With way better pricing, better warranty and probably better service. Although I don't know about the last one if I am to be honest since I have never had to deal with Milwaukee warranty/service yet.
1/2 drive M12 Stubby is an absolute beast. I rarely ever need to wake up my big pneumatic since it pretty much deals with majority of wheel, brake and under bonnet work I do. Along with the Fuel ratchet they have been one of the best investments I have made in a long time.
I just got the 1/2" Stubby FUEL for Christmas and already put it through the wringer working on my rock crawler. Absolutely love it. One of the best tools in my collection! I use this and the Milwaukee M12 3/8" ratchet more than any other tools
im excited about this. I just ordered the 1/2 high torque tool and the 3/8 ratchet and the 1/2 ratchet in a combo set and the 1/2 stubby in a combo set and got the high output 6 battery m18 and the high output 12 m18 battery and cant wait for it to get here, and got a good deal.
Man, another great video! I picked up the 12v 3/8 ratchet per your recommendation a while back. Now Im getting this and the 3/8 stubby after watching your videos. With having a boat, camper, 71' Pantera and a daily driver truck I'm always looking at ways to save time and frustration when doing repairs. Thanks!!
I just ordered the new 1/2 stubby for a early birthday present 🎁 I got the gen 2 m12 brushless hammer drill and 4 more impact driver so I’m happy I got 2 6.0ah batteries 🔋 I should be good for my everyday needs great review
this is a phenomenal video... I don't know about the 1/2, where the 3/8 will do the majority of all this also... I guess whatever your socket size is, is what you'll use.
Awesome review and video, thanks for sharing. I just got the 1/2" Milwaukee FUEL Stubby impact too and I love it! When you have a bad back like mine and severe pain 24/7, any tool that helps you get the job done quicker is very helpful and appreciated!
Thankyou for the reviews I own both m12 and m18 milwaulkee I use them daily . I’m a diesel mechanic and work on Trucks and off road equipment that 1/2” will definitely come in handy 👍
How to Automotive I got an email from Milwaukee about the new stubby impacts with the statement " because size matters new fuel" Wich is true. But then they sell the new 3/8 fuel ratchet and used the same head housing as the 1/2 fuel ratchet. They need to make a version of the fuel ratchet that uses the 1/4 fuel ratchet body and head housing but with a 3/8 drive anvil. The smaller head with the larger size range of 3/8 drive sockets would be great for us technicians.
209chevymon Milwaukee Tools send them both to me to make review videos for. I like the three eights a little better only because I had more sockets options to use. It really comes down to preference and the types of jobs you’re working on.
I wish they made this stubby in a m18 platform. I only run m18 and don’t want to expand into m12 batteries and chargers. A stubby m18 in 3/8” and 1/2” would be awesome with the m18 2amp battery Small and light
Great video. One correction. The head isn’t at an angle Compared to the other units. The base battery makes it look that way but use a goniometer and measure the angle between the head and handle and compare it to the others. Basically the same angle.
I have the 3/8 drive and i have abused it to the max (got it for 100 so whatever 😂) without any damage to the anvil. I like it for thinner profile sockets and such. I would love to try the 1/2 inch anvil but I really dont see a giant advantage with it for a light duty impact!
I’m just in my first week of using this tool as a full time auto mechanic. Noticing randomly that all 4 battery indicator lights are flashing.. any ideas of what this means?
michaspi Thanks for the thought but I’ve contacted Milwaukee about this issue and they said it’s a protect device built into the tool. Under very light trigger input if the anvil stops moving it momentarily shuts off the tool until the trigger is pulled again. Not really a big deal once you’re used to it but I find it annoying
Dang i want one of these! I cant stop watchin your reviews brian as well as others on these tools i just cant make up my mind on which one makes more sense to get 3/8 or 1/2 lol🤔
Está excelente ,me puede decir si tiene el mismo torque de una pistola de 1/2 neumática o es más débil o si por el contrario es más fuerte , que lástima que en mi bello país costa Rica ,ya cuesta mucho ver la marca ,es una herramienta excelente
To make the detent anvil they drill A small hole in the side to put the detent in and this makes the Anvil weaker. If you check out the power rating on the high torque you’ll notice that it’s lower for the detent and that so they don’t break the Anvil.
Wanted to chime in. I've tried both the 3/8" M12 (2554-20) & 1/2" M12 (2555-20) stubbies, using fully-charged 4.0Ah & 6.0 Ah batteries, to remove wheel lug-bolts (hand-torqued to ~90 ft-lbs) on my bmw e46. Neither M12 stubby will budge my wheel lug-bolts (hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs). I'm using impact-rated 3/8" & 1/2" sockets (no adaptors). Either way, I'm starting to wonder if the M12 stubby is simply weaker (nut-busting) than advertised OR it simply takes more unfastening torque to remove wheel lug-bolts than wheel lug-nuts. If you go on the Milwaukee site (& HomeDepot), the response to the M12 stubbies is overwhelming "very" positive, though there are numerous customers who simply can't use the M12 stubbies to remove 85-95 ft-lbs lug-bolts on bmw's. Unfortunately, I'm taking my 1/2" M12 stubby back & getting an M18 mid-torque. Great + informative videos!
Use my 3/8 stubby @ work about every day and it works great, if it doesn't do the job it's usually my fault for not using the proper tool and getting out the M18 1/2! Lol
FUCKIN A !!!!!! Milwaukee, your ROCKING !! need this in 3/8" and 1/2" !!! send me samples for my 12 volt, I'll make vid's too !!! .............. since do various work, upgraded few gen 2 to gen 3, N NO regret's, switching to Milwaukee about 4 yrs ago, N Dewalt, kiss my ass !! 20 volt ?? yet same ?? and flex volt ??? next flex volt steroids ??? leave test, use to us bodybuilder's,,,,,, but Milwaukee , you ROCK !!!
arvin mendoza For me I like the 3/8. I have a lot more 3/8 socket and extensions than I do 1/2 and I tend to do more hundred hood type work so that one makes sense for me. They also both have the same power rating so you can use the 3/8 to do just about everything.
I would also add that it depends on where you are. Here in Europe, finding 3/8 impact rated sockets aren't impossible, but the selection in 1/2" is alot easier!
hola buenas noches exelente eramienta me gustaria alquirir una M12 1/2 y una M18 1/2 pero en colombia no se consiguen me pobrias indicar como las podria alquirir x algun tipo de envio
So what’s really the difference then but the anvil size of the 3/8 and the 1/2 I can kinda see a the 3/8 being a better choice as the impact sockets are cheaper, I got a whole 90 piece kit sae and mm and tall, short and swivels,t bits for 145$ off amazon
First Last I would consider this a light duty tour and not really made for removing Lugnuts. It can do it on most cars but you can tell he struggles a little bit.
@@HowtoAutomotive might be dump question but his there any more advantage using the 4ah over the 2ah other then the 4ah will run longer ? Any more power to remove bolts advantage?
@@HowtoAutomotive yes I have. Picked it up today. Going to retire some of my air tools. I watched a bunch of videos and they all seem to be trying to sell me something. Honestly got tired of watching people use this to remove lug lugs. That's not what this tool was meant to be or do. Again, awesome review.
plutonium76 i’ve pretty much retired all of my air tools. You’re right this tool is not meant for removing Lugnuts it’s a support tool. Thank you for watching!
@@HowtoAutomotive I don't usually respond or reply much on RUclips. But your review was well worth it. On the note of air tools. I can't retire all of my air tools. My IR air hammer is still one of my favorite tools to get that stubborn fastener off.
stealthflythecoop Milwaukee tools send it to me to make review videos. You can’t get it through Acme and order it through Home Depot. I also have a link for in the description the video.
The 3/8 would be the tool of my choice anything needed stronger than that I'll use my 2763-20 I just lost my m18 3/8 fuel impact with my 9.0ah battery sad as he'll since lol
since they sent you 2 of the same tools, can you send me one of them please. i need one. any one you would like would be great, cuz these are great tools and the best ever.
LILDIRT I hear you. I did hope that struts and suspension work would come in so I could film it. I want it to be one of the first to have a video out on the news Stubby. I will be making more videos
I don't get it what u are talking with This loosing the nut really, Just say the impact wrench can't do it with all nuts and it's all. If i have to break all the nuts with ratchet it's its useless
Links for tools are in the description
Can i use with 2amp batteries? Will affect the power?
Milwaukee is the new snap on.
Gordon Freeman but with better service.😎
totally agree
StrapOn means ABSURD PRICES
I hope not
With way better pricing, better warranty and probably better service. Although I don't know about the last one if I am to be honest since I have never had to deal with Milwaukee warranty/service yet.
1/2 drive M12 Stubby is an absolute beast. I rarely ever need to wake up my big pneumatic since it pretty much deals with majority of wheel, brake and under bonnet work I do. Along with the Fuel ratchet they have been one of the best investments I have made in a long time.
Which ratchet did you go with and would you go with an extended version or any other now that you've had it for awhile?
Best review for this tool I’ve seen so far.
I just got the 1/2" Stubby FUEL for Christmas and already put it through the wringer working on my rock crawler. Absolutely love it. One of the best tools in my collection! I use this and the Milwaukee M12 3/8" ratchet more than any other tools
Slop Sec that’s awesome. Definitely a handy tool for Off road. No need for a generator and compressor air hose.
Real life use and not just removing some dumb lug nuts! good video!
Thank you! Are you going to get the Stubby?
im excited about this. I just ordered the 1/2 high torque tool and the 3/8 ratchet and the 1/2 ratchet in a combo set and the 1/2 stubby in a combo set and got the high output 6 battery m18 and the high output 12 m18 battery and cant wait for it to get here, and got a good deal.
Man, another great video! I picked up the 12v 3/8 ratchet per your recommendation a while back. Now Im getting this and the 3/8 stubby after watching your videos. With having a boat, camper, 71' Pantera and a daily driver truck I'm always looking at ways to save time and frustration when doing repairs. Thanks!!
Exactly saving time and frustration 👍
Glad you like The ratchet the combination of the two tools is gonna be big.
I just ordered the new 1/2 stubby for a early birthday present 🎁 I got the gen 2 m12 brushless hammer drill and 4 more impact driver so I’m happy I got 2 6.0ah batteries 🔋 I should be good for my everyday needs great review
this is a phenomenal video... I don't know about the 1/2, where the 3/8 will do the majority of all this also... I guess whatever your socket size is, is what you'll use.
Good job I like the video I like He showed you can get it down in there into the engine and brake repairs
George Huerta Glad you like the video. When you get yours let me know what you think of it. Thank you for watching!
Awesome review and video, thanks for sharing. I just got the 1/2" Milwaukee FUEL Stubby impact too and I love it! When you have a bad back like mine and severe pain 24/7, any tool that helps you get the job done quicker is very helpful and appreciated!
Jet Engine Thrust sorry to hear about your back. This will definitely help you get the job quicker. Thank you for watching!
Thankyou for the reviews I own both m12 and m18 milwaulkee I use them daily . I’m a diesel mechanic and work on Trucks and off road equipment that 1/2” will definitely come in handy 👍
Black Smoke glad you like the review. Thank you for watching!
Got mine on the way from HD! Can't wait to put it through its paces
Keith Smith nice. You will have it making you money in no time 👍🏻 congrats
How to Automotive I got an email from Milwaukee about the new stubby impacts with the statement " because size matters new fuel" Wich is true. But then they sell the new 3/8 fuel ratchet and used the same head housing as the 1/2 fuel ratchet. They need to make a version of the fuel ratchet that uses the 1/4 fuel ratchet body and head housing but with a 3/8 drive anvil. The smaller head with the larger size range of 3/8 drive sockets would be great for us technicians.
Just got the mid torque and love it also just subscribed
Just order mine 3/8 and 1/2 Thanks Brian..!for that review the best channel How to Automotive !!!!!👍
HENRY RIVERA thank for watching the channel!! Enjoy those tools👍🏻
If you dont mind me asking why both 3/8 and 1/2 if they have same power and same size?
209chevymon Milwaukee Tools send them both to me to make review videos for. I like the three eights a little better only because I had more sockets options to use. It really comes down to preference and the types of jobs you’re working on.
WOW really nice tool. I am getting one asap. Thanks for the review.
learningfromthebest now there’s a link forward in the description😎
Those would match my new Milwaukee tool box really well!
wyattoneable they would match any toolbox😎
Excellent tool thanks
Thank you for watching!
I wish they made this stubby in a m18 platform.
I only run m18 and don’t want to expand into m12 batteries and chargers.
A stubby m18 in 3/8” and 1/2” would be awesome with the m18 2amp battery
Small and light
My M18 charger will also do M12. The compactness and weight is worth it IMHO
Way less compact if you need m18 batteries on a tool like this.
Great video!! 1/2 in. fuel stubby impact and 3/8 in. fuel ratchet is definitely the best combo.
jose munguia I agree that is a very productive conversation right there
Great video. One correction. The head isn’t at an angle
Compared to the other units. The base battery makes it look that way but use a goniometer and measure the angle between the head and handle and compare it to the others. Basically the same angle.
Recently got the 3/8 stubby and 1/2 high torque. Makes the job so much easier. Cant remember last time i used an air line. Lol
They’re amazing tools. I only have two air tools left an air hammer and a die grinder.
I literally just ordered this same combo today!
3/8 ratchet is next!
Nice.. i just bought the 3/8 i hope that the 1/2 in does the something.. 🤔
I have the 3/8 drive and i have abused it to the max (got it for 100 so whatever 😂) without any damage to the anvil. I like it for thinner profile sockets and such. I would love to try the 1/2 inch anvil but I really dont see a giant advantage with it for a light duty impact!
I’m just in my first week of using this tool as a full time auto mechanic. Noticing randomly that all 4 battery indicator lights are flashing.. any ideas of what this means?
Jeff Clark Check the position and cleanliness of the temperature sensor contact on your batteries and your tool.
michaspi Thanks for the thought but I’ve contacted Milwaukee about this issue and they said it’s a protect device built into the tool. Under very light trigger input if the anvil stops moving it momentarily shuts off the tool until the trigger is pulled again. Not really a big deal once you’re used to it but I find it annoying
Jeff Clark I didn’t know about that feature. Thank you for the clarification!
Dang i want one of these! I cant stop watchin your reviews brian as well as others on these tools i just cant make up my mind on which one makes more sense to get 3/8 or 1/2 lol🤔
209chevymon I would go with the one that you have the most sockets for. For me that was the 3/8
Great thanks for the suggestion and quick reply as always brian keep it up bro
Sweet tool love it
@howtoautomotive Just purchased this kit for 239 with a free 6 ah. I can’t for projects now!
Está excelente ,me puede decir si tiene el mismo torque de una pistola de 1/2 neumática o es más débil o si por el contrario es más fuerte , que lástima que en mi bello país costa Rica ,ya cuesta mucho ver la marca ,es una herramienta excelente
Thanks sir
Manish Car technology thank you for watching!
Noticed that you have all friction ring anvils instead of detent pin. Can you explain your preference on the anvil?
To make the detent anvil they drill A small hole in the side to put the detent in and this makes the Anvil weaker. If you check out the power rating on the high torque you’ll notice that it’s lower for the detent and that so they don’t break the Anvil.
Wanted to chime in. I've tried both the 3/8" M12 (2554-20) & 1/2" M12 (2555-20) stubbies, using fully-charged 4.0Ah & 6.0 Ah batteries, to remove wheel lug-bolts (hand-torqued to ~90 ft-lbs) on my bmw e46. Neither M12 stubby will budge my wheel lug-bolts (hand-torqued to 90 ft-lbs). I'm using impact-rated 3/8" & 1/2" sockets (no adaptors). Either way, I'm starting to wonder if the M12 stubby is simply weaker (nut-busting) than advertised OR it simply takes more unfastening torque to remove wheel lug-bolts than wheel lug-nuts. If you go on the Milwaukee site (& HomeDepot), the response to the M12 stubbies is overwhelming "very" positive, though there are numerous customers who simply can't use the M12 stubbies to remove 85-95 ft-lbs lug-bolts on bmw's. Unfortunately, I'm taking my 1/2" M12 stubby back & getting an M18 mid-torque. Great + informative videos!
Use my 3/8 stubby @ work about every day and it works great, if it doesn't do the job it's usually my fault for not using the proper tool and getting out the M18 1/2! Lol
You made me buy this :D.... I don't regret it one....single....bit :D
camram you will love it. Thank you for watching!
How do you like the m12 underhood light is it worth getting?
Aaron Repper oh it’s definitely worth getting. I use it every day all day.
question where you can get Service Manuals ? and what's the torque for pin bolts holding the caliper bracket ?
If you log on to Aldata/DIY.com you can look up all the specs and service procedures you need.
FUCKIN A !!!!!! Milwaukee, your ROCKING !! need this in 3/8" and 1/2" !!! send me samples for my 12 volt, I'll make vid's too !!! .............. since do various work, upgraded few gen 2 to gen 3, N NO regret's, switching to Milwaukee about 4 yrs ago, N Dewalt, kiss my ass !! 20 volt ?? yet same ?? and flex volt ??? next flex volt steroids ??? leave test, use to us bodybuilder's,,,,,, but Milwaukee , you ROCK !!!
What would you recommend? 1/2 Or 3/8? Is the 1/2 still be practical for under the hood work?
arvin mendoza For me I like the 3/8. I have a lot more 3/8 socket and extensions than I do 1/2 and I tend to do more hundred hood type work so that one makes sense for me. They also both have the same power rating so you can use the 3/8 to do just about everything.
I would also add that it depends on where you are. Here in Europe, finding 3/8 impact rated sockets aren't impossible, but the selection in 1/2" is alot easier!
hola buenas noches exelente eramienta me gustaria alquirir una M12 1/2 y una M18 1/2 pero en colombia no se consiguen me pobrias indicar como las podria alquirir x algun tipo de envio
So what’s really the difference then but the anvil size of the 3/8 and the 1/2 I can kinda see a the 3/8 being a better choice as the impact sockets are cheaper, I got a whole 90 piece kit sae and mm and tall, short and swivels,t bits for 145$ off amazon
Assaulter Gaming It’s basically a preference. Some people like half inch others like 3/8. I prefer of the 3/8 myself.
I have all of these, use them on U.S. Navy ships.
Awesome! Thank you for your service!!
I wanna get the 3/8 but they don't have like 22' socket for 3/8 so that might make me have to get the 1/2 for that
hajke phu some out there make a 3/8 22 mm Socket.
1/2 is the better tool anyways.
Full beans to get the lugs off? Or mode 1,2?
First Last I would consider this a light duty tour and not really made for removing Lugnuts. It can do it on most cars but you can tell he struggles a little bit.
Nice man. Milwaukee wins again. I have learned even with some air stubby impacts you still got to break bolts loose with breaker bars.
jon c yes they are only 12 V and there very powerful for what they are but they do have limitations
Nice, any word yet on that service cart?
busjockey1 I talk to them and they said it was still A Proto type possibly will come out next year.
Can i use them with 2 amp battery will affect the power?
They don't produce full torque until you get the 4.0 or above batteries.
Hi there what battery are you using for this video
I use the 12 V two amp hour battery and occasionally I’ll switch it out for the four hour amp battery.
@@HowtoAutomotive might be dump question but his there any more advantage using the 4ah over the 2ah other then the 4ah will run longer ? Any more power to remove bolts advantage?
Awesome review.
plutonium76 thank you! Have you pick one up yet?
@@HowtoAutomotive yes I have. Picked it up today. Going to retire some of my air tools. I watched a bunch of videos and they all seem to be trying to sell me something. Honestly got tired of watching people use this to remove lug lugs. That's not what this tool was meant to be or do. Again, awesome review.
plutonium76 i’ve pretty much retired all of my air tools. You’re right this tool is not meant for removing Lugnuts it’s a support tool. Thank you for watching!
@@HowtoAutomotive I don't usually respond or reply much on RUclips. But your review was well worth it. On the note of air tools. I can't retire all of my air tools. My IR air hammer is still one of my favorite tools to get that stubborn fastener off.
Where did you order from? Acme tools?
stealthflythecoop Milwaukee tools send it to me to make review videos. You can’t get it through Acme and order it through Home Depot. I also have a link for in the description the video.
@@HowtoAutomotive thanks buddy I'll be sure to click the links in the description
stealthflythecoop awesome that really helps me out. Thank you!
Is the 3/8 just as powerful?
Robert Munguia It has the same Power rating of 250 foot pounds of torque in forward and reverse on both tools.
Awwwwwwwwsome vid Brian love it
Working Hands Automotive Glad you like it. So what one do you like 3/8 or 1/2?
1/2 inch... It's good... I got mine...
The 3/8 would be the tool of my choice anything needed stronger than that I'll use my 2763-20 I just lost my m18 3/8 fuel impact with my 9.0ah battery sad as he'll since lol
So this or the 3/8 compact fuel ?
Brian is a good tool just to take off tires
It’s not made for taking off tires so it may struggles from time to time.
Who has the best price online?
Jet Lee that I don’t know.
For the home mechanic which would you recommend, the 3/8 or 1/2 drive?
Eli Munoz I would recommend the 3/8 because you’re most likely have more socket options.
Eli Munoz not sure if you seen the 3/8 review but here is a link ruclips.net/video/FlP8BbkjN9E/видео.html
Im a fleet mechanic I have the high torque and mid torque wondering if I should get the 1/2 or 3/8 stuby.
Aaron Repper I tend to gravitate towards the 3/8 A little more options with socket choices.
Thanks Brian! Yes, both great videos and reviews 👏👍
since they sent you 2 of the same tools, can you send me one of them please. i need one. any one you would like would be great, cuz these are great tools and the best ever.
👍
Endelt1 thank you for watching
The price please,,,in usa,,$$$$$
Jaime Benitez The kit with the charger and two batteries is a right at $250 tool only $179. There’s links for in the description of the video
@@HowtoAutomotive thanks brother....
Jaime Benitez thank you for watching!
The hell with the brakes where's the good stuff like struts and suspension work
LILDIRT I hear you. I did hope that struts and suspension work would come in so I could film it. I want it to be one of the first to have a video out on the news Stubby. I will be making more videos
With only 250 ft lbs... Might as well get 3/8... My 1/2 is the high torque big boy
RAM TRUCKS I think the 3/8 is the best way to go. If you need more than that you can use the mid torque or the high torque.
Why bother with 3/8? Just keep one set of 1/2" sockets and use both the stubby and mid torque
Jacob Hladik it just gives you more options. You could get by with out it but it’s nice to have.
@@HowtoAutomotive
So... Mid torque M18 would be a direct competitor with this, if you wanna stay M18.
@@JH-ms3ny
I was thinking now.. high torque M18 1/2" with Stubby M12, 1/2 "... Heavy and light work covered
.. 1 set of sockets
I don't get it what u are talking with This loosing the nut really, Just say the impact wrench can't do it with all nuts and it's all. If i have to break all the nuts with ratchet it's its useless
After all the videos I've seen on this stupid ass stubby s*** it seem like the old ones are better