Milwaukee M18 vs. M12 inflator - Quick Test ⏱
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Quick speed test between the M18 and M12 Milwaukee inflators using identical tires and wheels.
The M18 is significantly faster in this comparison, although it does seem to underinflate by about .5PSI on my unit.
Both had fully charged Redlithium 4ah batteries.
The M18 unit is obviously significantly larger and a fair bit heavier, so if storage is a concern, the M12 unit still works well and has been a great tool for the last couple of years.
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Finally, a comparison that isn't 10 minutes of some guy babbling. Straight to the point.
I got an m12 BEFORE the M18 came out. It's still a handy tool but the m18 is just so much better. As long as you have space for it, get the M18.
As long as you follow cool down period of 1:2 for the m12 you will be fine. 10 minutes max usage followed by twenty minutes of cool down. Broke one and found that one, now I have another and haven’t had the issue. These do not replace big air compressors. They are simply made to top off a flat tire , not heavy duty. The m18 is supposedly heavy duty
Thanks for doing that comparison.
I mean m12 is slower but gets the job done I'm not racing my neighbors to see see who could air the tires on a cold day..
I agree, I have the m12 and it's been a lifesaver when I picked up construction debris at work and have a flat tire at 6am and just want to get home 😂 just ordered the M18 on sale so the m12 is going to find a new home though
Depends what you’re going to use it for.
For the odd top up here and there, sure the m12 is perfectly fine, but if you’re going to do large tires or frequent multiple tire fill ups the m18 is well worth it, because of the time it will save you and also because the m12 will see an early grave if you try to push it on a job it wasn’t designed to do (it overheats easily and doesn’t have a fan like the 18).
I got it for track days because pressure is adjusted throughout the day, and at the end all 4 tires need to be pumped back from like 25 to 35. As seen in the vid, if you tried that with a 12 you’d be waiting a long time, and you might have a paper weight when you’re finally done.
If you have a small leak in your tire it may be better to have the m18.
No one said anything about racing. If you value the price vs time then get m12
Good way to think about it
Going to pick up one of the M18 units the next time I’m at Home Depot - have a “kajillion” M18 batteries laying around from all the kits I’ve bought over the last few years that I might as well put them to good use!
Send a couple my way lol
If you grab the adapter for a decent clip on conversion; these 2 are handy if you own multiple vehicles as example. But the screw on type can get frustrating after a few tires ;)
@@hitm4n1985 Yep, been using the Jaco quick disconnect for most of the time I've owned the inflator. The lockNflate is a good option as well.
JACO Lightning S2X Tire Inflator Hose Extension Self Locking Nozzle | Patented Lock-on Air Hose Adapter for Tire Pumps (Open Flow) a.co/d/2VytXZR
So it took the M12 1 minute exactly and M18 is exactly twice as fast so not bad I would like to see the comparison when both are on the vehicle and how they handle the pressure of the weight the vehicle has on them that’s when we’ll see the stress weight can have on the power.
The M18 is significantly faster in that regard as well. We had an event at the end of last year that I chose not to trailer to and had to pack the M12 to save space and found myself extremely annoyed with how long the M12 took to inflate vs the M18... lol
Hope it lasts longer than my m12. Burned it up after a few months light use.
My M12 is still kickin' after 2+ seasons of frequent use. 🤷🏻♂️
I burned my first M12 rather quickly too. My second one has held up so far, but I try to avoid bigger jobs for it. That things need for cooldowns is insane!
Ordered an M18 one simply for the reason one reviewer said it runs cooler than the M12 one. And for the price difference, it'd better!
i am on my second m12 compressor , first got replaced by warranty, head split inside, like someone here said gets job done, but very slow .
I had literally just bought the M12, then the M18 was released! Lol. The M12 works just fine but as much as I like to have the best of the best, the M12 is going to have to do! Lol
That’s all I needed to know lol thanks
Do u know of a good air chuck for the m18, that is if it’s even needed
This is the one I use.
JACO Lightning S2X Tire Inflator Hose Extension Self Locking Nozzle | Patented Lock-on Air Hose Adapter for Tire Pumps (Open Flow) a.co/d/eloFIdc
can u blow air and remove dust with that example the pc etc ...?
No it's an inflator only doesn't store air
I'd say for that you could use the M12 blower; it doesn't blow hard enough to rattle the fans out of the frames but will do the trick you are looking to do.
Do they deflate the tyre if you set a lower pressure than what is currently in the tyre? e.g. 30psi(current) to 28psi (intended)?
No
Just use a valve tool for that
But for real how many tires do u have to inflate for the m18 unless u have a shop but for side of the road at home bike do u need the 18 for real
We do autocross and there are very short breaks between runs with a lot to do to service the cars, so not having to babysit a slow inflator between runs helps a lot. Also, the M12 struggled to inflate my F250's tires, even if they were just a couple of lbs low - if it somehow needed 10lbs or more, that could easily chew up a 2ah battery as well.
This has pretty much replaced my compressor as well when it comes to routine tire checks.. No more dragging a hose out to check tires in the driveway, just grab the inflator and go.
Bang for the buck, I'd spend the extra $40-60 for the M18 any day.
Is the m18 doable for a 80psi tire or is that unrealistic?
I believe that it can go up to 150 psi.
Sorry for the late reply, but I was able to put 120psi in a portable tank and called it quits. It seemed like it would have had no problem adding more, but I wasn't willing to push my limits with an old HF tank. lol
Before this I nearly got the M12 ✊🏻
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You set it to 35 for the M18, but it filled it to 40. Is that what it normally does?
It will overshoot from time to time, but not frequently. I actually had more issues with the M12 under inflating than I do with the 18 going over.
@@wnracing Under is better than over,, for me at least.
@@chethammer I don't see how that could be the case, but either way, none of these inflators are going to nail the target PSI every time, none of them. I always check with a gauge after inflating regardless.
As of Feb 24 2024 the M18 is only $30 more tool only.
To clarify, it looks like after the M18 hit 35psi, he then set it to 40 as the M12 was still going. The top number is the set PSI.