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Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit or Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit?

The Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
US price $199
BrandCraftsmanRidgid
Released2021
Voltage (V) 20 18
Max torque in (lb) 800
Chuck size (in) 1/2 in 1/2 in
No load speed (rpm) 0-350 / 0-1,500 0-500 / 0-2,100
Brushless No Yes
Battery included ah 1.3 4
Weight (lb) 2.6 3.1
Release 2021

Sources — Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-19). Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: ridgid.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit and Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Voltage (V): Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 20 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 18
  • No load speed (rpm): Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 0-350 / 0-1,500 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 0-500 / 0-2,100
  • Brushless: Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit false vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit true
  • Battery included ah: Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 1.3 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 4
  • Weight (lb): Craftsman V20 CMCD700C1 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 2.6 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 3.1

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