@@D2O2 I've noticed it with all tools that get a good name online. If you watch "Last Best Tool" on here that guy often buys stuff and by his next few videos the price jumps
Thanks. You got me thinking about the Makita. However, one thing you left out is rust. Here in the rust belt, even after you break a bolt free, it can take substantial torque to maintain movement. Speed doesn't always win.
I didn't expect anything special out ofy husky but I was wrong, it has more than paid for itself, it holds a charge forever I just charge it and I've had it over a year and a half. Theyessed up selling it so cheap. It's all I use in tight quarters . Buy it! Don't even think twice
Literally been using it as a mech in the oil field as an experiment. The switch on the head is a pain ...but beyond that, it's never failed me. I have a Makita line-up and I'll be sticking with it. But that little guy comes in handy.
I bought they Husky on sale for $50 and it’s worth every penny. I thought not being able to change out the battery might be an issue but I’ve never actually used up all the power in it in a single job.
Makita's improved direction switch also saves you when you get jammed up against something while running bolts out. The switch is guarded, so you can toggle it and run bolt back in a little. Not so with the "classic" switch arrangement.
Good video. Hard to get young guys interested in working with their hands or even to buy tools. My ole man stressed buying tools and diy. He said the more things you can do for yourself the fewer men coming to your house for repairs and to see your woman👍
Thanks for posting Moe. I grew up with only ratchets and wrenches. For the home gamer, seems like Husky for the win. I am not going down that battery rabbit hole. Gonna get one for Valentines Day, cause I love tools.
My husky only lasted 2 weeks and the bord started smoking and died on me. I didn't get a chance to return it so I ended up rigging it. I cut out the bord and hooked a wire to the switch and motor and I used an 18v milwaukee battery to power it and it works amazing. The only downside is no speed control and I can't hold the trigger down if it's not spinning because it starts to smell and can burn out the tool but it's definitely more power and speed with the 18v battery. I just have to be careful how I use it.
@WHO WHO WALKWA yea it finally gave out last week and it felt like someone died that's what I get for talking so highly about it. It gave out on one of my friends cars I was working on and he went and got me and milwaukee 3/8 35 f lbs one and it felt to me like a defective tool and as I finally got use to it 3 days later I was giving an oil change to my other friend and it was around 1am I cleaned up everything under his truck and dum me i left it under his truck and he rand it over but the good side is it survived but I'm still going to try to fix the husky wean I get the chance and if I can I liked it better with the m18 battery
Nobody needs one of any of those more than me ( I own a Chrysler Aspen Hemi) so I spend an absurd amount of time wrenching. Thanks buddy for the tip. It’s greatly appreciated
I’ve been using true husky for over 2 years and I use it everyday as I am a mechanic and I’ve only had to charge it 4 times! Yes 5 times! It’s not the strongest but you can break bolts lose then it’s fast and it has a variable speed! One thing is keep the head clean or you can lose the gear grab or how ever it grabs the 3/8s stud! Plus it dosent ever start to lose speed or strength until battery gauge is on 1! I’m a makita guy and will get it but I don’t care what anyone says the husky is the best rachet on the market bar non cause you can usually get it for 60$ and battery is built in! Again 5 times in over 2 years with is all I’ve charged it and everyday use! I use it mostly for dismantling and then reassemble of engine bay and undercarriage!
The extend reach is awsome for tight areas.i went with the 1/4 extend reach. I half to break things loose first, but i found myself doing that enyway with the 3/8.just food for though👍🏻
Great review. I've seen too many Milwaukee fanboy guys doing reviews and it's just great to see an honest review on all three of those ratchets. Just subbed!
Amazing how good it gets when they deviate from the traditional design, spray cloth, interchangeable drives and a through hole, the switch mod, I'd say they hit it out of the park after your comparison fo work done. Nice comparison , enjoyed, cheers!
I tested around a dozen ratchets and the Makita is the only different one that engineers actually had fun with. All the others are virtually the same and just trying to fill a hole in their tool lineup.
@@sixtyfiveford The through hole impressed me a LOT, that and the Sprague unit instead of just a toothed ratchet with a flipper. And the direction changer and on it goes. IF I ever got one it'd be the Makita.
Man the forward/reverse switch on my Husky almost got me in a bind removing a belt tensioner. The bolt was longer than I thought and ended backing the ratchet head against the engine bay wall. Still love the tool (specially for the price).
I've been a Milwaukee man for a few years now and have been undecided about which power ratchet to get, thanks for helping me to decide, Makita it is👍👍 New Subscriber and love your channel and very thankful for you sharing your knowledge. Jay.
I agree with you regarding the Makita.....just a FANTASTIC cordless ratchet....the balance (head to toe weight ratio) is 50/50... PERFECTLY WEIGHTED! The ergonomics are 2nd to none (& I've tried more than a few of the industry's current offerings)....just feels like an extension of one's hand....LOVE IT! HOWEVER, I FOOLISHLY gave mine away (to a friend, in need of a cordless ratchet, & he LOVES it. Glad I could provide it for him, but SHOULD have just gotten myself another...but, instead) & bought the Milwaukee M12 High Speed cordless ratchet....which, is NICE....FAST AF, but in all honesty, I liked the Makita more for the reasons I mentioned above.....I just WISH Makita would come out with an extended reach version, as if they do, I'm buying it without a 2nd thought.
I’ve been wanting one but don’t have money to buy Mikita but I’m going to get a husky next month just because of your demonstrations thank you btw love your show that dog is awesome
Thanks Glad you enjoyed it. Home Depot did raise the price on the husky, but I guarantee it will go on sale again around Father's day or another holiday.
Dang, that Husky is only $60 right now? I paid $79 or $89 for the Harbor Freight 12V ratchet and Love It! Fantastic for spinning bolts and nuts all day long. Life changing (seriously).
@@Awethesoul they put them for 60 during the holidays keep an eye out ...I paid 90 then I went and saw them and grabbed another for the house and the other in my rig
I’m buying the Makita per your review. I was originally going with a Milwaukee but you pointed out many advantages on the Makita. Thanks much for the evaluation!
Good choice! I kept the Milwaukee around for a few months after the video and then sold it as it never got used. I kept the Husky as a backup only because it's so small and probably not worth much to sell it second hand.
I got both the Makita and the Milwaukee 3/8. I have to say that you are spot on with your assessment. In my opinion, the Makita just feels more refined and balanced.
I often find myself in need of one of these ratchets because my impact it's too big to fit in tight spaces. And a regular ratchet has no room to swing. I just ordered the Makita CXT 12V 2.0 AMP Kit from THD with a free 4.0 AMP battery for $189 plus taxes. I'll update once received. My impact is a Milwaukee and I love it too, but the reviews on this ratchet convinced me to obtain it.
I love the Makita. I ended up selling off the Milwaukee and have no regrets. I still have the Husky and just keep it around as it was so cheap but rarely use it unless the length of the Makita is too long.
Awesome review video friend. Hands down the best review video I have seen for real world experience showing the usefulness of each tool's design and features.
Absolutely LOVE my Makita cxt ratchet. Use it daily and it just works. Two issues...one sometimes in tight spots the direction selector will get caught and switch opposite and two the battery level indicator isnt easy seen at a glance.
I've had the selector move out of gear on me to neutral but I blame myself for not making sure it was switch/engaged properly. It is possible I've also bumped it. But, I've never had it reverse on me. The way the switch lies, rubbing would cause it to lay back down in the correct position. Yes, I do wish they put the battery meter on the tool itself so I could see at a glance where I was.
Thanks great video. This is just what I needed. I have a spark plug change coming on a Lexus and it's alot of bolts and nuts to take off. I was on the fence but after watching your video I decided on the Makita instead of the Milwaukee Fuel M12. Thanks again and give this guy a thumbs up. 👍
Fantastic review! So many things I would not have thought about. Except for the long anvil and higher torque, there's almost no reason to buy the Milwaukee, unless you've already invested in their system. But if I was going to invest in Milwaukee system I wouldn't invest in the 12 volt anyway. When you first started talking about these I was thinking okay, hands down, there's no reason to buy anything other than the Husky. But then you went into the features that the Makita has, and I was like wow. The Makita's price point is high, but you do get a lot for your money. At the end of the day though I still think I would end up buying the Husky.
What you get for the money, the Husky can't be beat. It has been a fantastic tool for the past 2+years. I thought the Milwaukee was going to blow me away, but I have a decent amount of buyers remorse. Yes it powerful but you still end up using like a manual ratchet all the time to break fasteners free, then you have to wait seemingly forever for it to spin the bolt out. At least with the Makita and Husky when you have to manually break a bolt free, it spins it off in seconds.
I'm still using air ratchets most of the time, honestly, mainly for budget reasons. That Makita is really making me reconsider that, though. If they made one in long reach I'd probably jump.
The thing about Milwaukee is that their Fuel line have more torque (55 ft/lb) than speed (200-250rpm), and their M12 have (450 RPM) and (35 lb/ft torque). So, in that aspect, Milwaukee has more tools specifically made for each situation. This way you don't have to sacrifice one for the other, you simply buy the short one and the long/extended reach. So, if you are removing something like an oil pan or valve cover etc. that typically has lower torque settings, then you'd use the low torque, fast spinning tool, and if on other, harder torque applications, then the high torque, slower spinning tool.
Awesome video. I also own Makita and Husky. Of course Makita is my favorite at the shop. Husky had make room for itself in my mobil tool box. Both good tools. My 3 bulldogs and my rescue poodle say hi to your dog
For the premium price I have to admit I have buyers remorse. I would feel a lot better about it at the $150 bare tool price range. I had really high expectations for it. I think the price will drop if Dewalt makes one and puts pressure on them.
I really like the Husky and it beat out a ton more that I tested out. What it does for the price cannot be touched. And best of all it has a 2-year warranty where you can just walk right back in the Home Depot with your receipt and the broken tool, they'll give you a brand new one and the warranty will start all over from scratch.
I’m in the market for one of these, perfect video. I already have some M12 Milwaukee stuff, but I’ll be getting the Makita and it’ll be my only battery powered Makita tool. I have a Makita corded circular saw and angle grinder that have lasted over a decade each and are fantastic.
I could tell you were slightly biased toward the Makita from the start, but as you explained for good reason. The tools that we reach for 90% of the time even when we have numerous other options are our favorites for a reason. Numbers alone NEVER tell the whole story about a tool. If it doesn’t feel good AND make doing the job easier then we would be looking to use something else.
Most times I would rather have the lower RPMs. There have been countless times when my hands and fingers can't get down to the nut or bolt and they just fly off in any direction at the finish... Sometimes gone forever. I do like the head on the Makita ratchet.
Manual braking torque limit is the most important feature. I know you are not supposed to use these tools like breaker bars that but let's be honest it's the most important feature of a cordless ratchet.
i have the makita ratchet and i love it. its fast, and you can interchange the anvil so you dont have to be buying two separate rachets. all you do is just pop out the 3/8 for th 1/4 ina sec and its easy to use.
Good info muh man. Samesies with me on the husky. Got it at Home Depot for 49.99 on sale a couple years ago, and haven't turned back. I had the Earthquake one from Harbor Freight and it's honestly a very nice tool, but bulky, and with battery was about $130 I believe. So not a bad price. BUT, the performance and the bargain of the husky, and it's compactness??? HANDS DOWN the best one on the market. Makita tech on that thing is pretty awesome though. Swapping out the heads is f🇺🇲cking sweet!
The Husky at 50bucks is astonishing and I would buy it again even at full msrp of $80. They also give you a 2 year, walk in free replacement warranty with that. That kind of puts the 90day HF warranty to shame.
@@TheLexiconDevils it will come out if ya take it apart lol. Honestly, having used this one and other detachable battery cordless tools, and air tools, this isn't so bad at all. It's a Li-ion battery so it lasts quite a while too. I recharge it after every use.
I bought a Husky a few years back for $49 with the socket set. The rachet failed around the 1 year mark. Return it to Home Depot and exchanged it no problem, well almost. The new rachet does not come with the sockets. I whined about losing my sockets in an even exchange, the clerk just swapped the rachet and let me keep my sockets. I’m happy with it and it sure saves time. I do like the feature of the Makita and when it’s time to replace my Husky, I definitely will shop features as I’m now sold on a cordless rachet.
That is one great thing about buying from HD. I bought an led light fixture that failed after 5 years, brought it back to HD and they let me exchanged it. I had kept the box for it because that particular light did have some bad reviews of early failures.
Great review! I bought a Husky first and then a Milwaukee came free with a electric 1/2 impact bonus. The Milwaukee feels so big, heavy and clunky I feel like I’m using a Gravely to mow a small patch of grass. I lost the Husky somewhere Covid job changes and missed it enough to purchase another when it was on sale on Black Friday for $59! As a tech I use it almost daily and the battery stays charged for weeks sometimes. The Milwaukee almost never leaves my tool box. Honestly I haven’t seen the feature laden Bosch ratchet til today. But it is expensive considering I would also have purchase the battery and charger.
I agree. I've got every tool platform and makita usually wins the smooth test. That ratchet is the only tool I want, but don't have. Mainly since it's a 12v and I'm on all 18v for makita tools. If I'm using a ratchet, I don't want torque or I'd use an impact. I want speed. My Milwaukee tools can break off transmission pan bolts that may be corroded on and that's too much. And I'm not reaching for the ratchet to replace control arms or suspension parts. You're far more realistic about things than just a "how powerful is it" tester. Therefore I will now order my makita ratchet. Thanks for the videos!
I wish Makita had more 12v tools that I would actually use with this platform. That was my biggest hesitation to buy it, but I'm not dissapointed even if this is the only 12v Makita tool I ever own.
Great Review!! Thanks !! I like project farm, but your review was more valuable to me for the work i do! I have the smaller milwaukee and like it but you are so right. I am going to plan on buying the Makita soon. Much success to You!! :)
Project farm might have gotten a bad Makita, his no load rpm's was only 361, no where close to the advertised 800 rpm. And he didn't even have a Husky to test, he had off brand Chinese ones.
Milwaukee came out with a new high speed ratchet around when this video came out. The high speed version also has a smaller head which is my other complaint with the fuel ratchets. At some point I'm hoping they decide to add a trigger into the handle instead of the paddle design.
Yeah, the higher speed Milwaukee dropped it power though to 35ftlbs. Would have been a beast with high rpm and 60ftlbs. On paper the Makita is still faster and has the same torque.
In automotive industry, speed is real important, but electric ratchet are mainly to be use it by break in by hand first and then hit the trigger and in that area Milwaukee's win by a mile if a remember is 175 fts on hand breaking force. The competition doesn't hold that so you will be ending wasting time grabbing a manual longer ratchet to brake loose and then switch to the electric ratchet.
Great vid! First one of yours and One of the best I've seen, you cover all the bases and present in a nice, clear manner & don't talk for the sake of talking. Thanks. I have quite a few metabo tools in 12v & 18v lion which are superb, but they don't make an impact wrench like these. Got rid of milwaukee 12v gear some time back as I found the handles too bulky with their fat bullet batteries. They always feel a bit more heavy duty than makita, but that normally results in a weight premium too. So makita cxt for me and I'll go for the one with the interchangable heads, they also do a TL065DZ in the UK with slightly higher torque & fixed 3/8" head + an advertised 2000 rpm, so that must be crazy fast, but I use 3/8" & 1/4" sockets in my work, so Makita cxt wr100dz which is the UK version all the way!! Thanks again, I will be watching more of your vids now 🙂
That Makita surprises me with all it offers at its price point. Thanks for the comparison Moe! I've yet to pick up a battery ratchet, but I can see the benefit, especially with all the small engines I work with. Cheers! Zip~
@@TheLexiconDevils The Milwaukee is where it's at, but what I like most is the interchangeable socket driver. Most of the work I do is on small engines, so I don't need the super high torque that the Milwaukee offers. I'm still mulling it over. I DO like the Fuel line up for sure! Time to ponder. Thanks for the input! Cheers! Zip~
@@sixtyfiveford Makita doesn't always get it right, there multitool is crap with just an on off switch and you have to adjust the speed by a roller dial which is awkward , and the blade change is crap also that's why i bought a Dewalt multitool, easy blade change, easy trigger speed control makes easier control of jobs and instant switch off, simple best multitool, wouldn't buy the Makita so in that case i bought a battery converter makita to dewalt.
@@craig2539 Agreed. I had the Milwaukee Multitool and it was garbage. The Makita just looked poorly laid out so I never bought it however I bought the Dewalt and it's the best for sure. I've had the Milwaukee and Dewalt Impact driver and drills and they stink in comparison to the Makita though(bought all three brands and sold those off). There is no one brand that makes everything perfect that's why years ago I decided to invest in all the battery platforms and let the tools speak for themselves.
i mostly use my ryobi 18+ impact driver for bolt removal. i don't even mess with my air ratchet anymore. though, one of these would get into less accessible places, that now i use extensions and a universal for.
I went with Hercules. I was considering husky, but the lack of replaceable batteries was the deciding factor. If you use a cordless ratchet a lot you’ll have to buy multiple Husky ratchets. I’ve always had good luck with Hercules power tools. I have a bunch of them. I recently replaced all of my 20v Hercules with m18 fuel line and got the m12 fuel drill and driver, but I couldn’t justify the price for their fuel ratchets. Plus, the fuel ratchets heads are massive!!!! Hercules works great as long as you remember to not be a bonehead and try to use them as breaker bars. Lol
I better leave well enough alone and keep my old regular ratchets. I wring enough stuff off with them and not get hi-tech any more than I am. My impact works fabulously for me and if I need more reach I hold the nut on a magnet and let the impact E A S E the bolt and touch the nut on it to get it started. So far I have the impact and the 1/2 inch drill and that'll be it for battery stuff. All the rest are corded. Got the drill for your rattle can shaker; the expressed purpose! All my exploits now are on my own stuff and time isn't really a factor. Just getting it done is number one. Thanks, Buddy! Yall remain calm and GBWYall! And now you have a logger dogger!
The extended reach comes in handy in the body section. It is nice when you need to reach behind a bumper cover or to get to some of those bolts/screws behind there or behind the front grill area, or even in the rear/trunk section. I see it as having different tools for different jobs. Plus, when it comes to nut busting torque, unless you are in a really tight area, where you can't pivot the handle, we all know that we tend to use the ratchet handle and our arm to loosen the bolt/nut/screw and then pull the trigger to spin it. As far as the paddle handle/trigger, I do find that sometimes when the ratchet is in a tight space, I may only be able to get my fingers on part of it, and that longer section is nice to have.
@@sixtyfiveford Same here. The good (?) thing is that I am starting over with the tool buying process, since a majority of mine were stolen a few years ago. So I am buying Milwaukee, especially since they have a few different cordless ratchets.
@@jmackinjersey1 I find myself using the old brushed one a bunch more because i don't wanna just break everything off. The Fuel is just holy crap. The older one also just free spins no electic brake deal so it can snug them up no problem then get them tight after. Love them both though
If torque was the only factor, Aircat makes an pneumatic ratchet that'll bust free 130ftlbs. It only spins around 200rpm though. If you give up a little they have one that'll do 80ftlbs and 600rpm. Maybe one day soon battery can catch up or Makita will make a dual speed like on drills. So you can switch a gearbox from high to low torque/speed.
I went with the milfukee a couple years ago due to its slimmer design and longer reach. BIG MISTAKE !! They simply don't hold up even in light occasional use. The anvil gear and pawl wears out on no time and the driveshaft snaps. 8 I've been through 4 rebuilds. They simply suck.
@@mauricioespinoza5390 Not sure what generation I have.. whichever was on the market a couple years ago.. but I thought the replacement parts had been upgraded, yet they don't last any longer than the original. I'll be buying teal instead of red when it breaks again. The parts aren't cheap.
@@mauricioespinoza5390 The feuls do not have the issue with the internals. As you can see in the video Miluakee purposely overbuilt the new generation.
I like that passthrough design on the Makita but looks like you can only use it on one size nut or it could easily get lost, I like it but I would be a little scared to own one.
I keep wanting to like the Milwaukee, but it just sits unused. Makita just feels so much better. The only thing it lacks is torque compared to the Milwaukee but all the other things out way this.
I love Project Farm videos, but his video has too many data and I get confused all the time. Your video is based more on your personal experience, and I love it! Because I'm Japanese, I'm a Makita guy. But I was thinking about buying milwaukee ratchet wrench because many car youtubers like "ChrisFix" are using it, b however, this video just changed my mind. Maybe I should stick with Makita.
My opinion is that it’s time for a 12v battery adapter hack video. I have the Milwaukee 3/8 ratchet (non-Fuel) that I bought because I already had the dremel tool and sawzall tool in m12.
The Husky is more in my budget I do like how tough the Milwaukee is ..I do not work on much stuff that I need a power tool like these ..I do use my 1/4 inch impact driver once in a while
Problem is it's too weak for all of that. It's like one in 200 times that you would just pick up a impact gun that the Milwaukee might come in handy. I tried liking it and kept it around for months after I did the video but ended up just selling it and have been very happy with the Makita.
DUDE have you compared any to the HF earthquake. I bought it because of the price of batteries. Also all the earthquake stuff I have bought is holding up pretty well. Also Bauer....Batteries are cheap and Samsung cells.
Really great comparison, but I wish for the sake of comparison how the air tool would compare in both torque & speed because I have not purchased an electric ratchet yet but I still have my 30 year old Craftsman air ratchet.
I have a Craftsman air ratchet that I briefly showed in the video I bought 20 years ago. I did do tests with it but decided to omit them. It spun around 170rpm and would remove around 35-40ftlbs. The unique thing about the air ratchet is it doesn't shut off/stall out like the battery powered. It just keeps hitting and I wish the battery powered would do this. However, it saves you from having smashed fingers. The noise and lack of speed are the reasons the Craftsman has been sitting unused for a long time.
@@sixtyfiveford Right. Thanks for the detailed response. I don't do enough wrenching these days to justify buying a new electric ratchet. I may keep an eye out for the Husky or Makita at my local pawn shop, though.
@WHO WHO WALKWA I think so. I talked to soon, though, as my local Pawn Shop is out of business due to the riots & looting. It's back door is still spray painted "kids live here" so no one would set the place ablaze as their appears to be apartments on the floor above the Pawn Shop. It's been an awful year here. Even the Apple store is completely gone and unrecovered while all the stores around it have reopened for business. And I discovered the hard way that most of the bicycle shops around here are closed, too, when I had my 4th flat on the road thanks to all the extra road debris from the rioting. I had my 4th flat in one month and before that with the same bike I only had one flat in 3 years of owning it. So things are still really permanently fucked up here. Then I showed up at my clinic for a shot the other day and turns out they reboarded it up for the Chauvin trial. What a mess! This year is already turning out worse than last year by a long shot.
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Husky price has sky rocketed!
@@D2O2 I've noticed it with all tools that get a good name online. If you watch "Last Best Tool" on here that guy often buys stuff and by his next few videos the price jumps
@@georgecroney6168 Yes, I have noticed that as well as selling out.
Thanks. You got me thinking about the Makita. However, one thing you left out is rust. Here in the rust belt, even after you break a bolt free, it can take substantial torque to maintain movement. Speed doesn't always win.
I am with you, try the husky. You won't regret
I didn't expect anything special out ofy husky but I was wrong, it has more than paid for itself, it holds a charge forever I just charge it and I've had it over a year and a half. Theyessed up selling it so cheap. It's all I use in tight quarters . Buy it! Don't even think twice
Literally been using it as a mech in the oil field as an experiment. The switch on the head is a pain ...but beyond that, it's never failed me. I have a Makita line-up and I'll be sticking with it. But that little guy comes in handy.
I can’t find it for under $100😢
Valuable feedback. Your efforts are much appreciated!
Thanks Mac. -Moe.
Agreed!!
I bought they Husky on sale for $50 and it’s worth every penny. I thought not being able to change out the battery might be an issue but I’ve never actually used up all the power in it in a single job.
I 100% agree, I have never ran it out on a single job. It is a workhorse and a pleasure to use. You can't find more tool for the price anywhere.
Makita's improved direction switch also saves you when you get jammed up against something while running bolts out. The switch is guarded, so you can toggle it and run bolt back in a little. Not so with the "classic" switch arrangement.
Very true! That has happened to me multiple times.
Glad to hear the results since I settled on Makita for almost all power tools. Thanks for the valuable comparison.
I got since 3/8 all the way up to 3/4 and they are awesome. Makita all the way
Good video. Hard to get young guys interested in working with their hands or even to buy tools. My ole man stressed buying tools and diy. He said the more things you can do for yourself the fewer men coming to your house for repairs and to see your woman👍
Lol!
this comment is gold!
Thanks for posting Moe. I grew up with only ratchets and wrenches. For the home gamer, seems like Husky for the win. I am not going down that battery rabbit hole. Gonna get one for Valentines Day, cause I love tools.
The Husky is great and will not disappoint.
@@sixtyfiveford Thanks Moe!
This is becoming my favorite channel. Dude please don’t change. I love your content
9:55 I knew it was coming but still funny part - crazy that the other manufacturers didn't think of these things
I shut the toolbox the other day and the Milwaukee started buzzing away.... Just had to shake my head.
I love my junker husky for my weekend warrior projects. For the money it’s great.
Good choice!
My husky only lasted 2 weeks and the bord started smoking and died on me. I didn't get a chance to return it so I ended up rigging it. I cut out the bord and hooked a wire to the switch and motor and I used an 18v milwaukee battery to power it and it works amazing. The only downside is no speed control and I can't hold the trigger down if it's not spinning because it starts to smell and can burn out the tool but it's definitely more power and speed with the 18v battery. I just have to be careful how I use it.
@WHO WHO WALKWA yea it finally gave out last week and it felt like someone died that's what I get for talking so highly about it. It gave out on one of my friends cars I was working on and he went and got me and milwaukee 3/8 35 f lbs one and it felt to me like a defective tool and as I finally got use to it 3 days later I was giving an oil change to my other friend and it was around 1am I cleaned up everything under his truck and dum me i left it under his truck and he rand it over but the good side is it survived but I'm still going to try to fix the husky wean I get the chance and if I can I liked it better with the m18 battery
Nobody needs one of any of those more than me ( I own a Chrysler Aspen Hemi) so I spend an absurd amount of time wrenching. Thanks buddy for the tip. It’s greatly appreciated
I’ve been using true husky for over 2 years and I use it everyday as I am a mechanic and I’ve only had to charge it 4 times! Yes 5 times! It’s not the strongest but you can break bolts lose then it’s fast and it has a variable speed! One thing is keep the head clean or you can lose the gear grab or how ever it grabs the 3/8s stud! Plus it dosent ever start to lose speed or strength until battery gauge is on 1! I’m a makita guy and will get it but I don’t care what anyone says the husky is the best rachet on the market bar non cause you can usually get it for 60$ and battery is built in! Again 5 times in over 2 years with is all I’ve charged it and everyday use! I use it mostly for dismantling and then reassemble of engine bay and undercarriage!
Thanks!!!
You did a great job on this one Moe. I like the extension of the Milwaukee but you've sold me on the Makita.
I have been considering a 3/8" cordless ratchet, and your review has helped a lot.
The extend reach is awsome for tight areas.i went with the 1/4 extend reach. I half to break things loose first, but i found myself doing that enyway with the 3/8.just food for though👍🏻
Great review. I've seen too many Milwaukee fanboy guys doing reviews and it's just great to see an honest review on all three of those ratchets. Just subbed!
Amazing how good it gets when they deviate from the traditional design, spray cloth, interchangeable drives and a through hole, the switch mod, I'd say they hit it out of the park after your comparison fo work done. Nice comparison , enjoyed, cheers!
I tested around a dozen ratchets and the Makita is the only different one that engineers actually had fun with. All the others are virtually the same and just trying to fill a hole in their tool lineup.
@@sixtyfiveford The through hole impressed me a LOT, that and the Sprague unit instead of just a toothed ratchet with a flipper. And the direction changer and on it goes. IF I ever got one it'd be the Makita.
Man the forward/reverse switch on my Husky almost got me in a bind removing a belt tensioner. The bolt was longer than I thought and ended backing the ratchet head against the engine bay wall. Still love the tool (specially for the price).
Excellent review of these tools! Thanks for taking the guesswork out of it for us since not all of us have the budget for all 3 of these!
You answered all my questions. I have used air rachets for almost 40 years and they are noisy. Very thorough comparison, best I've seen! Thanks!
I've been a Milwaukee man for a few years now and have been undecided about which power ratchet to get, thanks for helping me to decide, Makita it is👍👍
New Subscriber and love your channel and very thankful for you sharing your knowledge. Jay.
same here! PASS-THRU holy grail!
I agree with you regarding the Makita.....just a FANTASTIC cordless ratchet....the balance (head to toe weight ratio) is 50/50... PERFECTLY WEIGHTED! The ergonomics are 2nd to none (& I've tried more than a few of the industry's current offerings)....just feels like an extension of one's hand....LOVE IT! HOWEVER, I FOOLISHLY gave mine away (to a friend, in need of a cordless ratchet, & he LOVES it. Glad I could provide it for him, but SHOULD have just gotten myself another...but, instead) & bought the Milwaukee M12 High Speed cordless ratchet....which, is NICE....FAST AF, but in all honesty, I liked the Makita more for the reasons I mentioned above.....I just WISH Makita would come out with an extended reach version, as if they do, I'm buying it without a 2nd thought.
Thanks for that comparison / I don’t have an electric ratchet - but your insights will come into play when I go get one !!! Thanks!!
I’ve been wanting one but don’t have money to buy Mikita but I’m going to get a husky next month just because of your demonstrations thank you btw love your show that dog is awesome
Thanks Glad you enjoyed it. Home Depot did raise the price on the husky, but I guarantee it will go on sale again around Father's day or another holiday.
Dang, that Husky is only $60 right now? I paid $79 or $89 for the Harbor Freight 12V ratchet and Love It! Fantastic for spinning bolts and nuts all day long. Life changing (seriously).
not any more husky runs 89 bucks 8/8/21
@@Awethesoul they put them for 60 during the holidays keep an eye out ...I paid 90 then I went and saw them and grabbed another for the house and the other in my rig
@@cesaresparza07 will do i would grab 2 for that price in a heart beat
I’m buying the Makita per your review. I was originally going with a Milwaukee but you pointed out many advantages on the Makita. Thanks much for the evaluation!
Good choice! I kept the Milwaukee around for a few months after the video and then sold it as it never got used. I kept the Husky as a backup only because it's so small and probably not worth much to sell it second hand.
Hey buddy..you always show us great ways of doing things and at the lowest cost...love the dog too...you're the greatest..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Perfect timing Mo, I’m getting ready to buy one, thanks!
I got both the Makita and the Milwaukee 3/8. I have to say that you are spot on with your assessment. In my opinion, the Makita just feels more refined and balanced.
I often find myself in need of one of these ratchets because my impact it's too big to fit in tight spaces. And a regular ratchet has no room to swing. I just ordered the Makita CXT 12V 2.0 AMP Kit from THD with a free 4.0 AMP battery for $189 plus taxes. I'll update once received. My impact is a Milwaukee and I love it too, but the reviews on this ratchet convinced me to obtain it.
I love the Makita. I ended up selling off the Milwaukee and have no regrets. I still have the Husky and just keep it around as it was so cheap but rarely use it unless the length of the Makita is too long.
Awesome review video friend. Hands down the best review video I have seen for real world experience showing the usefulness of each tool's design and features.
I appreciate that!
The best comparison and explanation video about this ratchet on the whole UA-cam ! Thanks
Absolutely LOVE my Makita cxt ratchet. Use it daily and it just works. Two issues...one sometimes in tight spots the direction selector will get caught and switch opposite and two the battery level indicator isnt easy seen at a glance.
I've had the selector move out of gear on me to neutral but I blame myself for not making sure it was switch/engaged properly. It is possible I've also bumped it. But, I've never had it reverse on me. The way the switch lies, rubbing would cause it to lay back down in the correct position. Yes, I do wish they put the battery meter on the tool itself so I could see at a glance where I was.
Thanks great video. This is just what I needed. I have a spark plug change coming on a Lexus and it's alot of bolts and nuts to take off. I was on the fence but after watching your video I decided on the Makita instead of the Milwaukee Fuel M12. Thanks again and give this guy a thumbs up. 👍
Right on
Fantastic review! So many things I would not have thought about. Except for the long anvil and higher torque, there's almost no reason to buy the Milwaukee, unless you've already invested in their system. But if I was going to invest in Milwaukee system I wouldn't invest in the 12 volt anyway. When you first started talking about these I was thinking okay, hands down, there's no reason to buy anything other than the Husky. But then you went into the features that the Makita has, and I was like wow. The Makita's price point is high, but you do get a lot for your money. At the end of the day though I still think I would end up buying the Husky.
What you get for the money, the Husky can't be beat. It has been a fantastic tool for the past 2+years. I thought the Milwaukee was going to blow me away, but I have a decent amount of buyers remorse. Yes it powerful but you still end up using like a manual ratchet all the time to break fasteners free, then you have to wait seemingly forever for it to spin the bolt out. At least with the Makita and Husky when you have to manually break a bolt free, it spins it off in seconds.
I'm still using air ratchets most of the time, honestly, mainly for budget reasons. That Makita is really making me reconsider that, though. If they made one in long reach I'd probably jump.
Awesome review. I bought the husky today for $59. I love it.
Good choice!
The thing about Milwaukee is that their Fuel line have more torque (55 ft/lb) than speed (200-250rpm), and their M12 have (450 RPM) and (35 lb/ft torque). So, in that aspect, Milwaukee has more tools specifically made for each situation. This way you don't have to sacrifice one for the other, you simply buy the short one and the long/extended reach.
So, if you are removing something like an oil pan or valve cover etc. that typically has lower torque settings, then you'd use the low torque, fast spinning tool, and if on other, harder torque applications, then the high torque, slower spinning tool.
Awesome video. I also own Makita and Husky. Of course Makita is my favorite at the shop. Husky had make room for itself in my mobil tool box. Both good tools. My 3 bulldogs and my rescue poodle say hi to your dog
Awesome I was thinking about getting the Milwaukee one day Glad I saw this
For the premium price I have to admit I have buyers remorse. I would feel a lot better about it at the $150 bare tool price range. I had really high expectations for it. I think the price will drop if Dewalt makes one and puts pressure on them.
DAMN. I have not done a neutral drop in decades!!
Great review man! I got the husky a couple months ago and it has been awesome.
I really like the Husky and it beat out a ton more that I tested out. What it does for the price cannot be touched. And best of all it has a 2-year warranty where you can just walk right back in the Home Depot with your receipt and the broken tool, they'll give you a brand new one and the warranty will start all over from scratch.
I’m in the market for one of these, perfect video. I already have some M12 Milwaukee stuff, but I’ll be getting the Makita and it’ll be my only battery powered Makita tool. I have a Makita corded circular saw and angle grinder that have lasted over a decade each and are fantastic.
I like my M12 stuff but this Makita is on a different level.
I could tell you were slightly biased toward the Makita from the start, but as you explained for good reason.
The tools that we reach for 90% of the time even when we have numerous other options are our favorites for a reason. Numbers alone NEVER tell the whole story about a tool. If it doesn’t feel good AND make doing the job easier then we would be looking to use something else.
Most times I would rather have the lower RPMs.
There have been countless times when my hands and fingers can't get down to the nut or bolt and they just fly off in any direction at the finish... Sometimes gone forever.
I do like the head on the Makita ratchet.
The two in one sold me now I only have to buy one. That was a no BS video nicely done I like the fact that they were all dirty. 👍
Manual braking torque limit is the most important feature. I know you are not supposed to use these tools like breaker bars that but let's be honest it's the most important feature of a cordless ratchet.
i have the makita ratchet and i love it. its fast, and you can interchange the anvil so you dont have to be buying two separate rachets. all you do is just pop out the 3/8 for th 1/4 ina sec and its easy to use.
Good info muh man. Samesies with me on the husky. Got it at Home Depot for 49.99 on sale a couple years ago, and haven't turned back. I had the Earthquake one from Harbor Freight and it's honestly a very nice tool, but bulky, and with battery was about $130 I believe. So not a bad price. BUT, the performance and the bargain of the husky, and it's compactness??? HANDS DOWN the best one on the market.
Makita tech on that thing is pretty awesome though. Swapping out the heads is
f🇺🇲cking sweet!
The Husky at 50bucks is astonishing and I would buy it again even at full msrp of $80. They also give you a 2 year, walk in free replacement warranty with that. That kind of puts the 90day HF warranty to shame.
I can’t do inbuilt batteries anymore though
@@TheLexiconDevils it will come out if ya take it apart lol. Honestly, having used this one and other detachable battery cordless tools, and air tools, this isn't so bad at all. It's a Li-ion battery so it lasts quite a while too. I recharge it after every use.
New sub here. I'm 74, you have so much content I don't think I have enough time left to look at all of it , any suggestions?😂😂🇺🇸✌🏻️
Thanks for subbing! There's a lot of hours to content that I've accumulated.
sixtyfiveford , thanks for the reply, what 65 ford do you own? I had a 65 Mustang drag car for 35 years!
That sounds fun! 65 F100 pickup.
Loving the Husky for tight spaces
My Milwaukee never has turned on like that I always take the batteries off my M12 tools when I store them
I bought a Husky a few years back for $49 with the socket set. The rachet failed around the 1 year mark. Return it to Home Depot and exchanged it no problem, well almost. The new rachet does not come with the sockets. I whined about losing my sockets in an even exchange, the clerk just swapped the rachet and let me keep my sockets. I’m happy with it and it sure saves time. I do like the feature of the Makita and when it’s time to replace my Husky, I definitely will shop features as I’m now sold on a cordless rachet.
That is one great thing about buying from HD. I bought an led light fixture that failed after 5 years, brought it back to HD and they let me exchanged it. I had kept the box for it because that particular light did have some bad reviews of early failures.
Was it the internal batteries that failed?
Great review! I bought a Husky first and then a Milwaukee came free with a electric 1/2 impact bonus. The Milwaukee feels so big, heavy and clunky I feel like I’m using a Gravely to mow a small patch of grass. I lost the Husky somewhere Covid job changes and missed it enough to purchase another when it was on sale on Black Friday for $59! As a tech I use it almost daily and the battery stays charged for weeks sometimes. The Milwaukee almost never leaves my tool box. Honestly I haven’t seen the feature laden Bosch ratchet til today. But it is expensive considering I would also have purchase the battery and charger.
That's awesome. I've seen the Makita go on sale for $120 with battery and charger a few times. Though you can't beat the $59 Husky for the price.
I agree. I've got every tool platform and makita usually wins the smooth test. That ratchet is the only tool I want, but don't have. Mainly since it's a 12v and I'm on all 18v for makita tools. If I'm using a ratchet, I don't want torque or I'd use an impact. I want speed. My Milwaukee tools can break off transmission pan bolts that may be corroded on and that's too much. And I'm not reaching for the ratchet to replace control arms or suspension parts. You're far more realistic about things than just a "how powerful is it" tester. Therefore I will now order my makita ratchet. Thanks for the videos!
I wish Makita had more 12v tools that I would actually use with this platform. That was my biggest hesitation to buy it, but I'm not dissapointed even if this is the only 12v Makita tool I ever own.
@@sixtyfiveford * yes. Totally agree. With Milwaukees huge 12v line, I'd hope makita starts expanding. We'll see
Great Review!! Thanks !! I like project farm, but your review was more valuable to me for the work i do! I have the smaller milwaukee and like it but you are so right. I am going to plan on buying the Makita soon. Much success to You!! :)
Project farm might have gotten a bad Makita, his no load rpm's was only 361, no where close to the advertised 800 rpm. And he didn't even have a Husky to test, he had off brand Chinese ones.
More like "Project Milwaukee" if you ask me. I have and love Makita tools.
Milwaukee came out with a new high speed ratchet around when this video came out. The high speed version also has a smaller head which is my other complaint with the fuel ratchets. At some point I'm hoping they decide to add a trigger into the handle instead of the paddle design.
Yeah, the higher speed Milwaukee dropped it power though to 35ftlbs. Would have been a beast with high rpm and 60ftlbs. On paper the Makita is still faster and has the same torque.
Awesome review! You win the internet for this week!
That Makita head makes me think of my old Craftsman Pass-thru...
HOLY MO'SES THAT'S A PASS-THRU HEAD ON THAT MAKITA!!! TAKE.MY.MONEY #allthreadslayer
hmm, not so much: my existing pass-thru/vortex stuff is 11mm ("1/4 inch" drive) and 18mm ("5/8 inch" drive).
Hi Moe, this is an another one that I did not get notified on. Great tool comparison.
Stay safe, Joe Z
Crazy UA-cam. Thanks
In automotive industry, speed is real important, but electric ratchet are mainly to be use it by break in by hand first and then hit the trigger and in that area Milwaukee's win by a mile if a remember is 175 fts on hand breaking force. The competition doesn't hold that so you will be ending wasting time grabbing a manual longer ratchet to brake loose and then switch to the electric ratchet.
So investing in Makita is the best at this time 👍
Great vid! First one of yours and One of the best I've seen, you cover all the bases and present in a nice, clear manner & don't talk for the sake of talking. Thanks. I have quite a few metabo tools in 12v & 18v lion which are superb, but they don't make an impact wrench like these. Got rid of milwaukee 12v gear some time back as I found the handles too bulky with their fat bullet batteries. They always feel a bit more heavy duty than makita, but that normally results in a weight premium too. So makita cxt for me and I'll go for the one with the interchangable heads, they also do a TL065DZ in the UK with slightly higher torque & fixed 3/8" head + an advertised 2000 rpm, so that must be crazy fast, but I use 3/8" & 1/4" sockets in my work, so Makita cxt wr100dz which is the UK version all the way!! Thanks again, I will be watching more of your vids now 🙂
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I ended up selling off the Milwaukee as it was just too cumbersome. The Makita is just so much nicer to use.
really loved how you explained the tools and the hp thing was really nice
That Makita surprises me with all it offers at its price point. Thanks for the comparison Moe! I've yet to pick up a battery ratchet, but I can see the benefit, especially with all the small engines I work with. Cheers! Zip~
I do small engines too & you’ll appreciate the Milwaukee impact & torque more than the features on makita
@@TheLexiconDevils The Milwaukee is where it's at, but what I like most is the interchangeable socket driver. Most of the work I do is on small engines, so I don't need the super high torque that the Milwaukee offers. I'm still mulling it over. I DO like the Fuel line up for sure! Time to ponder. Thanks for the input! Cheers! Zip~
Great video and testing, very useful information, thanks, Moe!
My favorite is the Makita, I already have some Makita tools so it would fit right in.
Right on! There's just something about the engineers at Makita. Their tools just always impress.
@@sixtyfiveford Makita doesn't always get it right, there multitool is crap with just an on off switch and you have to adjust the speed by a roller dial which is awkward , and the blade change is crap also that's why i bought a Dewalt multitool, easy blade change, easy trigger speed control makes easier control of jobs and instant switch off, simple best multitool, wouldn't buy the Makita so in that case i bought a battery converter makita to dewalt.
@@craig2539 Agreed. I had the Milwaukee Multitool and it was garbage. The Makita just looked poorly laid out so I never bought it however I bought the Dewalt and it's the best for sure. I've had the Milwaukee and Dewalt Impact driver and drills and they stink in comparison to the Makita though(bought all three brands and sold those off). There is no one brand that makes everything perfect that's why years ago I decided to invest in all the battery platforms and let the tools speak for themselves.
i mostly use my ryobi 18+ impact driver for bolt removal. i don't even mess with my air ratchet anymore. though, one of these would get into less accessible places, that now i use extensions and a universal for.
Your dog is pretty Awesome! Thanks for the comparison... I'll have the Makita por favor.
Ginger makes my day !!!
I went with Hercules. I was considering husky, but the lack of replaceable batteries was the deciding factor. If you use a cordless ratchet a lot you’ll have to buy multiple Husky ratchets. I’ve always had good luck with Hercules power tools. I have a bunch of them. I recently replaced all of my 20v Hercules with m18 fuel line and got the m12 fuel drill and driver, but I couldn’t justify the price for their fuel ratchets. Plus, the fuel ratchets heads are massive!!!! Hercules works great as long as you remember to not be a bonehead and try to use them as breaker bars. Lol
Excellent review and love the endings with your trained dog!
Glad you enjoyed it
My Favorite is Makita CXT Cordless Ratchet
I’ve always liked the Makita brand, I’ve been researching different impact tools so this helps me borrow it down to the Makita..thanks
I better leave well enough alone and keep my old regular ratchets. I wring enough stuff off with them and not get hi-tech any more than I am. My impact works fabulously for me and if I need more reach I hold the nut on a magnet and let the impact E A S E the bolt and touch the nut on it to get it started. So far I have the impact and the 1/2 inch drill and that'll be it for battery stuff. All the rest are corded. Got the drill for your rattle can shaker; the expressed purpose! All my exploits now are on my own stuff and time isn't really a factor. Just getting it done is number one. Thanks, Buddy! Yall remain calm and GBWYall! And now you have a logger dogger!
The extended reach comes in handy in the body section. It is nice when you need to reach behind a bumper cover or to get to some of those bolts/screws behind there or behind the front grill area, or even in the rear/trunk section.
I see it as having different tools for different jobs.
Plus, when it comes to nut busting torque, unless you are in a really tight area, where you can't pivot the handle, we all know that we tend to use the ratchet handle and our arm to loosen the bolt/nut/screw and then pull the trigger to spin it.
As far as the paddle handle/trigger, I do find that sometimes when the ratchet is in a tight space, I may only be able to get my fingers on part of it, and that longer section is nice to have.
I have used the Milwaukee for unique situations where the others wouldn't have work.
@@sixtyfiveford Same here. The good (?) thing is that I am starting over with the tool buying process, since a majority of mine were stolen a few years ago. So I am buying Milwaukee, especially since they have a few different cordless ratchets.
Had the Milfuckee since it came out then upgraded to the Fuel (3/8”) Wouldn’t mind it being faster yeah but that torque 😮
Yeah, that's the trade off. Their M12 line has the speed and Fuel has the torque.
@@jmackinjersey1 I find myself using the old brushed one a bunch more because i don't wanna just break everything off. The Fuel is just holy crap. The older one also just free spins no electic brake deal so it can snug them up no problem then get them tight after. Love them both though
If torque was the only factor, Aircat makes an pneumatic ratchet that'll bust free 130ftlbs. It only spins around 200rpm though. If you give up a little they have one that'll do 80ftlbs and 600rpm. Maybe one day soon battery can catch up or Makita will make a dual speed like on drills. So you can switch a gearbox from high to low torque/speed.
I believe Milwaukee is coming out with a high speed version for the cordless ratchet line this year.
@@oftenam Higher speed, yes but they're also dropping the torque down to 35 ftlbs from 55. They're claiming 450 RPM no load vs the Makita 800 RPM.
This review is why everyone should subscribe to your channel
Hey Thanks Chris.
I have the husky and it works incredibly well for motorcycle and dirt bike rebuilds
I went with the milfukee a couple years ago due to its slimmer design and longer reach. BIG MISTAKE !! They simply don't hold up even in light occasional use. The anvil gear and pawl wears out on no time and the driveshaft snaps. 8
I've been through 4 rebuilds.
They simply suck.
I wondered why I saw so many rebuild kits being sold for these on Amazon.
Are you talking about the older model or this new fuel model? I know that the first gen had weaker internals.
@@mauricioespinoza5390
Not sure what generation I have.. whichever was on the market a couple years ago.. but I thought the replacement parts had been upgraded, yet they don't last any longer than the original.
I'll be buying teal instead of red when it breaks again. The parts aren't cheap.
@@mauricioespinoza5390 The feuls do not have the issue with the internals. As you can see in the video Miluakee purposely overbuilt the new generation.
I abuse mine and never had an issue, 8 months the money maker, I like it over the control and not slamming bolts in for mechanic work
Excellent comparison! Now I gotta buy a Makita:(
I was a little apprehensive as I already own the Milwaukee 12volt stuff. However, I'm glad I did. Even if is the only 12v Makita tool I have.
A test with a load to show spinning out a rusty bolt would have been good to see
I like that passthrough design on the Makita but looks like you can only use it on one size nut or it could easily get lost, I like it but I would be a little scared to own one.
Yeah, the pass through is really only a side feature that would likely never be used.
Project Farm did a really good comparison already. I bought the ProStormer because it was all I need at home.
The makita is clearly the best one. Thanks for helping me make my decision
I keep wanting to like the Milwaukee, but it just sits unused. Makita just feels so much better. The only thing it lacks is torque compared to the Milwaukee but all the other things out way this.
Great comparison and attention to details
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Gripping stuff, I enjoyed that review, infotainment at its best !
I love Project Farm videos, but his video has too many data and I get confused all the time. Your video is based more on your personal experience, and I love it! Because I'm Japanese, I'm a Makita guy. But I was thinking about buying milwaukee ratchet wrench because many car youtubers like "ChrisFix" are using it, b however, this video just changed my mind. Maybe I should stick with Makita.
I have the Husky and I like it. Makita needs a long reach neck
I was just using the Husky today; great tool.
My opinion is that it’s time for a 12v battery adapter hack video. I have the Milwaukee 3/8 ratchet (non-Fuel) that I bought because I already had the dremel tool and sawzall tool in m12.
If I didn't have M12 tools, and I didn't get my M12 ratchet for free...I'd be using the makita
We love you tree dog.
Im still reaching for a regular ratchet
I just bought the king headed Milwaukee fuel I’m super excited to use it
Wow. Well done on your own thoughts on the 3 brands .
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
The Husky is more in my budget I do like how tough the Milwaukee is ..I do not work on much stuff that I need a power tool like these ..I do use my 1/4 inch impact driver once in a while
I use my 1/4 hex impact w/socket adapter all the time on small engines and big car engines. Such a time saver.
The Milwaukee is a winner for me. I’m looking for nut busting on exhaust manifold bolts, suspension bolts, etc.
Problem is it's too weak for all of that. It's like one in 200 times that you would just pick up a impact gun that the Milwaukee might come in handy. I tried liking it and kept it around for months after I did the video but ended up just selling it and have been very happy with the Makita.
@@sixtyfiveford Since the Makita has less torque, is there any ratchet you would recommend for breaking loose exhaust bolts?
Good Review. I like Milwaukee but that Makita design is far better.
DUDE have you compared any to the HF earthquake. I bought it because of the price of batteries. Also all the earthquake stuff I have bought is holding up pretty well. Also Bauer....Batteries are cheap and Samsung cells.
Really great comparison, but I wish for the sake of comparison how the air tool would compare in both torque & speed because I have not purchased an electric ratchet yet but I still have my 30 year old Craftsman air ratchet.
I have a Craftsman air ratchet that I briefly showed in the video I bought 20 years ago. I did do tests with it but decided to omit them. It spun around 170rpm and would remove around 35-40ftlbs. The unique thing about the air ratchet is it doesn't shut off/stall out like the battery powered. It just keeps hitting and I wish the battery powered would do this. However, it saves you from having smashed fingers. The noise and lack of speed are the reasons the Craftsman has been sitting unused for a long time.
@@sixtyfiveford Right. Thanks for the detailed response. I don't do enough wrenching these days to justify buying a new electric ratchet. I may keep an eye out for the Husky or Makita at my local pawn shop, though.
@WHO WHO WALKWA I think so. I talked to soon, though, as my local Pawn Shop is out of business due to the riots & looting. It's back door is still spray painted "kids live here" so no one would set the place ablaze as their appears to be apartments on the floor above the Pawn Shop. It's been an awful year here. Even the Apple store is completely gone and unrecovered while all the stores around it have reopened for business. And I discovered the hard way that most of the bicycle shops around here are closed, too, when I had my 4th flat on the road thanks to all the extra road debris from the rioting. I had my 4th flat in one month and before that with the same bike I only had one flat in 3 years of owning it. So things are still really permanently fucked up here. Then I showed up at my clinic for a shot the other day and turns out they reboarded it up for the Chauvin trial. What a mess! This year is already turning out worse than last year by a long shot.
Project Farm just did a similar comparison. Like yours much better.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.