dewalt anymore. The dewalt battery always needs
charged before using, its a NiMh, doesn’t hold a charge long. The ridgid can set for months and still go for hours before charging. The BMW of drills.