RIDGID OCTANE 1300 IN/LB HAMMER DRILL. OVERLOAD PROTECTION TEST. 32" OF ICE

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

So I finally pushed the Octane to see how it does in deep ice. Have to say I'm more than impressed.

Overload protection test. 32" of ice. How many holes till the drill cuts out??

Link to the footage:

[nbourque]

Good video. I still can’t get over how fast that thing cuts thru that much ice.

[RealBigReel]

Cool, surprised you made another video though

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Good video. I still can’t get over how fast that thing cuts thru that much ice.

It surprises me as well

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Cool, surprised you made another video though

I’ve never pushed this drill to the point where the overload protection kicks in. It’s a hot topic with cordless drill on the ice. Otherwise I wouldn’t have made another one

[Linedogg104]

Nice job on the video. It's making a believer outta me. But, I can't seem to bring myself to get rid of the lead weight jiffy 30 or my propane jiffy. Maybe someday though 

[woodchip]

That's a great video .I have the same drill. But with a k drill . Looks like you have it pushing a Nils??

[Shockwave]

Great video! I know my brother is interested in getting something Similar.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Nice job on the video. It's making a believer outta me. But, I can't seem to bring myself to get rid of the lead weight jiffy 30 or my propane jiffy. Maybe someday though 

I hear ya. It’s a big move. Took me 4 years. Picked up my Nils 4 years ago. The Octane at the beginning of the season. I used my 10” Strikemaster once this season and couldn’t believe how much I disliked carrying it compared to my Cordless set up.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

That's a great video .I have the same drill. But with a k drill . Looks like you have it pushing a Nils??

Yup. Nils 8” Trekker

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Great video! I know my brother is interested in getting something Similar.

Thanks. Wish I would have switched a long time ago

[gamefisher]

I haven't used my octane / finbore combo since early ice but plan on bringing it back out for a try at this 30" of ice.

[RealBigReel]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried the 12 volt augers that can run off of a snowmachine or wheeler battery?

I have one of the new lithium ion battery booster packs that is smaller than a small  shoe box and will start a v-8 a bunch of times before it needs to be recharged and it can be recharged in a cigarette lighter outlet.

95% of the time it would be run off of a machine but could be plugged into the battery pack

[gamefisher]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried the 12 volt augers that can run off of a snowmachine or wheeler battery?

I have one of the new lithium ion battery booster packs that is smaller than a small  shoe box and will start a v-8 a bunch of times before it needs to be recharged and it can be recharged in a cigarette lighter outlet.

95% of the time it would be run off of a machine but could be plugged into the battery pack

I think it was sawyerjosh that had that setup on here a few years back but don't quote me.

[TroutWorm]

Love your vids. Made me want to switch  from my ion to one of those.

[Seamonkey84]

Thanks. Wish I would have switched a long time ago

Love your vids. Made me want to switch  from my ion to one of those.

I geared up for this sport back 2013/14, and started myself off with a 7” lazer and a clam plate with m18 drill (725in/lb). I’ve yet to have it fail on me in the last 5 seasons. I can’t imagine lugging around a gas auger and dealing with all the gas and maintenance that goes with it.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Love your vids. Made me want to CThanks switch  from my ion to one of those.

I’ve never used an ion, but I had a guy next to me with one and it was painfully slow. I could almost do 2 to his one

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

I geared up for this sport back 2013/14, and started myself off with a 7” lazer and a clam plate with m18 drill (725in/lb). I’ve yet to have it fail on me in the last 5 seasons. I can’t imagine lugging around a gas auger and dealing with all the gas and maintenance that goes with it.

Agreed. The one time I used my gas auger this year was enough. Andy Strikemaster only clocks in around 27 lbs, lighter than my old Jiffy which was prob 33-34lbs.

[caught_the_fever]

Nice job on the video. It's making a believer outta me. But, I can't seem to bring myself to get rid of the lead weight jiffy 30 or my propane jiffy. Maybe someday though 

Line - I have the Jiffy Stealth - 10".  It slices through ice like nothing however it became a bit much lugging around to drill 20+ holes when fishing with multiple people.  Switched over to the Nils Artic Trekker and immediately fell in love - light, portable and cuts like a dream.  Though I don't mind cutting by hand, I decided to try the drill out and that Ridgid combo is a dream. 

Pike - did Ridgid extend the warranty on your charger and battery?  I got confirmation on the drill but for some reason they are not confirming lifetime warranty on the charger and battery.   A bit disappointing, on my list to call them. 

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Pike - did Ridgid extend the warranty on your charger and battery?  I got confirmation on the drill but for some reason they are not confirming lifetime warranty on the charger and battery.   A bit disappointing, on my list to call them.

Mine went through the same times a my drill. I did have to re enter my battery numbers a few times tho. They weren’t as clear as the drill was

[caught_the_fever]

Mine went through the same times a my drill. I did have to re enter my battery numbers a few times tho. They weren’t as clear as the drill was

Pike and others - just as an FYI, the registration of my battery and charger did not complete online.   I called Customer Service and the feedback I'm receiving directly from Ridgid is that the battery and charger is considered an accessory and therefore not eligible for the lifetime service agreement.   They will only honor this if it all came in one kit.  If you're banking on Ridgid standing behind this product with a lifetime guarantee for the purchase, purchase elsewhere.

[woodchip]

I returned my Rigid to Home depot for full refund. and bought a Milwaukee fuel brushless  with M18 batteries it worked well tru 30+ inches of ice. My 8 " k drill got forced tru too much slush and 5 of the fins which are plastic were stripped  I have them on order for 5,95 each  .I think I am very satisfied  with its performance . The first two drills a Delta and a Rigid  just did not have guts enough to drill tru ice. Just make sure that any one drilling lift out slush every foot so the plastic fins do not get overloaded. The drill cut very nice  its lighter and no need to carry oil and gas. Hope for a better winter next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SilverSides]

I returned my Rigid to Home depot for full refund. and bought a Milwaukee fuel brushless  with M18 batteries it worked well tru 30+ inches of ice. My 8 " k drill got forced tru too much slush and 5 of the fins which are plastic were stripped  I have them on order for 5,95 each  .I think I am very satisfied  with its performance . The first two drills a Delta and a Rigid  just did not have guts enough to drill tru ice. Just make sure that any one drilling lift out slush every foot so the plastic fins do not get overloaded. The drill cut very nice  its lighter and no need to carry oil and gas. Hope for a better winter next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very poor design on the K-drill fins. Eskimo pistol bit is a much better design. No problems at all with snow/slush, and you get 8 full inches of cut.

[3300]

Pike and others - just as an FYI, the registration of my battery and charger did not complete online.   I called Customer Service and the feedback I'm receiving directly from Ridgid is that the battery and charger is considered an accessory and therefore not eligible for the lifetime service agreement.   They will only honor this if it all came in one kit.  If you're banking on Ridgid standing behind this product with a lifetime guarantee for the purchase, purchase elsewhere.

unfortunately you found a customer service rep who does not know their job. any thing sold in kit form does qualify for lsa. if it were me, i would call a manager and demand that the lsa be activated even tho it's past the 90 days. explain what was said to you by their staff and you just found out the individual was an incompetent service rep.

here it is on hd web site. notice the word KIT in the link i provided.

*Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase

*Includes: (1) 18-Volt OCTANE 9.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery, (1) 18-Volt Charger, and operator's manual

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18-Volt-OCTANE-9-0-Ah-Lithium-Ion-Battery-and-Charger-Kit-AC801/304740781