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Ridgid Stealth Force Driver Promo Videos and a Closer Look

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Ridgid 18V Stealth Forec Brushless Pulse Driver

There are 2 new promo videos from Ridgid, showing off their new brushless Stealth Force impulse driver. One is a hey check out our new tool intro video, the other is a head-to-head speed comparison where they pit it against a “the competition.”

Ridgid’s 18V Stealth Force driver works by means of a quieter oil-based pulse mechanism, which probably means a sacrifice in max torque delivery, similar to the Makita oil pulse driver. That Makita driver has a max speed of 2700 RPM and max torque of ~355 in-lbs.

The new Stealth Force driver is said to be faster than standard impact drivers.

Specifications

  • High Speed: 0-2,400 RPM
  • Medium Speed: 0-1,800 RPM
  • Low Speed: 0-1,000 RPM
  • IPM: 0-1,700
Ridgid Stealth Force Pulse Driver Inside Look
Ridgid Stealth Force Oil Pulse Driver Mechanism
Makita 18V DTS141 Oil Pulse Impact Driver Head
Makita XST01 Oil Pulse Driver Mechanism

The oil pulse mechanism looks a little different compared to Makita’s.

Here’s the promo video:

And there’s also a comparison video where Ridgid pits the Stealth Force driver against “the competition.”

If you ask me, that’s an unfair video. The Ridgid Stealth Force has a brushless motor and 3 speed ranges. It’s clearly a premium tool, despite any potential torque limits due to the oil pulse motor. The competition, while painted over, looks to be a Kobalt 18V or 20V Max impact driver.

The Kobalt kit sells for $149, and the Ridgid $199. How about comparing it to a top brand’s brushless impact driver? I suppose there are bloggers and YouTubers who have already done that, but I haven’t checked.

And how about comparing the Stealth Force driver and a traditional brushless impact driver with larger fasteners – say lag bolts. Is the Stealth Force still faster?

That said, the video does show quite a difference between the two tools, with the Ridgid Stealth Force driver indeed looking to perform much faster, not to mention more efficiently.

The Ridgid Stealth Force driver launched a couple of weeks ago, in late 2015. It has thus far earned itself very favorable user reviews.

The kit ships with (2) 2.0Ah Li-ion batteries.

Oh, and the product description says it can work with screwdriver bits as small as 1 inch. It can handle 1″ insert bits without an adapter? That’s what I like to see.

Buy Now(via Home Depot)

P.S. Thank you to Matt for the heads-up, and I’m sorry I hadn’t gotten back to you yet! I was only reminded of your tip when scouring my inbox for a fact sheet that might show torque specs.


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