Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! DeWalt DCF 888BR: amzn.to/3uJRCc5 Milwaukee 2853-20 M18 FUEL: amzn.to/3qWKSW9 Makita XDT16Z: amzn.to/3iPTCsi Bauer: www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-ion-cordless-14-in-hex-compact-impact-driver-kit-with-15-ah-battery-rapid-charger-and-bag-63528.html
This man is a national treasure. People like him will encourage manufactures to make better products or at least not exaggerate their products capabilities.
We are a team of 7 persons working in a chemical plant with lot of chemical storage tanks which require preventive maintenance 2 time a week. We refer to Project Farm when choosing tools, grease and other maintenance materials.
How cool is that. Impressive, but so understandable. His testing of all products is so thorough. I would like to know his back ground, and wonder how many companies would like to have him on their team.
I was going to post the same thing. I refuse to buy any more tools until Project Farm kicks out a video on it. I bought two Cryobis an impact driver and an impact wrench. The impact wrench cant even tighten my lug nuts past 60 pounds.
God bless corporate America ( and other money hungry nations & conglomerates ! ) in the noble pursuit to build the cheapest item out there ! Frustrating but true >_>. Name ,loyalty, quality assurance mean very little to most now =/ =( .
@@jamesgittings3527 funny you mention that, as I sent an email to Hanes last week complaining about their one-ply undershirts. My question was how do you make cotton so thin that you can read through it!
I always end up watching your vids twice, the first time because im interested and for entertainment value, and the second time because I actually am looking to buy a tool or something. Thanks for helping me make informed decisions
30 years ago I took my Milwaukee sawzall into a Milwaukee factory repair shop to get a new jaw that holds the blade. It was a slow day and the tech guy replaced the cord and the jaw along with the guard while I stood there and watched. Great I said what do I owe you. He said "Nothing, Glad to have you as a customer" That simple act. Locked me in for life. I still have that sawzall today. Service means a lot. I'm Glad that Milwaukee is still kickin it.
@ezgz. You got lucky on that one. About twenty years ago I had to pay $20.00 for a replacement cord for my sawzall. Luckily mine was detachable. Imagine what they would've wanted to just pull it apart and replace it.
@@invinciblejets4690 Don't know hank hill and it really happened that way. Makita was taking away there buisnes back in the 80's he told me and his boss told him if folks came in with problems to make them happy. This was Denver Colorado near 6th ave and Bryant street if anyone knows that area of industrial suppliers.
Earlier this year, I picked up the Bauer at $59.99 and thought, "Why not?" I've been using it to run lugs nuts off and back on my vehicles, change shocks on the Bronco and a few other odd jobs. So far, no complaints. It was 60 bucks, after all. I'll just have to remember not to try and cold drill a 6 inch bolt through a railroad tie with it.
What size battery did you use to remove car lug nuts? I'm thinking of throwing a Dewalt DCF885 (1/4" impact driver) with 20V 2 AH battery into the back of my car for use instead of using the usual 4-way lug wrench.
Consumer reports needs to take some pointers from you. I'm blown away at how you figure out how to test all the different items thoroughly and logically. Completely impressed !
The cleanest review channel in YB. No yapping, no fluff, just the info with clear comprehensive presentation structure. I agree with other commenters, providing product links is a win-win.
Clearly there is void that Project Farm Is warranted and definitely fulfilling and needed On UA-cam bypass very limited or bypassed reviews in general . Help the channel reviews reach a greater audiences is to share
Todd as trained NDI inspector, you consistently amaze me with your innovative testing. My hat is off to you. I always check Project Farm to assure myself of products’s quality. Keep ‘em coming 👍🏻
The Milwaukee isn't "powering down" this is called over current protection and it keeps people from abusing the tool like this. That's why it's the only impact drive that didn't try to catch fire during the lag test. It's a feature, not a failure.
We once forgot a makita impact driver out at the roof for winter. North finland winter is six months. When we came back , drill was only bit rusty from socket and even the battery had power.
I worked with a clumsy guy when i was younger, he was a carpenter and was expert in dropping his Makita drill from roofs, without any damage. Not until he accidentally drove over it with a van did he damage the housing but the drill still worked perfectly. Its without doubt the only premium brand in powertools, at least since AEG stopped making their own stuff and now is licensing the use of their name to the company that makes Milwaukee and Ryobi.
Ikr can't believe some actually smoked lol the milwaukee shuts off because the tool and batteries talk to each other to prevent damage but still crushed it
Probably can- HF almost always just takes a quick look in the box to see that the tool is in there, then tells you to go get a new one off the shelf. Sign the paperwork and off you go.
Yes and it's a very good feature I've had Milwaukee tools for almost a decade now and throughout Barry heavy use they always continue to work but also the batteries and the system protects the tool and the cells in the battery from damage.
Milwaukee puts thermal protection on all of their tools. Sometimes it hinders the tool when doing tests like these, but very few people ever abuse the tools like these tests do.
Excellent video. I switched from Dewalt to Makita about 4-5 years ago. At the time I was tired of DeWalt's batteries going bad too fast. I have no idea how many hardly used batteries from DeWalt's I have. Since switching to Makita, I have not lost one battery the same way I did with DeWalt. Hopefully, I'm healthy enough in the fall when it cools down to complete the many projects I have. These are pretty much the best tool video's on UA-cam. As a old Viet Vet, I greatly appreciate your time and efforts!
I have a Makita cordless drill that is 20 years old and it's 9.6V NiCad battery still charges and works. Now, I don't think it's charging even close to what it did when fresh, but I'm impressed it's not dead. Still good for small jobs.
Awfully strange and sorry to hear your bad experience. I've been using my Dewalts for 5 years now and haven't lost but 1 battery. It was due to me dropping the tool
@@IndorilNerevar I had a Dewalt dropped underneath a cow hay feeder and it sat there for at the least 3 months during winter. Eventually found it after the 4th ish month and the drill and battery still worked somehow and it still works today.
Thanks for generously supporting the channel. I’ll be doing a lot more tool testing in the future. So, please let me know which type of tools along with brand names you recommend testing. An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. Thanks again and best regards, Todd
Thanks for making this video, the testing of these brands of tools really builds my confidence more and more as I invest in Milwaukee tools and walking past the others!
Still hoping for a screw brand showdown sometime, could always start reaching out to companies if they want their products torture tested, might get you some early release products sometimes too. Could also always get a website going at some point to get all your data in one place too. Should be easy enough with squarespace/wix, I can potentially manage it as well.
it didn't catch on fire it just burned all the grease in the hammer assembly from the friction which is not a fatal fail the tool is still perfectly operable and did a good job in the test. the app measures motor temp and the motor was able to stay cool through all of that torture. all of that continued friction on the hammers and anvil trying to push a lag through hard wood is going to take it's toll on any 3/8'' impact driver since they aren't made for that, and we do see this in the video since they all smoked and one of them totally bit the dust.
@@terry504able it wasn't overload because nothing was being overloaded. but if you just hold it like that then it goes into a "limp home" type mode where it retards itself because it's not confident enough in it's build quality. the makita and the dewalt did just fine.
I work at a hardware store and I'll be using these videos to base my recommendations to customers on! I feel absolutely confident in my knowledge, now that I've learned it from Project Farm! No better hardware reviewer, completely and totally unbiased, even thinking of things I'd never consider to make every test as fair as possible! Thank you! I know the pros and cons of all of the biggest driver brands, and much more thanks to your other videos!!
I watch other "what's the best" testing videos but yours I find myself always coming back to your channel you are thorough, you're usually serious about the testing and get right to it instead of distracting viewers with your behavior thank you for taking that extra time to be professional about things. One can see the depth you'll go for your videos which is awesome again thanks for all of them and I look forward to more to come. I'm a proud supporter of your research and am glad to see you still out there making more! Knowledge is power!
Protip: when a tool is starting to overheat remove the load and continue to run the tool at a medium speed for a bit. The fan will help prevent the heat build up that happens as a tool sits
ohnestly , in my experience this helps but soon as a tool smokes, IMHO its done, it may just take 6 months to show its done, but its done. I use cordless power tools every day and have just grown to accept, soon as I see smoke, may as well buy another cause that tool cannot be depended upon.
What fun would that be? Nothing is as fun as watching crap being destroyed. The best failure is a catastrophic failure, at least they are the most fun.
@@ProjectFarm that was more than a comment, that was a hell of a compliment. But its accurate, you make some great videos. And your communication is great too.
@Random Stuffs did you know there are two space programs? A black ops secret program and then there is NASA. My uncle was in the air force in the late 1940s.
@Random Stuffs since no one can prove or disprove their stance on this matter, then it is safe to conclude those who shout the loudest against an ideology in support of their own, are the most religious among us.
Thanks for the well thought out tests. As an engineer I appreciate the tests you’ve designed and the comparison charts. I’ll definitely checking your videos for tools I’m considering . Great job!
I had an older Milwaukee that continued going all the way until it smoked the brushless motor. It still works but makes a horrible noise, and doesn't work very well. The replacement now shuts down just like yours when I try to misuse it in a similar fashion to the way that killed the first one. I suspect Milwaukee has revised their protection circuitry and logic so that it cuts out earlier, creating a slight annoyance when you're running at the edge, but keeping you from killing the tool.
i would rather have control than safety, this "shuts down because you are a dummy" mode is taking away the freedom to do whatever i want with a tool i bought.
@@MartinPlanner2 Still, the fact that the manufacturer has to protect the tool from its users says something... People will let the magic smoke out of the tools due to incorrect usage and claim warranty.. Or that their tools break because they suck. I get the idea though, I've run several old drills to the smoking point to get jobs done... But honestly, it's not really good practice.
@@TheDaniel85 yes i understand that, meanwhile, because it has a thermometer, they could claim that if it overheated, there is no warranty, period. it is such a nanny state, that we have been implementing defensive measures against crooks, while this just made them be more crooked and smarter, instead of stopping them doing scams. i only buy a tool that i can repair myself, electric or not. and i have never took back a tool for warranty. faulty production? that's a scam on cheapskate parts. of course there are price-brakets for scams, so a faulty car is a higher offense than a faulty 1$ tool. not in my perspective though...
The red link technology will shut down to protect the tool, which may be annoying, but this is a good thing. The Milwaukee battery is the best on the market. I would rather have the tool shut down automatically since most people will pressure the tool to finish the job even if it smokes. In the end, my drill avoids damage. t does take a lot to get to that point. Most jobs will not shut down the drill. Even with the shutdown, Milwaukee has won all of the competitions I have seen on youtube.
@Anonymous The number of people who want the "freedom" to abuse the tool and also expect the manufacturer to repair or replace it for free as a result is probably pretty high. I don't blame Milwaukee for implementing this feature as a way to save them money from these kind of warranty claims. And I sure don't mind losing a few seconds for the tool to cool and reset instead of losing a few hours or days while I go get a replacement or wait for something to come back from service or whatever after I abused the tool to ruin.
J T if you want to get technical hilti is a lifetime warranty and 95% of the time the rep that comes to pick up the broken tool will give you a new replacement on the spot if he has one.
J T Lifetime manufacturers warranty We’ll repair or replace all tools free of charge, which are faulty or defective due to manufacturing faults - over the entire life of the product. That is straight from the hilti sight and I have dealt with hilti reps more than I can count.
U do realize that its the most affordable bang for buck even though only 90days factory hence why hf has extended warranty’s for a few bucks more. Not to mention the easy of when needing a warranty done. Good luck with the others. U gotta call and make a claim. You pay to ship it to the mfg. The mfg determines IF ITS THERE FAULT. If then they will fix or replace BUT U PAY return SHIPPING. All this waiting while ur job at hand suffers. With the baur u walk in and walk out. They dont hassle u with tons of questions or paperwork.
Meeso Hunny the tool that burned up putting in 1 lag is not gonna be the best bang for my buck lol i hate ryobi and sad to say I would take it over any harbor freight tool out.
I'm quite new to getting hooked on tools and when I started watching videos about tool tests, I find this Project Farm channel one of the most informative if not the most informative source. I find Mr. Nice's demeanor very engaging and friendly, and I specifically love how he first read all the specs including and especially about where it is made.
@@rebeccalankford2652 there are some occasional uses for a regular drill but honestly it's rare. I have used impacts for 15 years now of daily heavy use. I probably have used the regular drill a few dozen times compared to tens of thousands with the impact. You can get drill bits/paddle bits, and socket adapters that fit the quick connect. If buying one or the other get the impact. It's not even close.
rebecca lankford get a good cordless impact, but find a decent drill with a cord. I only use the drill when boring a hole where the impact would break the bit.
Because I'm Japanese, I'm a Makita guy. But, by watching impact driver, impact wrench, ratchet wrench comparison video, looks like Milwaukee is the best brand for cordless power tools. I will try milwaukee tool when I get my 3rd stimulus check!
I prefer dewalt and Milwaukee products. But, I will typically buy Makita because they usually provide a hard case with their products. I hate that most tools don't come with cases these days
@@derekgardner1861 dude I know, I can't even figure out when they stopped doing that. I had at least 20 tools of all different brands, with snug fit cases for each. Now everything just comes in a cardboard box.
No way...I was literally just thinking last week "has Project Farm ever done a video on cordless impacts? They really should" Todd you read my mind! Great stuff.
Consumer Reports Could Possibly Be Bought Off ???? Where Project Farm Definitely Is Not !!! He Always States That He Is Not Supplied By The Name Of The Manufactured Brand He Uses ! He purchases out of Pocket so he gets a true test without any interference from the brand name company !
@@r.j.4977 Having a high view count, lots of subscribers, likes and links is the revenue stream if not sponsored or taking freebies. You have to have QUALITY content for this approach to pan out. Except for Scotty. He abuses clickbaiting to a new level. His older content was quite good. So far, the FARMER is legit!
I’ve been familiar with Consumer Reports for decades. They’ve dumbed down their testing to reach a wider dumbed down market. The tests are often ridiculously irrelevant and often quite shallow. Often very telling when they are clearly out of their element on products. (They did one that I recall on sound systems, it read like a comedy, totally irrelevant reasons as to why you’d by those products. That is unless you were only interested in feeling good that they actually sanctioned your choice, no matter how irrelevant the criteria) This Project Farm guy is that guy that showed up with that masterpiece term paper that clearly shows a ton of well thought out procedure,setup, testing, and results interpretation vs that slacker that comes to class on deadline day with a hastily scribbled “report” written during an all nighter.
I know! I go back and review this channel pretty much anytime I need to make a purchase of auto/garage related. My windshield wipers, crazy glue, JB Weld (original of course), and ratchet straps are just a few things I purchased after watching these tests and making my decision, and it's been money well spent each time. Now... If we could only get Todd to give marriage advice...🤔 🤣 "Going fishing on a three day trip will result in up to 27 negative remarks from your spouse, we are gonna test that!" 😂
I’m so glad your channel exists and that you do what you do, I’ve just started a new job as a tech at a dealership. Sure I’m an oil changer now, but I don’t plan to be there long, and one day I’ll need a reliable arsenal of tools to do my job. I’ll resist the temptation of the siren call of the tool trucks and I won’t buy a single tool, adhesive, chemical, or work boot without first seeing what you have to say about it.
I enjoyed the reprisal of the "dance off" near the end. That is something that makes your channel so good...a nice mix of seriousness with a touch of humor, just like a good seasoning.
have you ever considered doing intra-brand category test series? milwaukee has like 5 or 6 different impact guns, same with bosch, dewalt, etc. would be cool to see where each model in the lineup stands, then heading a final video which compares category leaders (or just having a chart that shows all of them stacked up without a video)
I am a farmer and I have the dewalt. It gets used nearly every day. Always in the dirt and I have had it for 4 years. It is a good one. It got ran over by a schoolbus loaded with watermelons when I first bought it. It mashed it in the ground. It popped some pieces apart and bent it a little but it snapped back together and has been fine since then. I dropped it in a bucket of transmission fluid once. When I got done using it that day I took it apart and sprayed the circuitry and trigger etc with brake cleaner. No problems. I use mine in the water all the time (spray hose clamps, rain etc)and it doesnt seem to hurt it. Mine is the older version without bluetooth. It is rusted from being sprayed with liquid nitrogen fertilizer but it has held up fine otherwise.
The one thing that tipped the scales to Makita for me over Milwaukee was their compact LXT line: having lightweight tools that use the same batteries is so much more convenient than having 2 different batteries / form factors and the 1.5Ah 18V LXT batt is still quite light, even with all-day overhead driving. But I don't need those tiny screw drive tools or 1/4" eRachets, like the Fuel M12 stuff is mostly used for, so YMMV. You can't go wrong with either really !
You Sir, are the "consumer reports" of these kinds of testing and I thank you for all of your hard work, so we can make a good choice on cordless power tools. Excellent video as always !!!!!!!
I work at a home depot and your videos are a great help for detailed, specific recommendations with proof for customers. It's helping a lot of people even if not everyone is seeing them.
@@jandastroy truf. I had their m18 drill grab and start to spin. It spun in such a way that it pinned my finger on the trigger and couldn't let go. The drill detected that something was wrong, and it shut off. Using a drill in low gear is always terrifying, so I'm glad it has that feature. It bent the fuck out of the metal box I was drilling, but I was unharmed.
At the shop where I worked - when our trailers were delivered, it was necessary to remove the wheels, forklift the trailers off of the cargo hauler, then re-install the wheels. We used a Milwaukee battery impact wrench. That impact wrench ran through a entire load of trailers with battery to spare and zero problems. We used that impact wrench for several years.
My dad never taught me a whole lot about tools(not his fault, I was more interested in video games when I was younger), so finding this channel has been a godsend for me. I’ve learned a lot so far and I enjoy watching all the projects!
Milwaukee should put an indicator light to let you know when its in protect mode. I thought i had a low battery and swapped in a fresh one and ended up letting out the magic smoke.
I was using it as an indication that I should probably not be doing what I'm currently doing :) only happened a few times driving a 100mm hex head m10 wood screw into azobe hardwood in a hole pre-drilled for an m8 (6mm hole). I see in the test I bought the right drill now :) (by pure chance, bought it as I found the dewalt a little too expensive)
This is a really in depth test! for me the breaking strength of the Milwaukee isn't great for my application, and the fine control of the Makita works best for me. I am in a trade and have tried Milwaukee, Makita, and Dewalt. In my experience Makita is the most reliable. While it doesn't quite have the brute force of Milwaukee it has never failed me and has finer control. Dewalt is on the same playing field as Ryobi, not worth your time. The one benefit that Milwaukee offers over Makita is a more diverse tool range, as in more niche tools, however, I have never returned one of my Makita tools under warranty, but Milwaukee tools are always out for repairs. Do you want a 5 year warranty, or a tool that works. For me I prefer Makita only because their tools are the only ones that haven't failed through abuse.
same. I feel like lots of people have inherent biases based on where the tool is made but he doesn't care about that either. It's all about performance and data
Fantastic testing! Smoking, but the app says temp OK. LOL I think the Milwaukee has a built in current sensing circuit. The excessive load is causing too much current to flow, opening the circuit. Releasing the trigger likely resets the internal circuitry. Great job! A++
The app only monitors the temp of the circuitry, namely the switching mosfets. They probably weren’t hot to be honest. The heat and smoke appeared to be coming from the hammer and anvil.
Just the fact that power tools now have apps is insane to me! So at least DeWalt could get their shit together and have an app that realizes when OK is no longer bueno!
Trigger control is important to me. I can get my Milwaukee M12 impact driver under load slow enough to impact 1/4 screw turns at about 1 seconds each impact, which is really handy getting a drywall screw a touch deeper. Very impressed. The pocketable M12 units have been everyones go-to 90% of the time.
What do you expect since it's pretty much Black & Decker which makes the cheapest power tools you can buy now days besides some super cheap store brands like from HF & Menards. Although B&D used to make decent tools many many years ago.
@@benkeysor7576 i still have some of my grandfathers DeWalt drills from back in the day still kicking. working better with these new batteries they have. newer DeWalt tools i'd stay away from the flashy ones. the simple DeWalt tools are the real ones.
@@thatguybrody4819 That is what I'm saying, the older stuff is decent & well made. I don't typically like battery tools just due to the cost & batteries needing replacement but I have a very old Makita drill & a very old Makita circular saw both 120 volts. Both the drill & saw are still very good functional tools and never had any issues. I wouldn't trade them for anything newer.
The results in this video are accurate. Our job site broke every tool except the Milwaukee M18. We don't intentionally abuse our tools, but we sure as hell work 'em. --- Thanks for the factual review. ---
Gosh, I cant tell how much I love honest people making honest reviews on products. Simple, informative, very useful for everyday performance and not sponsored by brands. Thanks mate, very appreciated, you are great!
Lol... I think that's the same lawn mower for all his tests. I would like to know if he pays for all these items, or if he contacts the companies to get these tools for the tests?
@@bryanmahon7866 last I knew, he did everything out of pocket himself. I don't know if that's changed since he got more popular. I think he's funded by himself and donation through Patreon.
When I did residential plumbing, the dewalt tools would make it about a year. The milwaukee tools would go 5-6. They were used hard daily. I’m not in that line of work anymore, and finally upgraded from the old Milwaukee 18v nicad tools to the 18v fuels. They have been great so far. Thanks for the testing!
I love my Ryobi tools, they're not the best but they're consistently good to very good and at a fair price. If I ever break one I know I'm pushing it too hard and I need to spend the money on a DeWalt.
@@Wohlfe I won’t say any one company is the best but the work I’ve gotten out of mine has been excellent between that and the price point I’ll have no problem buying another or trying other products of theirs because of my personal experience
I've been pleasantly surprised by my Ryobi collection as well. I do take DeWalt into the field, where the heavy abuse happens, but Ryobi is more than enough in the woodshop. After this vid I kinda wish I had picked red instead of yellow, but so far I've only killed a yellow jigsaw and ZERO green Ryobis have died in my hands.
He's basically my Consumer Reports the difference is that I can actually trust him and see the testing (instead of knowing they're getting paid for positive reviews, as was the case with CR).
Just saw it. It's gen 2 but I'm curious how it compares to gen 3 and 3.5. Time to do research. Edit. It's a none fuel model gen 3. I assume it's similar to the ATOMIC vs the XR. Performance was substantially worse than the fuel based on similar tests to this video. It might be an equal or better option to get the M12 subcompact highest end model for convenience.
@@obe22099 so I have the gen 3 non fuel m18s and the newer m12s, impact vs impact, the m18 still delivers much more power than the m12 fuel, I thought it would be fairly comparable between the 2 considering ones fuel, one isn't, but there's still quite a large jump in power. The 100 dollar m18 deal is a great deal for someone starting out in a trade or something, but my m12s do great while doing just about anything I need them to in the construction that I do.
I bought a Bauer used for $20. It does a great job for medium duty tasks. I don't drive thick screws into railroad ties. It is a beast for driving normal sized screws into hardwood though.
I just got a 6 piece Makita set for $300 plus tax and I think it's the best purchase I've made in a long time. This only makes me feel better about it. Great content as usual! Cheers!
I’ve been heavily looking into them as well as I have their impact gun, a charger and two 5.0Ah batteries already so I might as go with their tools (they also some of the best)
You will love it...consider Makita too. I believe these 2 tools are the best on the market. Also Rigid brand is a good quality tool and they have lifetime warranty on their batteries!!
I've been in love with the new models of Milwaukee from about 4 - 5 years ago coming forward and seeing you crush this comparison just reinforced the faith and love for milwaukee. Thanks for another awesome video.
I’ve owned my Mikita for 8 years and it’s still going strong. My work gave me Milwaukee 18V impact and drill and they work great as well. I’ve never had issue with either of them. Been a Makita fan for a very long time
I let the smoke out of my porter cable a few weeks ago and replaced with a kobbalt (it was on sale). should have watched this first. as another poster said; from now on, I'm coming here before going to the hardware store.
I have a makita drill use it to run my valve seat grinder. Variable speed cuts down on vibration. I've done several engine valve jobs still working grest!
12 years ago I got a 10 volt ( later they upgraded de batteries to 12 volts)makita impact driver, I was working on a project for a fleet of vans for a cable company. The job required removing the seats, my makita worked like a champ. 2 sets of batteries later ($50 each) still going.
I love this dude. I love how the cadence of his voice is colorful but consistent. I love how he's enthusiastic about this work, but not EnTeRtAiNmEnT enthusiastic. I like how he tests not just drills, but also "boring" tools because he knows people need reviews of them. I love how detail-oriented and straightforward this channel feels. All this having been said, it always feels a tiny bit untrustworthy to me when any reviewer, even Project Farm, milks money from the products he's reviewing through referral links to the products. If PF dropped those from the description, he'd be the perfect reviewer.
J T that really wouldn’t be apples to apples, but it would still be fun. Hilti is a professional grade tool, Milwaukee is just the best of the prosumer tools. It still might hold its own against hilti though.
Milwaukee holds it's own, but will get it's ass kicked in long term durability by Hilti. They're the only ones that still make true pro level tools though, Milwaukee, dewalt, Makita, are only prosumer/low end professional.
Dude, you totally crushed this review! The tests were extremely realistic, and your ability to isolate and compare functions/strengths is outstanding! The guided fall blew me away, very well thought out. I was also surprised that the winner was such a good value, as well. It's disappointing that the HF entry did so poorly, but not surprising. Thanks for the effort you put into getting such useful results, I only wish you had time to test everything in existence, to save us from the inevitable bad purchases we make (without data.) I have had a Dewalt driver for a few years now (maybe not the exact model tested) and it's been a very useful tool. Unfortunately, I'm now invested into the Dewalt battery ecosystem, so it would be difficult to switch brands now. I've seen many of your product reviews, oil tests, etc, but if you can keep testing tools as thoroughly and concisely as you did here, you're going to crush some very worthy channels! You are the new standard for power tool testing!
Yeah same here. I have Ryobi everything!! From a 1/2" impact to a damn weedeater. I bought 2 of the 4 Amp Hour batteries on sale a few years ago and I've been very pleased with the shit. The 1/2" impact takes the lug nuts off of my F250 Super Duty.
I have both and the Milwaukee definitely has the most torque but I always reach for the Makita. It's so smooth with more finesse for driving small screws or self tappers, it's also lighter, quieter, it runs cooler and its much easier on the hand ergonomically and vibration wise for all day use. I think Makita makes best impact driver for what the tool is intended to be used for but the Milwaukee really hits hard especially on the heavy lag bolts it's definitely noticable.
Eric Kounce it all depends on what you want out of your tools, if your a contractor go Milwaukee. If for at home get the best you can afford. As all will be fine for the average home owner. I am so deep in the dewalt battery that I have decided to stay with that system and it’s been working flawlessly for the last 5-10 years.
Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
DeWalt DCF 888BR: amzn.to/3uJRCc5
Milwaukee 2853-20 M18 FUEL: amzn.to/3qWKSW9
Makita XDT16Z: amzn.to/3iPTCsi
Bauer: www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-ion-cordless-14-in-hex-compact-impact-driver-kit-with-15-ah-battery-rapid-charger-and-bag-63528.html
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of tool manufacturers than Project Farm saying, "We're gonna test that".
Thank you very much!
Unless you're Milwaukee apparently. They just sit back smiling and go, "we'll wait".
This man is a national treasure. People like him will encourage manufactures to make better products or at least not exaggerate their products capabilities.
Project Farm is to tool manufacturers what Lock Picking Lawyer is to locksmith/lock manufacturers.
Right up there with the fear that LPL strikes into the hearts of lock manufacturers.
We are a team of 7 persons working in a chemical plant with lot of chemical storage tanks which require preventive maintenance 2 time a week.
We refer to Project Farm when choosing tools, grease and other maintenance materials.
Thanks for sharing!
@@ProjectFarm Maybe Project Farm should do a review of Bey Zam's maintenance procedures and see if they are doing them correctly.
@@casualobserver620 Or maybe testing the 7 employees. lol
Sounds like some breaking bad type of chemical plant
How cool is that. Impressive, but so understandable. His testing of all products is so thorough. I would like to know his back ground, and wonder how many companies would like to have him on their team.
I think we're at the point where I need to consult this channel every time I go to the hardware store.
Thanks for watching!
I was going to post the same thing. I refuse to buy any more tools until Project Farm kicks out a video on it. I bought two Cryobis an impact driver and an impact wrench. The impact wrench cant even tighten my lug nuts past 60 pounds.
God bless corporate America ( and other money hungry nations & conglomerates ! ) in the noble pursuit to build the cheapest item out there !
Frustrating but true >_>. Name ,loyalty, quality assurance mean very little to most now =/ =( .
@@jamesgittings3527 funny you mention that, as I sent an email to Hanes last week complaining about their one-ply undershirts. My question was how do you make cotton so thin that you can read through it!
Agreed
I always end up watching your vids twice, the first time because im interested and for entertainment value, and the second time because I actually am looking to buy a tool or something. Thanks for helping me make informed decisions
You are welcome!
no way you're here
super relatable
30 years ago I took my Milwaukee sawzall into a Milwaukee factory repair shop to get a new jaw that holds the blade. It was a slow day and the tech guy replaced the cord and the jaw along with the guard while I stood there and watched. Great I said what do I owe you. He said "Nothing, Glad to have you as a customer" That simple act. Locked me in for life. I still have that sawzall today. Service means a lot. I'm Glad that Milwaukee is still kickin it.
Thanks for sharing.
TheEZGZ This some hank hill type shit
I sell sawzall and sawzall accessories...
@ezgz. You got lucky on that one. About twenty years ago I had to pay $20.00 for a replacement cord for my sawzall. Luckily mine was detachable. Imagine what they would've wanted to just pull it apart and replace it.
@@invinciblejets4690 Don't know hank hill and it really happened that way. Makita was taking away there buisnes back in the 80's he told me and his boss told him if folks came in with problems to make them happy. This was Denver Colorado near 6th ave and Bryant street if anyone knows that area of industrial suppliers.
This entire channel is better than any Amazon reviews combined.
Wow! Thank you!
Agreed..
Except for that review on the milwaukee 1/2" impact wrench. You know the one.
How about the “I bought this for my husband, he likes it.” Best review of all
So true. Never biased, always real. I’ve come here often for legit reviews. He’s great!
Earlier this year, I picked up the Bauer at $59.99 and thought, "Why not?"
I've been using it to run lugs nuts off and back on my vehicles, change shocks on the Bronco and a few other odd jobs. So far, no complaints. It was 60 bucks, after all. I'll just have to remember not to try and cold drill a 6 inch bolt through a railroad tie with it.
Thanks for sharing!
Lol ya or ya might have to spend more than a new impact 🔥
What size battery did you use to remove car lug nuts? I'm thinking of throwing a Dewalt DCF885 (1/4" impact driver) with 20V 2 AH battery into the back of my car for use instead of using the usual 4-way lug wrench.
been a while, still going ??
my driver has a hard time removing my car's lugs. but i got a high torque for that now XD
Consumer reports needs to take some pointers from you. I'm blown away at how you figure out how to test all the different items thoroughly and logically. Completely impressed !
Thanks so much!
The cleanest review channel in YB. No yapping, no fluff, just the info with clear comprehensive presentation structure.
I agree with other commenters, providing product links is a win-win.
Thanks so much!
YT*
Clearly there is void that Project Farm Is warranted and definitely fulfilling and needed On UA-cam bypass very limited or bypassed reviews in general . Help the channel reviews reach a greater audiences is to share
Yes, good reviews
Entirely agree 👍
The S/N ratio is outstanding 👌
This gentlemen's testing procedures get better and better all the time, I love how this channel has grown from its humble beginnings.
Much better than "Will mayonnaise work for engine oil? Let's find out!" Although some of that crazy stuff was interesting too!
They are still the same rudimentary tests done for years. I enjoy it but they don't get better.
Not only do i enjoy the tests, but also the test set-up. Thats why its my favorite youtube channel
Thanks so much!
"So at this point, the Bauer is pretty much a brushless motor." 🤣
Thanks for watching.
That one really got me too. Great content. Thank you
This made me laugh out loud as well!
Lol
Todd as trained NDI inspector, you consistently amaze me with your innovative testing. My hat is off to you. I always check Project Farm to assure myself of products’s quality. Keep ‘em coming 👍🏻
Thanks, will do!
The Milwaukee isn't "powering down" this is called over current protection and it keeps people from abusing the tool like this. That's why it's the only impact drive that didn't try to catch fire during the lag test. It's a feature, not a failure.
Thanks for the feedback.
It's actually a battery temp issue. That is the main way of protection. The milwaukee batteries will put out of to 100 A for their high Ah batteries.
It's also to prevent the base voltage of the lithium ion battery dropping below s certain value, which would prevent it from recharging properly.
Mine does it after 1 mins use
I agree! My Porter Cable impact has done this from day one. It's over 5 years old, fairly well used, and I've never seen it smoke.
We once forgot a makita impact driver out at the roof for winter. North finland winter is six months. When we came back , drill was only bit rusty from socket and even the battery had power.
Thanks for sharing.
I worked with a clumsy guy when i was younger, he was a carpenter and was expert in dropping his Makita drill from roofs, without any damage. Not until he accidentally drove over it with a van did he damage the housing but the drill still worked perfectly. Its without doubt the only premium brand in powertools, at least since AEG stopped making their own stuff and now is licensing the use of their name to the company that makes Milwaukee and Ryobi.
Makita is amazing. I have most of the drills and impact drivers.
6 months on a roof during winter in Finland… and still had battery power 🤨
Project farm makes monday one of the best days of the week
Thank you very much!
so.... cute!!!
Mmmmm idk bout that. Monday still the worst but I do love project farm!
TRUTH!!
Agree 100%
the railroad lag bolt test was brutal. thanks. really nice to see which ones hold up under duress
Thanks for watching!
Ikr can't believe some actually smoked lol the milwaukee shuts off because the tool and batteries talk to each other to prevent damage but still crushed it
"... at this point, the Bauer became a brushless impact driver ... " 😂
That made me laugh too!
Impactful humor! 🤣
Project 2OH9 yeah that thing was on fire! Not in a good way😂😂
I also laughed at that😂😂
Great line!
Here's a test. See if you can get the Bauer replaced under their "heavy duty" warranty.
Probably can- HF almost always just takes a quick look in the box to see that the tool is in there, then tells you to go get a new one off the shelf. Sign the paperwork and off you go.
Its literally that easy
Thanks for the suggestion.
And then walk back in and return the new one.
@@P_RO_ totally true.
I’d say Milwaukee puts a thermal cut out on their impact.
Thanks for the feedback.
Yep, save the tool and still perform better than the competitors
That is what I was thinking. Not a bad idea if some crazy person decides to drive a 7" bolt into a railroad tie...
Yes and it's a very good feature I've had Milwaukee tools for almost a decade now and throughout Barry heavy use they always continue to work but also the batteries and the system protects the tool and the cells in the battery from damage.
Milwaukee puts thermal protection on all of their tools. Sometimes it hinders the tool when doing tests like these, but very few people ever abuse the tools like these tests do.
Excellent video. I switched from Dewalt to Makita about 4-5 years ago. At the time I was tired of DeWalt's batteries going bad too fast. I have no idea how many hardly used batteries from DeWalt's I have. Since switching to Makita, I have not lost one battery the same way I did with DeWalt. Hopefully, I'm healthy enough in the fall when it cools down to complete the many projects I have. These are pretty much the best tool video's on UA-cam. As a old Viet Vet, I greatly appreciate your time and efforts!
Thanks! Thanksk for sharing.
I have a Makita cordless drill that is 20 years old and it's 9.6V NiCad battery still charges and works. Now, I don't think it's charging even close to what it did when fresh, but I'm impressed it's not dead. Still good for small jobs.
yep, this part does not get tested. Makita has the best battery longevity and they charge fast.
Awfully strange and sorry to hear your bad experience. I've been using my Dewalts for 5 years now and haven't lost but 1 battery. It was due to me dropping the tool
@@IndorilNerevar I had a Dewalt dropped underneath a cow hay feeder and it sat there for at the least 3 months during winter. Eventually found it after the 4th ish month and the drill and battery still worked somehow and it still works today.
Thanks for generously supporting the channel. I’ll be doing a lot more tool testing in the future. So, please let me know which type of tools along with brand names you recommend testing.
An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together.
Thanks again and best regards, Todd
Thanks for making this video, the testing of these brands of tools really builds my confidence more and more as I invest in Milwaukee tools and walking past the others!
I would love to see more porter cable brand tools tested in the future
Still hoping for a screw brand showdown sometime, could always start reaching out to companies if they want their products torture tested, might get you some early release products sometimes too.
Could also always get a website going at some point to get all your data in one place too. Should be easy enough with squarespace/wix, I can potentially manage it as well.
Torque Wrenches, manual and electronic tested for Accuracy and precision.
Would have lo ed to see how ryobi and Hitachi stacks up
"So at this point , the bauer is pretty much a brushless motor" ^^
If only it was this easy to "upgrade" eh xD
oh no..,it burns..
And fanless!
He had me laughing at that one
Thanks for watching!
"pretty much a brushless motor"- you're killing me
Thanks for watching!
I laughed really hard at that too lmao
Love it when there's a clear cut winner.... especially when it's the 2nd least expensive power tool out of the bunch. Milwaukee crushed it.
Thanks for sharing.
Yeah… I just don’t like how Milwaukee kept shutting down. That would drive me crazy on a job site. “Time out, boss! My tool keeps pausing.”
@@seandhoward I haven’t seen any other ones do that. Milwaukee has a great warranty so they would replace it if your’s ever did that.
But dewalt is affordable
Milwaukee has always felt like a kids toy every time I've used one
DeWalt impact driver: *catches fire*
DeWalt app: OK
Thanks for watching!
it didn't catch on fire it just burned all the grease in the hammer assembly from the friction which is not a fatal fail the tool is still perfectly operable and did a good job in the test. the app measures motor temp and the motor was able to stay cool through all of that torture. all of that continued friction on the hammers and anvil trying to push a lag through hard wood is going to take it's toll on any 3/8'' impact driver since they aren't made for that, and we do see this in the video since they all smoked and one of them totally bit the dust.
@@ElectronicsForFun Milwaukee did not smoke because it has overload protection built into the electronics. Its just an overall superior tool.
@@terry504able it wasn't overload because nothing was being overloaded. but if you just hold it like that then it goes into a "limp home" type mode where it retards itself because it's not confident enough in it's build quality. the makita and the dewalt did just fine.
Dealt is the best
I work at a hardware store and I'll be using these videos to base my recommendations to customers on! I feel absolutely confident in my knowledge, now that I've learned it from Project Farm! No better hardware reviewer, completely and totally unbiased, even thinking of things I'd never consider to make every test as fair as possible! Thank you! I know the pros and cons of all of the biggest driver brands, and much more thanks to your other videos!!
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing!
Ayy nice work man
Thank you for caring about your work, it's important.
You should play his videos in the background of the storr
I do the same working at an auto parts store
You gotta be worried if you're a brand and you hear "we're gonna test that"
lol Thanks for watching.
Its one of my favorite parts of the opening
Project Farm
: "I'm testing you"
Makita: "I'll watch the video tomorrow. Good night!"
I watch other "what's the best" testing videos but yours I find myself always coming back to your channel you are thorough, you're usually serious about the testing and get right to it instead of distracting viewers with your behavior thank you for taking that extra time to be professional about things. One can see the depth you'll go for your videos which is awesome again thanks for all of them and I look forward to more to come. I'm a proud supporter of your research and am glad to see you still out there making more! Knowledge is power!
Protip: when a tool is starting to overheat remove the load and continue to run the tool at a medium speed for a bit. The fan will help prevent the heat build up that happens as a tool sits
Thanks for the feedback.
Heat-soak. It's the same with car vehicle engines. Idle to cool down.
ohnestly , in my experience this helps but soon as a tool smokes, IMHO its done, it may just take 6 months to show its done, but its done. I use cordless power tools every day and have just grown to accept, soon as I see smoke, may as well buy another cause that tool cannot be depended upon.
@J S it also depends on why they are smoking.
What fun would that be? Nothing is as fun as watching crap being destroyed. The best failure is a catastrophic failure, at least they are the most fun.
"temperature is about 300°"
My man project farm has the hands of the gods, impervious to all temperature
Thanks for watching.
300* F
@@basarabstefan8199 Right, 300 degrees. He already said that.
If schools hired one teacher like you, our country would have landed on Mars by now.
Thanks for the positive comment!
@@ProjectFarm that was more than a comment, that was a hell of a compliment. But its accurate, you make some great videos. And your communication is great too.
“Class, today we will be testing impact drivers”
@Random Stuffs did you know there are two space programs? A black ops secret program and then there is NASA. My uncle was in the air force in the late 1940s.
@Random Stuffs since no one can prove or disprove their stance on this matter, then it is safe to conclude those who shout the loudest against an ideology in support of their own, are the most religious among us.
Thanks for the well thought out tests. As an engineer I appreciate the tests you’ve designed and the comparison charts. I’ll definitely checking your videos for tools I’m considering . Great job!
Dewalt app after the driver is abused for 3 minutes and bellowing smoke: **This is fine**
Yeah, reduces warranty claims :)
🔥 🐶 ☕ 🔥 "This is fine."
And the chuck was wiggling.
🤣
@@deeeeeeps the chuck wiggles like that on even brand new ones
I had an older Milwaukee that continued going all the way until it smoked the brushless motor. It still works but makes a horrible noise, and doesn't work very well. The replacement now shuts down just like yours when I try to misuse it in a similar fashion to the way that killed the first one. I suspect Milwaukee has revised their protection circuitry and logic so that it cuts out earlier, creating a slight annoyance when you're running at the edge, but keeping you from killing the tool.
i would rather have control than safety, this "shuts down because you are a dummy" mode is taking away the freedom to do whatever i want with a tool i bought.
@@MartinPlanner2 Still, the fact that the manufacturer has to protect the tool from its users says something...
People will let the magic smoke out of the tools due to incorrect usage and claim warranty.. Or that their tools break because they suck.
I get the idea though, I've run several old drills to the smoking point to get jobs done... But honestly, it's not really good practice.
@@TheDaniel85 yes i understand that, meanwhile, because it has a thermometer, they could claim that if it overheated, there is no warranty, period.
it is such a nanny state, that we have been implementing defensive measures against crooks, while this just made them be more crooked and smarter, instead of stopping them doing scams.
i only buy a tool that i can repair myself, electric or not. and i have never took back a tool for warranty.
faulty production? that's a scam on cheapskate parts.
of course there are price-brakets for scams, so a faulty car is a higher offense than a faulty 1$ tool.
not in my perspective though...
The red link technology will shut down to protect the tool, which may be annoying, but this is a good thing. The Milwaukee battery is the best on the market. I would rather have the tool shut down automatically since most people will pressure the tool to finish the job even if it smokes. In the end, my drill avoids damage. t does take a lot to get to that point. Most jobs will not shut down the drill. Even with the shutdown, Milwaukee has won all of the competitions I have seen on youtube.
@Anonymous The number of people who want the "freedom" to abuse the tool and also expect the manufacturer to repair or replace it for free as a result is probably pretty high. I don't blame Milwaukee for implementing this feature as a way to save them money from these kind of warranty claims. And I sure don't mind losing a few seconds for the tool to cool and reset instead of losing a few hours or days while I go get a replacement or wait for something to come back from service or whatever after I abused the tool to ruin.
Can’t get over the “heavy duty guaranteed for 90 days” man that’s some serious heavy duty use lol.
J T lol hilti has a 25year warranty.
J T if you want to get technical hilti is a lifetime warranty and 95% of the time the rep that comes to pick up the broken tool will give you a new replacement on the spot if he has one.
J T Lifetime manufacturers warranty
We’ll repair or replace all tools free of charge, which are faulty or defective due to manufacturing faults - over the entire life of the product.
That is straight from the hilti sight and I have dealt with hilti reps more than I can count.
U do realize that its the most affordable bang for buck even though only 90days factory hence why hf has extended warranty’s for a few bucks more. Not to mention the easy of when needing a warranty done. Good luck with the others. U gotta call and make a claim. You pay to ship it to the mfg. The mfg determines IF ITS THERE FAULT. If then they will fix or replace BUT U PAY return SHIPPING. All this waiting while ur job at hand suffers. With the baur u walk in and walk out. They dont hassle u with tons of questions or paperwork.
Meeso Hunny the tool that burned up putting in 1 lag is not gonna be the best bang for my buck lol i hate ryobi and sad to say I would take it over any harbor freight tool out.
I'm quite new to getting hooked on tools and when I started watching videos about tool tests, I find this Project Farm channel one of the most informative if not the most informative source. I find Mr. Nice's demeanor very engaging and friendly, and I specifically love how he first read all the specs including and especially about where it is made.
Thanks!
"it's now a brushless motor" hahaha too good.
I’m five minutes in and saw this. This should be good!
Does it replace a standard drill? They have sets with both but do you need both?
@@rebeccalankford2652 Once you try an impact drill, you'll never go back to a regular drill.
@@rebeccalankford2652 there are some occasional uses for a regular drill but honestly it's rare. I have used impacts for 15 years now of daily heavy use. I probably have used the regular drill a few dozen times compared to tens of thousands with the impact. You can get drill bits/paddle bits, and socket adapters that fit the quick connect. If buying one or the other get the impact. It's not even close.
rebecca lankford get a good cordless impact, but find a decent drill with a cord. I only use the drill when boring a hole where the impact would break the bit.
I laughed when you went into deadpan mode... "The Bluetooth app says the temperature is OK".
Driver: smoking heavily and puking out grease
Brainbox: This is all normal and to be expected.
The grease probably started burning. Nothing too bad.
Thanks for watching.
As a die hard Milwaukee guy, this video made me a happy man
Because I'm Japanese, I'm a Makita guy. But, by watching impact driver, impact wrench, ratchet wrench comparison video, looks like Milwaukee is the best brand for cordless power tools. I will try milwaukee tool when I get my 3rd stimulus check!
I prefer dewalt and Milwaukee products. But, I will typically buy Makita because they usually provide a hard case with their products. I hate that most tools don't come with cases these days
@@derekgardner1861 dude I know, I can't even figure out when they stopped doing that. I had at least 20 tools of all different brands, with snug fit cases for each. Now everything just comes in a cardboard box.
@@ZERONEINNOVATIONS ehhhh I wouldn’t say that race has anything to do with where I buy tools. Whoever makes the best tool gets my money
@@timothydu9415 Its not about the race, Makita is a Japanese company. It's like american people love made in USA stuff
Man, I rarely see such a professional review. You constantly laid down FACTS. The whole process was exhaustive, scientific and on to the point!
Thanks for the feedback.
No way...I was literally just thinking last week "has Project Farm ever done a video on cordless impacts? They really should" Todd you read my mind! Great stuff.
Thanks!
Project Farm puts Consumer Reports to shame. Love this channel!
Thanks!
Consumer Reports Could Possibly Be Bought Off ???? Where Project Farm Definitely Is Not !!! He Always States That He Is Not Supplied By The Name Of The Manufactured Brand He Uses ! He purchases out of Pocket so he gets a true test without any interference from the brand name company !
@@r.j.4977 Having a high view count, lots of subscribers, likes and links is the revenue stream if not sponsored or taking freebies. You have to have QUALITY content for this approach to pan out. Except for Scotty. He abuses clickbaiting to a new level. His older content was quite good. So far, the FARMER is legit!
I’ve been familiar with Consumer Reports for decades. They’ve dumbed down their testing to reach a wider dumbed down market. The tests are often ridiculously irrelevant and often quite shallow. Often very telling when they are clearly out of their element on products. (They did one that I recall on sound systems, it read like a comedy, totally irrelevant reasons as to why you’d by those products. That is unless you were only interested in feeling good that they actually sanctioned your choice, no matter how irrelevant the criteria) This Project Farm guy is that guy that showed up with that masterpiece term paper that clearly shows a ton of well thought out procedure,setup, testing, and results interpretation vs that slacker that comes to class on deadline day with a hastily scribbled “report” written during an all nighter.
I know! I go back and review this channel pretty much anytime I need to make a purchase of auto/garage related. My windshield wipers, crazy glue, JB Weld (original of course), and ratchet straps are just a few things I purchased after watching these tests and making my decision, and it's been money well spent each time.
Now... If we could only get Todd to give marriage advice...🤔 🤣
"Going fishing on a three day trip will result in up to 27 negative remarks from your spouse, we are gonna test that!" 😂
"There's no such thing as unsportsmanlike conduct in this showdown!"
I'm dying 🤣😂
Thanks for watching!
Favorite line!
This guy's humor is off the screw-ball charts. Cary Grant would've been proud of him.
I’m so glad your channel exists and that you do what you do, I’ve just started a new job as a tech at a dealership. Sure I’m an oil changer now, but I don’t plan to be there long, and one day I’ll need a reliable arsenal of tools to do my job. I’ll resist the temptation of the siren call of the tool trucks and I won’t buy a single tool, adhesive, chemical, or work boot without first seeing what you have to say about it.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing!
10:29 "The Milwaukee stops in the middle of the race to taunt the Bauer." 😂🤣😛
lol Thanks for watching.
😂😂
I enjoyed the reprisal of the "dance off" near the end. That is something that makes your channel so good...a nice mix of seriousness with a touch of humor, just like a good seasoning.
Glad you enjoy it!
You posted this less than 6 hours after I bought a set...I should have waited. Lol
Sorry I'm late!
@@ProjectFarm All good! I went with what I knew and what was on sale: Ridgid. Lifetime warranty is quite useful, too.
Return it
Totes McGoats requisat in pace
Just return it then
have you ever considered doing intra-brand category test series?
milwaukee has like 5 or 6 different impact guns, same with bosch, dewalt, etc.
would be cool to see where each model in the lineup stands, then heading a final video which compares category leaders (or just having a chart that shows all of them stacked up without a video)
Thank you for the video idea!
'So at this point the Bauer is pretty much a brushless motor' 😂😂😂👌
Thanks for the feedback.
Harbor freight calls it a hybrid. Lol
Consumer Reports has a poster of Project Farm on its bedroom wall.
LMAO!
Consumer reports should be paying for watching these tests.
Another brilliant comparison. Was literally just considering buying either the Milwaukee or Dewalt, decision made!! Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much!
You'll be glad you did and wish you did a long time ago.
I am a farmer and I have the dewalt. It gets used nearly every day. Always in the dirt and I have had it for 4 years. It is a good one. It got ran over by a schoolbus loaded with watermelons when I first bought it. It mashed it in the ground. It popped some pieces apart and bent it a little but it snapped back together and has been fine since then. I dropped it in a bucket of transmission fluid once. When I got done using it that day I took it apart and sprayed the circuitry and trigger etc with brake cleaner. No problems. I use mine in the water all the time (spray hose clamps, rain etc)and it doesnt seem to hurt it. Mine is the older version without bluetooth. It is rusted from being sprayed with liquid nitrogen fertilizer but it has held up fine otherwise.
The one thing that tipped the scales to Makita for me over Milwaukee was their compact LXT line: having lightweight tools that use the same batteries is so much more convenient than having 2 different batteries / form factors and the 1.5Ah 18V LXT batt is still quite light, even with all-day overhead driving. But I don't need those tiny screw drive tools or 1/4" eRachets, like the Fuel M12 stuff is mostly used for, so YMMV. You can't go wrong with either really !
Dave Johnson Milwaukee has the same exact thing fyi
You Sir, are the "consumer reports" of these kinds of testing and I thank you for all of your hard work, so we can make a good choice on cordless power tools.
Excellent video as always !!!!!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
..No Way!..He is WAYY better than Consumer Reports..Consumer Reports are bought out and are nothing but hogwash...
I work at a home depot and your videos are a great help for detailed, specific recommendations with proof for customers. It's helping a lot of people even if not everyone is seeing them.
Awesome, thank you!
Milwaukee has a red link system that watch’s the battery and tool and watch’s the heat and will cut off the tool to try and protect it for the user.
FishFind3000 For the user. Or //from// the user 😄
Definitely from the user!
@@jandastroy truf. I had their m18 drill grab and start to spin. It spun in such a way that it pinned my finger on the trigger and couldn't let go. The drill detected that something was wrong, and it shut off.
Using a drill in low gear is always terrifying, so I'm glad it has that feature. It bent the fuck out of the metal box I was drilling, but I was unharmed.
Shawn a box is replaceable but your hand is not that’s neat how it shift off
The M18 drill is a beast. It beats the crap out of a corded dewalt my dad has. Not even comparable.
At the shop where I worked - when our trailers were delivered, it was necessary to remove the wheels, forklift the trailers off of the cargo hauler, then re-install the wheels. We used a Milwaukee battery impact wrench. That impact wrench ran through a entire load of trailers with battery to spare and zero problems. We used that impact wrench for several years.
Thanks for sharing.
Time to re-do and update this one! Love these videos and REALLY appreciate the objective and unpaid reviews! I trust Project Farm.
Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.
"So it's heavy duty for 90 days"
Somebody call an ambulance this man is a savage.
lol Thanks for watching.
Apply water to the burned area
wasnt even heavy duty for 90 minutes
😂😂😂
Take back to warranty it out
Bauer: 90 day warranty.
Project Farm: Let's see if we can make it die in 1 day.
lol Thanks for watching.
What do you expect from a Harbor Freight tool? It is good for the once in a while home user.
I'm in high school we'd handle it
how is a 90 day warranty even legal? here in euope it has to be at least 2 years
90 days is legal because of people like the man in the video lol
My dad never taught me a whole lot about tools(not his fault, I was more interested in video games when I was younger), so finding this channel has been a godsend for me. I’ve learned a lot so far and I enjoy watching all the projects!
Thanks for sharing!
Im in the same boat
Same child gamer as well zero knowledge, I happen to have already bought into the DeWalt line so I'm just happy they aren't total garbage.
@@lucianosmurf7037 i like dewalt pretty well. Though I decided to buy a makita random orbital sander and they seem to make a great product as well
I use these videos in my high school tech classes all the time...the students really like them!
I work at an auto parts chain and o regularly recommend this channel for tool reviews to my customers. Great comparison vid as always, man.
Thanks!
I guess back to HF for a 90 day “Heavy Duty” refund.
Too bad our friend here is also a part-time pathologist.
I'd be curious to know if the Milwaukee shutting down is built in to avoid heat damage.
In some drills by Milwaukee they shut off to prevent harming the user when the drill kicks back
Safety feature
Milwaukee should put an indicator light to let you know when its in protect mode. I thought i had a low battery and swapped in a fresh one and ended up letting out the magic smoke.
I was using it as an indication that I should probably not be doing what I'm currently doing :) only happened a few times driving a 100mm hex head m10 wood screw into azobe hardwood in a hole pre-drilled for an m8 (6mm hole). I see in the test I bought the right drill now :) (by pure chance, bought it as I found the dewalt a little too expensive)
Its a over heating safety
This is a really in depth test! for me the breaking strength of the Milwaukee isn't great for my application, and the fine control of the Makita works best for me. I am in a trade and have tried Milwaukee, Makita, and Dewalt. In my experience Makita is the most reliable. While it doesn't quite have the brute force of Milwaukee it has never failed me and has finer control. Dewalt is on the same playing field as Ryobi, not worth your time. The one benefit that Milwaukee offers over Makita is a more diverse tool range, as in more niche tools, however, I have never returned one of my Makita tools under warranty, but Milwaukee tools are always out for repairs. Do you want a 5 year warranty, or a tool that works. For me I prefer Makita only because their tools are the only ones that haven't failed through abuse.
Thanks for sharing.
Brother I just want to say I appreciate you staying true to your channel regardless of monitary gain.... Very glad I subscribed
I appreciate that!
same here
I like this cat. He shows no preferential treatment to any brand, and almost seems like a sports announcer. Good show!
Thanks so much!
Yeah man, no bullshit, just straight up.
same. I feel like lots of people have inherent biases based on where the tool is made but he doesn't care about that either. It's all about performance and data
"Sorry you caught me on my phone boss, I was checking the internal temp on my impact" hahahahaha
I watched this as I dropped a duece 💩🚽
Gringo Loco good shit
Fantastic testing! Smoking, but the app says temp OK. LOL I think the Milwaukee has a built in current sensing circuit. The excessive load is causing too much current to flow, opening the circuit. Releasing the trigger likely resets the internal circuitry. Great job! A++
That makes good sense. Thank you.
I have a Ryobi 1/2" impact that functions in the same manner. Using a battery rated higher than 4.0 ah solved that.
The app only monitors the temp of the circuitry, namely the switching mosfets. They probably weren’t hot to be honest. The heat and smoke appeared to be coming from the hammer and anvil.
I'm guessing I'd send the Milwaukee throught warranty and see if the problem persists. I think it has a defect.
@@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269 i'm fairly sure it's a protection feature, to keep you from smoking it out like the dewalt did.
I look forward to This every Monday! Especially now a days
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!!
Literally grease melting out of the gun
Dewalt app “looks fine to me”
Just the fact that power tools now have apps is insane to me! So at least DeWalt could get their shit together and have an app that realizes when OK is no longer bueno!
Glorified black and decker junk
Thanks for watching.
I'm fine, your fine. We're fine.
@@darrinbush5953 no, DeWalt is made a lot better than Black and Decker. Ive used both.
Trigger control is important to me. I can get my Milwaukee M12 impact driver under load slow enough to impact 1/4 screw turns at about 1 seconds each impact, which is really handy getting a drywall screw a touch deeper. Very impressed. The pocketable M12 units have been everyones go-to 90% of the time.
Thanks for the feedback.
I cannot express my true appreciation for your commitment to the real-world facts in all the products you have tested and reviewed!!!
Thanks so much!
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Dewalt app: Temperature is fine
Dewalt impact: *on fire*
What do you expect since it's pretty much Black & Decker which makes the cheapest power tools you can buy now days besides some super cheap store brands like from HF & Menards. Although B&D used to make decent tools many many years ago.
Amy Atkinson Lmaoooo
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@@benkeysor7576 i still have some of my grandfathers DeWalt drills from back in the day still kicking. working better with these new batteries they have. newer DeWalt tools i'd stay away from the flashy ones. the simple DeWalt tools are the real ones.
@@thatguybrody4819 That is what I'm saying, the older stuff is decent & well made. I don't typically like battery tools just due to the cost & batteries needing replacement but I have a very old Makita drill & a very old Makita circular saw both 120 volts. Both the drill & saw are still very good functional tools and never had any issues. I wouldn't trade them for anything newer.
The results in this video are accurate. Our job site broke every tool except the Milwaukee M18.
We don't intentionally abuse our tools, but we sure as hell work 'em. --- Thanks for the factual review. ---
That's all my dad and brother will buy anymore for working on the farm.
Gosh, I cant tell how much I love honest people making honest reviews on products.
Simple, informative, very useful for everyday performance and not sponsored by brands.
Thanks mate, very appreciated, you are great!
Thanks so much!
How did I know a lawn mower would make an appearance somewhere in this test
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Lol... I think that's the same lawn mower for all his tests. I would like to know if he pays for all these items, or if he contacts the companies to get these tools for the tests?
@@bryanmahon7866 last I knew, he did everything out of pocket himself. I don't know if that's changed since he got more popular. I think he's funded by himself and donation through Patreon.
When I did residential plumbing, the dewalt tools would make it about a year. The milwaukee tools would go 5-6. They were used hard daily. I’m not in that line of work anymore, and finally upgraded from the old Milwaukee 18v nicad tools to the 18v fuels. They have been great so far. Thanks for the testing!
You are welcome!
“Maybe Milwaukee is just taunting the Bauer” 😂 best review ever
Thanks so much!
🤣🤣🤣unsportsman-like conduct
Now the Bauer has a brushless motor 🤣
I’ve had a ryobi I’ve used hard for several years and it still runs as good as the day I bought it. I would by another one without a second thought
Thanks for the feedback.
I love my Ryobi tools, they're not the best but they're consistently good to very good and at a fair price. If I ever break one I know I'm pushing it too hard and I need to spend the money on a DeWalt.
@@Wohlfe I won’t say any one company is the best but the work I’ve gotten out of mine has been excellent between that and the price point I’ll have no problem buying another or trying other products of theirs because of my personal experience
I've been pleasantly surprised by my Ryobi collection as well. I do take DeWalt into the field, where the heavy abuse happens, but Ryobi is more than enough in the woodshop. After this vid I kinda wish I had picked red instead of yellow, but so far I've only killed a yellow jigsaw and ZERO green Ryobis have died in my hands.
Speaking from experience Milwaukee installs safety stops in their tools to prevent damage to the battery or motor.
Just about all tools have had that since the early 2000's it's not just a Milwaukee thing.
Thanks for sharing.
Dimes .. no it's just a Milwaukee thing
@@tonyhawk5608 No it's not Lol Makita is the only brand that uses sensors to prevent battery damage.
"Which brand will you buy"
*Checks PF videos for the answer.*
He's basically my Consumer Reports the difference is that I can actually trust him and see the testing (instead of knowing they're getting paid for positive reviews, as was the case with CR).
Thanks for watching!
If the dewalt bluetooth thing is a big deal to someone, Milwaukee makes the same tool with that feature
Milwaukee 👍
That m18 kit is $99 with a charger and 2.0 battery at Home Depot. Killer deal.
Thanks for sharing.
Just saw it. It's gen 2 but I'm curious how it compares to gen 3 and 3.5. Time to do research.
Edit. It's a none fuel model gen 3. I assume it's similar to the ATOMIC vs the XR.
Performance was substantially worse than the fuel based on similar tests to this video.
It might be an equal or better option to get the M12 subcompact highest end model for convenience.
Nice seeing you here lol. Used to watch all your videos years ago. Definitely a throwback
Cheahhhhhhhh 👌
@@obe22099 so I have the gen 3 non fuel m18s and the newer m12s, impact vs impact, the m18 still delivers much more power than the m12 fuel, I thought it would be fairly comparable between the 2 considering ones fuel, one isn't, but there's still quite a large jump in power.
The 100 dollar m18 deal is a great deal for someone starting out in a trade or something, but my m12s do great while doing just about anything I need them to in the construction that I do.
I bought a Bauer used for $20. It does a great job for medium duty tasks. I don't drive thick screws into railroad ties. It is a beast for driving normal sized screws into hardwood though.
Thanks for the feedback.
"So at this point, the bauer is pretty much a brushless motor." ROFL
About spit my coffee on that one.
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I've got the Bauer and I love it! I'm not a carpenter...just use it around the house and making things for the farm.
@@tonygaines15 If it works for you, keep it
Tshirts needed “We’re going to test that”
On the front....
And on the back "Wow, that's a lot of damage!"
Great suggestion!
@@ProjectFarm ive yet to buy any merch from any youtube channel other than vin wiki, but id buy that shirt the day it came out! You gotta do it!
@@ProjectFarm But first, you must test as many brands and types of fabrics of T-shirts for wear, tear, and how well they breath.
@@ProjectFarm Do it! I love your work! Keep it up!
Dude everything you do impresses me. How much time do you dedicate to these projects? It must be a lot. Thanks for everything you do for all of us.
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm people like you make UA-cam worth a lot to watch, if possible do water filters .
I just got a 6 piece Makita set for $300 plus tax and I think it's the best purchase I've made in a long time. This only makes me feel better about it. Great content as usual! Cheers!
Milwaukee has a thermal cutout to keep the battery from overheating.
DeWalt also
Makita also
@@davejames2015 Well it failed in this case because 300 degrees is extremely hot for any power tool to operate at.
@@davejames2015 the dewalt clearly does not have any prevention set in place.
Do y'all think the Milwaukee in in this video would be fine for removing lug nuts on my car? Or does that really need a 1/2 driver? Thanks in advance
So glad I'm getting myself a Milwaukee as my first impact driver for Christmas this year.
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been heavily looking into them as well as I have their impact gun, a charger and two 5.0Ah batteries already so I might as go with their tools (they also some of the best)
get the high output batteries, its a beast
You will love it...consider Makita too. I believe these 2 tools are the best on the market. Also Rigid brand is a good quality tool and they have lifetime warranty on their batteries!!
They have alot of tools on sale right now. I saved 55% at home depot on Milwaukee
I've been in love with the new models of Milwaukee from about 4 - 5 years ago coming forward and seeing you crush this comparison just reinforced the faith and love for milwaukee. Thanks for another awesome video.
You are welcome!
I love when I see you test things that I love and use. And it's even better when they come out on top! I love my Milwaukie M12 and M18 tools.
Thanks!
I laughed heartily when Mr. Farm casually mentioned he upgraded the Bauer to a brushless motor.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve owned my Mikita for 8 years and it’s still going strong. My work gave me Milwaukee 18V impact and drill and they work great as well. I’ve never had issue with either of them. Been a Makita fan for a very long time
Thanks for sharing.
I let the smoke out of my porter cable a few weeks ago and replaced with a kobbalt (it was on sale). should have watched this first.
as another poster said; from now on, I'm coming here before going to the hardware store.
Where di yiy live?
I have a makita drill use it to run my valve seat grinder. Variable speed cuts down on vibration. I've done several engine valve jobs still working grest!
12 years ago I got a 10 volt ( later they upgraded de batteries to 12 volts)makita impact driver, I was working on a project for a fleet of vans for a cable company. The job required removing the seats, my makita worked like a champ. 2 sets of batteries later ($50 each) still going.
"At this point, the Bauer is pretty much a brushless motor!" -- bwa-hahahahahaha!
Thanks for watching.
Yeah, that was funny comment :D
I was dying of laughing
Sounds like you were paid by Milwaukee??
@@alanhiggins2928 I wish!
I love this dude. I love how the cadence of his voice is colorful but consistent. I love how he's enthusiastic about this work, but not EnTeRtAiNmEnT enthusiastic. I like how he tests not just drills, but also "boring" tools because he knows people need reviews of them. I love how detail-oriented and straightforward this channel feels.
All this having been said, it always feels a tiny bit untrustworthy to me when any reviewer, even Project Farm, milks money from the products he's reviewing through referral links to the products. If PF dropped those from the description, he'd be the perfect reviewer.
This confirms my belief that Milwaukee is quality.
Thanks for sharing.
I’ve seen Milwaukee out perform a snap on tool
J T that really wouldn’t be apples to apples, but it would still be fun. Hilti is a professional grade tool, Milwaukee is just the best of the prosumer tools. It still might hold its own against hilti though.
Milwaukee holds it's own, but will get it's ass kicked in long term durability by Hilti. They're the only ones that still make true pro level tools though, Milwaukee, dewalt, Makita, are only prosumer/low end professional.
This dispels my belief that Milwaukee is junk. #beliefsadjusted
Dude, you totally crushed this review! The tests were extremely realistic, and your ability to isolate and compare functions/strengths is outstanding! The guided fall blew me away, very well thought out. I was also surprised that the winner was such a good value, as well. It's disappointing that the HF entry did so poorly, but not surprising. Thanks for the effort you put into getting such useful results, I only wish you had time to test everything in existence, to save us from the inevitable bad purchases we make (without data.)
I have had a Dewalt driver for a few years now (maybe not the exact model tested) and it's been a very useful tool. Unfortunately, I'm now invested into the Dewalt battery ecosystem, so it would be difficult to switch brands now. I've seen many of your product reviews, oil tests, etc, but if you can keep testing tools as thoroughly and concisely as you did here, you're going to crush some very worthy channels! You are the new standard for power tool testing!
Thanks so much!
Yeah same here. I have Ryobi everything!! From a 1/2" impact to a damn weedeater. I bought 2 of the 4 Amp Hour batteries on sale a few years ago and I've been very pleased with the shit. The 1/2" impact takes the lug nuts off of my F250 Super Duty.
I wouldn’t call that unfortunate at all.
I have both and the Milwaukee definitely has the most torque but I always reach for the Makita. It's so smooth with more finesse for driving small screws or self tappers, it's also lighter, quieter, it runs cooler and its much easier on the hand ergonomically and vibration wise for all day use. I think Makita makes best impact driver for what the tool is intended to be used for but the Milwaukee really hits hard especially on the heavy lag bolts it's definitely noticable.
Thanks for sharing.
Go BLUE! Yep, I love the makita for the same reasons. 👍
Yes, makita has advantages for all day use and smaller hands. I love my makita cordless platform and Milwaukee corded
That was the quickest I have ever been convinced to Subscribe to a channel. Great video.
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I'm glad to see this i just switched all my cordless tools to M18 milwaukee fuel.. been nothing but amazed in the difference
Same here!
So you guys really like the Milwaukee? What did you try before?
Eric Kounce it all depends on what you want out of your tools, if your a contractor go Milwaukee. If for at home get the best you can afford. As all will be fine for the average home owner. I am so deep in the dewalt battery that I have decided to stay with that system and it’s been working flawlessly for the last 5-10 years.
Eric Kounce Ridgid
@@o1mtbiker : Well not a contractor, but I understand the poor economy of cheapening out on one's tools. Costs more, but still going strong.