| Design | | Acceptable Design - While this drill has one or more design features that received a C rating, it can still be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Generates 565 in-lbs of maximum torque, about 5% higher than the average hammer drill. Ranks in the top 31% of its class for power. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 1600 RPM, about 9% slower than the average hammer drill. The Ridgid R861150 ranks in the bottom 33% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | | Heavier Than Average - Weighs 9.6 lbs, about 78% heavier than the class average. Heavier drills are often more durable, but you should consider operator fatgue. |
| Battery | √ | Long Run-Time - Li-ion batteries are rated at 3 Ah and provide 13% longer than average run-time. Ranks in the top 26% of its class for battery runtime. |
| Hammer | | Below Average Impact Rate - Generates 25600 BPM of maximum hammer blows, about 5% less than the average hammer drill. Not the best for concrete or metal. |
| User Reviews | | Less Satisfied Users - 9 users rate this drill 3.9 out of 5 stars and are less satisfied with its operation. Users generally rate this drill average to below average. |
| Power Ratio | | Below Average Power Ratio - Power-to-Weight ratio is 42% below average and ranks in the bottom 1% of its class. P/W is a good indicator of drill efficiency. |
| Gearbox | | Nylon Gears - Transmission includes at least some nylon gears that may need replacing after years of extended use. A nylon gearbox helps reduce drill weight. |
| Chuck | √ | All-Metal Chuck - Dropping a power drill is a common mishap. Having an all-metal chuck provides durability and helps prevent the sleeve from cracking. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. While not a coomon problem, external access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by Ridgid's limited 10-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Bit Change | √ | One-Hand - The single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock so the drill bit can be changed with one hand. This is a very convenient feature that makes the job go faster. |
| Charger | | Standard Charge Time - The Ridgid R861150 battery charger takes 45 minutes to recharge a battery. Longer charge times are not a big issue if you always have a battery back-up. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| Work Light | √ | Work Light - Contains an integrated LED work light that illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your drilling / driving position and progress. |
| Side Handle | √ | Side Handle - Includes a side handle to provide stability and control when wielding large amounts of torque that is sometimes difficult to hold with one hand. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your drill and check your battery life while you're working. |
