Best Impact Driver 2024? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Flex
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- In this video, we dive deep into the world of the best impact driver 2024, exploring the top models that professionals trust for their power, performance, and durability. We've tested and compared models from leading brands, including Milwaukee, Flex, DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi, Skil, Bosch, Hilti, Craftsman, Kobalt, Makita, and Metabo HPT.
We'll show you how we run all of our tests including the torque, speed, and specification tests, and then we'll share all of the data we've compiled into animated charts, that are packed with info that will help you decide which model is best for you!
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Intro 0:00
Milwaukee 2953 0:25
Flex FX1371 1:15
DeWalt DCF845 1:54
Makita GDT01 2:48
Ridgid R862312 3:40
Ryobi PBLID02 4:15
Skil ID6739B-10 4:50
Bosch GDX18V-1860CN 5:21
Hilti SID 6-22 5:42
Craftsman CMCF820 6:14
Kobalt KXID 1424A-03 6:42
Metabo HPT WH36DC 7:10
How We Tested 7:35
Charts and Data 8:54
Best Impact Driver 10:13 
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Links to all the products tested in this video can be found _in the description_ ! *Thanks for watching, everyone!*
can you do one of these with benchmark tools?
Awesome video. This is the kinda stuff I’m looking for and love. I would watch this video updated for every single tool there is
I have the triple hammer and love it. It doesn't do well in bolts but excels in screws. Exactly what an impact driver should do. It has a very accurate variable speed trigger and and applies torque at low RPM. Perfect for precision. In fact, it's so precise, I use it on high-end door and window hardware.
What is the brand of the 'triple hammer'?
@@rogervega9846 hikoki/Metabo hpt
@@N1rOx thanks!
Does your auto click the bits in or do you have to pull the collar out first to accept the bits to lock them in?
@@randomreviews595 pull the collar out, my one was made in japan.
Ive had the same Makita LXT Impact Driver for 10 years now and its never failed ever, so powerful. Its still running strong 🤘🏼
I have the prior gen of the Bosch Freak.
Absolutely love it. I leave it set on setting 1 and use it for automotive work. The battery lasts forever. The 1/4" hex and 1/2" is simply brilliant. Bosch's brushless controllers are the best in the industry.
Would have been nice to see the overall final rankings in order, all we really know is Milwaukee came out first
I couldn't agree more. I thought the Kobalt for the price seemed to do all things good but only hearing the winner was a bummer.
As angry as it makes everyone, the Hercules brushless should be on this list. Coming from a guy who has Milwaukee at work and skil at home so while I’m not against value brands and don’t hate HF I’m definitely not a fan boy either. Former Matco distributor as well for what it’s worth.
Unfortunately the Hercules wasn't able to make it in time for our testing and filming for this video, but we've got it now and we're not afraid to put it up against any tool in this field if that's something you guys would wanna see. Have any suggestions for a 1v1?
They definitely put some work into those brushless tools! Very impressive
I'm glad it didn't make the test. They are crooks bubby. Companies that break the law and get away with it simply because of the country they are in shouldn't be supported by anyone. Stealing intellectual property is in my mind a big deal.
@@ProtoolreviewsMilwaukee Vs hercules would be a great match to watch. It's gonna be a world heavyweight championship match😅
As a gardener, I don't need anything too powerful. I have the Bosch , and find it excellent for my needs!
Suprised there's no ryobi in there considering all their ope tools
Great video!
Where available, my answer is always Metabo HPT. 💚
I still have my old hitachi brushless driver going super super strong love it and metabo
@@prestonworden9811 yes sir. they're unstoppable. always strong, light, and comfortable to use as well. lifetime wty doesn't hurt either.
100% agree
Hi, for me my dcf850 is my go to for most small projects home or car, it’s so tiny and powerful it’s perfect for most applications, all the products you just demonstrated are equally amazing, I need tiny and powerful,
I use at work everyday I call it the snubnose Bulldog!!!
I was a Dewalt guy, the construction company I work for provided us all with Milwaukee M18 tools and ever since, my garage now contains only Milwaukee M18 and M12 products. Love the Fuel multi tool
Xgt and Metabo HPT(Hikoki) are both 36v with a *peak voltage of 40v
Just like DeWalt 20v, which are actually 18v.
Speaking of DeWalt, the new DCF 860 is a beast too
I would recommend the 18v Metabo HPT triple hammer impact over the 36v model tested here. You lose a bit of torque, but it's lighter and costs less.
Also the triple hammer is really good at the small to mid size fasteners, but it is designed to halve the ipm at really high torques so it is never going to be the fastest for large lags.
Does the metabo auto click the bits in just by pushing in or do you have to pull the collar out for the bit to be accepted in and locked??
Wait, why didn’t y’all use the 2nd gen 40v makita impact driver instead of the 1st?
What’s never added in these tests which makes a *huge* difference is the following:
1.) Is the model being used the regular or brushless model?
2.) which voltage battery is being used for the test? A 40v max vs a standard 18 is night and day
3.) How hard is the operator pressing down on each a screw or lag or rss screw during the test?
4.) Is the hit or driver attached to the impact driver an exact fit or a rough fit?
For instance, using a brushless Makita 40v max battery with a socket attachment that fits a lag perfectly while the operator is pressing with all his might is *eons* different than someone using a standard Craftsmen 18 v driver with a 2ah battery lightly pushing on a lag with a socket that fits but is loose.
None of these variable were even mentioned, and for me was a large error in the efficacy of the test.
Pushing down on an impact driver will slow it down. They're just going by specs on the box
Wonder why they used the smallest battery for hilti?
Really liked the video, the presentation was so good, covered a lot of points, other videos I have seen don’t make clear, do agree with some readers, would have liked to include the “Hercules”, Indo have I started with Ryobi then got Milwaukee then got some Ridgit then Hercules and like all of them, thanks guys
They read numbers off the box, that isn't testing those specs like project farm, they entirely skipped ergonomics, heat, durability and other features that matter beyond "box items"
The bosch never wins any speed or power competitions but they always seem to be built durable and last. Of course there will always be the manufacturing lemons with every brand. The 1/2" anvil and 1/4" collet setup is really nice and does come in handy, maybe it doesn't for everyone but I like it. I have a whole set of 1/2" impact sockets that'll mount right on all the way down to the small sizes. You aren't gonna be using it like a high tourqe impact wrench but it's great for realistic lighter duty use, and will do lug nuts on most any regular sized car/pickup/suv. It does add a little overall length but that doesn't seem to be a big deal in actual use for me anyways. I also find it very ergonomic and the battery form factor and build is really nice and high quality. In reality I think any of these brands will do the average person fine, though I'd probably shy away from craftsman and Ryobi for daily professional use. It really just comes down to personal preference and what batteries you already have.
I work in a factory and a lot of the smaller stuff we use Bosch drill and impacts. These things has been used hours a day for years. Reliability is incredible.
Great insight!
Bosch and Metabo only for me
Very slick and informative, but as usual there's no mention of durability. Par for the course for youtube tool reviews unfortunately!
I bought the craftsman in a kit that was on sale for half price of this entire comparison. I keep it in my mobile trunk tool bag as a time saver, I think I end up using it more than the big badass ones that break every automotive fastener you put them on.
What an amazing video! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
Interesting data and test. The measurements suggest Flex should have the advantage over the Milwaukee with higher torque, IPM, speed, etc. However, in actual use the Milwaukee surpasses it easily. Goes to show that there's a lot more to tool design than we think...As for the test-the only measurement I would have liked to see here (and perhaps you can add it) is sound level. Would have liked to see dB in use. I prefer quieter tools when working all day.
They pulled it off the side of the box, useless as some exaggerate and others are conservative. Their files also had Makita as dead last for vibration. This is absolute BS. The vast majority of my makita tools vs all the other brands has always ran smoother, including impacts. I could see it coming in second or third because of hilti or festool or something like that, but against craftsman, skill, and ryobi. I think not. Can't take this channel seriously and thumbed down. They have a dislike ration of 9-1 despite not many people using the dislike after YT began hiding results.
@@thorinbane They pulled what off the side of a box?
@@afellowinnewengland6142 The specs they used. Its not an average of anything. Its like reading the ad print saying OH this has 1950 inch pounds-but does it? The box can say many things that aren't exactly working conditions and be 'truthful'. But they "score points" based on marketing.
You know they missed a number of critical things like fit and finish, noise levels, hand position, long term fatigue, heat etc. These are just as important as 3700 RPMs even when we know the ad print is off from actual spec, even from the same product line from the same company. Electronics have a built in variation that is 10% in the best of equipment. So for example the very best guitar potentoimeters that are rated as 500K pots can be 450-550 because of this 10% issue.
Now maybe they have something that can correct that, but watching project farm he takes direct measurements of the tools he has on hand. I would recommend his channel over these salespeople. Milwaukee makes some great tools, no doubt, and some of the other lines CAN hit it out of the park, but that doesn't mean this was at all accurate. Its a known fact that some of the reviewers are paid to improve on results. I can push a bit more if I so choose. The tool still has to work, but you are helping it out.
The funny thing is most of the tools are pretty good, even chinese 'junk'. If you are driving 14 inch 5/8 lags with an impact driver you are an idiot, doubley so if you don't predrill the hole. We love to watch the horse race, but what they should be doing is asking what is a good tool that fits your use and budget. If you don't have 500 lying around you aren't buying the 40V makita hammerdrill to put some anchors in the wall for a picture or two, the ryobi will be more than enough to do so. Good tool and affordable for the basic home owners that should have some simple power tools for the small job they might want to try their hand at. Or perhaps is the craftsman a better option at a near price point. A lot less of those videos than cement cracking MEGA impact videos that are as likley to break your 1/4 hex to 1/2 drive socket adapter as they are to perform the stuff in these videos.
Another thing of note is I didn't see them perform these tests to see if they did them fairly. Back to the "are you pushing harder or not" conundrum.
@@thorinbanetotally agree. The Gen4 is more comfortable and fine tuned than the gen3, but it's nowhere close to a couple other brands here.
@@histguy101 We need to take a lot of these with a grain of salt. Tools and Stuff is a huge Makita guy. Even on an unconscious level you may do things on accident. Project farm doesn't always get it right, but does a fair bit better on most of his videos. I do love watching Tools and Stuff and AvE who does tool tear downs. That is another area that is important. If you can see the guts it is an indicator of the material inside and the likely longevity of those parts. If its steel it is far less likely to break, but will add some weight. Manganese is light, but costly, is it much better than carbon fiber, or even abs with glass?
Thanks a lot 🎉
ive got a huge pressure sore at the base of my thumb from the milwaukee impact , it works amazingly but i pay for that in pain
Crazy that this is flexes first gen tool. Plus if you change that to the pouch cell it may be a different story.
Agreed but you are testing the best cordless impact driver. Why should these 2 brands not be tested at their best. Just because the rest haven't come out with this tech yet shouldn't have to burden dewalt and flex on their trials. This is what makes other tool companies follow suit. Channels like yours have a big part in tool companies making better and better products because when they see their tools fall behind the competition they innovate. This test is a bit unfair to those companies and to the end users.
Thanks for the video!
Just gave up my Kobalt XTR for the Milwaukee M18 G4
Good choice! Thanks for watching!
@@Protoolreviews Yup, thanks for the review!
FLEX is Awesome! Great Quality Tools.
A lot of these videos testing tool performance is at max output, which is good to know, but not the be all end all. One thing I’ve noticed using different brands is the trigger and how easy it is to control at low to medium speeds. I own Makita tools, and feel their trigger is so easy to control at low and medium speeds. Tried the Milwaukee and dewalt, just couldn’t get used to them.
Controllability in those lower modes certainly plays a factor, great point!
Own the Milwaukee & the Ridgid.. love them both😅
End result is not surprising.
😅 fact
My Ryobi P238 still good enough for me.
Heavy on stats, light on test results.
Why does everyone insist on using huge construction fasteners and lag bolts to test impact drivers? The more torque these things are designed to put out the less good they are at small-medium sized screws, like the ones we use the vast majority of the time.
My favorite impact by far is the Makita oil impulse driver. It’s quiet and smooth, while giving excellent control on driving the most common size fasteners. It starts “impacting” at a very low torque, which allows the bit to reset in the fastener much better than normal impacts which can almost drive 3” screws completely before impacting at all.
When I need to drive 6” TimberLok or larger I pull out the regular impact driver. Fasteners with a hex head that won’t skip are usually better driven with (gasp!) a regular old drill in low speed mode. I know, crazy right? Lol.
I like the M12 Surge oil impact for fine work like cabinet hinges, for the same reasons I like the 18v Makita oil impact. The M12 is smaller and slips at an even lower torque, so it works great on finer screws.
Less noise from both oil drivers is a big plus if you’re not wearing ear protection.
For lag bolts use a 1/2” mid-torque. Leave the impact drivers for smaller stuff, as was intended.
@@TexSchleimer yessir!
I don’t have the Mikita. I have the Milwaukee m18 gen3, m12 gen 3, m12 gen 4 and m12 surge. I grab the m12 surge 90% of the time. It’s not the fastest or most powerful but I can control it the best and don’t need all that power most of the time.
@@DamionJR4923 agreed 100%!
Also, lag screws should be pre-drilled.
@@orijimi Nah just blast it into the 2Xwhatevs and split them into oblivion. I know we all want "the best" but what does that entail. For me I want great power, but Its not top of the list. I want low vibration, fits neatly in my hand, buttons are in a good position, trigger pull, lights on the tool. How balanced is it with different batteres, how how does that impact its performance.
So sledgehammer force is great, but not worthwhile if its unbalanced and gives you tennis elbow.
Porter Cable? I'm a Milwaukee guy and love my M18 Fuel 1/2 Impact Wrench. I also use DEWALT and Makita
I work as a carpenter and I use a drill almost all the day, simply because it is quiet and does the work well. How often do you really use enormous screws that requires impact? (6x140mm screws can easily be screwed inn with a drill.)
That's why I don't see the need for having this kind of impact tool, since the work I do with an impact tool often requires regular socets, and a regular impact wrench does that jobb alot better without a adapter. And for the few times I need a hex socket this kind of tool has, well I use a adapter on the impact wrench.
Personally I eally can't bear the noise from impact tools all day. Talking with colleagues while working is what making work and the day nice.
Can you test the Hercules and Bauer?
Yea had to come back after that “riveting & nail biting” video comparison of the 887 and Flex Quick Eject 1371. Lmao
Why would you not list your charts in order?
Triple hammer all the way that set set impacting sounds is ASMR
Has anyone ever tried the masterforce lineup at menards? Any good???
What adapter do you use to go from the small chuck to the 1/2" impact socket that was able to handle the torque?
We use DeWalt and Milwaukee ones, it's a 1/4" by 1/2" socket adapter.
@@Protoolreviews Thanks, I will have to get a set of those. I got a Craftsman set that apparently wasn't impact rated and snapped the 1/2" socket adapter the first time I tried to do anything with it (break loose a lug nut). I don't see how to add a picture to these comments to show you the ones I got.
Running an 18v comparison on all of the tools would have been a better comparison
Do a 3 yr update and let's see where you're at!
Dewalt Atomic Dcf850 with Powerstack 5ah batteries would have swept everyone btw great job
Dude you don't have a clue what you're talking about
I prioritize the color and reputation (milwaukee is obviously the best looking) and my father was a carpenter/handyman type and always used and uses milwaukee
This is an interesting comparison considering they are NOT all flagship comparable models from the respective manufacturers.
Did you guys verify any of the manufactures spec's? Cause what it looks like is you just took those specs at face value and stuck them in your charts. And what's with the different capacity batteries?
They listed the specs, and then they listed the the results from their testing with the times. How long it took to drive each fastener.
@@steffendetrick that tells us nothing as to how correct the specs where. They awarded points from brand marketing on boxes. Seems really lame and bad for a review.
@@thorinbane no they didn’t watch it again they ran test on all of them they just did editing, which I don’t know why. And it really doesn’t matter because ToolboxBuzz did the exact same test with the exact same results.
greets from germany , i loved and used just milwaukee
You guys used their older xc battery, would had probably performbetter with a HO 6.0 battery
Dang Milwaukee must be paying good!!
No Hercules? 😢
That's what I was thinking. The new Hercules is amazing.
@@richardgreen811 Yeah, nothing against Skil or Ryobi but the Hercules should have been in there instead
@@rlgonzalez04 harbor freight doesn't exist outside of the US. If they come to Canada I may consider them as being real tools
Yea, the new Brushless Hercules topped the charts on the Torque Test Channel. That definitely should have been on here over some of the other choices if not just in addition to the list.
@@richardgreen811my new Hercules impact driver is awesome removes lugnuts upto 160 ft pounds easily was so surprised when I tested it, I think it can go higher
Ridgid is top dog in value. Kept getting around 4th for performance and power. One of the lowest prices. Best warranty. Lighter tools and this last year Ridgid has been pounding out new models. Best overall value it's gotta be Ridgid.
The warranty is "oh its broken, drive across town to thus guy, have him contact our service dept, you might see your tool in a month because he is overloaded with all the junk tools we keep sending his way"-my literal experience with their "lifetime warranty"
@@thorinbane dang, sorry dude. I haven't had to return any of mine. I use them professionally everyday and my guys use them also. I've never had to return one tool. I did fry a charger though. One phone call and 3 questions and an address confirmation and I was done. Got it 3 days later. I believe in the tools and worked them hard since 2012.
@@4673962 I can say the build quality is decent, the warranty was great on the battery(exchanged at that guy across towns place that day)I work an industrial setting as a millwright and even the old brushed fuego(sp) where good mid level tools. For a homeowner unless they have cash laying around its more than enough. I liked my brushless Ridgid tools, but I just got a dewalt XR circ saw last year and it was a lot better. Almost as good as a cord. I also just purchased the 40V makita impact and it is smooth as silk(while this guy rated it behind every single other brand for vibration) There is a quality difference even from my XR dewalt to my Makita 18 volt brushless. (th makita was better IMO, as it impacted harder on screws than the dewalt did, despite being midlevel vs top of the line XR)
But yeah ridgid brushless served me well other than smoking out 2 fuegos and the brushless drill eventually needed to be sent in because it seized. But if I can get 5 years out of a tool at work. I am generally happy enough with them. They are good value because they go on sale and are at all home depots. I had to send away to small stores in Canada as HD likes ITT products like Ryobi, Ridgid and milwaukee better than makita or brands that aren't yellow that happen to be using sale prices as keeping them competitive and everywhere.
Ya I have a few different brand and Ridgid is my favorite.
Owning Ridgid tools their better ones ..no problems..had them for years..
I truly believe the dcf 850 is the better choice. Its my go to driver. I also have the gen 4 Milwaukee and that thing is a beast. But i love my 850
I love my milwaukee m18/m12 fuel tools
I bought the craftsman because i already have a bunch of the craftsman v20 tools. So i can swap batteries and it works for my needs.(Mostly automotive)
DeWalt is always best regards because it's only about brand loyalty for years before my generation period.
How about ingco impact wrench
The DCF850 outperforms the 845.
i wish it did, but no it doesnt, i have the 850 but the 845 edges it out
@@mainsource8030The 850 definitely does. Plus with the compact size it's a far superior choice. The new XR845 was a waste of a launch.
@@mainsource8030 torque test channel shows the 850 provides notably more torque.
@@rossb5593 i'll have to rewatch the video, i'd be happy if that were the case. i love the 850!
@@mainsource8030 There is a comparison test of all the DeWalt impact drivers. Check it out. The 850 is great. I have owned it since launch and it's a fantastic unit.
No Hercules?
Shoulda tested the ridgid 4 mode
I got my flex turbo drill on the way for 99 bucks!
Me too can't pass that deal up
I prefer to use a drill on screws. Much quieter and better torque control. I really don't get the hype on impact drivers.
Good showing for Ridgid. About 3rd place in most tests. Definitely the best bang for your buck. Same for Kobalt.
Milwaukee is always the best. Just look for items on sale and for price to performance it can't be beat
yeah, that new Hercules 20V brushless will spank them all, especially considering their price.
We've got that new Hercules impact driver and plan on putting it head to head against all the top brands! Stay tuned!
No m18 surge?
Where is the Makita in the lineup?
Ill be honest. As somebody who works in construction for over 20 years and have used milwaukee, hilti, dewalt, makita, bosch and countless other high end equipment On a jobsite ill use a more pricy brand thats professional grade obviously it has to work 8-12 hours a day 5 or 6 days a week in the rain, mud. Snow and dust....BUT at home ill use Ryobi. I dont need some expensive extremely durable drill for the hubby do list. Why spend more on a construction grade drill to put up a picture frame? Also they have a bunch of nifty products for around the house that the other brands dont or if they do the battery is not compatable with the typical drill. I built my deck all with ryobi tools and didnt have any issue maybe it took me an hour longer than had i used pro grade tools but ill survive.
No IR ?
Milwaukee ❤️❤️🔥🔥 that’s what I use
Hercules ultra extremely close to Milwaukee performance. Tops out at >1,650 ft/lbs, It's a quality build and a great price.
Flex better than other products ?
I prefer to see the charts to show from top performers down to worst in order. Good video though.
Yeah really confusing to see them in random order, and some of the metrics were inverted where shorter length was the winner
I don't understand the purpose of background music in a video like this.
No Seesii?😢
Thank you for speaking and not yelling like the other guy that does the new product videos.
They had me until milwaukee and smooth trigger. There's A LOT of dead travel, esp compared to Makita and Hilti
no hercules ? wudddd. should be #1 on list as power comparable to mauwalkee for half the price
Kinda silly to not use the 40v makita with the battery that comes in the kit. At the very least do both and add a split line in the chart for them.
I thumbed down this video. In another there was some more shinanigans. The biggest issues is pure power is meaningless. How loud is it, how much vibration, is it still a great tools and gets most jobs done in the same time but lasts many years longer? I have seen some great tools smoke themselves out. My 3 ridgids all went up in smoke. The brushless warranty is a major hassle. You go see a repair guy that gets it back to you in a month. Not walk in and new tool. Good thing its a backup.
Because Makita would run away with it. Makita makes the best impact bar none. Quiet, smooth, precision trigger, high build quality and plenty of power. Every impact in this test studied Makita and tried to be like them. Makita set the standard.
Milwaukee for the Win :-)
Oil impulse impacts are supreme
Metabo SSD 18 Ltx 200 Bl 💪
Why not Festool???
Regret getting into the 18v makita line, since they only seem concerned with their 40v line now
It blows my mind that these engineers that have managed to shrink the impact/motor as much as possible, but can’t figure out that in some applications, keeping the full size brick of a battery- defeats the whole point of making the driver as compact as possible. 🤷🏼♂️
Like Milwaukee or dewalts 12v versions;
At least make the option...
Where’s the ingersoll Rand
Dewalt would have had a different score if used with the Powerstack 5ah battery
I wouldn't worry about scores based on side of the box marketing. Pick a colour or stay on whatever you got. Its a rigged game for battery sales. They are like ink cartridges, worth more than the tools these days.
W3111 from Ingersoll rand is the best. If you want pro level.
According to TTC testing, the DCF850 is more powerful than the DCF845.
DeWalt seems the best for the money
Now do this with sawzalls and hammer drills (also use the dewalt DCD999 and DCS389 with a flexvolt and not a standard 5AH)
you know that Dcs389 was 60V tool and can't used the normal XR battery, right ?
Dcd999 still 20V tool but has the Flexvolt Advantage and can be used both XR and Flexvolt and stack battery
@@QuockhanhPham20 yes
I see, what I need .I said, the led lights, can switch off by anytime, done well... energy 's are save ..easy
I work commercial. I spend more money on and use impacts more than even most guys in the trade. Sadly im dumb enough to own four battery brands. In todays market, Kobalt is surprising, Ridgid might have the best value, Makita has never made a bad tool, DeWalt is here, and Milwaukee still makes the best tool.
FLEX, as it is turned out is the best, it turns out, Milwaukee has one key which is awesome
Xdt19?
or even the td173 which would be the xdt21 in the usa, its a game changer, there 3 gens behind,wtf!
lol. A little biased much on the FLEX. I see that in you used a 5ah battery. (They are one of the most expesive and using a larger ah battery can increase the performance,not always , but usally increases the max amp output)
Which if you were to really compare them with diffrent batteries and have a clamp amp meter connected inside to find the batteries that are the same watt output regardless of AH and all have= +/-same Watts.
which is Amp x Volts = Watts.
but as a 5ah battery just means it can supply 5amps for 1 hour . and a 2ah can supply 2 amps for one hour but that doesnt tell you what the actual amp draw of the motor. or the max C rating (amp output)of the battery.
as the 2.5Ah 18v 100C battery will out perform a
5ah 20v 25C battery.
But the 5ah will last a lot longer. but if the motor is isnt getting enough amps it will cause both the motor and battery to get very hot quickly and fail or even catch on fire afterl long use.
It all give and take. I mean if someone wanted to make any of those impact as drivers better than all of those or anything ever sold. They could do it very easily and pretty for cheap too.
just buy the same size upgraded brushless motor and esc for an RC car and swap it out. That if you wanted one that had massive torque get motor with a lower KV rating. and if you wanted one that was faster you could even get a higher KV castlemotor that can handle 60,000+RPMs. As i am sure all of those impact driver motors, are not even in the same balpark, with any motor
that is made to upgrade or replace a 1/12 scale or larger RC car.
Which everyone seems to just test out how fast they can put a screw in or how much torque. But they fail to test how long it can be used before its too hot to handel, or the safety temp turns it off. or it actually causes damage or early battery failure from the heat it generates after continuous use swaping im fresh batteries.
As I have had all those things happen and even had a sawsall motor catch on fire one time.
so in a sense its all give and take what you use it for. if you have 200 1/4 x8inch lag bolts to put in. vs 1000 1 1/2 drywall screws to put in. As you would probably want the slower one with a lower KV and more torque than one that maybe faster,but also will mostlikely generate more heat , causing it overheat and needs to stop and cool for 20-30min or damage the battery, motor or components.
Which in the long run can also cost more money and time buying a replacement. Than the few extra seconds it takes to put in lots of screws or lag bolts.
just a bit of information that i havent seen anyone mention those very important considerations. which I wouldn consider more important than a 1-3 sec. time difference putting in a screw
Metabo HBT/Hikoki are the best! The Milwaukee will not last
Hikoki
So far from a uniform test put a 5 amp on the hilti for starters would really call it s review
The 4.0 battery is the standard battery on the Hilti Nuron platform, the next highest capacity battery is an 8.0.
You said the makita xdt16 is the flagship, which was correct, in 2020, the xdt19 has been out for some time and ive even owned its successor the td173 which would be the xdt21 in the usa, its a game changer. come on guys!
The japan built impacts are much better as shown on project farm. He showed the 172 vs the US conterpart and he felt it was worth the 60 dollars more in price. and the 173 has a lot of nice refinements in addition to its smaller size. I like the handle forward design. Had issues with the battery hitting before I had sunk my bolt and needed to get an extension.