Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact G4 and Gen3 Tool Comparison!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @mitch32
    @mitch32 2 года назад +142

    I'm upgrading from gen 2. New lights and smaller design with even more power is great for me. If you have gen 3 I don't think it's worth it

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +16

      Watch the slow mo footage, lights are improved Bigly!

    • @hammerheartdan6311
      @hammerheartdan6311 2 года назад +9

      The difference in power between my old gen 2 and gen 3 was night and day. However, the tri-LED on the gen 4 looks like a huge upgrade.

    • @mrniusi11
      @mrniusi11 2 года назад +2

      coming from the m18 "brushless" mid-range. it's a big heeall yeeeah!

    • @Papiiswagg
      @Papiiswagg 2 года назад +5

      I just bought the Gen 3 with the free 3AH HO battery. Idk if I should get the gen 4 just to have it.

    • @martylucas8557
      @martylucas8557 2 года назад +1

      @@Papiiswagg, you can never have too many impacts! I bet you also have the Surge.

  • @Mark-ux9sp
    @Mark-ux9sp 2 года назад +107

    This makes me feel really good about buying the gen 3 combo during the OPT flash sale. I was afraid that I might regret not going with the newest generation. I think the only think I missed out on was 3 lights and spending a lot of extra money. Plus I got a free bare Sawzall and pack out box. Niiiice.

    • @djsi38t
      @djsi38t 2 года назад +2

      Should have bought dewalts latest,its smaller with the same power.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +6

      Glad you scored Mark!

    • @TheTravismiller77
      @TheTravismiller77 2 года назад +1

      gen 3s a beast mate good work

    • @Apache-Helicopter-Life
      @Apache-Helicopter-Life 2 года назад +7

      Makes me feel good too. I bought two Gen 3 kits with the Home Depot deals lately.
      I’ll save my $400 to finish 1/10th of a second faster and running 10-15 degrees hotter.

    • @Apache-Helicopter-Life
      @Apache-Helicopter-Life 2 года назад +1

      @@djsi38t the 850 and 840 are far from the same power. Even with Powerstack.

  • @IMPACT-NATION
    @IMPACT-NATION 2 года назад +35

    Definitely getting the Gen 4. Milwaukee Fuel Gen 3 impact driver hands down my favorite. I’m hoping in the near future we see a Gen 2 m18 surge. That would be awesome. Thanks for the testing fellas. Really appreciate the comparisons so quick. Everyone has been waiting for this

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +3

      Awesome cuz! 👍🏻

    • @TheTravismiller77
      @TheTravismiller77 2 года назад +3

      gen 4s ok but if you have a gen 3 theres not much point yet, wait till the gen 3 dies lol it wont

    • @praetorianstride5948
      @praetorianstride5948 2 года назад +1

      I have gen 3 m12, and would love to have the 4 m12, but I think the gen 4 m18 is my next buy.

    • @kyleenderle6538
      @kyleenderle6538 2 года назад +1

      @@praetorianstride5948 I'm pretty sure M12 is a generation behind. The new release was the 3rd gen. While m18 is on gen 4. Just letting you know you might be waiting a while if you want the m12 gen 4. Personally I want to see the gen 2 surge in m12 and m18. Hydraulic drivers are very nice but also much slower. A speed increase would be appreciated

    • @xeniibishi2840
      @xeniibishi2840 Год назад +1

      Surges the best drill on the market

  • @jaywellison
    @jaywellison 2 года назад +3

    Just picked up a new impact because my first gen just died, the store didn't have the Gen 4 so I got the Gen 3 and watching that review, I'm real glad I did get the Gen 3. Thanks for your solid review!

  • @toolbox1
    @toolbox1 2 года назад +2

    Thanks VCG much appreciated video. Vince you are the best of the best in handling impact driver.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Robert G! I think the impact driver has been one of the most important tools introduced in the last 15 years

  • @07slowbalt
    @07slowbalt 2 года назад +1

    Well after searching all night for black friday sales i couldnt decide what to get. I was going to buy the standard brushless kit but the drill and impact lacked a bit compared to the gen 4 fuel. After failing to build the kit i truly wanted with all the "free" tools. $400 for the kit plus a router/jigsaw just wasnt what i was after. Found milwaukee is selling gen 3 fuel kits for $280 which i didnt even realize the difference till now. Saved $120 for a more than capable kit and in my view outperformed the gen 4 in alot of test. However them lights are way nicer on gen 4. But at the end of the day i have a nice kit and my $120 can go towards the bare tool i want. Great review.

  • @reevesreptilians
    @reevesreptilians 2 года назад +16

    Great comparison video, I just like the way you guys do this. You make it interesting and fun to watch, with actual facts and real world usage that we can see. Well done Vince, keep up the good work 👍👍

  • @shigthehandyman
    @shigthehandyman 2 года назад +13

    I dont think there is enough in the Gen 4 to get me to “upgrade” from my gen 3.5! However, I am VERY curious how it stacks up against the Flex!!!!!
    Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos Vince…great entertainment value and informative!
    Cheers!

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +3

      Thanks Steve!

    • @pedropassament4299
      @pedropassament4299 2 года назад

      What the model# for a Gen 3.5 and Gen 3. I purchased the m18 fuel combo on December. How do I know which one I have.

    • @shigthehandyman
      @shigthehandyman 2 года назад +1

      @@pedropassament4299 Vince did a video on it…just search thru his vids…it’s what I did before going out to buy it.

    • @pedropassament4299
      @pedropassament4299 2 года назад

      @@shigthehandyman thanks

    • @xoxsolidusxox
      @xoxsolidusxox 2 года назад +1

      Look in the collet 2 balls = 3.5

  • @thekinginthenorth989
    @thekinginthenorth989 4 месяца назад +1

    Great comparison and testing!

  • @elarenqueencebollao4291
    @elarenqueencebollao4291 Год назад

    Vince, your video influenced to to buy the GEN3, without watching this, I would have ordered GEN4 today. Txs, Bro !

  • @yorselrus1996
    @yorselrus1996 2 года назад +4

    Im a Milwaukee Fanboy but definitely not opposed to using other brands. Ive just been in the ecosystem for over 10 year and have never had any major issues. I do take extremely good care of my tools by using them correctly. I rarely use an impact to drill holes or a drill to drive screws. I make use of mid torque for medium duty and high torque for heavy as to not over work my tools

    • @PrussianBlu3
      @PrussianBlu3 Год назад

      How can you not use the impact driver for screws? That's what it was designed for. What do you use and why?

    • @cdong99
      @cdong99 11 месяцев назад

      @@PrussianBlu3 He says he rarely uses an impact to drill holes or a drill to drive screws. That means he normally drills holes with a drill and he drives screws with an impact.

  • @georgeferlazzo7936
    @georgeferlazzo7936 2 года назад +1

    Hello again Vince and Vcg
    Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I think, I will stay with M12 for now. It does everything I need!!!!! I enjoy watching. Again thank you

  • @nicksrandomviews1296
    @nicksrandomviews1296 2 года назад +1

    I have the gen3 and from the looks of your guys test it's definitely not worth upgrading and I definitely won't be. Great video guys thanks.

  • @simms196
    @simms196 2 года назад +4

    I'm a M12 user wanting to add M18 watching this demonstration first thing I noticed was the much brighter light output from Gen 4. Excellent video 👍

  • @andrewavellino6427
    @andrewavellino6427 2 года назад +17

    I'm wondering if the tail of the two will be revealed if you swap out the xc5.0 for for some H.O. batteries, I got a hunch that the technology in the Gen 4 allows it to take better advantage of them 21700 cells. Maybe even already programmed to take better advantage of pouch cells with better efficiency who knows, the gen 3 M12 are programmed to take advantage of the new HO batteries, maybe same technology is in the M18. I'd like to see this test ran again with some newer battery technology. 🤞🤞

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +5

      Good thinking

    • @tooltimewiththomas713
      @tooltimewiththomas713 2 года назад +1

      I don’t think the newer generations are necessarily “programmed” to take more advantage of higher output batteries. I think that the “red link” or “red lithium advantage” in every Milwaukee tool allows the chip in the tool to see what the peak amperage it can consistently draw under load. I say this because with both the M12 and M18 high output batteries they advertised 20% more power in tools that had been released years ago.

    • @praetorianstride5948
      @praetorianstride5948 2 года назад

      I’m sure the newer generations are created with higher output in mind, not that the previous weren’t- but that the chips onboard are more efficient than the PCBs of 4-7 years ago,

  • @syd_luna
    @syd_luna 2 года назад +4

    Gonna upgrade from M18 non-Fuel Brushless impact driver. Served me well in the last 3 years, but now it's time to get more power. Was gonna get the Gen 3, but after seeing this, the Gen 4 is basically a Gen 3 with slightly faster RPM and IPM and a tri-LED light.

  • @billiewright3577
    @billiewright3577 2 года назад +7

    I’ve got gen 3 and think I will skip, not because there is minimal difference but my gen 3 is way too new to switch. I love it and will run it till it’s dead. Now if I needed to replace it, I’ll go gen 4, why wouldn’t I?

  • @Back_Packinn
    @Back_Packinn 2 года назад +16

    Maybe not a big upgrade in performance but the new lights are nice to have. Plus I'm sure they spent a lot of time trying to solve the trigger issues. Probably just an all around better tool not just performance upgrade. Me personally I'll be waiting on the new M12 stuff to upgrade to from current gen!

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +9

      I didn’t realize how much better the new lights are until I watched the video (especially slo mo parts)!

    • @Back_Packinn
      @Back_Packinn 2 года назад +4

      @@VCGConstruction Night and day! Literally!

    • @woundedcorner5773
      @woundedcorner5773 2 года назад +2

      Great stuff. Yeah I’m waiting for the m12 version too. Hopefully you do that one soon before I buy it

    • @Methodical2
      @Methodical2 2 года назад +1

      What was the trigger issue?

    • @lucacolangelo4063
      @lucacolangelo4063 2 года назад

      Whats your reason for choosing m12 over m18

  • @roadeomagic
    @roadeomagic 2 года назад +2

    Good "dual", I'm waiting for the M12 to come out, can't wait to see the winner in that test, good one Vince.

    • @praetorianstride5948
      @praetorianstride5948 2 года назад +1

      I love the m12. I don’t need much more other than tearing through brick, (which is often) which it can do but it takes more time. I love the tri-leds. That is a huge selling point for me.

  • @lorenfalk2339
    @lorenfalk2339 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the tool test. I love my Milwaukee tools. I liked the side by side comparison even though half the video it was difficult to see who had the 3 and who had the 4. Overall I would say if you have the 3, there's not enough difference to "upgrade" to the new model. Just the information I needed. Thank you.

    • @TR-gd8mn
      @TR-gd8mn 2 года назад

      just look at the gray part. Gne3 has curve on the gray part. Gen4's just right out flat with black finish

  • @matt800m6
    @matt800m6 2 года назад +1

    Great honest review nice vid Vince

  • @bartyparty8521
    @bartyparty8521 2 года назад +1

    Great vid. Two impact beasts in action!

  • @j4quick
    @j4quick 2 года назад

    Excellent review, informative and entertaining. It help me pull the trigger on a 2853 Black Friday deal .

  • @madjackgamingandfitness498
    @madjackgamingandfitness498 2 года назад +5

    They were already pushing on the higher end with gen3 it makes sense that barely anything changed. My 5 year old dewalt still does everything, I just got the gen3 for heavier applications.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +2

      If it works, keep using it Jack

    • @praetorianstride5948
      @praetorianstride5948 2 года назад

      Had an old boss that used dewalt, love the design, but can’t deviate from the rest of the crew if you know what I’m sayin.

  • @nickyhustle
    @nickyhustle 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve bought 2 gen 4 impacts both broke in the same way, something was making the “impact mode” stay on even when just pulling the trigger and not screwing/drilling anything. I usually try to inspect all toys I own or anything for that matter to fix it myself cause I’m a cheap ass but I was really but hurt when I bought 2 of these gen 4’s totally in love with it just to be out 300$ in the same year

  • @beardedswordsman2901
    @beardedswordsman2901 2 года назад +1

    The lights have sold me. I was already sold on the drill with the gyro sensor so I guess I'm going to get the combo set in the future

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      Lights are definitely bright. They’re gonna be selling less flashlights!🤔

  • @Bosshog_g80
    @Bosshog_g80 Год назад

    good thing i have both just got the gen four week ago don't notice the difference as much either milwaukee is a solid tool company A++

  • @CiCiLeathercraft
    @CiCiLeathercraft 2 года назад +1

    I just bought the m12 surge for my compact setup to fit in my 3-drawer setup. Waiting to grab the gen 4 m18 for my power house.

  • @11onejay
    @11onejay 2 года назад +9

    Looks like I'll be keeping my gen 3 stuff and wait to see if gen 5 has anything real to offer. I personally would love maybe a m24 line 😉

    • @OUTILSCLIPSQC
      @OUTILSCLIPSQC 2 года назад

      M24 seem not to be a bad idea thought. But the 18v its nice because when using smaller tool like impact etc the batteries are not huge . The 40v makita for instance its very great line of tool but the 40v need 2p batterie wich i don't like that much . Its why i think 18v its the best

    • @PineyJustice
      @PineyJustice 7 месяцев назад

      @@OUTILSCLIPSQC 18v is 20v, it's just a different reading of the voltage. 18/20v = 5s which is 5 cells in series, packs are available in 5x1 5x2 and 5x3 A 24v would be 6s or 6 cells in series, so packs would only be very slightly larger.

  • @reekinhavok420
    @reekinhavok420 2 года назад

    I swear this dude could hold a world record for most screws put or something like that you can tell he’s very familiar with the process

  • @curinderwin
    @curinderwin 2 года назад

    Whoever is doing your video productions -- crushing it. Keep it up Vince. Much love and respect to you and and the rest of the VCGang.

  • @Miked1332
    @Miked1332 2 года назад +21

    During the slow-mo shots, you can see the vibration difference between gen 3 and 4. Looks like the Gen 4 had WAY better vibration dampening.

    • @COSpacegunner
      @COSpacegunner 2 года назад +3

      I replayed the video and the Gen 4 had more vibration (6:00- & 7:25-minute marks) and ran hotter than the Gen 3. Heat is what kills equipment, both electrical & mechanical. Add vibration to heat and the life-span diminishes ever more rapidly (ask any Reliability Engineer, like me). Based on this sample of one, each, the Gen 3 will last longer than the Gen 4.

  • @jamallaidley4718
    @jamallaidley4718 2 года назад +2

    Cool Video Vince

  • @eclecticgentleman
    @eclecticgentleman 2 года назад +3

    That's a tough one... The lights are better on gen 4 but if you're using your driver all day that vibration is going to kill you. Unless you work in a dark place it seems the gen 3 with less user fatigue is a no brainer choice

  • @masonb1100
    @masonb1100 2 года назад +7

    I have the gen 3 and decided to get the gen 4. Returned it after a few days of using it. I personally don’t feel no difference other than the light. I’m more than fine with my gen 3, and I do a bunch of cabinet work, building decks, framing where you need to use the screws for trusses and other stuff like that and a bunch of other wood working projects. Just didn’t seem like it was really worth the extra money for something new. I’m fine with waiting until a gen 5 comes out. I had the old brushless impact and there was night and day difference between that and the gen 3. I will wait until another drill comes out with a big difference. I know people will buy the gen 4 though because people love throwing money like it’s nothing. I got the hammer drill/impact kit along with 100 piece drill bits and also 23 piece metal drill bits on a deal all for $162 off Home Depot awhile back. Best deal I had seen in a while. Came in a hard case and all

    • @vanderumd11
      @vanderumd11 2 года назад

      I always buy new... Business write off lol

  • @flushometer19_8
    @flushometer19_8 2 года назад +2

    Nice Comparison I’m Interested In The Gen 4 Hammer Drill In Tool Test Wars

  • @jbssbw
    @jbssbw 2 года назад

    Ridgid fan 1 of my batteries just died went to use the warranty have to take to shop none near me. I was waiting for gen 4 to see how good it's is might just buy gen 3 before they're all gone. Great job 👍

  • @reddbeard2030
    @reddbeard2030 2 года назад +1

    Go Vince!
    I've, NO We've been waiting for this for a bit!
    If all they did was fix the Chuck issue and add those lights its enough for me to get it.
    I love my Gen ll OneKey which I'll probably frame & mount as my most used & valued tool next to my 5-N-1.
    Yeah Vince,
    Its the lights!

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      Nothing wrong with improving reliability adding a bell and whistle or 2!

  • @COSpacegunner
    @COSpacegunner 2 года назад

    I, too, bought a Gen 3 (with dual ball bit holder) a few months ago based on VCG's real-world reviews & comparisons. I am a DIY'er that appreciates and uses high-quality, contractor-grade tools. I have four old Dewalt 14.4 drills which still run fine, but was intrigued by the impact drivers, so I bought the Milwaukee M18 Fuel driver for about $90 (driver only). I bought the Milwaukee charger and two (cheap) aftermarket batteries for much less than half the price of Milwaukee batteries. They hold-up just fine for my projects and charge faster than I can discharge them.
    I turn to VCG for reviews on accessories too. I thought the 30-piece Dewalt impact set was nice until I found the Milwaukee 100-piece set for about twice the price as the Dewalt, but with a much wider variety of bit sizes, types & lengths.

  • @deano187x
    @deano187x 2 года назад +1

    I have Gen3, awesome power tools.
    No need for extended bit. The Torx itself is enough. When put together it adds more kinetic energy on the tool itself - wear and tear - keep it short and sweet.

  • @RidgidRon
    @RidgidRon 2 года назад +2

    So, what I am seeing that the only really difference is lighting and heat? Does the Gen 4 improved lighting add to the heat? The new cost higher on the Gen 4 than you can get a Gen 3? Something to contemplate. Ridgid Ron

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      I’m gonna watch when we take the temps a second time and give you my thoughts!

    • @RidgidRon
      @RidgidRon 2 года назад +1

      @@VCGConstruction Looking for forward to it

  • @waynewilliams5353
    @waynewilliams5353 2 года назад +2

    I have the gen 3 impact and hammer drill set. I also have the gen 4 set of both. I prefer the gen 4 only because of tri light and being more compact for tighter spaces. I have 2 sets of each gen for my guys on the job site. If you want performance for the buck. Get gen 3. If more compact and the light matters. Get gen 4. It’s minimal on the compactness difference though

  • @andrewrandolph9559
    @andrewrandolph9559 7 месяцев назад +1

    how can u compare both when u let the oother cool down before u do it

  • @JuanPablo_RDM
    @JuanPablo_RDM 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Jimmy! 👍

  • @JP-ec8fe
    @JP-ec8fe 2 года назад

    When are they sending you the track saw?

  • @jakeliujakeliu
    @jakeliujakeliu 2 года назад +1

    I’m just bought my first set of M18 Fuel from HD don’t know it which gen hope it good 😊

  • @fullonaudio
    @fullonaudio 2 года назад +4

    Seems like a step down in terms of getting into tighter spaces also, because of the triLED it doesn't really taper and that's a bigger problem than anything else.
    That heat buildup could also be a concern for longer term durability

    • @kyle3045
      @kyle3045 2 года назад

      The TriLED lights things up so much better. DeWalt really nailed that on theirs

    • @fullonaudio
      @fullonaudio 2 года назад +1

      @@kyle3045 if they'd incorporated the ¼" socket external shape of the collet that Bosch have, it would be a game changer. As is I don't see it as a replacement for the gen 3 but rather a tool for construction sites where you have good access but poor lighting, adding the easy change to a ¼" socket without an adaptor would be an amazing compact and versatile tool that covers many roles

  • @Dead_Oak_Crafts
    @Dead_Oak_Crafts 2 года назад +2

    This is the test I was waiting for Vince. I think I might get those Gen3 tool deals that they are going to be wanting to get rid of to bring in the Gen 4.

  • @FreeKiLLuminati
    @FreeKiLLuminati 2 года назад

    Good 👍🏼 video and comparison between the gen 3 & gen4

  • @TacticalThib
    @TacticalThib 2 года назад +3

    I'd like to see bigger lags and a whole TTR on them thanks ive been waiting to see it in action....

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      What size lags Brandon?

    • @TacticalThib
      @TacticalThib 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction just do what you do brother a ttr were gonna have to put it against flex 24v id also like to see some ho batteries in it aswell mabey it needs the high output batteries to get optimal results 😉

    • @pescatoralpursuit1726
      @pescatoralpursuit1726 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction 5/16"x 4" would be good, dontcha think?

  • @SkyFireAF
    @SkyFireAF 2 года назад +2

    Can you compare the Gen3 drill/hammer drill to the Gen4 drill/hammer drill? I am curious if they reduced the heat it can generate.

  • @dannymeil3294
    @dannymeil3294 2 года назад

    I’ve got all m18 fuel tools gen 3 both impact drivers. Oscillating tool, hacksaw, hammer drill and brushed orbital sander, grinder, saws all and fan. It pays to wait to save money. I started with m12 but I wanted more power.

  • @harleyrider025
    @harleyrider025 2 года назад +1

    Hey. Did the fix the collet problem with bits falling out?

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      *_It has 2 balls in the collet and seems pretty good, but we haven't abused it enough yet to know absolutely!_*

  • @thechamp66
    @thechamp66 Месяц назад

    Million $ question: Did Milwaukee fix the COLLET????? Does it still drop the bits??

  • @stephenleepmg113
    @stephenleepmg113 2 года назад +2

    Cool stuff 😎
    I think there both top of the line tools.
    I'm a Metabo Bosch kind of guy, but if I had to pick one. I would go Gen 4 because I like the LED lights on Gen 4.
    Thanks for the video Vince.

  • @mjc8761
    @mjc8761 2 года назад +1

    Thx for the comparison

  • @DabzGalore
    @DabzGalore 2 года назад

    when does the gen4 release in stores?

  • @shellz5437
    @shellz5437 5 месяцев назад

    i have the m12 gen 4 but thinking about getting the m18 because my m12 doesnt have the power to screw self tappers thru sheet metal into air handlers

  • @ashleyrumfelt7659
    @ashleyrumfelt7659 2 года назад

    Did they fix the collet that is constantly slipping off paddle bits???? That's the only issue I've ever had with Gen 3

  • @danielallopenna2326
    @danielallopenna2326 2 года назад +1

    Please compare 12V gen 2 to gen 3. Thanks! 👊

  • @wytale2004
    @wytale2004 2 года назад +1

    I'd like to see you put the Gen 4 up against the M18 Fuel Surge Impact Driver. I was thinking about getting the Surge for work because it's a little quieter than the basic tool. But if the M18 Fuel Gen 4 beats it out. Just might have to change what I get.

    • @johnnyt4654
      @johnnyt4654 Год назад

      I have both and the gen 4 is Def more powerful. I run hundreds of self tapping screws daily and the surge just can't compete with the gen 3 or 4.

    • @wytale2004
      @wytale2004 Год назад

      @@johnnyt4654 I am actually thinking of getting the Gen 4 for work. It'll come in really handy when replacing some things on Semi Tractors or Trailers.

  • @jltaco85
    @jltaco85 Год назад

    Can you do this test again but with the high output cp3.0 battery?

  • @scottfletcher1956
    @scottfletcher1956 2 года назад

    Where can I find the best magnetic bit holder? Something that magnetically holds the fastener? I thought I saw a video about those on the channel.

  • @bbcamillo
    @bbcamillo 2 года назад +2

    As a DIY’er I will look forward to your Gen 3 blowout price alerts over the next month……hopefully there will be some deals!

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      You know it! 👍🏻

    • @miggythegreat
      @miggythegreat 2 года назад

      You can already get the gen 3 for about $68 at home depot.

    • @bbcamillo
      @bbcamillo 2 года назад +1

      @@miggythegreat really…..how? Haven’t checked prices in a few days. Is it done with a hack?

    • @miggythegreat
      @miggythegreat 2 года назад +1

      @@bbcamillo yeah look up the impact. Comes with a 3.0 for $129 which a decent deal in itself but if you don’t want the 3.0, return it and the impact comes out to about $68.

  • @bworks1968
    @bworks1968 2 года назад

    Have you done a review on the Hydraulic Drive Impacts yet?

  • @HATSCHI4xHD
    @HATSCHI4xHD 2 года назад +1

    Love to see videos like this. Are you doing this with the M12 line too? (Because I'm a home owner/contractor and use M12 tools instead of M18)✌️🤠

  • @andrewrew1423
    @andrewrew1423 2 года назад

    When will gen 4 hammer drill come?

  • @ReubenMacias-c9d
    @ReubenMacias-c9d Год назад

    Good video guys I have gen 3 one key version and gen 4 fuel very good power tools

  • @Rawdawg321
    @Rawdawg321 2 года назад

    Did they fix the collet problem even though they added a second ball bearing?

  • @Papiiswagg
    @Papiiswagg 2 года назад

    Is the M12 comparison next!?

  • @ferniem95
    @ferniem95 2 года назад

    About to get my Gen 4 soon! Can’t wait 🔥 selling my 2850-20

  • @201sovereign
    @201sovereign 2 года назад +2

    Keeping the current gen 3 and will buy the gen 4. Doesn't hurt to have an extra around

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      Break it in slow! Don’t fully put it in the jobsite mix until after you get your first scratch on it! 👍🏻

    • @201sovereign
      @201sovereign 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction thanks for the heads up Vince. Will do that☺️

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 Год назад

    I don’t currently have a impact driver. I have been watching and May make the move to Milwaukee from Ryobi and see how it goes. My application is self drilling screws into hard metal for wood walls in my metal building. Where is best place to purchase Milwaukee?

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek 2 года назад +1

    Nice comparison vid, and wish Milwaukee at pipeline had this kind of test going on as well as using other brand’s tools. It would be nice if at new tool events, the companies/brands, what have you; ALSO HAD PRIOR GEN of the tools to run and actually compare differences in last gen to new gen; would be cool to see, but not sure anyone has done this. Could be wrong….
    Thx Vince and Jimmy, you guys rock (and that slo-mo w/ vibration of gen 4, looked like and sds hitting you😉)
    Cheers✌🏻

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      Thanks Aepek, the vibration was only a problem on that one lag test in speed 2 for me.

  • @napa7m115
    @napa7m115 2 года назад

    What about the colic issues with gen3, has it been resolved with gen4?

  • @rossmacpherson986
    @rossmacpherson986 Год назад

    just replaced my gen 1 with gen 4, drill was starting to play up, lets see if it lasts as long.

  • @alexlew5039
    @alexlew5039 2 года назад

    Did they fix the retention in the collet in G4 ? Will my spaddle bits stay in the tool ?

  • @stevako
    @stevako 2 года назад

    Yo Vince which Spyderco are you running?? Just saw you flick it so fast and tuck it away

  • @deltaforce12
    @deltaforce12 2 года назад

    When does this come out?

  • @justinjohnson7953
    @justinjohnson7953 2 года назад

    My big question would be, did they fix all the problems that the gen 3 has? I’ve had mine for a year and a half and the collet and auto-stop are both shot.

  • @brickmode20x94
    @brickmode20x94 2 года назад

    What abt the chuck ?? Did they fix it

  • @Naeromusic
    @Naeromusic 2 года назад

    What about the chuck/collet problem? Have they figured it out for gen4? lol

  • @jmiera2424
    @jmiera2424 2 года назад +1

    Keeping my gen 3 😁 ! Nice for lights but that about it.

  • @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY
    @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY 2 года назад

    When you doing the gen 4 Hammer drill and the M12 3rd gen hammer drill and impact

  • @mikepowell5488
    @mikepowell5488 2 года назад

    I guess my big question is, in previous videos I'd see you complain about the collars releasing bits. Has this problem been fixed?

  • @angryahole
    @angryahole 2 года назад

    yeah I'm sticking with my DeWalt atomic. it's by far the most compact 20v impact. love the damn thing.

    • @levskitoronto
      @levskitoronto 2 года назад

      I have it and I like it, but it is not nearly as powerful as the M18 Fuel. I own both, like them both, if I had to choose one it will definitely be the Milwaukee

    • @angryahole
      @angryahole 2 года назад

      @@levskitoronto I'm an HVAC installer. It's more than powerful enough. It's the best impact for getting into tight spaces

  • @jrr5127
    @jrr5127 2 года назад +1

    I what to buy gen 4 when is coming out

  • @LvA1994
    @LvA1994 2 года назад +1

    The real question is: did they improve the trigger control on delicate fasteners? It already had more than enough power to compete with anything on the market.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      What type of “delicate” fasteners we talking about?

    • @LvA1994
      @LvA1994 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction cabinet screws when installing kitchens for example. The gen 3's trigger control is kinda difficult to control and ramps up to full bore too quickly in my opinion. I know you shouldn't use an impact driver for really delicate work, but sometimes it happens :p.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      Just wanted to know if you’re assembling computers with the thing! 🤣

    • @LvA1994
      @LvA1994 2 года назад +1

      @@VCGConstruction now that would be a great test 👍.

  • @okrahjnr6308
    @okrahjnr6308 2 года назад +1

    U make me love woodworking

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад +1

      This is good for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs as well. Glad you like it!

  • @reddbeard2030
    @reddbeard2030 2 года назад +2

    Go Vince!
    Gen 4 is "Hot", literally!
    Could be a problem long term. Ask Ryobi, lol.

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      Thanks Redd, which one should I ask them about?

    • @reddbeard2030
      @reddbeard2030 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction Any of them, 😅😅🤣
      Let me leave Ryobi alone. Its been a while since I seen one of their tools do a rendition of "Ol Smokey"!

  • @ryanhoffman5864
    @ryanhoffman5864 2 года назад +1

    Didn’t see too much of a difference besides the lights of course, but I was gonna get the Gen 3 cause I only run the Gen 2 m12 fuel right now, but the Gen 4 looks nice. Thanks for the video Vince!

    • @VCGConstruction
      @VCGConstruction  2 года назад

      Thanks Ryan!

    • @ryanhoffman5864
      @ryanhoffman5864 2 года назад

      @@VCGConstruction is there an actually release date for the Gen 4 impact or is it just sometime in August? I’d love to get my hands on it. My Gen 2 M12 fuel is very nice as an electrician’s apprentice, but sometimes it isn’t as strong as I’d like, and that new impact would help out a lot.

  • @milwaukeepickle
    @milwaukeepickle 2 года назад

    What's the probability of getting a Gen 3 vs Gen 3.5 buying off the shelf? Are the single bearing collet drivers still out in the wild? Can I buy confidently upon the assumption that I'll be receiving the 2 ball collet?

  • @apa7611
    @apa7611 2 года назад

    I will be getting the new m12 fuels when they come out! Use my m12 fuel Daily for work

  • @plumbskillz2407
    @plumbskillz2407 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tool test Vince. Jimmy looking good hope you're doing good. Not too excited about Gen 4. The improved collet and Tri Lights with 100 more impacts per minute should have been on Gen 3. I'll stick with my single LED, less than great collet, and intermittent dead trigger for a bit longer.

  • @makingthedreamhappen4918
    @makingthedreamhappen4918 Год назад +1

    I have been using the gen3 for a few years and it's great, the only thing I dislike is progressive control/feel. I find it can be too over powered for day to day tasks as it ends up wanting to spin out, or bust bits over and over again. As where I find makitas impact works great for everyday use with progressive feel but the power isn't there. So I was hoping to see if the gen4 had a more progressive feel rather than focusing on power and speed

  • @BigCaucasoid
    @BigCaucasoid 2 года назад +1

    I’m a diy’er with a 2600 model drill I found in my late fathers garage, anxiously waiting on gen4s release. However, I am not really seeing a noticeable difference between them, you tell me. Gen3 has had time to be improved, and it would seem to be just as good if not better.

  • @rickyturner71
    @rickyturner71 Год назад

    I wish they would do a thermal test and a comparison when both are hot and how much it takes to get them hot those are honestly more important than cold performance

  • @aeioux10
    @aeioux10 2 года назад

    Vicente Jimmy , you got to let your captains duke it out it's not fair, just bought one of each👊👊👊

  • @codyhoward2416
    @codyhoward2416 2 года назад

    Can you please do a review on the milwaukee m18 90 degree drill and test it with 1" paddle bits please I would greatly appreciate it.

  • @LOSSLESSOFFICIAL
    @LOSSLESSOFFICIAL 2 года назад

    What about the new Gen 4 Milwaukee Impact driver vs the DeWalt DCF850? Which one is more compact and more powerful???? I'm curious if Milwaukee caught up with the compactness as it looks slightly the same just with the chuck area being a bit smaller? Also no Powerstack technology from Milwaukee.... curious how the DCF850 with a power stack will stack up against the Milwaukee Gen 4 with a 5AH battery! Also we got 5Ah Powerstack batteries coming!!!