RIDGID introduces the 18-Volt OCTANE Brushless Fixed Base Router with 1/4 in. Bit with 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger Kit. The OCTANE Brushless Compact Router features high performance brushless motors and advanced electronics that provide best-in-class power and intelligence. While providing increased performance with all RIDGID 18-Volt batteries, OCTANE tools provide maximum performance in high demand applications when paired with OCTANE batteries. The battery in this kit gets up to 4X the runtime of standard lithium-ion batteries and is built for high performance and protected from overheating, overloading, and overcharging through the Triple Protection Electronics design. The chemistry allows for maximum performance in temperatures as low as -4 degrees and up to 120 degrees F, so you can confidently use them year-round. The 18-Volt Charger features Rapid Charge Time, Smart Charging, Cold/Hot Warning, and Energy Save Mode. With registration, this kit is backed by the Industry’s Only Lifetime Service Agreement. The 18-Volt OCTANE Cordless Brushless Compact Router includes a square and a round base, a detachable dust port, an edge guide, a 1/4 in. bit, a collet wrench, 4.0 Ah Battery, Charger, and operator’s manual.
- Router: Up to 15% more power than previous models (R86044B, RIDGID 18-Volt Cordless Brushless 1/4 in. Compact Router with Fixed Base and Tool Free Depth Adjustment)
- Router: Vacuum Dust Chute: Eliminates sawdust on work piece when properly attached to 1-1/4 in. or 1-7/8 in. sizes
- Router: Quick Release Lever and Micro-Adjust Dial: 2-ways for easy depth adjustments
- Router: SOFTStart Technology helps prevent gouges on work surface and extends motor life
- Router: Extended runtime compared to previous models (R86044B, RIDGID 18-Volt Cordless Brushless 1/4 in. Compact Router with Fixed Base and Tool Free Depth Adjustment)
- Battery: Onboard fuel gauge lets you know your battery level before you start a job
- Charger: Features Triple Protection Electronics, which protects the battery against over-charge, overheating, and overloading
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18-Volt Batteries, Tools, and Chargers
- Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
- Includes: (1) R860443 18-Volt OCTANE Brushless Compact Router, (1) square base, (1) round base, (1) detachable dust port, (1) edge guide, (1) 1/4 in. bit, (1) collet wrench, (1) R840087 4.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery, (1) R840095 18-Volt Charger, and operator’s manual
- RIDGID: Powerful. Durable. Professional.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Lyla Steuber (verified owner) –
Have only got to try it once and it performed better then I thought it would
Earl Conroy (verified owner) –
Great little handheld router that packs a punch. I’m a CNC operator by trade and I have to route wooden parts out all the time daily. This router packs a punch for those who need it. I’ve had it for about a month now, and it’s been great. I bought the 3 Ah 2 pack to go with this and about 1 battery gets me through two sheets of constant routing, sometimes stretched to 4. (It depends on how thick the material is left)Overall, for anyone in the cabinet making industry, this is a MUST HAVE. Cords get in the way daily, and I imagine I put it through some stress, so anyone who uses it for laminating cabinets could probably go all day with it just fine on one batteyr.
Tamara Ullrich (verified owner) –
This cordless router is well made and functions as advertised. I like that it uses the same batteries as the other Ridgid tools and comes with the same lifetime warranty. This saves the need to buy additional batteries and chargers. Highly recommend.
Elian Armstrong (verified owner) –
Product seems to work fine but mine was a retuned item that had been used by someone else, yet I paid full price for a brand new item. Not cool.
Marge Feeney (verified owner) –
well made and easy o hold and use
Emanuel Hoeger (verified owner) –
This new Octane router has more power then its predecessor. I love the extra power to make a routed edge with one pass. Just like its older brother Ridgid kept the micro adjustment dial and the adjustable speed dial. One great added future is the vacuum dust port, this is a great added feature that saves time and money around clean up. I love the portability and the performance of this tool.
Morton Kub (verified owner) –
So far, I’ve used my router once, to cut an ogee trim around a 24″ x 15″ base for a bookcase I’m building. For me, it is very comfortable to use. I used the 3ah Octane battery. Not too heavy and balanced just fine. It did the job well. You have to pay attention to your feed rate vs the motor speed. Push it too hard and it will stop, but that’s not out of the ordinary. I used my Ridgid 12hp shop vac for dust collection. It was a little tricky figuring out how to swap the chip shield for the dust chute. The directions don’t give you any instruction on that. To get the most out of the dust collection, you must have the router turned such that the dust chute is pointing in the direction you’re cutting. Go around a corner and keep the router in the same position and the shavings will come out the side and not towards the dust chute. Otherwise, the dust collection was adequate. I’ve seen reviews where people aren’t happy with the power switch, but it certainly prevents any unwanted starts. Having to pull on it to start means no accidental bump or push is going to start the motor. I think it’s a nice safety feature. All in all, I like the router and I’m looking forward to using it on many future projects.
Cassandre Sawayn (verified owner) –
The drill was easy to manipulate and use.
Branson McClure (verified owner) –
me encanta el producto
Augusta Kuhlman (verified owner) –
Love it! Cut about 10’ of 3/4” birch with it on one battery! Good strong tool!
Amber Heller (verified owner) –
Great so far
Trey Bartoletti (verified owner) –
Great product for a very good price. So glad I switched to cordless. I don’t love the on/off switch, but it does prevent accidental power on, so it might be a good design for safety.
Emily Fay (verified owner) –
Very powerful and great on my battery use
Morgan Kutch (verified owner) –
I own plenty of rigid power tools and this one did not disappoint as usual it is Easy to use, gets the job done, was originally purchased for a project my wife was doing. Would highly recommend this one over any other brand.
Nakia Hilpert (verified owner) –
Lightweight and easy to use…