Mechanic here. I noticed both in this video and your Earthquake review video that you interchange the terms ratchet and impact with these tool. Just to clarify, both the Earthquake and this Hercules tool are ratchets, not impacts. Except for smaller sized bolts, they're not designed to first break the fastener loose with it's power. You use the tool body itself (like a regular driver) then you use the power to take it the rest of the way out. An actual right angle impact tool (like Milwaukee) has a much larger head in order to house the hammer drive mechanism to create the impacts and operates the same as any other gun style impact.
Awesome. Thanks for the fill in. I use the term impact because It’s what I found in research. But what you said makes sense and I do own a true impact gun. I should make sure to note I do only use this one after breaking free the bolts or technically do impact off small nuts and bolts with minimal torque
@@petescarport Yes, these style ratchets are for loosening and snug tightening only. Actual break away torquing (or fastening torque) is done with the ratchet body itself. That's why there's a locking ratchet mechanism in the head of the tool, so the gear teeth can rest against the latch for torquing. I linked a video below of the Kobalt right angle impact which you'll notice is similarly shaped to a ratchet driver but with the much larger head for the impact driver portion. 👨🔧🔩 ruclips.net/video/VLTCadutvbo/видео.html
Agree,and the torque numbers are for advertising purposes only. All who know how to use an electric ratchets know, as long as it has enough torque to turn a rusty/sticking nut/bolt efficiently, your good. The torque comes from you to tighten down.
As someone who works in autobody, these tools are NOT meant for torquing or breaking large bolts. The shop I work at uses snap-on and they do the job but they are not meant for doing the job of an impact or torque wrench.
You are 100% correct. I use this everyday but use a breaker bar or the tool if applicable. Sorry if I mis informed. My goal was to show the power of tool but your right. It not an impact type tool and I meant to display the capabilities. Thank you and thank you for working in the industry
Hercules make solid tools The only one I've been disappointed with was the multi-tool it just seemed underpowered and it would cut out a lot and I recently got some bower tools today that I'm looking forward to trying when I get home and I didn't want to buy into a new tool line and have to get another battery and charger but Hercules doesn't make a nailer or a inflator deflator for your car so I'm probably going to use Bauer stuff as my car mechanic equipment and keep it in my vehicle
@@petescarport South Main Auto one of the larger automotive mechanic RUclipsrs SWEARS by Earthquake cordless tools. Incidentally his Milwaukee cordless tools were in the shop. Facts! One of his subs asked what power tools he used. When he showed his earthquake cordless I almost died laughing because I know the Milwaukee fanboys burned their laps with hot coffee over that one.
I have had some of there cordless tools they are good for little stuff around the house I have a F350 brake and suspension parts are tough to get apart harbor freight tools wouldn't touch it I bought a 1/2 Milwaukee M18 Fuel it tore the back brakes and caliper mounting brackets not even turn up all the way did both sides put it on the charger for 5 minutes and it was recharged
That's b.s. South Main Auto one of the larger automotive mechanic RUclipsrs SWEARS by Earthquake cordless tools. Incidentally his Milwaukee cordless tools were in the shop. Facts! One of his subs asked what power tools he used. When he showed his earthquake cordless I almost died laughing because I know the Milwaukee fanboys burned their laps with hot coffee over that one.
@@44warden I bought a earthquake it didn't break the bolts loose so I took it back to harbor freight and went to home depot and got a Milwaukee m18 fuel and it broke it loose
so if i buy the ratchet my 5 amp and 8 amp Hercules batteries will work with it? only reason I haven't bought one yet was i was thinking i had to use the small batteries..
@@petescarport went to harbor freight and found one, thanks for the vid ! I found this ratchet and the shorter one at the local pawn shop both brand new in the the box for 50 bucks !
Mechanic here.
I noticed both in this video and your Earthquake review video that you interchange the terms ratchet and impact with these tool.
Just to clarify, both the Earthquake and this Hercules tool are ratchets, not impacts. Except for smaller sized bolts, they're not designed to first break the fastener loose with it's power. You use the tool body itself (like a regular driver) then you use the power to take it the rest of the way out.
An actual right angle impact tool (like Milwaukee) has a much larger head in order to house the hammer drive mechanism to create the impacts and operates the same as any other gun style impact.
Awesome. Thanks for the fill in. I use the term impact because It’s what I found in research. But what you said makes sense and I do own a true impact gun. I should make sure to note I do only use this one after breaking free the bolts or technically do impact off small nuts and bolts with minimal torque
@@petescarport
Yes, these style ratchets are for loosening and snug tightening only. Actual break away torquing (or fastening torque) is done with the ratchet body itself. That's why there's a locking ratchet mechanism in the head of the tool, so the gear teeth can rest against the latch for torquing.
I linked a video below of the Kobalt right angle impact which you'll notice is similarly shaped to a ratchet driver but with the much larger head for the impact driver portion. 👨🔧🔩
ruclips.net/video/VLTCadutvbo/видео.html
Agree,and the torque numbers are for advertising purposes only. All who know how to use an electric ratchets know, as long as it has enough torque to turn a rusty/sticking nut/bolt efficiently, your good. The torque comes from you to tighten down.
So as of this post I work at harbor freight and Hercules has a new 5 year warranty on all items I like the Hercules brand cordless power tools
As someone who works in autobody, these tools are NOT meant for torquing or breaking large bolts. The shop I work at uses snap-on and they do the job but they are not meant for doing the job of an impact or torque wrench.
You are 100% correct. I use this everyday but use a breaker bar or the tool if applicable. Sorry if I mis informed. My goal was to show the power of tool but your right. It not an impact type tool and I meant to display the capabilities. Thank you and thank you for working in the industry
I agree. A lot of people complain that it’s not strong enough. But by the end of the day it’s a ratchet not a impact.
Take no offense to this… you are exactly who this tool is made for & it makes me happy
Why you even on here bro? Go beat off to your snap on ratchet 😂
@@sk13m11 read my comment again but this time with positive inflection you retard.
I would give this video a 10/10 👍
Thanks for the review I'm gonna get it. ..I'm also looking at the Milwaukee extended but the price .....
It’s been an amazing tool and I use it everyday. I didn’t realize how expensive the Milwaukee was but I know they make great tools as well.
Awesome review. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Thanks for your review 😉
Hercules make solid tools The only one I've been disappointed with was the multi-tool it just seemed underpowered and it would cut out a lot and I recently got some bower tools today that I'm looking forward to trying when I get home and I didn't want to buy into a new tool line and have to get another battery and charger but Hercules doesn't make a nailer or a inflator deflator for your car so I'm probably going to use Bauer stuff as my car mechanic equipment and keep it in my vehicle
good stuff
My EarthQuake is still kickin’, but once it decides to quit, I’m definitely investing in a Milwaukee..
I have an extra battery for you.
@@petescarport South Main Auto one of the larger automotive mechanic RUclipsrs SWEARS by Earthquake cordless tools. Incidentally his Milwaukee cordless tools were in the shop. Facts! One of his subs asked what power tools he used. When he showed his earthquake cordless I almost died laughing because I know the Milwaukee fanboys burned their laps with hot coffee over that one.
I have had some of there cordless tools they are good for little stuff around the house I have a F350 brake and suspension parts are tough to get apart harbor freight tools wouldn't touch it I bought a 1/2 Milwaukee M18 Fuel it tore the back brakes and caliper mounting brackets not even turn up all the way did both sides put it on the charger for 5 minutes and it was recharged
Yes I heard the Milwaukee fuel line is insane. Thanks for the input
That's b.s. South Main Auto one of the larger automotive mechanic RUclipsrs SWEARS by Earthquake cordless tools. Incidentally his Milwaukee cordless tools were in the shop. Facts! One of his subs asked what power tools he used. When he showed his earthquake cordless I almost died laughing because I know the Milwaukee fanboys burned their laps with hot coffee over that one.
@@44warden I bought a earthquake it didn't break the bolts loose so I took it back to harbor freight and went to home depot and got a Milwaukee m18 fuel and it broke it loose
what was the breakaway torque?
so if i buy the ratchet my 5 amp and 8 amp Hercules batteries will work with it? only reason I haven't bought one yet was i was thinking i had to use the small batteries..
It has to be the 12volt and should work no problem.
Hercules needs to upgrade the ratchets to brushless
Yeah I just saw the kobalt one at Lowe’s and it’s very impressive. May get one
cant see you video its not focus.
What the ? Wow
Bro. Stop putting your hand over the battery ! I'm trying to see what battery it takes lol
Lol. I believe any 12v Hercules battery will work but I got the 2amp hr one.
@@petescarport went to harbor freight and found one, thanks for the vid ! I found this ratchet and the shorter one at the local pawn shop both brand new in the the box for 50 bucks !
It 8s abuse. This one machine isn't for that. Are you crazzy??!