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Finally IR, thank you! When I was on IR air it always seemed to hit harder than the other usual air suspects and it was that working torque that made the difference. The nut was either coming off pretty much right away, or it wasn’t coming off at all. This battery IR seems to follow the same pattern.
I bought this impact gun about 3 or 4 years ago. There was nothing at that time that came close to this. 4 years later it still works well and is easy to maintain. I'm to cheap to replace it lol. Keep up the great work! Thanks for making these videos.
@@Revoku only 10 year old rusted to hell ones.but those break anyway lol. I live in the rust belt and most of my equipment is snow and salt removal. I haven't broken any studs off. Had one car I couldn't get the lug nuts off without torching. It was an 04 VW Jetta. It sat in a field for 3 years. Only got 3 lug nuts off.. The 3 settings on the back work really well on smaller sized nuts and bolts.
@@joegeorgia8989 I have the first release model 7150 that I bought in 2011 or 2012. A friend had an emergency and replaced all of his tires while on a trip through the southern Midwest (US). What he didn't realize yet was that the shop was shady and stripped a few nuts on the wheel studs on all four sides. He got another flat a few months later and asked me to remove the tire because he couldn't. I hammered for maybe a second or two and stopped and told him if I keep going it will break. He said just do it and get it done. Well it easily broke those stripped studs off rather quickly. I have since used this gun off and on rebuilding differentials and transmissions on commercial trucks and agricultural equipment. I use air guns when possible but the 7150 has seen some use. It is now not as powerful as it used to be, the trigger/brake is going bad, and the old brush motor is sounding a little rough. It still works fairly good now as well but not near its potential. Over ten years of service so I can't complain on a new untested model. I paid for it before it even came out. Never even replaced the batteries. Anyway, do I replace the motor, batteries, and trigger switch assembly....or just buy a new model and hope it's an actual improvement.
I have been a IR guy for most of my life and the coordless tools are no exception. Seeing the numbers makes A LOT of sense now. Both of my w7152 guns have been best to hell and I’ve always talked about them as the most powerful, they hit like a damn truck. From situations at work where others guns would not do it, my ir would, and do it faster! Unfortunately everyone will see the best case numbers and not the fact you get right away with the ir, that the other have to build up to. Thank you sooo much for finally doing this.
Yeah, when it went hard on that first 5 second dynamic test, I was open mouth expecting close to 4 digits on the extended/BCS tests, but IR appears to focus heavily on the immediate lower and mid end torque, which tends to be beneficial real world, and matches with the IR air impacts I had experience with when I worked in an antique auto restoration shop. If it wasn't moving after 5 or 6 seconds, it was time for chemical penetrators, long bars, heat, etc.
Manufacture’s claims really don’t interest me. They are all exaggerated, some more than others, but the main thing I’m concerned about is who has the most “beans”. Period!!!
I don’t even care which one has the most”beans”. Being an Asian import technician down South I would seldom if ever need 1500ft lbs of power. If I worked in the rust belt I would probably be more concerned about it.
Not everyone is as lucky as you guys to be watching this channel :P Most people do buy with those numbers as the only info to go off of performance wise.
I vote with my dollars for appropriately priced things with honest advertisement and good warranties. If we award dishonesty it’ll be like buying a car stereo where no one has real claims.
As someone who is the only tech who uses IR cordless tools at the shop I work at, I can say that you forget about the price after you start really enjoying all the nice features and quality etc. They're just really well thought out tools in my opinion.
Trust me, as the only person that used IR at my old shop, using it every day, and I was rough on them, watching the other techs replace their impacts for the third time, while still using the same electric impact I've had forever, cost becomes negated when you look at the longevity of the tool. Also, having a battery last for weeks on a single charge, while others are having to replace theirs sometimes more than once a day, that's just icing on the cake lol
I own that exact kit from Ingersoll rand and most of my coworkers at the shop I work at use M18s. I love my gun. It's much easier to use, and very comfortable to use, all day everyday. We do 50 point inspections on every car we see and we also do a lot of tires, so our wheelguns are pretty important to us. My coworkers often compliment how light the gun feels due to its rake (even though it weighs more than their wheelguns) and the halo light comes in handy when inspecting wheels for cosmetic damage as I'm removing/fastening lugs (as we offer wheel repair services) Was it worth the money for the IR??? YES. 100%
Good to see IR come in with some serious battery powered tools. I’m not in the market for such, and probably never will be, but so many air tool companies have struggled to enter the battery tool market, it’s good to see one make a serious entry.
I own and use one of those guns every day. All my coworkers with Milwaukees and snapons will take every chance they can get to use my wheel gun instead lol. These new IR cordless impacts are very well thought out!
I have that same IR gun, its in a shop full of M18, Matco and Snap On guns. In my opinion it takes the abuse and out performs all other cordless tools.
Could you please do a test on budget impact drivers. Would love to see those on the dyno tester. I know it wouldn't be up to the tasks you normaly test for, but would be very intresting to see what these would be able to perform compared to the claimed torque. Like the ryobi PBLID02.
My entire shop uses the Ryobi P234g, indestructible. Can't tell you how many times I soaked mine in transmission fluid, flames and smoke licking out from the cooling ports, dropped from the top of ladders and lift arms countless times, amazing. Out of 5 in the shop, only 1 has gone bad after 6 years of service and catching on fire due to trans fluid in the motor. That guy bought the exact same gun, same day at HD. For $40, you can't beat it. Just retired mine to home use, still working perfectly after many years of faithful daily service. I just switched to the PBLID01B from the drill and driver kit (which I believe is basically the same as the PBLID02B minus the mode select) and it's going strong so far. Definitely way stronger than the old one, would love to see how it stacks up to the competition. PLEASE test more impact drivers, we use them as much if not more than our other guns. Very interested to see the Matco brushless 16v tools tested too.
My only issue with the ir is the grip will "sweat" after it's used in a shop. I have a 1/4 inch ir impact and the grip is gross while none of my milwaukee stuff has any issues.
I don't have any problems with the grip on mine after using it almost all day as a wheelgun at work. I do 50pnt inspections on every car that comes through my bay and we do a lot of tires so I use it A LOT and I never ever notice my handle getting any "grosser" than my coworkers
Thank you so much, reviewed IR 7152. I use them in my automotive field and it is amazing to use and also to have them, but if you are not an IR fan or use those brands you should not have them, because most IR products are very expensive and if you have different brands like Dewalt or Milwaukee for 3/8 you can't switch around your battery. But in the end, I Love IR 7152 their look and performed very well!!!!
I’ve been with u guy since your first video on your channel. I’ve been hooked ever Since! On fridays Paycheck then drive home fast to watch TTC best part of my Friday. Your channel is like a drug to me I Can’t get enough!! I would Love too see more Air Hammer videos pls
There might be some validity to this statement. I had the flat face 3/8's version, and had battery cell issues with the 5.0ah battery packs. So much so that 2.5ah batteries were stronger after about a year or so of use.
At my manufacturing job, they only last about 6 months before they loose their beans. They are used for about 5 hours of the 9 hour shift, 6 days a week and they get replaced every 6 months
Yeah for sure, it certainly does come out the gate harder. That matters when busting stuff free. Look at 9:30 it does make more power overall than an m18 with hd12.0. You'll notice that.
Ingersoll, rand appears to have four 4 1/2 inch bolts going through housing threaded into aluminum. This tool appears to be put together on a higher level. I love the rake of the head the light is far superior and power selector switch seems to be better design
I have this same 7152… Although kind of disappointed with the build up results I’m impressed with the dynamic torque… I must say though from the time I owned this I’ve yet to come across anything this tool can’t handle… This laughs at Honda crank bolts and does a super fast job with it when others couldn’t much less get a turn & I’m speaking about other name brands including Ridgid… I’m still happy with my IR 😅😎🍻🍻🇧🇸🇯🇲
Long story even longer ,I’ve had this wrench for 2 years and have put it through hell and have only had to grease it 3 times. Simple process by the way. I was afraid to take it apart but the thought that it was already broken because it was grinding and crunching and would bind up made me think “what’s the worst that can happen”. The operation was successful and continued to put in that work. If you’re looking into IR products, well stop looking you found the champ.
Remember that kid in school who said his dad was an astronaut... and it turns out their dad was really just a janitor at Nasa....Well that is what these tool companies' torque claims feel like.
Got to say its hard to find good channels these days. Specifically with everyone going hipster like mr.wrangler. Sad. I have a deep love for this channel. Please keep up the phenomenal work. Love the American in norway.
I absolutely love my ingersoll 7152, it's also so much quieter than the Milwaukee, the ir I found had better key features that I liked better, the Halo ring is my favorite feature
I have the IR 3/8 version, it’s a great tool. Thinking about their 1/2 next. Is it true that Ryobi, Ridgid and Milwaukee are all made by the same vendor for 3 tiers of product brands?
It's here! And worth the wait. I don't regret buying my IR at all. It may not have the highest overall torque, probably because the hammer is smaller (guessing), but it hits fast! It was beaten yesterday by a stuck caliper bracket, but that bolt needed a torch and "extended" breaker bar to even budge. And that's why I'm waiting to get Thor. :P Great video. Cheers!
Pretty good review. I like the new dynamic torque measurement, it tells a lot about the overall function of the tool. Have you guys considered testing air and/or cordless ratchets? I would find it pretty interesting and I'll bet at least one more person would too. Lock the handle in place (cause nobody really uses it beyond the tools ability...) and see how many beans they really have.
i have both impact.IR and Milwaukee. And the IR 7152 is much stronger in nut busting torque than the Milwaukee. very suprising results in the test.in another test on RUclips is the IR much stronger than Milwaukee.
I have the irw7152 and Milwaukee 2767 both use em both everyday for about 3 years & I've always noticed how fast & hard the irw7152 would hit & just rip rusty bolts & nuts off Milwaukee 2767 is a great tool but the irw7152 is definitely geared directly towards mechanics I do industrial machinery maintenance on marine equipment like boat tugboats crane barges anchor winches & irw7152 just performed better than Milwaukee 2767 & I can use irw7152 all day if needed but all the rest my cordless tools are all Milwaukee it was hard to cough up $445 for a one tool kit but it's worth it for my work it's better than Milwaukee 2767
@@bobbyfischer3347 I know was shocked to see it's final numbers I guess that's just built up tension which is not as good as hard hitting & reaching full torque quick for breaking loose rusty & overtightened fasteners
I’d love to see you test Ingersoll’s crazy torque target cordless impact wrenches in the RTS series like the RTS060PS8. It looks so well designed. I’ve always felt like IR tool designers actually use them in automotive situations. There have so many nice design features.
You got the wrong model on the Ridgid in your test results chart. Home depot states that the R86011 with a letter B on the end is the middle torque model and not the highest torque heavy hitter. Every model with this model number and some letter on the end at Home depot is the middle range model. I noticed this when trying to compare your test spec on your test chart to home depot models to get best bang for my buck on highest power model.
If they had a tab for ease of maintenance this would probably score higher. With the previous models you just unscrew the cap with 4 bolts and lube it with some grease like the pneumatic guns. I think the previous gen Milwaukee’s had to be sent in for service( correct me if I’m wrong).
The thing that limits the IR is the batteries. They dont have the capacity or current output that the tool is capable of. The giant high current motor fatigues the battery cells after a few seconds. Some battery's internal chips will limit or "throttle" maximum amperage output depending on predetermined factors such as voltage of the cell, temperature of the cell, and overall current draw to protect the cells. Bosch does this. For the IR, Im guessing this will also show in the longevity of the battery pack, before it needs to be disposed of. 21700 cells should be standard with this tool. I own the previous version of this tool (w7150). awesome gun for short bursts. But the batteries cant keep up for more than 5-10 seconds In my exp. After that, Max torque drops as the batteries fatigue or warm up. Let them cool or rest for a few minute or switch to a fresher battery, and max torque returns. Also, batteries are around $150 for a 5ah 18500 battery. Im already heavily invested in both Bosch and IR coredless, both 18v(20v) and 12v. I really wanted the IR. I ultimately went for the Bosch 740 over the new IR w7152 due to Bosch Battery system and reliability. Bosch has the best built batteries bar none. I feel we can argue tools, (Milwaukee or Makita? FTW) but Bosch batteries FTW hands down.
Selling my IR on Ebay to go to rigid. Love my IR but for the price of my used IR Impact and right angle impacts I can get new rigids, with their ratchets and right angle impacts being much better than IR plus the option of using rigid 18v to replace my aging Craftsman C3 tools
Only time I need high forward torque is when I'm using the impact on a tool like a balljoint press or a hub tamer. Tightening bolts for suspension and what not I don't really need high power as I torque by hand anyway.
I was one of these guys who insisted to see the IR 1/2" gun, and now when I see it lose after i was convinced that it was stronger than the m18 gun, i am so depressed 😔 !... I guess I will stick with the M18 i have since i am already a milwaukee guy!
Same. Used to own iqv20 now own m18. Really liked the ingersoll rand tool quality and thought of switching back. am quite dissatisfied with these numbers
600lbs in the first 5 second for 1/2" is crazy no tool doing that and considering you will use this kind of power 2% of the time it will greatly improve the time of any job by a lot
What work load is performed in reverse? breaking bolts free is accomplished during first several seconds of application. Tightening/Forward power should differ from Loosening/Revers Power.
Could you test out the 1/2 matco stubby air impact. I have one and use it everyday as an automotive technician. It's hard hitting just curious what it would do on your Dyno! Great video guys!
Do you think the light on the IR robs the power from the battery to the point where it's affecting the performance of the impact?? I know those are LEDS but that light is very bright.
Area under the curve for torque vs time is change in angular momentum or angular impulse. Not sure what that means in terms of impact wrench performance but maybe someone who paid more attention in physics class than I did can chime in...
I've taken the ratings from this channel with a grain of salt but I'm glad you're using the average torque now. But that first 5 seconds is where it counts for most applications and to your credit that's pointed out. The IR really is a good tool, except for price.
Very true, although worth pointing out we're starting from zero torque. It doesn't take 5 seconds for the Ridgid to see an advantage if you're say loosening a bolt already 600 ft-lbs + stuck.
The low end of the graph does not equal nut busting torque. A corroded nut is seized, more comparable to to the end of the graph. The low end of the graph might tell you how quickly an impact driver will drive deck screws, or if you want to quickly drive a locknut or similar. Nut busting torque would best be measured by a dyno with zero "give" in it's mechanism, but also zero friction loss. Of course zero friction loss is impossible, same with zero mass for a perfect reading.
I could be missing a video of yours but have you tried puting neverseise on your bolt to see if it makes a difference I remember a old video of someone breaking bolts with neverseise with a impact and not being able to without
In most use cases, keeping with the battery platform you're on is good sense and economic. Just because this one tool did a bit better in one particular test don't mean much in my world. I used a 12v impact to drive some lag bolts today for a ridiculous handrail to match existing. 2x8 rough lumber, with bits of 2x8 behind it to make it stand out from the wall of the stairway. Who does that? A Yogurt. Anyway, I matched the dimensions and angles, but the top end bolts weren't going in all the way with the 12v impact, unlike the bottom end, so I had to switch to the 18v one. both hydraulic drive. Got the job done. Still need to do some wood putty things and sanding to make it presentable, because WTF, who uses HD lumber meant for in-wall as hand rails? This piece of 2x8 was the best they had in stock, and holy crap looking down the length it was wavy AF in the vertical, and the horizontal, it's like the planer was maladjusted twice. EVERY 2x8x8' at that hd store had this. WTF.
Yea the IR is lacking a little at the top end, I'm suspicious about that though. I have a feeling they might've tuned it not to have any more power for reliability. I have this suspicion because when it came out I was looking at it and a video had a quote from an engineer at IR explaining that they're near the limit for the 1/2" drive. This is why I think companies need to make 9/16" drives. Also the IR is much better looking than the Rigid or that ugly Metabo thing at the end.
@Torque Test Channel is there somewhere I can see the result pages with all the compact, mid-torque, an high-torque wrenches?? (LoL, I try and pause the videos when you show the ranking charts but I never get a full view, Looking to buy some more impacts and your ranking system is absolute GOLD!!) THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!! TTC ROCKS!!
I can't wait to see that Metabo on the Dyno. I have had mine for years and like it. If it is not too late I would like to see cordless vs ac adapter runs. In the literature it says the ac adapter has slightly less power but it would be neat to qualify it.
So as a new tech is the IR worth me putting all that money into to last me a long time? I want to buy a good quality set to last me a long time. Was thinking about investing in all IR sets. What would y’all recommend a new mechanic?
Struts. a good impact can remove and replace the nut without you needing to hold the shaft. I use Wilton Spark-Duty-Hi-Vis-C-Clamp. They are the first c clamps I've had I don't hate. I would love to know if you can get better for the same money
Clamp testing would be great to see. In an arbitrary test from a few years ago that is no longer available on RUclips, Yost c clamps performed almost as well as Wilton for a fraction the cost.
This impact certainly made our "winners only" Amazon list. See what else has made the cut here: www.amazon.com/shop/torquetestchannel You can get 10% off currently with code SUNSET at out t-shop: bit.ly/3z98ryF Code expires 9/7
Please test continuous vs burst trigger pulls. I think it helps.
All those manufacturers claimed foot pounds but they might as well claim pixie pounds because it's not accurate.
Fajny klucz tylko części zamiennych nie ma gdzie kupic
Finally IR, thank you! When I was on IR air it always seemed to hit harder than the other usual air suspects and it was that working torque that made the difference. The nut was either coming off pretty much right away, or it wasn’t coming off at all. This battery IR seems to follow the same pattern.
We agree!
I bought this impact gun about 3 or 4 years ago. There was nothing at that time that came close to this. 4 years later it still works well and is easy to maintain. I'm to cheap to replace it lol. Keep up the great work! Thanks for making these videos.
does it break bolts/studs off much? that curve looks like it would, interested to know
@@Revoku only 10 year old rusted to hell ones.but those break anyway lol. I live in the rust belt and most of my equipment is snow and salt removal. I haven't broken any studs off. Had one car I couldn't get the lug nuts off without torching. It was an 04 VW Jetta. It sat in a field for 3 years. Only got 3 lug nuts off.. The 3 settings on the back work really well on smaller sized nuts and bolts.
@@joegeorgia8989 I have the first release model 7150 that I bought in 2011 or 2012. A friend had an emergency and replaced all of his tires while on a trip through the southern Midwest (US). What he didn't realize yet was that the shop was shady and stripped a few nuts on the wheel studs on all four sides. He got another flat a few months later and asked me to remove the tire because he couldn't. I hammered for maybe a second or two and stopped and told him if I keep going it will break. He said just do it and get it done. Well it easily broke those stripped studs off rather quickly. I have since used this gun off and on rebuilding differentials and transmissions on commercial trucks and agricultural equipment. I use air guns when possible but the 7150 has seen some use. It is now not as powerful as it used to be, the trigger/brake is going bad, and the old brush motor is sounding a little rough. It still works fairly good now as well but not near its potential. Over ten years of service so I can't complain on a new untested model. I paid for it before it even came out. Never even replaced the batteries. Anyway, do I replace the motor, batteries, and trigger switch assembly....or just buy a new model and hope it's an actual improvement.
@@07zx14White If you have Milwaukee tool already id replace it with a Milwaukee. But that's just me..
I have been a IR guy for most of my life and the coordless tools are no exception. Seeing the numbers makes A LOT of sense now. Both of my w7152 guns have been best to hell and I’ve always talked about them as the most powerful, they hit like a damn truck. From situations at work where others guns would not do it, my ir would, and do it faster! Unfortunately everyone will see the best case numbers and not the fact you get right away with the ir, that the other have to build up to. Thank you sooo much for finally doing this.
Yeah, when it went hard on that first 5 second dynamic test, I was open mouth expecting close to 4 digits on the extended/BCS tests, but IR appears to focus heavily on the immediate lower and mid end torque, which tends to be beneficial real world, and matches with the IR air impacts I had experience with when I worked in an antique auto restoration shop. If it wasn't moving after 5 or 6 seconds, it was time for chemical penetrators, long bars, heat, etc.
Manufacture’s claims really don’t interest me. They are all exaggerated, some more than others, but the main thing I’m concerned about is who has the most “beans”. Period!!!
I don’t even care which one has the most”beans”. Being an Asian import technician down South I would seldom if ever need 1500ft lbs of power. If I worked in the rust belt I would probably be more concerned about it.
I totally agree
Not everyone is as lucky as you guys to be watching this channel :P Most people do buy with those numbers as the only info to go off of performance wise.
I vote with my dollars for appropriately priced things with honest advertisement and good warranties. If we award dishonesty it’ll be like buying a car stereo where no one has real claims.
My co worker has a lot of IR Cordless tools and I really do like the fit/finish, power, and features. Cost is the only downside
As someone who is the only tech who uses IR cordless tools at the shop I work at, I can say that you forget about the price after you start really enjoying all the nice features and quality etc. They're just really well thought out tools in my opinion.
@@TheWeeklyVibecheck yes so agree. That’s why I have ir tools and refused to get a Milwaukie tool. They feel like rubbish compared to an ir.
Trust me, as the only person that used IR at my old shop, using it every day, and I was rough on them, watching the other techs replace their impacts for the third time, while still using the same electric impact I've had forever, cost becomes negated when you look at the longevity of the tool. Also, having a battery last for weeks on a single charge, while others are having to replace theirs sometimes more than once a day, that's just icing on the cake lol
I own that exact kit from Ingersoll rand and most of my coworkers at the shop I work at use M18s. I love my gun. It's much easier to use, and very comfortable to use, all day everyday. We do 50 point inspections on every car we see and we also do a lot of tires, so our wheelguns are pretty important to us.
My coworkers often compliment how light the gun feels due to its rake (even though it weighs more than their wheelguns) and the halo light comes in handy when inspecting wheels for cosmetic damage as I'm removing/fastening lugs (as we offer wheel repair services)
Was it worth the money for the IR??? YES. 100%
Im a industrial Millwright and have used most every kind of electric impact and the Ridgid high torque is very powerful!
A usted cual le gusta más la ridgid o la IR
Loved the carbi joke right in the intro. Made me chuckle. Thanks, guys (and gals?)!
Been waiting for an IR to hit the dyno. I absolutely love mine it's been a bruiser for over 7 years now. Still awesome battery life.
You guys do such an excellent job. Every one of your videos is amazing, honest, and thorough.
That's a quality teaser at the end there. You know how to keep us coming back.
It's like your good dealer. Knowing how to get returning customers. ;-)
Good to see IR come in with some serious battery powered tools. I’m not in the market for such, and probably never will be, but so many air tool companies have struggled to enter the battery tool market, it’s good to see one make a serious entry.
I always thought that the IR electric stuff was just a old brand halfway trying to go electric. That dynamic torque is crazy
They are turning it up lately!
I own and use one of those guns every day. All my coworkers with Milwaukees and snapons will take every chance they can get to use my wheel gun instead lol.
These new IR cordless impacts are very well thought out!
I have that same IR gun, its in a shop full of M18, Matco and Snap On guns. In my opinion it takes the abuse and out performs all other cordless tools.
Could you please do a test on budget impact drivers. Would love to see those on the dyno tester.
I know it wouldn't be up to the tasks you normaly test for, but would be very intresting to see what these would be able to perform compared to the claimed torque.
Like the ryobi PBLID02.
You got it
Yes home owner options including plug-in impacts!
My entire shop uses the Ryobi P234g, indestructible. Can't tell you how many times I soaked mine in transmission fluid, flames and smoke licking out from the cooling ports, dropped from the top of ladders and lift arms countless times, amazing. Out of 5 in the shop, only 1 has gone bad after 6 years of service and catching on fire due to trans fluid in the motor. That guy bought the exact same gun, same day at HD. For $40, you can't beat it. Just retired mine to home use, still working perfectly after many years of faithful daily service.
I just switched to the PBLID01B from the drill and driver kit (which I believe is basically the same as the PBLID02B minus the mode select) and it's going strong so far. Definitely way stronger than the old one, would love to see how it stacks up to the competition.
PLEASE test more impact drivers, we use them as much if not more than our other guns. Very interested to see the Matco brushless 16v tools tested too.
I love the reviews man thank you for doing all the research into which impacts are worth their weight in gold👍
I bought my dad one of these. We're up in Northern Michigan and it really does work good on rusty stuff
My only issue with the ir is the grip will "sweat" after it's used in a shop. I have a 1/4 inch ir impact and the grip is gross while none of my milwaukee stuff has any issues.
Put grip tape on it
I don't have any problems with the grip on mine after using it almost all day as a wheelgun at work. I do 50pnt inspections on every car that comes through my bay and we do a lot of tires so I use it A LOT and I never ever notice my handle getting any "grosser" than my coworkers
Thank you so much, reviewed IR 7152. I use them in my automotive field and it is amazing to use and also to have them, but if you are not an IR fan or use those brands you should not have them, because most IR products are very expensive and if you have different brands like Dewalt or Milwaukee for 3/8 you can't switch around your battery. But in the end, I Love IR 7152 their look and performed very well!!!!
I’ve been with u guy since your first video on your channel. I’ve been hooked ever Since! On fridays Paycheck then drive home fast to watch TTC best part of my Friday. Your channel is like a drug to me I Can’t get enough!! I would Love too see more Air Hammer videos pls
Finally I've been waiting on this one for about a year.. thanks guys
The way it tapers off so quickly makes me wonder if the battery is having a hard time keeping up under a sustained load.
There might be some validity to this statement. I had the flat face 3/8's version, and had battery cell issues with the 5.0ah battery packs. So much so that 2.5ah batteries were stronger after about a year or so of use.
At my manufacturing job, they only last about 6 months before they loose their beans. They are used for about 5 hours of the 9 hour shift, 6 days a week and they get replaced every 6 months
I would love to see how Hilti stacks up against this guys.
Are you trying to Bankrupt this channel? Lol
I'm waiting for Hilti to make the chart as well.
They already try that....not that good after all.
I love watching your videos. in Vietnam it is very difficult to find the tools to test machines like you !
Idk. I've seen other channels testing both IR and the M18 and the IR always comes out on top.
Yeah for sure, it certainly does come out the gate harder. That matters when busting stuff free. Look at 9:30 it does make more power overall than an m18 with hd12.0. You'll notice that.
Ingersoll, rand appears to have four 4 1/2 inch bolts going through housing threaded into aluminum. This tool appears to be put together on a higher level. I love the rake of the head the light is far superior and power selector switch seems to be better design
A bigger hammer does tend to lean towards making the motor smaller on the new IR I would imagine. Really digging the new decibel meter for new tests.
I say it all the time, Ridgid is the best overall value in the tool world today.
The warranty makes them so much more desirable. They are excellent about repairing or replacing tools
I have this same 7152… Although kind of disappointed with the build up results I’m impressed with the dynamic torque… I must say though from the time I owned this I’ve yet to come across anything this tool can’t handle… This laughs at Honda crank bolts and does a super fast job with it when others couldn’t much less get a turn & I’m speaking about other name brands including Ridgid… I’m still happy with my IR 😅😎🍻🍻🇧🇸🇯🇲
Long story even longer ,I’ve had this wrench for 2 years and have put it through hell and have only had to grease it 3 times. Simple process by the way. I was afraid to take it apart but the thought that it was already broken because it was grinding and crunching and would bind up made me think “what’s the worst that can happen”. The operation was successful and continued to put in that work. If you’re looking into IR products, well stop looking you found the champ.
Remember that kid in school who said his dad was an astronaut... and it turns out their dad was really just a janitor at Nasa....Well that is what these tool companies' torque claims feel like.
Got to say its hard to find good channels these days. Specifically with everyone going hipster like mr.wrangler. Sad.
I have a deep love for this channel. Please keep up the phenomenal work. Love the American in norway.
I absolutely love my ingersoll 7152, it's also so much quieter than the Milwaukee, the ir I found had better key features that I liked better, the Halo ring is my favorite feature
I've got the ridged octane the thing is a beast. I about broke my wrist one handing it while removing a rusted 38mm axle nut.
I have one and I love it. That halo light rocks
Just got my Milwaukee 2767-20 the other day for an Acura J-Series V6 timing-belt job. Great review!
I have the IR 3/8 version, it’s a great tool. Thinking about their 1/2 next.
Is it true that Ryobi, Ridgid and Milwaukee are all made by the same vendor for 3 tiers of product brands?
It's here! And worth the wait. I don't regret buying my IR at all. It may not have the highest overall torque, probably because the hammer is smaller (guessing), but it hits fast! It was beaten yesterday by a stuck caliper bracket, but that bolt needed a torch and "extended" breaker bar to even budge. And that's why I'm waiting to get Thor. :P
Great video. Cheers!
Hey guys the ridgid high torque 1/2 impact’s model number is R86211b the one you have up there is the mid torque.
Hey thanks, fixing this!
Our boss bought one of these for shop use. It's anvil did not hold up, by the 2nd week sockets fall off the anvil.
Pretty good review. I like the new dynamic torque measurement, it tells a lot about the overall function of the tool.
Have you guys considered testing air and/or cordless ratchets? I would find it pretty interesting and I'll bet at least one more person would too. Lock the handle in place (cause nobody really uses it beyond the tools ability...) and see how many beans they really have.
Hell yea thank you for making the video. Always wanted to know how it stacked up against the Milwaukee high torque.
i have both impact.IR and Milwaukee. And the IR 7152 is much stronger in nut busting torque than the Milwaukee. very suprising results in the test.in another test on RUclips is the IR much stronger than Milwaukee.
I have the irw7152 and Milwaukee 2767 both use em both everyday for about 3 years & I've always noticed how fast & hard the irw7152 would hit & just rip rusty bolts & nuts off Milwaukee 2767 is a great tool but the irw7152 is definitely geared directly towards mechanics I do industrial machinery maintenance on marine equipment like boat tugboats crane barges anchor winches & irw7152 just performed better than Milwaukee 2767 & I can use irw7152 all day if needed but all the rest my cordless tools are all Milwaukee it was hard to cough up $445 for a one tool kit but it's worth it for my work it's better than Milwaukee 2767
i have both impact to.IR and Milwaukee. And the IR 7152 is much stronger in nut busting torque than the Milwaukee. very suprising results in the test
@@bobbyfischer3347 I know was shocked to see it's final numbers I guess that's just built up tension which is not as good as hard hitting & reaching full torque quick for breaking loose rusty & overtightened fasteners
Ingersoll batteries are superior in cold conditions too.
I’d love to see you test Ingersoll’s crazy torque target cordless impact wrenches in the RTS series like the RTS060PS8.
It looks so well designed.
I’ve always felt like IR tool designers actually use them in automotive situations. There have so many nice design features.
I'm plenty happy with big red. But nice that you do this channel to help others out on the fence.
You got the wrong model on the Ridgid in your test results chart. Home depot states that the R86011 with a letter B on the end is the middle torque model and not the highest torque heavy hitter. Every model with this model number and some letter on the end at Home depot is the middle range model. I noticed this when trying to compare your test spec on your test chart to home depot models to get best bang for my buck on highest power model.
Do you think the ir could have yielded better results with the light on a lower setting? Or maybe even completely off?
i own one of the these, very reliable consistant tool hasnt failed me yet owned for about a year now
You guys should do the new matco 1/2 20 volt and 3/8 20 volt
I've been waiting for this review. Thank you.
If they had a tab for ease of maintenance this would probably score higher. With the previous models you just unscrew the cap with 4 bolts and lube it with some grease like the pneumatic guns. I think the previous gen Milwaukee’s had to be sent in for service( correct me if I’m wrong).
I have these IR for car service and it is beast...
I'm in industrial maintenance and you're not wrong about the M18 being a 7.5 on the scale. Feels like it wants to rip my shoulder out of socket
The thing that limits the IR is the batteries. They dont have the capacity or current output that the tool is capable of. The giant high current motor fatigues the battery cells after a few seconds. Some battery's internal chips will limit or "throttle" maximum amperage output depending on predetermined factors such as voltage of the cell, temperature of the cell, and overall current draw to protect the cells. Bosch does this.
For the IR, Im guessing this will also show in the longevity of the battery pack, before it needs to be disposed of.
21700 cells should be standard with this tool.
I own the previous version of this tool (w7150). awesome gun for short bursts. But the batteries cant keep up for more than 5-10 seconds In my exp. After that, Max torque drops as the batteries fatigue or warm up. Let them cool or rest for a few minute or switch to a fresher battery, and max torque returns.
Also, batteries are around $150 for a 5ah 18500 battery.
Im already heavily invested in both Bosch and IR coredless, both 18v(20v) and 12v. I really wanted the IR.
I ultimately went for the Bosch 740 over the new IR w7152 due to Bosch Battery system and reliability. Bosch has the best built batteries bar none. I feel we can argue tools, (Milwaukee or Makita? FTW) but Bosch batteries FTW hands down.
Selling my IR on Ebay to go to rigid. Love my IR but for the price of my used IR Impact and right angle impacts I can get new rigids, with their ratchets and right angle impacts being much better than IR plus the option of using rigid 18v to replace my aging Craftsman C3 tools
i got the ridgid on direct tools for 117 delivered and im very impressed even with the 4 bat. i could spend 189 for the 8 battery alone.
Try the matco 1/2 cordless impact the brushless one
I have the 3/8 12 volt IR and its power is....underwhelming. But it’s very handy dealing with low torque bolts because it’s so light.
Can you check the CP7748 and the CP734H 1/2” Pneumatic impacts please?
In the automotive world, it's not called nut busting or rust breaking torque. It's called head breaking torque.
I was walking around my Walmart today and saw a 1/2 I'm for under $30. So I'd like to see a cheap list of air tools on this show
let's see the new snap on big boy 9080 vs these guns, personally experienced is this is the hardest hitting gun on the market
You are doing a great job testing (hoseless) impacts!this video shows the m18 last 3-5 seconds climbibing in power in max torque.
Not a fan boy I own all
I love how the headlining picture on your page is wrenches, which I don’t think I’ve ever seen you guys test a wrench 🔧
Only time I need high forward torque is when I'm using the impact on a tool like a balljoint press or a hub tamer. Tightening bolts for suspension and what not I don't really need high power as I torque by hand anyway.
I was one of these guys who insisted to see the IR 1/2" gun, and now when I see it lose after i was convinced that it was stronger than the m18 gun, i am so depressed 😔 !... I guess I will stick with the M18 i have since i am already a milwaukee guy!
We'd take the IR given the choice for what we do. But for the coin, yeah hard to beat m18
Same. Used to own iqv20 now own m18. Really liked the ingersoll rand tool quality and thought of switching back. am quite dissatisfied with these numbers
Any plans to pick up IR's 1" cordless?
Considering the ergonomics, angle head lights and mode setting the ingersoll is by far the best tool
600lbs in the first 5 second for 1/2" is crazy no tool doing that and considering you will use this kind of power 2% of the time it will greatly improve the time of any job by a lot
What work load is performed in reverse? breaking bolts free is accomplished during first several seconds of application. Tightening/Forward power should differ from Loosening/Revers Power.
uploaded this one early
Really appreciate this! Ends the debate in the shop lol
Could you test out the 1/2 matco stubby air impact. I have one and use it everyday as an automotive technician. It's hard hitting just curious what it would do on your Dyno! Great video guys!
Very Informative, Thanks
Would you be able to test the snap on 1/2 gun CT9075
Do you think the light on the IR robs the power from the battery to the point where it's affecting the performance of the impact?? I know those are LEDS but that light is very bright.
I had the same question
With the Ridgid high torque I can tell a big difference in the power output with the max battery compared to the Bluetooth and lithium ion
Are you saying you get more power with the max output or the octane?
Would like to know also
Ranks #1 as a flashlight, but last for price as a flashlight.
Waiting for the lumen test on that 😂
Ingersoll Rand is the original of the originals. It was Ingersoll Rand that came out with the very first torque wrench.
One day. One day maybe the 1” Milwaukee vs the 1” harbor freight match will happen ! Please? Lol
Area under the curve for torque vs time is change in angular momentum or angular impulse. Not sure what that means in terms of impact wrench performance but maybe someone who paid more attention in physics class than I did can chime in...
I've taken the ratings from this channel with a grain of salt but I'm glad you're using the average torque now. But that first 5 seconds is where it counts for most applications and to your credit that's pointed out. The IR really is a good tool, except for price.
Very true, although worth pointing out we're starting from zero torque. It doesn't take 5 seconds for the Ridgid to see an advantage if you're say loosening a bolt already 600 ft-lbs + stuck.
@@TorqueTestChannel Yup
The low end of the graph does not equal nut busting torque. A corroded nut is seized, more comparable to to the end of the graph. The low end of the graph might tell you how quickly an impact driver will drive deck screws, or if you want to quickly drive a locknut or similar. Nut busting torque would best be measured by a dyno with zero "give" in it's mechanism, but also zero friction loss. Of course zero friction loss is impossible, same with zero mass for a perfect reading.
I could be missing a video of yours but have you tried puting neverseise on your bolt to see if it makes a difference I remember a old video of someone breaking bolts with neverseise with a impact and not being able to without
In most use cases, keeping with the battery platform you're on is good sense and economic. Just because this one tool did a bit better in one particular test don't mean much in my world. I used a 12v impact to drive some lag bolts today for a ridiculous handrail to match existing. 2x8 rough lumber, with bits of 2x8 behind it to make it stand out from the wall of the stairway. Who does that? A Yogurt. Anyway, I matched the dimensions and angles, but the top end bolts weren't going in all the way with the 12v impact, unlike the bottom end, so I had to switch to the 18v one. both hydraulic drive. Got the job done. Still need to do some wood putty things and sanding to make it presentable, because WTF, who uses HD lumber meant for in-wall as hand rails? This piece of 2x8 was the best they had in stock, and holy crap looking down the length it was wavy AF in the vertical, and the horizontal, it's like the planer was maladjusted twice. EVERY 2x8x8' at that hd store had this. WTF.
I own this tool and am not impressed with its power against rusted bolts.
Yea the IR is lacking a little at the top end, I'm suspicious about that though. I have a feeling they might've tuned it not to have any more power for reliability. I have this suspicion because when it came out I was looking at it and a video had a quote from an engineer at IR explaining that they're near the limit for the 1/2" drive. This is why I think companies need to make 9/16" drives.
Also the IR is much better looking than the Rigid or that ugly Metabo thing at the end.
@Torque Test Channel is there somewhere I can see the result pages with all the compact, mid-torque, an high-torque wrenches?? (LoL, I try and pause the videos when you show the ranking charts but I never get a full view, Looking to buy some more impacts and your ranking system is absolute GOLD!!) THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!! TTC ROCKS!!
I can't wait to see that Metabo on the Dyno. I have had mine for years and like it. If it is not too late I would like to see cordless vs ac adapter runs. In the literature it says the ac adapter has slightly less power but it would be neat to qualify it.
So as a new tech is the IR worth me putting all that money into to last me a long time? I want to buy a good quality set to last me a long time. Was thinking about investing in all IR sets. What would y’all recommend a new mechanic?
Sorry, know this is an older review. Currently running Makita, but thinking about moving to IR for the impacts…thoughts?
Love your Chanel!
Awsome job👌👍.
Thanks for the info
Test the Metabo 36V 1/2" impact wrench, it's a beast!
Struts. a good impact can remove and replace the nut without you needing to hold the shaft.
I use Wilton Spark-Duty-Hi-Vis-C-Clamp. They are the first c clamps I've had I don't hate. I would love to know if you can get better for the same money
Clamp testing would be great to see. In an arbitrary test from a few years ago that is no longer available on RUclips, Yost c clamps performed almost as well as Wilton for a fraction the cost.
Still good reason why I love my ridgid 86011
You didn't test the other 3 modes