**Warning all you Milwaukee nay-sayers or haters aren’t going to like this video, all I can say is this little impact is Bad To The Bone ! For its size it is super impressive. Plus nobody can touch the warranty on the tool or the battery**
Maybe made in China (I think all cordless tools are) but they are bad to the bone. I always try to buy American tools and if they ever come out with a USA made impact that can out perform the Milwaukee and has as good of warranty then I will buy it. Until then Milwaukee will leave them all in the dust
I'm a milwaukee fan myself, have 6 of the m12 tools in use. I don't think you can claim their battery and tool warranties are untouchable though and be taken seriously. I am also a Ridgid tools fan and most of those come with a lifetime warranty. I've had to use them a few times in the 13 years since I started buying Ridgid. I haven't spent a dime on replacement batteries outside of the times I wanted to upgrade to larger battery packs and/or brushless tools. I sent in a 24v sawzall I bought in 2007 or 2008 just a few months ago. They don't sell or make that model anymore. They ended up sending me a brand new, in box, 18v octane sawzall along with a new charger and 2 3ah batteries. And yes, I still have a lifetime warranty on the new saw.
I looked at some Rigid tools but they just don’t have the torque the Milwaukee has. Being I want to get away from air hoses it takes a beast to replace a pneumatic impact and right now Milwaukee is the leader in torque, battery life and warranty
everybody please pay attention at minute 18:29 the way the 33 printed on the socket slowly rotates away from sight, I feel if you give it a few more seconds it would break it right out
I run a heavy wrecker and use this impact, love it. Have the size just bigger than that and haven't used it in a while. It does its job every time. Also have a 1/2in big gun high torque and that will pull off wheels all day. Love Milwaukee. FYI I use it primarily to pull driveshafts so the size is perfect.
I was the laughing stock of the shop when I bought the 1/2 inch, 3/8 Milwaukee impacts, and ratchets while everyone are using air impact. But they saw how much time i was saving, they all jumped in to the band wagon.
What’s really impressive is the fact that it is a 12 V!!... not even an 18 V yet it still was able to break those nuts.... I always knew Milwaukee was powerful but even I am blown away with the power of that little 12 V...It’s absolutely insane
I bought one of these 1/2 inch impact wrenches over the holidays with another Milwaukee combo kits, excellent power tools for the prosumer or commercial applications. I keep one of these in the truck if I ever need to take off some tires on the side of the highway this is what you want.
12 tests, 12volt and only used 1 bar of battery, Awesome! Milwaukee for the win! Snapon where are you? I love Snapon tools but right now Milwaukee is killing them in the cordless market and cordless tool warranty!
@@feeneysmechanical6215 I want to, just haven't had/made time. Work has been crazy, personal life has been crazy busy. I've got a couple things working that I want to video but I haven't gotten around to them yet.
Should've switched bolts, that bolt must've been warm, the warmer, the easier. Nonetheless I have one and absolutely love all my Milwaukee tools! Setting 3 is it's highest setting by the way.
The speed at which the tool hits makes the adapters matter less. I was doing some rear suspension work and to reach the bolt i had to add a swivel and extension. My snappy MG325 couldn't budge it. I turned the camera on and grabbed my M18 1/4 hex impact, and it came right out. Reason: The snappy hits at 1400/min and the Red at 2700/min. Because the tool hits faster the adapters have less time to rebound, allowing more torque on the subsequent impacts to communicate to the fastener. This is really important because 1/2 of a man's tool box is stuff to help him reach bolts he'd have to take half the car apart to reach otherwise. This tool's speed allows those tools to still work for you. Great video Clay! Every time I see you pull out that nice torque wrench, my mouth waters.
Easily one of my favourite tools. Wish I had this several years ago working in a production shop back when everyone was fighting over air tools. You can have a regular impact socket on this and fit nearly everywhere, or use a deep and have that extra reach. Plus, for tasks that you don't do often enough to have muscle memory for or wanna torque check by hand, its last setting will only tighten fasteners until they're flush and you won't overdo the lighter tasks. The weight balance on this is also ridiculously good. Only complaint has to do with Milwaukee's rather wide handles at the base, but I get that they do that to accommodate people with larger hands, and for the battery style not to compromise the structural handles themselves.
You must have hurt some feelings with this video. Ten thumbs down ? If your here then your some kind of tool guy or gal right. Then why would you dislike a video of what you like ya know tools remember the reason why ya came here in the first place. I think Clay did a fantastic job putting this video together for everybody to enjoy well except for 10.
I bought one of these brand new last week, and put it to the test.The test subject was a 27mm wheel nut on an 'Optare Solo' bus, torqued to 300 lbft. Wth a direct-fit, impact 27mm socket, the gun loosened the nut!!
I'm just curious, at 5:07 you can see you have selected the reassembly mode. Just wondering why you didn't use #3 mode for maximum power? I believe Milwaukee states the 4th mode is just for reassembling only, and limits power.
@@KoonTrucking thanks for the quick response, just got one with the 6.0ah battery and absolutely love it for changing blades on riding mower & zero turn decks. 1st time I've used one of these with the 4th mode. Great video btw, cheers!
I am new to doing this for a living but I picked up the 1\2" when I first started and love it. I'll be getting the 3\8" very soon. I found you channel a few weeks ago and really like what you're doing. Thanks for the uploads!
Plate on my M12 calls it a Screwdriver. Used it at the MRO for a year before I retired in 3-2019. Worked good stripping 737 Cockpits. I have a old Chicago Electric Impact from Harbor Freight. Use it for lug nuts and on my Shovelhead.
I recently purchased the m12 stubby and to my surprise with the battery fully charged, the tightening torque on wheel nuts is just 120nm. However breakaway torque is more than 200 Nm
I bought the 3/8 stubby, m18 1/2 mid torque and high torque. There isn't much I can't do. Added the 3/8 ratchet and m12 driver and I am pretty much set inside and out.
From what I see in my work (trucks) heavy sockets with bigger diameter have better effects than smaller ones. Worst case scenario is using normal sockets for impact wrench as the impact ones are heavier. This is why IR made special sockets that increase torque. This video show nut of size around M20, if you would use same force on M14 10.9 effect could be much different as socket size and weight will be smaller. Nevertheless, yesterday I decided to purchase this tool in 3/8 version as it will be perfect for tight spots in vehicle suspension. I really like what Milwaukee has to offer for mechanics these days.
Just picked up a 3/8 stubby after my Snap On 3/8 failed on me shortly after the 1 year warranty ended . I have heard nothing but positive things about Milwaukee destroying Snap On, so um super excited to see how it holds its ground in the Diesel repair world!
I had a Milwaukee cordless about 15 years ago, the older batteries would be dead after a couple years. I went to replace them again and instead decided to get the m12 2 piece set on sale. The newer batteries are way better than the old ones, I tend to not use my stuff all that often so my old drill batteries would die from sitting, then completely not take a charge anymore after a couple years of it. I love this new kit, its done everything i've needed it to so far around the house. I dont really need the m18 for any reason I could think of
if you can have them at 3/4 charge when storing them theyll last the longest and they actually dont mind cold temperatures.. theyd be right at home in the garage fridge for the year... dont store them long when dead they do discharge very slowly and having them discharge further past the point the battery reads dead will hurt the cells.. i wouldnt be surprised if you got 10+ years out of a battery with occasional use if charge them and keep them out of the heat
From what i know , keeping them at around 50% charge as much as possible is the best. And yea. Don’t have the battery connected to a tool while storing.
Sold! Great video Clay. For the last six months or so I’ve been flirting with the idea of Milwaukee in my toolbox and your videos have helped make my decision. I just wish before I spent the money Snap-on would figure out what there doing. I’ve heard lots of romors about Snap-ons brushless but can’t wait forever. Thanks again bud. See ya for Snap-on Friday
Although I have a 2554-20, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for sells on the 2555-20, a tool I plan to pair up with my Koken wheel sockets (no adapters), using it exclusively to peel-off and slap-on wheels in Drive Control mode.
I sure would like to see a 3/4” m12 stubby impact. We use the m18 3/4 at work. Thirty eight mill nuts are usually no problem. Forty two are sometimes troubling to get a loose. We just cut them. I hate those huge batteries though, and they tend to cause connection issues. They don’t last more than a few months either.
I just bought the Milwaukee mid-torque M18 and thinking I might have made a mistake. If the M12 can do this it probably can break my brake caliper bolts free as well as most of the other work I do.
I will be ordering one! I have all of Milwaukee impact tools and this one will also suit my needs! As far as the test goes though, the bolt was hot from all the test which makes it easier to pull bolts off. Nonetheless, I'll still order one! Thank you for your time!!
Just got the Milwaukee 3/8 M12 Stubby, and for a little guy, he is a beast!! It’s compact size let’s you get into some tight spaces!! This tool is most impressive!! Handled suspension, LCA, UCA, struts, and even broke free the 36mm axle nuts that were torqued at 228ftlbs 11 years ago!! Also handled brake work that was 3 years old!! The only wrench or ratchet that I used was a torque wrench!! Great video!!
If using a torque wrench, it will not matter if you have an extension, there will be no noticeable torque loss. It will have equal force at the other end of the spring. when using an impact, you will lose some strength from the anvil strike time - spring twist action through the extension, absorbing the anvil strike power before the strike energy makes it to the nut. .
These are an impressive little impact wrench It's worth noting the adapter loses torque too, so if the tool was direct it should operate slightly better, good show 👍
I have one of these, awesome tool, took off 3 rusted exhaust bolts np. 2 of them I couldn't even get a spanner on, even with 2 extension bars and a swivel it took them off. A bigger impact would not have fitted. This tool is simply amazing.
Something to factor is how hot the lug has gotten which could be affecting the test results. Be curious to see the test on a fresh lug each time you go up in torque rating
As you could see Bill didn’t have any gloves on so it wasn’t hot to the touch. I even asked him if it was hot at one point near maxing it out and he said “no” I don’t think there was any heat that would affect the test to be of any factor. There was a while between each test as seen.
@@axtra92 He has a valid point. Even just tightening it up once will raise the temp enough to taint the results. Best test would be to tighten up to xxx ft lbs. and let it sit for a few hours then take the nuts loose. I'd guarantee it wouldn't perform the same. Same bolt every time. Notice how the impact seemed to struggle just as much at the 180 ft lb. test as it does the 250? Heck, he has how many lug nuts are there? Why not do each step up on a different lug nut? It's a b.s. test. And yeah, the lug nut is hot. You can tell by how he handles it.
@@Tojen-pt8um i noticed it struggle at 180flbs to. I was like no way it was going to get to 250, then it started popping them off like it wasnt nothing. Heat definitely played a part.
The only problem I see with the test is after removing and tightening so many times it generates heat on stud and makes it easier to remove...I own the stubby and it is an awesome tool
That thing struggled more on 180 than it did on any other torque it seems like. 250 was no problem but it just seemed like it impacted a lot longer on 180 than anything else
KNowing 270 is borderline,(may have passed with full battery). Would be nice to know how much more without the adapter. Then we know how much torque is lost from adapters.
The new Kobalt XTR 1/2 impact wrench looks like it can go toe - to - toe with that 1/2 Milwaukee version. It would be pretty interesting to see that being put to the test
For people seeing this video. He is using an adapter; which takes up 10-20% of torque. At the time of this video they didnt have the high output batteries. The 5.0 HO absolutely gives it a 15-20% extra punch. Your best off getting the 1/2" version of this and getting a strong set of sockets at that size. If you must get the 3/8, then get a 3/8 set of sockets and try not to use the adapters. They arent awful, but they do shave off some power.
I have the m18 3/8 n 1/2, worked great for 2yrs of abuse and had 3/8 warrantied. Bought the new stubby 3/8 with 4.0batt and I did several comparison m12-m18. Its close, there both powerful.
While not knocking the test, I'd love to see what that little gun could do without an adapter. I just ordered the 3/8 version. Same torque spec. I'm not doing anything bigger than lug nuts on my cars and one pickup. I'm thinking it'll be great
Just bought one of these and it's tearing up cheap sockets. The grip on it fills the hand and takes lugs off of a car with ease. The price tag on it was a little high but I assure you this thing is worth the money. It ain't the size of your oogadooga it's what that oogadooga will do for you.
Kevin Briseno I have two of them and it seems have more torque then the other m18 3/8 gun but it doesn’t seem to have the 600 break away like they claim.
Kevin Briseno i can attest to that. Its barely stronger than my compact 1/2” of 210ftlbs the mid torque it sits in my toolbox unused because the compact is lighter and faster does 90% of what the mid will do.
Folks, so please tell me... what is the recommended torque on those "transfer truck" lug nuts? Very well organized, detailed demonstration. Coming from somebody who changes oil a few times a year, builds a shed now and then and does a little plumbing... I like to make it as easy as possible so I like to have the tool I need when I need it. All my battery powered tools are red and my corded tools are yellow.
If you torque a nut to 250 ft-lb, are you sure it takes the same to bust it loose? I would like to see the torque wrench loosen as well maybe trying at a lower setting.
I use the m12 with 6ah and it can't take off wheel bolts torqued to 150nm on a bmw, but it will take off wheel nuts torqued to 150nm of a Nissan. It all depends on various factors.
Everyone in the first impact test we did were screaming “torque loss because you used the adapters they all cause torque loss” blah blah blah. I haven’t noticed any if they do. I think that maybe old sloppy adapters will but now they fit and lock together extremely well and tight I don’t think there’s much if any
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**Warning all you Milwaukee nay-sayers or haters aren’t going to like this video, all I can say is this little impact is Bad To The Bone ! For its size it is super impressive. Plus nobody can touch the warranty on the tool or the battery**
Why not try it without adapters to see it's full potential?? Awesome video, but it only left me craving for more!!! This thing is BAD!
Koon Trucking im finna go get me some chinese tools milwaukee tha best tha bestest
Maybe made in China (I think all cordless tools are) but they are bad to the bone. I always try to buy American tools and if they ever come out with a USA made impact that can out perform the Milwaukee and has as good of warranty then I will buy it. Until then Milwaukee will leave them all in the dust
I'm a milwaukee fan myself, have 6 of the m12 tools in use. I don't think you can claim their battery and tool warranties are untouchable though and be taken seriously. I am also a Ridgid tools fan and most of those come with a lifetime warranty. I've had to use them a few times in the 13 years since I started buying Ridgid. I haven't spent a dime on replacement batteries outside of the times I wanted to upgrade to larger battery packs and/or brushless tools.
I sent in a 24v sawzall I bought in 2007 or 2008 just a few months ago. They don't sell or make that model anymore. They ended up sending me a brand new, in box, 18v octane sawzall along with a new charger and 2 3ah batteries. And yes, I still have a lifetime warranty on the new saw.
I looked at some Rigid tools but they just don’t have the torque the Milwaukee has. Being I want to get away from air hoses it takes a beast to replace a pneumatic impact and right now Milwaukee is the leader in torque, battery life and warranty
Nut buster!..Never realized until now that my ex-wife was actually a Milwaukee Stubby.
then u r the stubby? :P
@@andrewcannon587 hence the "ex-wife " 😂
Was she the 1/2 or the 3/8 😂
...interesting...my ex- is old school...she operates on a lot of compressed air...
@@AMx39 😆
everybody please pay attention at minute 18:29 the way the 33 printed on the socket slowly rotates away from sight, I feel if you give it a few more seconds it would break it right out
First time I watched your video I've been a master auto mechanic for almost 55 years great job on testing your Tools thank you may God bless you guys
All I buy now is Milwaukee everything cordless. I love it ! I can’t remember the last time I turned on my compressor
The only thing I use my compressor for now is my blow gun lol
I bought a big 270L air compressor and I haven’t used it in about 6 months lol but it is nice to have now and then.
she was turning at 270 if you look close
Yup I saw it spinning too
I seen that too
She was gonna, id say 270 is about as high as it would go and still break it
yes it was about to make it when they stop
turbonut20v I agree
I run a heavy wrecker and use this impact, love it. Have the size just bigger than that and haven't used it in a while. It does its job every time. Also have a 1/2in big gun high torque and that will pull off wheels all day. Love Milwaukee. FYI I use it primarily to pull driveshafts so the size is perfect.
I was the laughing stock of the shop when I bought the 1/2 inch, 3/8 Milwaukee impacts, and ratchets while everyone are using air impact. But they saw how much time i was saving, they all jumped in to the band wagon.
Just bought the 1/2 version and haven’t found a bolt that it can’t break loose. Things a beast
What’s really impressive is the fact that it is a 12 V!!... not even an 18 V yet it still was able to break those nuts.... I always knew Milwaukee was powerful but even I am blown away with the power of that little 12 V...It’s absolutely insane
I bought one of these 1/2 inch impact wrenches over the holidays with another Milwaukee combo kits, excellent power tools for the prosumer or commercial applications. I keep one of these in the truck if I ever need to take off some tires on the side of the highway this is what you want.
12 tests, 12volt and only used 1 bar of battery, Awesome! Milwaukee for the win! Snapon where are you? I love Snapon tools but right now Milwaukee is killing them in the cordless market and cordless tool warranty!
I was shocked at how well the battery did. I figured we would have been close to the bottom but NOPE we were just getting started !
No one is good at making everything. Milwaukee specializes in cordless and power tools. Snap on does not.
lol no they dont
Matt are you gonna make anymore video's? I miss your channel
@@feeneysmechanical6215 I want to, just haven't had/made time. Work has been crazy, personal life has been crazy busy. I've got a couple things working that I want to video but I haven't gotten around to them yet.
Should've switched bolts, that bolt must've been warm, the warmer, the easier. Nonetheless I have one and absolutely love all my Milwaukee tools! Setting 3 is it's highest setting by the way.
The speed at which the tool hits makes the adapters matter less.
I was doing some rear suspension work and to reach the bolt i had to add a swivel and extension. My snappy MG325 couldn't budge it. I turned the camera on and grabbed my M18 1/4 hex impact, and it came right out. Reason: The snappy hits at 1400/min and the Red at 2700/min. Because the tool hits faster the adapters have less time to rebound, allowing more torque on the subsequent impacts to communicate to the fastener.
This is really important because 1/2 of a man's tool box is stuff to help him reach bolts he'd have to take half the car apart to reach otherwise. This tool's speed allows those tools to still work for you.
Great video Clay! Every time I see you pull out that nice torque wrench, my mouth waters.
did a engine swap on a triton v10 mostly with the m12 stubby, loving this thing so far.
Easily one of my favourite tools. Wish I had this several years ago working in a production shop back when everyone was fighting over air tools. You can have a regular impact socket on this and fit nearly everywhere, or use a deep and have that extra reach. Plus, for tasks that you don't do often enough to have muscle memory for or wanna torque check by hand, its last setting will only tighten fasteners until they're flush and you won't overdo the lighter tasks. The weight balance on this is also ridiculously good. Only complaint has to do with Milwaukee's rather wide handles at the base, but I get that they do that to accommodate people with larger hands, and for the battery style not to compromise the structural handles themselves.
You must have hurt some feelings with this video. Ten thumbs down ? If your here then your some kind of tool guy or gal right. Then why would you dislike a video of what you like ya know tools remember the reason why ya came here in the first place. I think Clay did a fantastic job putting this video together for everybody to enjoy well except for 10.
I bought one of these brand new last week, and put it to the test.The test subject was a 27mm wheel nut on an 'Optare Solo' bus, torqued to 300 lbft. Wth a direct-fit, impact 27mm socket, the gun loosened the nut!!
Just bought it because of these tests. Thanks
That’s one badass little impact thanks for your honest test and review
I'm just curious, at 5:07 you can see you have selected the reassembly mode. Just wondering why you didn't use #3 mode for maximum power? I believe Milwaukee states the 4th mode is just for reassembling only, and limits power.
According to the milwaukee booklet that comes with it that gives the most break away torque ? Just going by what they printed
@@KoonTrucking thanks for the quick response, just got one with the 6.0ah battery and absolutely love it for changing blades on riding mower & zero turn decks. 1st time I've used one of these with the 4th mode. Great video btw, cheers!
I am new to doing this for a living but I picked up the 1\2" when I first started and love it. I'll be getting the 3\8" very soon. I found you channel a few weeks ago and really like what you're doing. Thanks for the uploads!
Thank you for watching ! I appreciate it very much.
Sorry but what’s the difference between 1/2 and 3/8. What’s recomendable for home used and car stuffs ? Thanks !
Fernando Garcia the only difference is the anvil size. Same body and power. All depends on if you want to use it on 1/2 sockets or 3/8 sockets ?
Thank you very much. I think I’ll go with the 1/2 soon.
I am sold! Ordering mine now. Thank you for the great videos.
Plate on my M12 calls it a Screwdriver. Used it at the MRO for a year before I retired in 3-2019. Worked good stripping 737 Cockpits. I have a old Chicago Electric Impact from Harbor Freight. Use it for lug nuts and on my Shovelhead.
A powerful little impact and a serious torque wrench.
I’m loving the M12 lineup more and more
Literally found your channel last week and you keep making me buy tools.
Hey it happens 🤷🏼♂️
Add a 6.0 battery and take away that adapter and you’d probably get 300+ out of this thing!
That 2767 you pulled out is a MONSTER!!! I swear that thing is unstoppable I love it
My favorite tool I own. Thanks fer ya honesty in testing. And ya all have a nice day.
I recently purchased the m12 stubby and to my surprise with the battery fully charged, the tightening torque on wheel nuts is just 120nm. However breakaway torque is more than 200 Nm
Sounds about right breakaway torque is about 70% of what it takes to reach the same torque fastening.
I bought the 3/8 stubby, m18 1/2 mid torque and high torque. There isn't much I can't do. Added the 3/8 ratchet and m12 driver and I am pretty much set inside and out.
Just ordered the 1/2 inch stubby for my birthday present excited to pick it up can’t wait
From what I see in my work (trucks) heavy sockets with bigger diameter have better effects than smaller ones. Worst case scenario is using normal sockets for impact wrench as the impact ones are heavier. This is why IR made special sockets that increase torque. This video show nut of size around M20, if you would use same force on M14 10.9 effect could be much different as socket size and weight will be smaller. Nevertheless, yesterday I decided to purchase this tool in 3/8 version as it will be perfect for tight spots in vehicle suspension. I really like what Milwaukee has to offer for mechanics these days.
I just order the 3/8 Milwaukee 3/8 stubby . I am happy with the other Milwaukee cordless tools that I own!
I watched the video. I bought this. Super tool. 12V unbelievable big power. Thanks video.
Just picked up a 3/8 stubby after my Snap On 3/8 failed on me shortly after the 1 year warranty ended . I have heard nothing but positive things about Milwaukee destroying Snap On, so um super excited to see how it holds its ground in the Diesel repair world!
I promise you it can handle it ! I have put that little Stubby and the 1/2” 2767 though it and it will eat it up and ask for more !
I had a Milwaukee cordless about 15 years ago, the older batteries would be dead after a couple years. I went to replace them again and instead decided to get the m12 2 piece set on sale. The newer batteries are way better than the old ones, I tend to not use my stuff all that often so my old drill batteries would die from sitting, then completely not take a charge anymore after a couple years of it. I love this new kit, its done everything i've needed it to so far around the house. I dont really need the m18 for any reason I could think of
Rikity they will last was longer if you dint leave them on the tool and if you put them on the charger every month or so
if you can have them at 3/4 charge when storing them theyll last the longest and they actually dont mind cold temperatures.. theyd be right at home in the garage fridge for the year... dont store them long when dead they do discharge very slowly and having them discharge further past the point the battery reads dead will hurt the cells.. i wouldnt be surprised if you got 10+ years out of a battery with occasional use if charge them and keep them out of the heat
my 28v tools and batteries lasted well over 12 years of hobbyist use. they can't even compete with the newer 12v stuff.
From what i know , keeping them at around 50% charge as much as possible is the best. And yea. Don’t have the battery connected to a tool while storing.
I have the 3/8 stubby and love it. That little dude fits in some super tight spaces and is pretty stout
Sold! Great video Clay. For the last six months or so I’ve been flirting with the idea of Milwaukee in my toolbox and your videos have helped make my decision. I just wish before I spent the money Snap-on would figure out what there doing. I’ve heard lots of romors about Snap-ons brushless but can’t wait forever. Thanks again bud. See ya for Snap-on Friday
It was moving at 270!! Dang, I want one! It's a 12v tool! Seriously! Awesome! Perfect for all my shade-tree needs!
Just got the stubby 1/2, love your review. It took out my lug nuts like nothing
Got this one and the 3/8 version. I love them
I have the 3/8 stubby and boy do I love it!
It’s strong
I've been frantically searching for the smallest most powerful 1/2 impact wrench available... My search is over!
This is very impressive, thanks for the video, I just got mine yesterday and I didn't think it was capable of what it said
Although I have a 2554-20, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for sells on the 2555-20, a tool I plan to pair up with my Koken wheel sockets (no adapters), using it exclusively to peel-off and slap-on wheels in Drive Control mode.
I have the 3/8 version of that. I absolutely love it!
Mine just came in the mail. Can’t wait to use it on a project!!!!
I realized this tool was serious when I compared its specs to my old m18 impact wrench. The specs on this 12v is better amazing
M12 line is the shizzz for house hold maintenance and personal jobs
Great video, got straight into the good stuff.
Milwaukee should be paying you guys lol
This convinced me to buy the product more then anything else.
I sure would like to see a 3/4” m12 stubby impact. We use the m18 3/4 at work. Thirty eight mill nuts are usually no problem. Forty two are sometimes troubling to get a loose. We just cut them. I hate those huge batteries though, and they tend to cause connection issues. They don’t last more than a few months either.
snap on has nothing for this right now. they need to get to the drawing board asap.. i got the 3/8 stubby today. awesome tool. great review!
Awesome review! No editing, just honest live proof. Great job!!
The heavy equipment guys gonna love it small compact and NUT-BUSTING POWER
nothing more to say other than time to retire my IR thunder gun
I just bought the Milwaukee mid-torque M18 and thinking I might have made a mistake. If the M12 can do this it probably can break my brake caliper bolts free as well as most of the other work I do.
I will be ordering one! I have all of Milwaukee impact tools and this one will also suit my needs! As far as the test goes though, the bolt was hot from all the test which makes it easier to pull bolts off. Nonetheless, I'll still order one! Thank you for your time!!
That's exactly what I was thinking, still this thing is impressive af
A year later and still impressive! Can't wait to see the right angle impact in action 💪🍻🍻🍺💪🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
Bought the M12 Fuel 3/8's at a good price, well worth it. Now just need a good impact set w deep and shallow
Look at GP Duo Sockets or the GP impact sockets. They are hard to beat for the money.
@@KoonTrucking Thanks will check that out
Just got the Milwaukee 3/8 M12 Stubby, and for a little guy, he is a beast!! It’s compact size let’s you get into some tight spaces!! This tool is most impressive!! Handled suspension, LCA, UCA, struts, and even broke free the 36mm axle nuts that were torqued at 228ftlbs 11 years ago!! Also handled brake work that was 3 years old!! The only wrench or ratchet that I used was a torque wrench!! Great video!!
If using a torque wrench, it will not matter if you have an extension, there will be no noticeable torque loss. It will have equal force at the other end of the spring. when using an impact, you will lose some strength from the anvil strike time - spring twist action through the extension, absorbing the anvil strike power before the strike energy makes it to the nut. .
These are an impressive little impact wrench
It's worth noting the adapter loses torque too, so if the tool was direct it should operate slightly better, good show 👍
Hum if only someone would have known that at 12:14
Milwaukee is killing it, and great video sir.👍
I have one of these, awesome tool, took off 3 rusted exhaust bolts np. 2 of them I couldn't even get a spanner on, even with 2 extension bars and a swivel it took them off. A bigger impact would not have fitted. This tool is simply amazing.
Damn good torque wrench. Gotta love a split beam.
Something to factor is how hot the lug has gotten which could be affecting the test results. Be curious to see the test on a fresh lug each time you go up in torque rating
As you could see Bill didn’t have any gloves on so it wasn’t hot to the touch. I even asked him if it was hot at one point near maxing it out and he said “no” I don’t think there was any heat that would affect the test to be of any factor. There was a while between each test as seen.
Yea the heat is definitely a factor. Its getting hotter and hotter
Demetrios Zotos idiots like you..
@@axtra92 He has a valid point. Even just tightening it up once will raise the temp enough to taint the results. Best test would be to tighten up to xxx ft lbs. and let it sit for a few hours then take the nuts loose. I'd guarantee it wouldn't perform the same. Same bolt every time. Notice how the impact seemed to struggle just as much at the 180 ft lb. test as it does the 250? Heck, he has how many lug nuts are there? Why not do each step up on a different lug nut? It's a b.s. test. And yeah, the lug nut is hot. You can tell by how he handles it.
@@Tojen-pt8um i noticed it struggle at 180flbs to. I was like no way it was going to get to 250, then it started popping them off like it wasnt nothing. Heat definitely played a part.
The only problem I see with the test is after removing and tightening so many times it generates heat on stud and makes it easier to remove...I own the stubby and it is an awesome tool
Torque is torque.
Hey man did you know the adapter causes torque loss? Thought I'd let you know :)
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It only stated so in the video
If only they knew that at 12:14
That thing struggled more on 180 than it did on any other torque it seems like. 250 was no problem but it just seemed like it impacted a lot longer on 180 than anything else
Hope you try out the new M12 1/2 right angle impact wrench Milwaukee dropped not too long ago 👌
Probably won’t be buying that one honestly.
@@KoonTrucking Do you have reserved feelings about the tool's performance or you just aren't interested in the tool?
Ace Solomon I have had issues with the 12 volt impacts dropping the batteries out from vibration. I’m going to stick w my air right angle
KNowing 270 is borderline,(may have passed with full battery). Would be nice to know how much more without the adapter. Then we know how much torque is lost from adapters.
I wonder if this will get trailer bag bolts out? 1 1/8 nuts always stuck in the worst spots.
I haven’t tried it on trailers but have on trucks. It is really strong. It amazes me what it can do.
The new Kobalt XTR 1/2 impact wrench looks like it can go toe - to - toe with that 1/2 Milwaukee version. It would be pretty interesting to see that being put to the test
Not even close
For people seeing this video. He is using an adapter; which takes up 10-20% of torque. At the time of this video they didnt have the high output batteries. The 5.0 HO absolutely gives it a 15-20% extra punch. Your best off getting the 1/2" version of this and getting a strong set of sockets at that size. If you must get the 3/8, then get a 3/8 set of sockets and try not to use the adapters. They arent awful, but they do shave off some power.
Great review and to think it did this with an adapter wich sucks the power out of an impact
Wow!!!! You sold me...going to buy one today.........
They are awesome.
It would be interesting to see the same test applied to a set of bolts and nuts at room temperature.
I have the m18 3/8 n 1/2, worked great for 2yrs of abuse and had 3/8 warrantied. Bought the new stubby 3/8 with 4.0batt and I did several comparison m12-m18. Its close, there both powerful.
I’m curious if the heat affects it, I would like to see you torque a cold lug nut to 250 and see if it can still remove it
Also for getting into the inside bolts on a starter. I recommend the gear reduction starters as well.
Can you imagine how well it would do without the adapter 😮
ya BUT some guys need an ADAPTER
Don't forget a shallow socket, too.
@@adamackels73 the deep Wells hit harder especially the heavier impact rated ones.
While not knocking the test, I'd love to see what that little gun could do without an adapter. I just ordered the 3/8 version. Same torque spec. I'm not doing anything bigger than lug nuts on my cars and one pickup. I'm thinking it'll be great
It’s not loosing enough to even mention with the adapter. We ordered a socket so we wouldn’t have to use an adapter and nothing changed
What kind of torque wrench do you have? Part no.
I got the big brother the other one you guys were using along with it. I love it, I’ll definitely be adding the stubby to my box too.
This video is really great testing power tool and different maked.
Just bought one of these and it's tearing up cheap sockets. The grip on it fills the hand and takes lugs off of a car with ease. The price tag on it was a little high but I assure you this thing is worth the money. It ain't the size of your oogadooga it's what that oogadooga will do for you.
Try the 3/8 m12 stubby with an adapter and rhe same large socket, I bet the added weight will improve it's performance.
Just ordered it I have the ridgid 1/2 in impact wrench but need one in tighter spaces and power so with my 6ah batteries will make it work
I know this is an older video but I wonder if it would do 260ft-lbs or more with a fresh xc6.0 off the charger.
Can you test the m18 mid torque? A lot of people are complaining that it's not putting out anywhere near 600ft lbs. Thanks. Keep up the great videos.
Kevin Briseno I have two of them and it seems have more torque then the other m18 3/8 gun but it doesn’t seem to have the 600 break away like they claim.
Kevin Briseno i can attest to that. Its barely stronger than my compact 1/2” of 210ftlbs the mid torque it sits in my toolbox unused because the compact is lighter and faster does 90% of what the mid will do.
I use my mid torque every single day for wheel bolts and it’s only ever not taken two off
Yes please, do a comparation like this one between the stubby and the 1/2 inch mid torque
I don’t own the mid torque nor do I plan on purchasing it. I have no need for a mid torque impact since I already own the high torque model.
Folks, so please tell me... what is the recommended torque on those "transfer truck" lug nuts? Very well organized, detailed demonstration. Coming from somebody who changes oil a few times a year, builds a shed now and then and does a little plumbing... I like to make it as easy as possible so I like to have the tool I need when I need it. All my battery powered tools are red and my corded tools are yellow.
Most are 400 to 450
I like that snap on torque wrench
I have this litt tool & in our shop it's a Monster iv tool the other Tecks they need there own in there box
just got mine with the pin style... got some suspension work to do hopefully it gets it done...good vid thanks
It’s a little beast ! U will see when u use it !!
@@KoonTrucking god willin thanks bro
If you torque a nut to 250 ft-lb, are you sure it takes the same to bust it loose? I would like to see the torque wrench loosen as well maybe trying at a lower setting.
theres another vid where this is taking off 400nm torqued down bolt ... impressive, little stubby is pretty much all you need if working on cars
I use the m12 with 6ah and it can't take off wheel bolts torqued to 150nm on a bmw, but it will take off wheel nuts torqued to 150nm of a Nissan. It all depends on various factors.
@koontrucking I have never heard of torque reduction due to the use of adapters, could you elaborate on that? Very interested
Everyone in the first impact test we did were screaming “torque loss because you used the adapters they all cause torque loss” blah blah blah. I haven’t noticed any if they do. I think that maybe old sloppy adapters will but now they fit and lock together extremely well and tight I don’t think there’s much if any
Why not try that 270 test again with an adapter? Why did you guys use an adapter anyway?