I love milwaukee tools Only brand I'll purchase/ beside maybe one day HILTI. Milwaukee makes good tools, but the new generation tools are not as durable as they should be. It will suffice for me as I have not experienced old tools my self The saying "not made to last" is good choice for this. BEST option on the market. But no tool is made to the quality level they should be.
@@liamhiggins8613 I have a Milwaukee drill that is 18 v from around 1999 or year 2000. It was made in Germany. A old friend of mine never used it and gave it to me before he died. That drill is the best made drill I ever owned. The batteries were bad, but I found solid aftermarket batteries cheap. This drill is built better than Hilti. It is heavy as hell but at least it is solid. I keep it in storage and often use the batteries all the way down and store them at 50% charge. This drill is kind of like a old school Mustang. I also keep it stored in the house because it belonged to a good friend. Thanks for video.
@@VCGConstruction gotta give credit where it's due. You guys work hard and put these videos up like it's part of your job, but it's not. I didn't expect these videos for awhile (3 weeks) at the earliest very impressive stuff.
I don't work as a mechanic anymore, but these stubbies almost make me wish I did. I'd have a few M12 batteries sitting in a charge rotation on my box and I wouldn't touch an air hose all day. It's really impressive that they can handle lug nuts, but I think where they really shine is in the front wheel wells and inside the engine compartment where even a normal 3/8" pneumatic impact may not fit. It's nice that they can handle crazy universal socket setups, but with these tools I think you'll wind up needing those universals less than with any other gun.
I ordered one of these the other day for karting and general stuff on car. I already have a mains operated for crank bolts. I didn't watch any reviews or nothing it was an impulse buy. Just watched this can't wait for it to arrive !
Get it, or don't. Up to the viewers. I love my 3/8" stubby so far. Pre-ordered and got it on 9/14. Using it on cars and whatnot. It's a great tool. Does the majority of my DIY vehicle maintenance needs over the M18 mid torque impact without the size and heft.
I use my M18 1/2" mid torque for work daily and I do notice a loss in torque when using extentions. However, I only remember one time where i couldn't get a lug nut to budge so I took off the 3" extension and it came right off no problem. I think it also has a lot to do with the material and build of the tool. Similar concept to torque sticks.
Well , the Milwaukee tools 🧰 for me are Good so far , plus the videos like you post in UA-cam help a lot good toys for this Christmas......... Greetings from NYC .
Great video!!! By the way adding extensions you lose torque. 40 yrs experience. Was glad you torqued that nut then took off w 2.0 battery!!! I ordered one last night.
1:40 opposite when adding the adapter and socket you increase mass increasing performance most of the time, not including swivel/universals they rob torque
Good video Vince Titan makes a low profile adapter set the part number is 30936 and they are impact approved they should work perfect for these stubby impacts
I knew these stubby impacts would be insane and Milwaukee exceeded my expectation! What a MONSTER lil gun😊 but you really have to be careful with impacts and universals...i got smacked with a socket in the eyebrow...🤬
I think ima go with the 1\2 inch one to i have the Milwaukee electric ratchet have a 3/8 and 1/2 in so I think that half inch stubby would be the best bet because basically I'll be using it for bigger nuts anything smaller I would just use the electric ratchet
I'd like to see you get a big truck, (like a box truck or even a heavy duty pickup with 8 lug wheels) and take off all the lug nuts and put them back on really tight like holding the trigger for a couple seconds or so tightening each. On the Milwaukee impact driver I have, when you rotate a couple tires in the upper range of torque it gets so hot you can barely hold it and starts leaking grease everywhere it still works, and I hear that's normal, but I was wondering how hot this one gets.
Trying to get my friend to order one since he can get 40% discount of home depot price guy said on hold for stubby in Canada so i guess we have to wait till full moon
I’m inclined to grab one , with the right adaptor it could supplant my M18 impacts . I only use them for large screws and lags . Being an Old Fart , my M12 Fuel latest Gen. does 95% of my impact stuff .
This would also be good to bring with you on road trips if you had to change your tire on your truck or trailer. Another great video thanks for sharing that. Oh and balake wants you do a video on the 1/4 in stubby impact please, testing its torque and taking out some bolts and stuff.thanks AA Ron
This is all well and good BUT......... I really would like to see what would this machine be able to do with 6 universal joints, a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter, 6 extensions, a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and a motorcycle adjustable fork seal driver at the end... all this in the dark... and working upside down with a balaclava over the eyes on a inflatable kayak in the middle of a F6 tornado. Personally, I'm not yet convinced 😁
Awesome video VCG, i admit that impact is pretty freakin cool and decently powerful for such a small size. But i've had to may bad expierences with milwaukee power/hand tools, Dewalt though has never given me any issue's to speak of. Oh and also i recommed Vcg that you guys go and check out ACEHARDWARE ads online thier offerings are amazing this month.
Vince I am ether going to get the m12 fuel 1/2inch or 3/8inch stubby impact wrench and I was thanking of getting the m12 fuel 1/2inch stubby impact wrench to replace my ryobi brushed impact wrench that died on me and also get the m12 fuel 3/8inch ratchet and if I get the m12 fuel 1/2inch stubby impact wrench it will be the kit because I don't need all the power that the m18 fuel impact wrench that comes with a 5.0 batterie has
Milwaukee, and snap-on may make some of the best battery power impacts wrenches on the go, but when compare to foot-pound of torques it'll never compare to pneumatic impact wrenches. it's more compact in tight spaces, has high torques, and cheaper.
For construction it looks like a good tool. Automotive industry it fails quite a few things. Crank bolts from honda or toyota. Size wise it is awesome, power cannot be said the same. Pitman arm seized nut is a nogo either and pretty much anything suspension or undercarriage will not do. For this i turned to mcl2012hpiw by matco. Plz do a review on that. I personally think its too brutal for construction but then again i do not have experience on this trade.
To compare a 3/8 12v tool to a 18v 1/2 is comparing apples to oranges. The matco is twice the size and weight of this one, and 3x the price. The stubby will remove 90%+ of bolts on a car with less strain on the user. There's no replacement for a bad boy 1/2 impact in the shop. The stubby is about fitting into places that you'd otherwise have to use a ratchet and doing the job faster.
@@jake-mv5oi most of what you said i agree, it is a lighter duty when comparing the drive size. In the shop ive come accross where i cannot fit such dinosaur of an impact. To tell you the truth, i do own a stubby 3/8 impact powered by compressor. I personally think air tools have more power with out the bulk of battery. Example, my air impact by Matco is 1300 breakaway torque and is half the size as my battery powered impact.
Ok now im impressed. Wasnt even needed. You guys dont play. Id be upset if they didnt throw you some stock after all these videos or atleast stickers n t shirts. VCG NPS2019
PLEASE Drive lags 2 and 3 inch with a 1/2 socket. Pressure treated or just 4x4 or 2x4. I WILL BE DRIVING INTO PLASTIC ANCHORS. 5/16 THICK X 2 INCH LONG HEX HEAD WITH 1/2 SOCKET.
@@mikezeke7041 yes they do... The dc charger is expensive tho.... And having a few batteries is being safe I have the inflation tool and the batteries go fast using that... I keep one on my rzr so I can deflate my tires for crawling and mud then put psi back in my tires for at speed trail riding.....
@@VCGConstruction I think so because mechanics like a warranty, snap on will only warranty for one year. Milwaukee will warranty for 5 years (unheard-of). I just bought the 2555-20 (1/2") this is beats snap-ons 18v 1/2 compact, the size also fits into a lot of areas the snap on can't. Which is a huge plus
I think they might have finally got me with this. Hate to admit it but my CT761 is for sale right now.. I just can't justify the $450 price tag for 1/2 the torque, single speed, no torque limiter and the real reason.. an insulting 1 year warranty... WTF Snap On? So I pay almost $500 for a couple batteries & a mediocre powered gun and 15 months later I have to pay another $160 to get it rebuilt.. I have Snap On everything.. Total snob.. but I just can't do it anymore with the power tools.. Kills me...
![Milwaukee M12 FUEL Stubby 2554 Review vs Snap-On CT9010 [12V vs 18V]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MfVBFFA6Seg/mqdefault.jpg)
Seems like people must not believe that Milwaukee actually makes high end tools...They have the best 12 volt lineup on the market !!!
Their 12 volt line is unparalleled!!
I love milwaukee tools
Only brand I'll purchase/ beside maybe one day HILTI.
Milwaukee makes good tools, but the new generation tools are not as durable as they should be.
It will suffice for me as I have not experienced old tools my self
The saying "not made to last" is good choice for this.
BEST option on the market.
But no tool is made to the quality level they should be.
Fyi I own 6 grand in m18 fuel tools,
About 1000$ of m12 fuel.....
I just see the old tools were made better.
AVE taught me well xD
@@liamhiggins8613 I have a Milwaukee drill that is 18 v from around 1999 or year 2000. It was made in Germany. A old friend of mine never used it and gave it to me before he died. That drill is the best made drill I ever owned. The batteries were bad, but I found solid aftermarket batteries cheap. This drill is built better than Hilti. It is heavy as hell but at least it is solid. I keep it in storage and often use the batteries all the way down and store them at 50% charge. This drill is kind of like a old school Mustang. I also keep it stored in the house because it belonged to a good friend. Thanks for video.
@@VCGConstruction Nice vice Vince. Bustin nuts and takin names. Milwaukee gets it done.
You are the man Vince! Way ahead of any other tool channels. Thanks for all yall do.
Wow Paul I really appreciate that!! Thanks!!
@@VCGConstruction gotta give credit where it's due. You guys work hard and put these videos up like it's part of your job, but it's not. I didn't expect these videos for awhile (3 weeks) at the earliest very impressive stuff.
I don't work as a mechanic anymore, but these stubbies almost make me wish I did. I'd have a few M12 batteries sitting in a charge rotation on my box and I wouldn't touch an air hose all day.
It's really impressive that they can handle lug nuts, but I think where they really shine is in the front wheel wells and inside the engine compartment where even a normal 3/8" pneumatic impact may not fit. It's nice that they can handle crazy universal socket setups, but with these tools I think you'll wind up needing those universals less than with any other gun.
How do you not have more subscribers??? Cool videos man, keep up the good work!
Thanks dt, I guess people watch and don’t subscribe?
I ordered one of these the other day for karting and general stuff on car. I already have a mains operated for crank bolts. I didn't watch any reviews or nothing it was an impulse buy. Just watched this can't wait for it to arrive !
CONGRATS TO VCG ON 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS !!! WAY TO GO 👍👍
Thanks King Brian we appreciate all your help!!
Get it, or don't. Up to the viewers. I love my 3/8" stubby so far. Pre-ordered and got it on 9/14. Using it on cars and whatnot. It's a great tool. Does the majority of my DIY vehicle maintenance needs over the M18 mid torque impact without the size and heft.
I use my M18 1/2" mid torque for work daily and I do notice a loss in torque when using extentions. However, I only remember one time where i couldn't get a lug nut to budge so I took off the 3" extension and it came right off no problem.
I think it also has a lot to do with the material and build of the tool. Similar concept to torque sticks.
I’d agree Shan !
You go to EXTREMES to make a point. Love it
Gotta explore the possibilities!!
Awesome tool
yeah its powerful for its size Alex!!
I love my milwaukee 2555-20 its a life saver
Well , the Milwaukee tools 🧰 for me are Good so far , plus the videos like you post in UA-cam help a lot good toys for this Christmas......... Greetings from NYC .
Thanks Carlos!!
Great video!!! By the way adding extensions you lose torque. 40 yrs experience. Was glad you torqued that nut then took off w 2.0 battery!!! I ordered one last night.
1:40 opposite when adding the adapter and socket you increase mass increasing performance most of the time, not including swivel/universals they rob torque
I bought one of these today. You sold me when you showed that it could bust lug nuts even with the small battery!
That stubbys a bad bad machine!!! I can’t wait to get one
Yes sir!
Good video Vince Titan makes a low profile adapter set the part number is 30936 and they are impact approved they should work perfect for these stubby impacts
Thanks buddy I’ll check them out!!
Thanks for the assurance that it won't matter to use a longer extension. great content.
I hate to admit it, but that is a great tool. Milwaukee might have hit a home run with the stubby.
#stubbylove
Thanks you just sold this Stubby to me, I’m going get this toy
So if level 3 gives us 250ft/lbs what does 1 and 2 put out? hmmm.... Thanks for the awesome video!
I’ll try to get you the info
@@VCGConstruction They used to provide that into on the Gen 1 impacts. I look forward to seeing what you find out.
Awesome Video Vince! I’m definitely picking this impact up
You won’t be disappointed!!
@@VCGConstruction can u take the lug nuts off like that with the smaller battery
Great review videos so far. Thanks for this one.
👍🏻
This is absolutely bad ass!! Love it. My snap on wont be able to do that!.
Really?
Would like to see a torque test with and without adapters or extensions to see how much of a difference it really makes.
I just pre-ordered the 1/2 friction ring, can't wait till it gets in!
Acme tools?
great video. thanks for doing this. it makes me wanna buy one
Before you know I will be working on a car parked in San Diego California from the comfort of my front yard in Georgia.
🤣🤣👍🏻
I knew these stubby impacts would be insane and Milwaukee exceeded my expectation! What a MONSTER lil gun😊 but you really have to be careful with impacts and universals...i got smacked with a socket in the eyebrow...🤬
Wow that must have hurt!!
Where you busting a nut when you got hit in the eyebrow??? Busting a nut can messy, a friend has told me.
😆 yup on a brake job fluid spewing all over !!
Especially when your impact swivel gets a little sticky spot in it. I’ve slung sockets some impressive distances before 😂
Great video. Cant wait to buy the 1/2 model!!
Nice good luck
I think ima go with the 1\2 inch one to i have the Milwaukee electric ratchet have a 3/8 and 1/2 in so I think that half inch stubby would be the best bet because basically I'll be using it for bigger nuts anything smaller I would just use the electric ratchet
Vince ur the man!
Thanks Paul w!
Great video brother!
Thanks Greg we appreciate it!
I'd like to see you get a big truck, (like a box truck or even a heavy duty pickup with 8 lug wheels) and take off all the lug nuts and put them back on really tight like holding the trigger for a couple seconds or so tightening each.
On the Milwaukee impact driver I have, when you rotate a couple tires in the upper range of torque it gets so hot you can barely hold it
and starts leaking grease everywhere it still works, and I hear that's normal, but I was wondering how hot this one gets.
I'd love to see how many lb ft it would break loose with a 3/8 impact socket with no adapter! That lil gun is a beast!
Haha busted a nut, Vince busted a nut lol. Thanks for the update.
Way to go Vince . thumps up, lol
Hi, just ordered one of these. Do you know if they are ok to use as an impact driver aswell? Thanks
Yes, absolutely
What brand of impact extensions/sockets do you guys use?
Torque a nut to 250 ft lbs and keep adding extensions one by one to see how many extensions it takes till it won’t remove it anymore.
Vince put those concrete screws in those big ones what you've been using the other impacts for the challenge I like see if they can do it do it
Good idea!!
Thanks Vince, this is awesome !
do you have access to busting an Axel bolt ?
and / or crank bolt
might want to try at the wreck yard
I’ll see what I can do!!
VCG Construction Vince
could you ask Milwaukee if they have 21700 in site for M12 batteries upgrades ?
Trying to get my friend to order one since he can get 40% discount of home depot price
guy said on hold for stubby in Canada
so i guess we have to wait till full moon
Great review Vince ✌.....
Thanks Bobby!!
Nice video Vince think I'm going to end up buying that Gun too.
It’s a nice piece!!
Could you use this for taking off engine mounts on a car?
How do these stu bids compare to the smallest but top of the line m18 impact?
I’m inclined to grab one , with the right adaptor it could supplant my M18 impacts . I only use them for large screws and lags . Being an Old Fart , my M12 Fuel latest Gen. does 95% of my impact stuff .
Powerful... JUST LIKE ME!
Lmao that was funny
🤣🤣🤣
ROFL
This would also be good to bring with you on road trips if you had to change your tire on your truck or trailer. Another great video thanks for sharing that. Oh and balake wants you do a video on the 1/4 in stubby impact please, testing its torque and taking out some bolts and stuff.thanks AA Ron
Agree
Will do!!
Change a tire?????? It’s 2018 cuz. It’s called AAA!!!!
AAA or AA ron.
I want to know how much torque it does fastening. 250ftlb but busting. But they don't say what it can fasten to...
can you make a video showing the impact shutting off with a cross threaded bolt or nut
This is all well and good BUT......... I really would like to see what would this machine be able to do with 6 universal joints, a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter, 6 extensions, a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and a motorcycle adjustable fork seal driver at the end... all this in the dark... and working upside down with a balaclava over the eyes on a inflatable kayak in the middle of a F6 tornado. Personally, I'm not yet convinced 😁
In your opinion , is the 3/8” the pick of the litter ?
I like the 3/8”
thank you!
Thank you Dan c
You should test how much torque each setting with tighten to please
Awesome video VCG, i admit that impact is pretty freakin cool and decently powerful for such a small size. But i've had to may bad expierences with milwaukee power/hand tools, Dewalt though has never given me any issue's to speak of. Oh and also i recommed Vcg that you guys go and check out ACEHARDWARE ads online thier offerings are amazing this month.
I’ll check it out cuz!!
How much torque will the number 2 setting work with ?
Vince Whats with the Breetta magazine action with the battery ? Love your work
Always need a backup!
That is one bad tool. On the wish list. Thanks for the video Vince.
Thank you Darren!!
We call those extensions and U-joints “Torque Multipliers”.
I use the other type of universal joints that are ball types and I do have sockets that have the universal ball joints incorporated with the sockets
Gotta have it!!
It’s a must have!!
M12 Stubby vs M18 compact!
What are good impact sockets for Milwaukee impact gun with friction ring?
DreamCarDriving // sunnex makes some nice stuff for a good price
I got my 3/8 and tried using a2.0 on it and it couldn't take off lug nuts torqued to 140ft lbs.. I'm not impressed yet
we took off lugs torqued to 154lbs with a 2.0
Vince I am ether going to get the m12 fuel 1/2inch or 3/8inch stubby impact wrench and I was thanking of getting the m12 fuel 1/2inch stubby impact wrench to replace my ryobi brushed impact wrench that died on me and also get the m12 fuel 3/8inch ratchet and if I get the m12 fuel 1/2inch stubby impact wrench it will be the kit because I don't need all the power that the m18 fuel impact wrench that comes with a 5.0 batterie has
Richard I want the half inch but I think I'm going to go with the 3/8. Just because I already have the m18 mid torque.
Do it!!
Once I want buy me I learned some stuff thanks
Nice Joshua!!
Milwaukee, and snap-on may make some of the best battery power impacts wrenches on the go, but when compare to foot-pound of torques it'll never compare to pneumatic impact wrenches. it's more compact in tight spaces, has high torques, and cheaper.
Milwaukee is better because you get great tools at a lower price. Snap on is good but expensive.
For construction it looks like a good tool. Automotive industry it fails quite a few things. Crank bolts from honda or toyota. Size wise it is awesome, power cannot be said the same. Pitman arm seized nut is a nogo either and pretty much anything suspension or undercarriage will not do. For this i turned to mcl2012hpiw by matco. Plz do a review on that. I personally think its too brutal for construction but then again i do not have experience on this trade.
To compare a 3/8 12v tool to a 18v 1/2 is comparing apples to oranges. The matco is twice the size and weight of this one, and 3x the price. The stubby will remove 90%+ of bolts on a car with less strain on the user. There's no replacement for a bad boy 1/2 impact in the shop. The stubby is about fitting into places that you'd otherwise have to use a ratchet and doing the job faster.
@@jake-mv5oi most of what you said i agree, it is a lighter duty when comparing the drive size. In the shop ive come accross where i cannot fit such dinosaur of an impact. To tell you the truth, i do own a stubby 3/8 impact powered by compressor. I personally think air tools have more power with out the bulk of battery. Example, my air impact by Matco is 1300 breakaway torque and is half the size as my battery powered impact.
Ok now im impressed. Wasnt even needed. You guys dont play. Id be upset if they didnt throw you some stock after all these videos or atleast stickers n t shirts. VCG NPS2019
Do you know if the 3/8 and 1/2 model have the same housing?
Same housing different anvil!!
Vince good idea removing the pooped on tire with the stubby lol. J/k love the videos
🤣🤣🤣
Does anybody know how much ftlb of torque delivers each setting on 3/8 brushless stubby?
What torque spec does mode 4 tighten bolts to?
People try a lugnut that may have been on 3 yrs. Ive had 1000 nbt titaniums struggle.
3/8 to an inch adapter and take wheels off a lorry ?
That little impact is pretty bad ass, therefore got to respect its power and where to use it, otherwise it'll brake bolts left and right.
True!
PLEASE
Drive lags 2 and 3 inch with a 1/2 socket.
Pressure treated or just 4x4 or 2x4.
I WILL BE DRIVING INTO PLASTIC ANCHORS.
5/16 THICK X 2 INCH LONG HEX HEAD WITH 1/2 SOCKET.
I want one , im looking for baretool drywall gun first
i would recommend you get the Dewalt dry wall gun you wont be disappointed, unless your in a different battery platform already??
That vs Honda harmonic Balancer bolt plz
Are there adapters for driving screws?
I would suggest using an impact driver as opposed to this impact wrench but you can find adapters to make it work!
That adapter you have looks big lol. I have a tekton impact 1/2 adapter and it is smaller.
Is this going to be in a future tool wars Vince?
Always a possibility!
Brandon don’t make me break Vins lil heart by beating this “stubby” tool.
Please try it if possible on a semi truck
I was hoping it was a piece of junk, now I have to go buy one.
Nice brother it looks good dude awesome yeaaaaaa boyyyyyyyy later :)
Thanks TJ!!
Keep this, an inflator, and 2) 6.0 batteries in the trunk
Good call cuz!!
Do you really think it would take 2 6.0s to remove/install and inflate one tire? Lol
Cody Artzt nope, but no sense in being half prepared. Does Milwaukee make a cigarette lighter charger?
@@mikezeke7041 yes they do... The dc charger is expensive tho.... And having a few batteries is being safe I have the inflation tool and the batteries go fast using that... I keep one on my rzr so I can deflate my tires for crawling and mud then put psi back in my tires for at speed trail riding.....
How much is the forward torque?
250lb ft
@@VCGConstruction for reverse and foward?
Forward and reverse specs are equal on this tool
I'm sold.
you're so cool
Thanks buddy
I wanna know what ren man thinks
Haha man I thought you were Doug from Sound Man Car Audio he does fabrication too but for vehicles haha man check him out !
hes a funny dude!
VCG Construction heck yea haha he cracks me up !
your gonna beat your brains out with that style universal joint on an impact
Hey yo
VCG Construction 99% of youtubes audience wont understand that... lol
99% of them are to young to remember the good old days!! 🤣🤣🤣
1:10 on repeat. That is all.
Try driving a 12” lag bolt
This is a Snap on public Humiliation. Oh well their impacts come in different colors.
Now u have to keep that lug at 150 lbs of torque
Nobody is going to buy snap on impacts anymore. For the price of one snap on cordless, you can buy 5 of these Milwaukee impacts.
Do you think Snap on’s target market would even consider the Milwaukee?
@@VCGConstruction I think so because mechanics like a warranty, snap on will only warranty for one year. Milwaukee will warranty for 5 years (unheard-of). I just bought the 2555-20 (1/2") this is beats snap-ons 18v 1/2 compact, the size also fits into a lot of areas the snap on can't. Which is a huge plus
I think they might have finally got me with this. Hate to admit it but my CT761 is for sale right now.. I just can't justify the $450 price tag for 1/2 the torque, single speed, no torque limiter and the real reason.. an insulting 1 year warranty... WTF Snap On? So I pay almost $500 for a couple batteries & a mediocre powered gun and 15 months later I have to pay another $160 to get it rebuilt.. I have Snap On everything.. Total snob.. but I just can't do it anymore with the power tools.. Kills me...
Lucky you didn't give your camera man summer teeth.
Oi Tony Stark, when you making videos, and you point upto the right of the screen, Nothing happens, you havn't inserted
any floating link
time to get some new tools and make life easier like removing commercial lawn mower blades
Just what the Dr. Ordered!!
Hex adapter !!
Lmao @ Ring that Bell like it's 1776
Dats right!!