According to Torque Test Channel, this impact does the following approximate Ft-Lb of torque tightening in forward on speed 3: 5 seconds: 587 10 seconds: 759 15 seconds: 832
People are realizing Harbor Freight is a different animal than it was a few years ago. Sure, they still have some less than desirable products but for the DIYer and the pro, the Bauer and Hercules lines respectively are fantastic tools at very reasonable prices.
I wouldn’t get too confidence on that tho, try it on John Deere 300G excavator with rusted for while plus dirts and rock. Just get 1” impact wench, if that don’t work then you need something to heat that bolt and or nut up until it’s glow red. I don’t recommend used 1/2 or even 3/4 impact wench. Learned my lesson..
@@travis10ist You should watch shop tool reviews do a take on the hercules ultra torque. He got it up to 2100 ft lbs. He uses varying size bolts and nuts rated for that.
Absolutely purchased a Bauer 1/2 compact impact drill for 26.99 with the inside track club membership i mean i couldn't walk out the store without it and i paid for the 4 years warranty it was a no brainer.
Crazy thing is they have kits now where you could have gotten the charger, battery and the tool for like 250 bucks. My local Harbor freight had a couple of the Gen 1 ultra torques left i waited till the last one was on the shelf marked down to $99.
Thanks for your review, i got a harbor freight earthquake xt air impact that ain't worth shit. Returned it about 4 times for a new one and it still acting up, i will return it for a 3/4 cordless impact. I'm a new diesel mechanic and need something more reliable then the air impact.
I think this will fit the bill without breaking the bank. I’ve heard about a lot of problems with the earthquake. I believe they are doing away or phasing them out.
The last five years or so they've really leveled up their game for most of their power tools, and for that matter, hand tools. The Quinn and Icon lines are excellent hand tools for their price, and frankly, as good as the truck tools IMO. The Herc and Baur lines are leading the way for power tools.
I bought one a couple months ago....... $82 because it was in the returned items area. Im guessing someone thought it was 1/2 inch and didnt think about getting an adapter. No scuffs anywhere on it. I doubt a socket was ever installed on it. Still in the plastic pouch and the correct packing . Crap, now I have to buy a Freightliner or a Cat. 😁 O had recenly bought the smaller 1/2" impact, so this is complete overkill for me........ But $82 and atill has the 5 year warranty. ......i had to, just had to. Next sale will be an 8 ah battery.
I can tell you never used a Milwaukee or a Makita, for making crazy statements like that..... If Hercules is all you can afford.... That's fine, but don't talk crazy like that 😂😂😂
@@Ninoo187 my friend, I been use makita milwaukee for over 17 years, but this brand is amazing tool better don't matter what you you want or say,we are using now for maintenance on heavy duty fire trucks and backhoe in my chap, trust me we tested between Dewalt Milwaukee,Bosh and 1/2 inch Flex and Hercules 3/4 is super better✌🏽👍🏾 🔥
Have Both of the New Guns 1/2 and 3/4 and Also have the Milwaukee M18 fuel 2967-20 also have the DEWALT XR DCF 961 these guns are real close but the DeWalt will hit with that VTEC after 5 seconds then the game is over
It did. Before we tightened, there was a short clip of me loosening some on another truck. And I have a newer video where it took on rusted lug nuts and other old rusty things.
It’s 250 plus 350 plus the charger plus the case for Milwaukee buying like he did the Hercules. Si without case and charger we are already at $600. So minimum $700, I’d imagine a charger is 50-100 and a case is 50-150 Milwaukee
@@donotrobme9295Still not a unfair price for Milwaukee. Both are pretty exceptional Milwaukee has always been a staple for plumbers and electricians. Harbor Freight has a very good business model - privately owned like Wright Tools. Both are hard to beat for quality/price because of that.
I like the case! The tool might last about six weeks, if not used. However, at least it is not going to kill if it fails. And yes, I like that color blue. No torque wrench to test the tool? If it can do 950 ft-lbs at 10 sec and 1100 ft-lbs at 30 seconds, I'm guessing you are torquing way over the required 475 t lbs. So when the guy uses the torque wrench and the nuts DO NOT move, you could be over torqued up to probably 950 ft-lbs. If so, just imagine trying to get those off with just a normal air ratchet in the future or if on the side of a road with a tire truck a large hand wrench. This might have been one of the worse tests of a tool I have ever seen. I would trust torque test channel long before this joke of a torque test for a tool. And come back after using it for six weeks and I mean use it and tell us how it held up.
I really appreciate your feedback. I agree, I am nowhere close to TTC, nor am I trying to be. Rest assured, the company shop mechanics go through and re-torque everything to spec before it rolls out. They have the right tools to handle it. The six weeks timeline, I hope it lasts longer than that but only time will tell. I’ll use it as often as I can and report back with the good or bad that develops. Maybe one day I can afford a big torque wrench to double check what I’m putting down, but not at this time. In the end though, it did what I needed it to do and I was satisfied with the purchase. Again, thank you for your honest feedback. Until next time. Take care
According to Torque Test Channel, this impact does the following approximate Ft-Lb of torque tightening in forward on speed 3:
5 seconds: 587
10 seconds: 759
15 seconds: 832
People are realizing Harbor Freight is a different animal than it was a few years ago. Sure, they still have some less than desirable products but for the DIYer and the pro, the Bauer and Hercules lines respectively are fantastic tools at very reasonable prices.
If I'm paying for my tools, I'll buy Hercules, if employer is paying then I'm shopping milwaukee on their dime lol
I wouldn’t get too confidence on that tho, try it on John Deere 300G excavator with rusted for while plus dirts and rock. Just get 1” impact wench, if that don’t work then you need something to heat that bolt and or nut up until it’s glow red. I don’t recommend used 1/2 or even 3/4 impact wench. Learned my lesson..
@@travis10ist You should watch shop tool reviews do a take on the hercules ultra torque. He got it up to 2100 ft lbs. He uses varying size bolts and nuts rated for that.
Yes I'm relatively new to HF and shopping there more than ever
Absolutely purchased a Bauer 1/2 compact impact drill for 26.99 with the inside track club membership i mean i couldn't walk out the store without it and i paid for the 4 years warranty it was a no brainer.
I've had that 3/4" gun for couple months now.
Love it. I work in a diesel shop too.
Thanks for the feedback from the field!
@@TheJayHamish I got a dump truck I use this on and it’s a beast
I’ve had my Hercules impact gun for years and I have had no regrets
I'm sold, I'm getting one. Thank you
Right on!
I have the 1/2inch impact 1/4impact driver and drill and 12v electric ratchet long 3/8 all holding up to professional use so far
Good to hear!
You Should Do It I just Bought one Last saturday 🎉🎉 its amazing
the HF electric tools really came a long way in the past several years. that hercules is no joke and go toe to toe with the bigger brands
The new Hercules stuff with 5yr warranty can’t be beat imo for the value. Especially if you have a harbor freight close by
My thoughts exactly.
Crazy thing is they have kits now where you could have gotten the charger, battery and the tool for like 250 bucks. My local Harbor freight had a couple of the Gen 1 ultra torques left i waited till the last one was on the shelf marked down to $99.
Great deal!
The ultra torque is a beast
Agreed
I've have mines since April and love it only thing I'm changing is getting bigger battery but does the job I'm a trailer Tech for a trucking company
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it’s working out for you.
Definitely convinced me to buy it lol
Great to hear! It’s a good tool and a good price!
We use one everyday at work and after 40hrs a week and a few months of abuse still kicking hard
Yeah that’s really cool in the works I plan on making a video putting the Bosch 3/4 drive pro factor up against the CP7762
Would definitely like to see the results.
This gun will remove the head bolts and main cap bolts on C18 caterpillar
That’s impressive.
Jay Harmish!!!!!!!!! You sum gum good content bruh
Thanks for your review, i got a harbor freight earthquake xt air impact that ain't worth shit. Returned it about 4 times for a new one and it still acting up, i will return it for a 3/4 cordless impact. I'm a new diesel mechanic and need something more reliable then the air impact.
I think this will fit the bill without breaking the bank. I’ve heard about a lot of problems with the earthquake. I believe they are doing away or phasing them out.
I'm not a fan of HF but this is actually impressive
I wasn’t before either. Giving them a shot is proving successful to this point. That 5 yr warranty is killer compared to the competition.
@@TheJayHamish I'm so used to seeing "dollar store" quality tools there, but after your awesome review I'm welling to give it a shot. Thanks man
The last five years or so they've really leveled up their game for most of their power tools, and for that matter, hand tools. The Quinn and Icon lines are excellent hand tools for their price, and frankly, as good as the truck tools IMO. The Herc and Baur lines are leading the way for power tools.
I buy a lot of tools there and their prices and tools aren't bad. Never had to return one due to defect. But I just work on my car.
Sure does lug removal a lot smoother than my Milwaukee….
Pretty impressive
I bought one a couple months ago....... $82 because it was in the returned items area. Im guessing someone thought it was 1/2 inch and didnt think about getting an adapter. No scuffs anywhere on it. I doubt a socket was ever installed on it. Still in the plastic pouch and the correct packing .
Crap, now I have to buy a Freightliner or a Cat. 😁
O had recenly bought the smaller 1/2" impact, so this is complete overkill for me........ But $82 and atill has the 5 year warranty.
......i had to, just had to.
Next sale will be an 8 ah battery.
Better than Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, I send one to my country and everyone love it, same battery same 3/4💪🏿💪🏿👌🏽💯
Definitely not 😂
I can tell you never used a Milwaukee or a Makita, for making crazy statements like that..... If Hercules is all you can afford.... That's fine, but don't talk crazy like that 😂😂😂
@@Ninoo187 my friend, I been use makita milwaukee for over 17 years, but this brand is amazing tool better don't matter what you you want or say,we are using now for maintenance on heavy duty fire trucks and backhoe in my chap, trust me we tested between Dewalt Milwaukee,Bosh and 1/2 inch Flex and Hercules 3/4 is super better✌🏽👍🏾 🔥
@@jgscs61 LMAO yeah sure.... Cheaper doesn't mean better.... And I'm not your "friend"
@@Ninoo187I’m not your friend is crazy 😂
I'm sold
Have Both of the New Guns 1/2 and 3/4 and Also have the Milwaukee M18 fuel 2967-20 also have the DEWALT XR DCF 961 these guns are real close but the DeWalt will hit with that VTEC after 5 seconds then the game is over
I’ve seen that in action on videos. It’s insane!
Which model is that sir?
The model is “HERCULES 20V Brushless Cordless, 3/4 in. Ultra Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring - Tool Only - Item 59767”
Have u got the 1/4 in drive one
I have the 20v 1/4” hex impact driver, not the 12v 1/4” impact
@@TheJayHamish oh nice I might get the driver too is it good or no
On the third day of using it at work, a little early to find any flaws or quirks but so far, yeah. 👍🏼 especially considering the price.
Ok I will get it
U should get the 1/4 in drive impact wrench I love it it is good I tried it it took a bolt off in 4 seconds it’s fast
know that you torqued it to 475 ft lbs now try seeing if it tasks off the lug nut
It did. Before we tightened, there was a short clip of me loosening some on another truck. And I have a newer video where it took on rusted lug nuts and other old rusty things.
I can confirm it's a really powerful impact especially when the high output batteries are involved
Watch Shop tool reviews, he got the gen1 ultra torque up to 2100ft lbs. And the gen2 showcased here is a bit more powerful than that.
What dues that setup cost in Milwaukee today at a Home Depot? I’m gonna search
Looks like 510$ but u only get 5 ah battery. I’d imagine quite a bit more for 12 ah. Incredibke
It’s 250 plus 350 plus the charger plus the case for Milwaukee buying like he did the Hercules. Si without case and charger we are already at $600. So minimum $700, I’d imagine a charger is 50-100 and a case is 50-150 Milwaukee
@@donotrobme9295the forge battery delivers basically the same power in a smaller lighter package and at less cost.
@@donotrobme9295Still not a unfair price for Milwaukee.
Both are pretty exceptional
Milwaukee has always been a staple for plumbers and electricians.
Harbor Freight has a very good business model - privately owned like Wright Tools. Both are hard to beat for quality/price because of that.
I like the case! The tool might last about six weeks, if not used. However, at least it is not going to kill if it fails. And yes, I like that color blue. No torque wrench to test the tool? If it can do 950 ft-lbs at 10 sec and 1100 ft-lbs at 30 seconds, I'm guessing you are torquing way over the required 475 t lbs. So when the guy uses the torque wrench and the nuts DO NOT move, you could be over torqued up to probably 950 ft-lbs. If so, just imagine trying to get those off with just a normal air ratchet in the future or if on the side of a road with a tire truck a large hand wrench.
This might have been one of the worse tests of a tool I have ever seen.
I would trust torque test channel long before this joke of a torque test for a tool.
And come back after using it for six weeks and I mean use it and tell us how it held up.
I really appreciate your feedback. I agree, I am nowhere close to TTC, nor am I trying to be. Rest assured, the company shop mechanics go through and re-torque everything to spec before it rolls out. They have the right tools to handle it. The six weeks timeline, I hope it lasts longer than that but only time will tell. I’ll use it as often as I can and report back with the good or bad that develops. Maybe one day I can afford a big torque wrench to double check what I’m putting down, but not at this time. In the end though, it did what I needed it to do and I was satisfied with the purchase. Again, thank you for your honest feedback. Until next time. Take care
Milwaukee or Snapoff owner? 😂😂😂
These aren't toys. HF has upped their game big time with the Hercules line.
These aren't the Central Machinery crap.
People are just mad they spent more money then they should of on the other crap accept that the game has changed and move on
I just Got mine Hercules 1500 yesterday 🎉🎉😅🫡🫡🫡
Enjoy it!
Yes of course @@TheJayHamish