Ridgid has announced a new high-capacity battery for their 18V line with the Ridgid18V 8.0 ah max output lithium ion battery AC840080.
This isnt Ridgids highest capacity battery as we know they had an Octane 9.0 ah a while back. They tend to move through phases with batteries and cordless tools. Recently, they went through the Octane tool phase. Now they are on a new trend with their latest batteries. The new 8.0-ah battery can be used in that model, and it also adds EXP. They explain that this battery uses intelligent electronics to communicate directly with the battery cells to optimize performance when paired with a brushless power tool. They also say these batteries use something they call ThermaGuard Technology which uses electronics along with oversized heat sinks to protect the batteries by helping them run cooler. These batteries are also built to withstand drops and impacts, which is what you would expect from a jobsite. Ridgid says that these are their most powerful battery theyve ever built and no doubt this is because this battery uses larger and newer 21700 cells. Ridgid has used 18650 cells for years and the 21700 cells are considered superior to the smaller older cells. Ridgid even claims that these larger cells can deliver up to 3x more power in high demand applications. You can also see the standard 4-bar battery gauge at the front.
After I wrote this article, I noticed that this is not the first time weve heard about a new Ridgid 18V 8.0 ah Max Output battery as it had been spotted by Joshua B. back in March 2022. Although this is not the same exact battery in that article and I say that because back then the image of the 8ah battery did not have the EXP naming next to it and there are small cosmetic differences between the two that are hard to tell even when side by side as they are very subtle. It has seen many changes since being spotted more than a year ago.
Each battery will be available in September 2022.
- MAX Output EXP is the most powerful battery RIDGID has ever built
- Premium 21700 Lithium-Ion cells are engineered to maximize runtime and deliver up to 3X more power in high demand applications
- Advanced Intelligent Electronics communicate directly with the tool to provide optimum performance when paired with brushless tools
- ThermaGuard Technology reduces heat buildup by using advanced electronic technology and large heat sinks.
- The battery is protected against harsh jobsite conditions by a robust pack design and reinforced housing
- Integrated LED fuel gauge monitors runtime
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID18V Tools, and Chargers
- Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
- Includes: AC840080 8.0Ah MAX Output EXP Lithium-Ion Battery and Operators Manual
- The Home Depot and HomeDepot.com will carry this battery
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