Dyno Test: Who Makes the #1 Cordless Drill?

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  • @jmanlinc
    @jmanlinc Рік тому +401

    Tbh all of the big name drills and impacts are so powerful now that it really just comes down to what is most comfortable in your hand, your favorite colour and what batteries you already own

    • @tanorkewl8360
      @tanorkewl8360 Рік тому +21

      Also for me repair makita easy repair parts all simple not so with red ans yellow

    • @stauker.1960
      @stauker.1960 Рік тому +6

      Unless your job is to drill half inch holes in aluminum, forty hours a week. Then you start cursing at the xc 5.0, because the 6ah high output shakes loose of the contacts due to weight, and the 5.0 is a gutless, spineless sack.

    • @jmanlinc
      @jmanlinc Рік тому +9

      @stauker.1960 if your job is to drill 1/2 holes in aluminum every day all day, Prozak wrote a song for you in the late 90's. Sorry for your luck

    • @theone-ou3gd
      @theone-ou3gd Рік тому +1

      Yea def all capable nowadays

    • @CraigularjJoeWoodworks
      @CraigularjJoeWoodworks Рік тому

      @@stauker.1960what’s your solution?

  • @markm0000
    @markm0000 Рік тому +115

    I don’t use a drill enough to warrant upgrading it. But when I do, I’ll come back to this video.

    • @Joepeoplesvii
      @Joepeoplesvii Рік тому +3

      As long as you’ve bought one within the last 5 years you’re good. Brushless is a game changer. Also Lithium batteries hold a charge forever and will last years where the older ni-cad die off over time even without use. I’ll still see the older ones in use from time to time and I just have to ask “why?” Lol. Sometimes my drills will sit without use for weeks and I know when I reach for them they’ll still have a charge. The tech has come a long way.

    • @juliogonzo2718
      @juliogonzo2718 Рік тому +2

      @@Joepeoplesvii I have one of the shitty old brushed dewalts from 10 years ago lol the planetary carrier gear JB welded after I took it apart and lost balls out of the clutch. Still drills stuff

    • @AuroraColoradoUSA
      @AuroraColoradoUSA 10 місяців тому

      @@emmettturner9452
      I have a special need and can't use their drills because they have "hyperdrive". The trigger action is not smooth, at some point it shorts battery to the motor, and ZOOM. That's probably okay for almost everybody...

    • @isaiahspinney6113
      @isaiahspinney6113 8 місяців тому +1

      I remember reading this when I watched the video… and here I am back to see which new tool I’m going to buy

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 8 місяців тому

      @@isaiahspinney6113 that’s cool

  • @raukol.4391
    @raukol.4391 Рік тому +118

    Honestly, this channel is Brilliant and seriously underrated. you're essentially doing the work these companies should be doing themselves and frankly translating their BS box numbers into something easily understood as a consumer. It's almost like these companies don't want you to understand anything about what they are selling you... Thank you for all that you do and keep up the great work.

    • @saiiiiiii1
      @saiiiiiii1 Рік тому +3

      The time when TTC was underrated is long gone I think😅

    • @lwild04
      @lwild04 Рік тому +1

      Agreed

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn Рік тому +1

      The companies have already done this work probably with more sophisticated equipment. They just don't want to share this information with us. I can't say I really blame them, it's not like it would help the companies.

    • @damianodelrestauro4229
      @damianodelrestauro4229 Рік тому

      Il Milwaukee batteria 5 Ah

  • @curtiswaters7415
    @curtiswaters7415 Рік тому +48

    I'm a Milwaukee guy, but I've always had a secret crush on Makita.

    • @xHoCuS
      @xHoCuS 8 місяців тому +1

      Im the same way. I have Milwaukee, Flex, DeWalt and I’m looking at Makita like.. “why shouldn’t I?” 😂

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 8 місяців тому +2

      Japans finest.

    • @jonomano3992
      @jonomano3992 7 місяців тому +1

      Theres so many dudes who would fight you over this comment.
      Not I though, been a Makita dude forever lmao

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 7 місяців тому

      @@jonomano3992 if I could go back I would have all Makita. There’s just something so satisfying about their designs.

    • @redveinborneo4673
      @redveinborneo4673 7 місяців тому +1

      Join us. You'll never replace a power tool again.

  • @don_sharon
    @don_sharon Рік тому +8

    The last time I bought a Makita battery powered tool for my farm, was about 10 years ago. That's why I buy Makita.

  • @ianbaker4295
    @ianbaker4295 Рік тому +105

    Mikita is killing it. Id love to see the relatively new bosch profactor 1330c or 12/compact 18v drills next

    • @greentjmtl
      @greentjmtl Рік тому +12

      Yeah that, please include more Bosch tools in the future

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv Рік тому +1

      Agreed, it should prove an interesting match

    • @semifavorableuncircle6952
      @semifavorableuncircle6952 Рік тому +4

      Yes, that "150Nm" (whatever that is in american things) Bosch is really powerful, feels like it has much more torque than my old metabo 1.1kW 230v drill...

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv Рік тому +1

      @@semifavorableuncircle6952 150 Nm is 1330 in-lbs hence the re-labeling to GSB18V-1330 for North America

    • @sonnygouge894
      @sonnygouge894 Рік тому +1

      Would love to see the Bosch offerings tested as well as the Ridgid High Torque Hammer Drill

  • @banannaninja
    @banannaninja Рік тому +14

    I’ve got the makita xgt and flex turbo both on my truck and you’re absolutely correct about your statement. If I need to tax the drill long and hard I grab the makita every time. Real world use I get about 5 minutes of turbo before the drill overheats and goes back into its regular mode which is in my opinion lack luster.

  • @pflaffik
    @pflaffik Рік тому +8

    I bought that Makita xgt soon after the early tests showed its superiority, but till this day noobs post about how disappointing performance it has. Thank you for settling it once and for all for the keyboard experts. And its not only the beans, everything is so superior about it, using it is a delight and the 2.5ah battery seems to outlast the giant 12-16ah batts if 18v tools (6-8ah equivalent in xgt). And its already old! So many years and still the greatest, and it just gets better on worksites as it never overheats or need a break, or even a fresh battery. Drills are not my most used tools but this one is a candidate for best powertool ever, if it wasnt for the jawdropping 7.5” xgt circular saws or the 3/4” xgt impactwrench i would hang the gold medal on this drill already.

    • @mikefrom3089
      @mikefrom3089 Рік тому

      2.5ah on a 40v is comparable to 5ah 18v for amount of energy in the battery

  • @free2chasehappy
    @free2chasehappy Рік тому +184

    You can never go wrong with Makita. They command a higher price but they always deliver.

    • @IMPACT-NATION
      @IMPACT-NATION Рік тому +21

      Worth every penny brother

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +20

      @@IMPACT-NATION agree, just the trigger alone and feel is worth the premium.

    • @IMPACT-NATION
      @IMPACT-NATION Рік тому +2

      @@luisprieto4589 absolutely

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv Рік тому +9

      @@luisprieto4589 I own the XPH14 and ZDT19Z and I can't agree more. The best triggers out of all tools I own (Bosch, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Makita)

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +6

      @@engineer_alv I have Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, and Rigid, but I've used Milwaukee quite a bit too. Makita is my favorite for ergonomics and they just feel better made.

  • @TorqueTestChannel
    @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +110

    See the Bosch "World's Strongest Drill" vs Snap-on and these here: ua-cam.com/video/O6Zl_0mCgvE/v-deo.html
    As always, the creator of this channels works in product development for Astro Tools, who also make air drills. Always consider multiples sources when looking at a tool!

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Рік тому +7

      I wouldn't really use a hammer drill to drill holes in concrete under almost any circumstance, but it might be a nice curiosity to include a test of their hammer functionality in case there is some weird outlier. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if it was just in direct proportion to the RPM of the drill.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +7

      ​@orijimi We've found nothing replaces drilling through good old-fashioned long cured concrete for that, so there's channels much better at the practical testing than us out there.

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Рік тому +4

      @@TorqueTestChannelFair. Numbers are just too fun.

    • @TheRedDeadRat
      @TheRedDeadRat Рік тому +7

      Hilti and metabo need to be included

    • @malhongodwin1933
      @malhongodwin1933 Рік тому +4

      Awesome showdown. Would be interesting to see the head to head comparison between a standard cordless drill like these, and something like the cordless hole hawg (2707) meant for those prolonged use, high torque applications.

  • @TinkerWithTools
    @TinkerWithTools Рік тому +92

    Excellent video! I love that Makita and have always felt like up to a certain point, it was the top dog. And that at the point, it just says "enough". Thanks for illustrating that so perfectly!

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +33

      Shout out to Tinker. Great channel. Practical testing is needed to help frame these numbers

    • @TinkerWithTools
      @TinkerWithTools Рік тому +6

      @@TorqueTestChannel Thank you!

    • @thereloadingcraft
      @thereloadingcraft Рік тому +4

      y’all are two of my favorite channels out there and give us viewers a perfect comparison on dyno style and practical style. Keep up the great work guys!

    • @TinkerWithTools
      @TinkerWithTools Рік тому +1

      @@thereloadingcraft Thanks man!

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +12

      If Makita didn't care so much about longevity, it would had crushed everyone. Least hot, most composed tool doing it with ease

  • @douglasashby4349
    @douglasashby4349 Рік тому +1

    I bought the Makita xgt with 4ah battery 6 months ago while working on a house build. I like this unit! Drilled with a 5" hole saw through 4x2s and it will hut you!. Be prepared for a kick and fit the handle.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +5

    The flex and The Makita Xgt are my most used hammer Drills I use them a ton for there torque for drilling metal

  • @TheMetalButcher
    @TheMetalButcher Рік тому +4

    As a Dewalt fanboy, Makita smoked this competition. So smooth and refined, even on its cutout. Clearly made for the longgame. Flex looks like it will be up in smoke before too long.
    And as a Dewalt fanyboy, the one thing this doesn't consider is trigger control for steel. Trying to hold say 800RPM with maximum power, some of these will struggle before others if they are geared higher. That's why I like the 3 speed gearbox, though it's largely superfluous these days. These all have plenty of power for steel drilling. But yeah, WTG Makita

  • @MattC86
    @MattC86 Рік тому +24

    Would like to see the Kobalt XTR and Metabo 36v drills tested along as well!

    • @nationlessnationalist
      @nationlessnationalist Рік тому +2

      My 36volt metabo rocks in the field not sure how it would do in testing.

    • @tobiass8750
      @tobiass8750 Рік тому +2

      Also the Metabo power x3 would be nice to see in the dyno

    • @MattC86
      @MattC86 Рік тому +1

      @@nationlessnationalist I don’t use my drill a lot in my profession (oilfield) but I use there 1/2 and 3/4 impacts all the time. With the IP56 rating I’ve even had some guys move from Milwaukee to Metabo for that reason alone and love the products.

    • @TheDaniel85
      @TheDaniel85 Рік тому +1

      Metabo doesn't have a 36V drill, Hikoki/Metabo HPT does though..

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn Рік тому

      You know Metabo and Metabo HPT are two completely different companies? Metabo tools are a high end German company mostly made in Germany and Metabo HPT is actually Hitachi with a name change and probably all made in China.

  • @happygarage6310
    @happygarage6310 Рік тому +7

    I bought a Hercules drill 6 years ago when its price was half of the other name brand options. It performed very well for numerous jobs but makes very unhappy noises during use for the last 2 years. I'll stick with my advice on the Hercules, which is, if you don't rely on it for your livelihood, or if you're starting in the field, it's a good buy.

    • @James-po5ed
      @James-po5ed Рік тому +1

      Agreed, it's my livelihood so I'm heavy into Makita, but even they break sometimes.
      They do get heavy use though.

    • @jcoats1203
      @jcoats1203 Рік тому

      Present day Hercules is a completely different animal.

    • @electricianz24
      @electricianz24 Рік тому

      Hercules 5 year warranty

  • @Wolfman_3344
    @Wolfman_3344 Рік тому +10

    Metabo hpt has surprised me in the past at how they compare to more known name brands. Their 36v drill would be an interesting one

  • @egx161
    @egx161 Рік тому +4

    Makita rarely disappoints. Solid and well made and they last a long time. I’ll keep ridin’ with Makita.

  • @patrickmorrissey2271
    @patrickmorrissey2271 Рік тому +2

    Great Job....
    I'm a Makita Fan. I'm not saying they are the best at everything, but... They don't make any junk. Using the tool normally, for normal work, you will not be disappointed.
    All these makers kind of "trap" you in their battery "ecosystem".... You could be in a LOT worse places than stuck in the Makita Ecosystem....

  • @efenili
    @efenili Рік тому +7

    Definitely getting the Makita when an upgrade is needed

  • @mike-ology22
    @mike-ology22 Рік тому +1

    Mate, this is the best channel I've found that helps me buy the right powertool. I'm looking at buying the makita 40v drill and impact kit. Watching this it seems like a good purchase. In Emgland they sell 2 different kits. One drill is HP001G which is the better drill, and the other is HP002 which is a bit cheaper but half as powerful. With there being £40 difference in price.
    This may be worth mentioning on your channel. Justice the milwakee pipe cutter. The raptor Inox cuts stainless steel and copper pipe it slices like a knife through butter. However, Milwakee sell a copper only cutter so I made the mistake in buying the wrong one. If we buy a pipe cutter, we may as well go for the Raptor Inox that cuts everything.
    Thanks for sharing mate

  • @Troyvidihoo
    @Troyvidihoo Рік тому +8

    Pretty impressive performance from Flex there. And I will say they do live up to their name, look at that handle and it really is flexing a lot more than the others! Another way I would like to see these tested is starting up against the load this is where I think the cutout thing is most aggravating. Starting up gradually against the load as one of the most needed abilities, a lot of especially brushless models struggle do this without cutting out. I also would like to see your highest output Ridgid, Bosch and Kobalt models, and I would really love to see the m18 superhawg and the Bauer version of it, I'd really love to see those tested. TTC is an awesome channel and I always enjoy your videos! Thanks!

  • @TheLawnCareNut
    @TheLawnCareNut Рік тому +2

    If a tool has turbo, I only run in turbo.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +1

      Kind of annoying you have to keep turning it on. They're like, you sure?

  • @fischele5790
    @fischele5790 Рік тому +24

    Bosch GSR 150 definitely needs to be included here, it's the top drill by torque according to tests by German channel Bauforum

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +11

      Will do

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +2

      ​@@TorqueTestChannel 👍 also wanted to give a suggestion, along with metabo hpt's 36v drill

    • @JohnSmith-ct7qr
      @JohnSmith-ct7qr Рік тому +1

      ​@@riba2233 the new hikoki 36v that is

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +1

      @@JohnSmith-ct7qr yeah

    • @stauker.1960
      @stauker.1960 Рік тому

      ​@@TorqueTestChannel Bosch vs Metabo-HitachiKoki? Tinkers right about the MHK being underrated

  • @DarianDT
    @DarianDT Рік тому +1

    I'm glad I invested in Makita and Milwaukee M12 (for around the house)

  • @Soandsoguy
    @Soandsoguy Рік тому +8

    Metabo and bosch are both underrated. They're not always power kings, but the features and quality are stand out.

    • @barrydelljeremy8879
      @barrydelljeremy8879 Рік тому +1

      Bosch biturbo is the best

    • @pinkdirt8652
      @pinkdirt8652 11 місяців тому

      We use bosch as aviation mechanics and god damn are they bulletproof. We beat the shit out of them regularly and they just keep chuggin’.

  • @AndrewBehm
    @AndrewBehm 2 місяці тому +1

    I feel like Makita rarely comes out on top of these power tests, but my dad has had the same Makita hammer drill for as long as I can remember, so that’s an endorsement in my mind!

  • @Anglo-EgyptianMan
    @Anglo-EgyptianMan Рік тому +10

    Makita's 8 ah XGT battery makes a huge difference on almost every test I've seen, although it's a little impractical.

    • @JacobyStevens
      @JacobyStevens Рік тому

      Only for the price of 6 Hercules 8AH batteries, what a deal!!

  • @Ruudwardt
    @Ruudwardt Рік тому +1

    Now the power tests are a game changer. This is the stuff most power tools are in real life subjected to. Well done indeed.
    One thing to consider are the gearing. Some of the drills have considerably taller gearing than others. Perhaps a % of their max would be better stopping point. While at it peak all out power would be cool to know, however not that useful for real life context.
    I attempted to measure some midrange18V makita drills peak current draw synced with voltage.
    This ended up in 1 kW range.
    With the Makita 5 AH and 8AH batteries are with a marking "F" meaning high output. 4 AH is well known to be no more or even less powerful than the 2.5AH one.
    I have the drill with all but the 8AH pack - let me tell you, the 5AH pack makes a difference.
    I have abused the drill to hell and back - from mixing concrete to smashing huge holesaws. It never breaks a sweat and is smooth and comfy on the hand while doing so.
    Battery lasts forever, any one of those.

  • @cdnaudioguy
    @cdnaudioguy Рік тому +37

    Though I can't think of an easy way to test it, I'd love to see a comparison of the longevity of the Makita versus the Flex. I hypothesize that the cost of the Makita is justified even more.

    • @alexmills1329
      @alexmills1329 Рік тому +9

      Yeah no way that flex lasts very long with that kind of run until she’s about to blow up configuration.

    • @GiovanniGiorgo
      @GiovanniGiorgo Рік тому +4

      The lifetime warranty is going to be tough to beat, though…..

    • @JacobyStevens
      @JacobyStevens Рік тому +4

      @@GiovanniGiorgo It's a 5 year warranty like the rest of the big brands

    • @pianomail
      @pianomail Рік тому +1

      Still a lifetime warranty if you buy one this year, and with a standard 5 year warranty after 2023 is over, very competitive.

    • @NonieTools
      @NonieTools Рік тому

      It bothers me that they don't just make the lifetime warranty permanent. They keep extending it which makes them look a bit desperate imo.

  • @undividedattention
    @undividedattention Рік тому

    I've been watching your videos for about a year now and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the way you conduct your videos. You have the most amazing setup. Your lingo is spot on. The way you explain everything is easy for anyone to understand. You give so many more variations that one could even fathom. Well freaking done, sir. Hats off.

  • @charliebulldoghunter6182
    @charliebulldoghunter6182 Рік тому +8

    I would love to see the 18v Makita drills tested

  • @Bigelite094
    @Bigelite094 Рік тому +2

    I have the DCD998. I wanted the 8 ah battery. It was such a huge upgrade from my first dewalt drill which I think it was the dcd771. I actually have to use the cluth and speed settings to be safe with my wrists.

  • @Maxgeo2016
    @Maxgeo2016 Рік тому +4

    I recommend trying the brushless Kobalt drill. It is also 24 volt Would be interesting to see what a Lowe's exclusive gets you

  • @joeludwig8636
    @joeludwig8636 8 місяців тому +1

    Have you ever tested the torque on Hilti's Hammer Drill Neuron SF 6H-A22?

    • @Ryan-jg4to
      @Ryan-jg4to 5 місяців тому

      I have nuron and would love to see how it stacks up

  • @smacfe
    @smacfe Рік тому +12

    Its gotten to the point that power is no longer the differentiating factor as any of these will likely get the job doe. Chuck, weight, cost, ergonomics, battery price and tool family could make the decision for you. Thanks for making these videos, I'll bet it has been a big "driver" in getting these manufacturers to continually up their games.

  • @sk3tchimdg3t33
    @sk3tchimdg3t33 Рік тому +1

    I have 40v it has the potential but is limited by makita slap a 120mm hole saw on it and squeeze the trigger and it gets going hard and fast but stops for some reason i think its like a durability thing they want them to last same for the reciprocating saw and sds hammerdrill

  • @danecarpenter8735
    @danecarpenter8735 Рік тому +5

    As an owner of the Makita I'm glad to see that it did well. The one thing I like about it is that I can use it nonstop without it shutting down or feeling hot. I use it for drilling steel and like how much power it has at low speeds. I don't feel Makita pushes the battery or motor just to make it look good. I've had 1/2" Compact Impact that I've been using for 10+ years that just now bit the dust. And that thing was abused.

    • @mikefrom3089
      @mikefrom3089 Рік тому +2

      I’m in the same boat. It’s a wrist saver too, if a bit bites the drill stops rather than rip your hand off

  • @starseeddeluxe
    @starseeddeluxe Рік тому

    On a side note, if you have an M18 canister vacuum model-0882-20 that suddenly stopped working, don't throw it away! For some reason the electronics in these vacuums fail instantly from the tiniest bit of moisture, if you store the vacuum near your washer and dryer. Take it apart, remove the two electronic voltage regulators inside, and bypass the motor straight to the switch. Now the vacuum will put 100% power to the motor, the motor runs scorching hot, and the vacuum works amazing! You have to be mindful to not run the vacuum for a really long time, but they have an old fashion brushed motor in them that is made of solid steel, not a plastic frame motor. I've been running my 2 vacuums without voltage regulators for 1 year now.

  • @johnd3557
    @johnd3557 Рік тому +3

    You can buy the Hercules kit with the 2.5AH battery and charger for $97 at harbor freight. I already owned battery and charger so I picked one up on sale for $69 for the tool only which at that price point it cant be touched.
    I think you need to fix that price unless you are factoring in the 8ah extreme performance battery.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +6

      It's with the 8ah. It does poorly in comparison to these with a 2.5

    • @johnd3557
      @johnd3557 Рік тому +2

      @@TorqueTestChannel ok that makes sense then. I bought it based on your last videos from already buying the impact driver and 1/2 inch impact wrench and 8AH battery so for $69 you cant beat it. Not to mention taking it back to the store and getting a brand new one for free within 5 years if anything happens. I like Flex as well but based on this video I am glad I went with the Hercules over the Flex since its like you said push it hard for couple minutes and it basically goes into limp mode.

    • @DustinStasek
      @DustinStasek Рік тому +1

      The pricing is so difficult with these... I would prefer just the bare-tool price as the standard for comparison, but totally get why TTC uses the 'kit' pricing for their rankings. HF is going to be at a disadvantage since they are best purchased piecemeal using coupons; I just recently purchased the hammer drill for $68 and you can get 2 8ah batteries right now for $120! It's hard to argue with that price model, especially for non-professionals!

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +1

      @@DustinStasek We do use bare tool in other comparisons, but with the huge difference battery makes on these tests it's hard to not include the whole enchilada

    • @DustinStasek
      @DustinStasek Рік тому

      @@TorqueTestChannel Makes total sense and that was in no way a criticism of your methodology; love the channel and content!

  • @davebennett5069
    @davebennett5069 Рік тому +1

    you know what i've NEVER said about a drill? "This thing just isn't strong enough". You know what I've always said about a drill? "This thing runs out of power too fast." I'll take a lower output that lasts longer ANY DAY of a higher peak number. I want to drill MANY holes - I'm not boring to the center of the earth in a single go. If it's too strong it'll just twist my wrist off anyway. Make it light weight and last long and I'll use it.

  • @nominalvelocity
    @nominalvelocity Рік тому +3

    I love my Makita XGT drill, and I'm not surprised at the result. The thing is a beast, it laughs at common tasks, and I have no doubt it will outlive the Flex several times over given what you said about the heat.
    It also has bar none the best clutch setup I've ever used on a drill. It really is too good for words. Can't imagine needing more out of a hand drill.

    • @johnthumble5154
      @johnthumble5154 Рік тому

      Lol it's an embarrassment they needed to add 22 v to keep up with everyone else 😂

    • @nominalvelocity
      @nominalvelocity Рік тому +2

      @@johnthumble5154 the batteries use the same ten count 18650 cells as their 18v and everyone else's also, just wired totally in series. I would not be surprised if their flagship 18v drill was right in the running, as watts out is proportional to watts in--though I haven't used it.
      The reason for the 40v existing is for their even higher power dual 40 tools.

    • @johnthumble5154
      @johnthumble5154 Рік тому

      @@nominalvelocity completely irrelevant. If Makita had not of brought out 40v they would have been replaced by Ryobi

    • @nominalvelocity
      @nominalvelocity Рік тому +3

      trololol

    • @johnthumble5154
      @johnthumble5154 Рік тому

      @@nominalvelocity lol what...that's all you've got? That's the kind of response you expect from a flat earther 😂

  • @dakotabr237
    @dakotabr237 10 місяців тому

    I’ve been running flex drills 5-6 days a week for the past year and had no problems whatsoever. We do electrical and plumbing so lots of drilling and there’s not much the flex won’t go through. We also have the 40v drill that is about a year old and the chuck is starting to go out on it. Both are phenomenal tools, just have to pick off of budget and your occupation!

  • @Jacob_Dwyer
    @Jacob_Dwyer Рік тому +3

    Content clinic: how to make nerding out on cordless drill drivers into captivating video. Great stuff indeed. Nuron SF 4H- and 6H-22 please. I know they are not cheap, and the batteries neither, but interested to see what you pay for. Thanks!

  • @deanm3464
    @deanm3464 Рік тому +2

    I was already wanting to get an xgt drill but you just sold me on one. I already have the xgt 3/4 impact and that things a beast

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +1

      Yeah xgt tools slap hard!

  • @devinholland2189
    @devinholland2189 Рік тому +4

    That head bending on the flex is nerve wracking.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +4

      We support the tools in a non ideal way. But we also don't have room for handles often. So just bottom it out against the vehicle like here

  • @DiligentDave1966
    @DiligentDave1966 Рік тому +1

    Honestly, you can’t say best drill based on torque.
    We aren’t using them to remove lug nuts, just drilling holes and driving fasteners.
    So, here’s the deal. I ran my own test between the 999, the gen 4 Milwaukee and the Flex in a real world scenario with the battery that came in the respective kits.
    I used them to drill a 1/2” hole through a 4x4 sandwiched between two 2x4’s using a twist bit, a spade bit and an auger bit.
    I didn’t use the turbo mode to keep it fair.
    The Milwaukee and the Dewalt were faster than the Flex in standard drill mode, and they were much more comfortable to use.
    The 999 stayed the coolest due to the larger body.

  • @luisprieto4589
    @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +3

    XGT is in a league of its own. More or less matches all out efforts of 21700 stacked drills without breaking a sweat

  • @TheAruruu
    @TheAruruu Рік тому +1

    uh... 6:20 the flex is living up to its name and TWISTING THE ENTIRE DRILL BODY! That drill has got more beans than its container is designed for!

  • @transcendedanal7307
    @transcendedanal7307 Рік тому +68

    I love to see Flex actually producing good performance. It's nice knowing they are bringing competition to what used to be just team red versus yellow

    • @JacobyStevens
      @JacobyStevens Рік тому +12

      Ya and all you have to get is a 230$ 6AH battery to keep up lmao

    • @1987FX16
      @1987FX16 Рік тому +20

      It'll keep up for about 2 maybe 3 good pulls then it's at the back of the pack. While Makita will be running all day long, it's the real working tool not just a "Flex" on the bigger brands.

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +7

      Team teal has always been the drill king

    • @ironhornforge
      @ironhornforge Рік тому +11

      It was never team red vs yellow. It's always been green.

    • @boosterseat9967
      @boosterseat9967 Рік тому +2

      @@JacobyStevens The Milwaukee battery in the video is also $200

  • @SvdSinner
    @SvdSinner Рік тому +3

    When does the torque become dangerous? I've had bits suddenly stick, causing the drill to suddenly spin hard in my hand, leaving my wrist sore.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +3

      Modern models with cut out when that happens is the way

    • @orijimi
      @orijimi Рік тому

      The FLEX has that, for instance.

    • @TacticalThib
      @TacticalThib Рік тому

      Flex Milwaukee gen 4 and Makita xgt have auto kick back it stops before you can hurt yourself

    • @SvdSinner
      @SvdSinner Рік тому +1

      @Torque Test Channel Modern drills probably need this feature advocated for. Would it be possible to do a video on it, or create a testable rating for it? My future wrist might thank you. (Or I could just stop drilling through metal that causes bits to seize up, but what fun would that be?) Increasing torque requires increased safety features.

  • @jonathangarzon2798
    @jonathangarzon2798 Рік тому +2

    As a metal worker Makita shits on everything else, but i would like to see it against the new metabos.

  • @rudolphna54
    @rudolphna54 Рік тому +30

    Would love to see more Bosch representation in these. I also think you should do some testing of 12V screwdrivers, like the Bosch PS21N.

    • @sonar610
      @sonar610 Рік тому

      Bosch has kinda sucked for a while now. They do have some good tools, but not really cordless ones.

    • @adrianoawz2676
      @adrianoawz2676 Рік тому

      @@sonar610 really? I'm kind of a noob in that regard but in German Test videos bosch professional ist pretty comparable to Makita.

    • @paultasker9759
      @paultasker9759 Рік тому

      ⁠@@sonar610have you used any of them recently? What about them is not good? I have multiple brands including Bosch and I don’t have a bad thing to say about them.

    • @sonar610
      @sonar610 Рік тому

      @@paultasker9759 They're better with their super recent releases, but their initial core 18 sucked. Just underwhelming in every respect.

    • @paulmryglod4802
      @paulmryglod4802 Рік тому

      ​@sonar610 I was offered their cordless sanders by a rep and I couldn't pass up the deal offered. By far my favorites for cordless sanding. Only my festool setup is better.

  • @clarkfos3447
    @clarkfos3447 Рік тому +2

    I think we can all agree that Makita makes some pretty mean tools! Makita just released new high output 2.5 and 4ah 40v batteries with much more powerful cells that are suppose to slap much harder than these batteries so if that's even possible. Very excited to see the future for Makita XGT.
    The Makita earth augers vs Milwaukee hole hawg would also be awesome to see.

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +1

      I think they only released a new 4ah bl4040f version, haven't heard anything about the new 2.5ah version

    • @danabenjamin3300
      @danabenjamin3300 Рік тому

      Where can I find info Ilona the new makita batteries if I may ask? I can't find anything

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому

      @@danabenjamin3300 try typing bl4040f, but most info about it is in Japanese currently

    • @danabenjamin3300
      @danabenjamin3300 Рік тому +1

      Will do and thanks again riba!

  • @AtomBomb-
    @AtomBomb- Рік тому +3

    You guys need to test the DCD130. I've run everything from twist drills to annular cutters in mine. Pretty sure I could use it to auger out a shallow well.

    • @jeansdavid
      @jeansdavid Рік тому

      The DCD130 is a beast but it probably falls into the same category as the right-angle drills or hole hawgs. There is a video of a guy using one of those with a winch to pull himself up a wind turbine.

    • @AtomBomb-
      @AtomBomb- Рік тому +1

      @@jeansdavid And? Test that MF. TTC isn't government appropriations. They make informative entertainment and we love them for it.

  • @docm6060
    @docm6060 10 місяців тому +1

    How come the 6.0AH Forge Lithium wasn’t used? Is it not a higher performer than the 8.0 or 12.0 non-forges?

  • @recondax
    @recondax Рік тому +14

    Would like to see how the new Ridgid units would stack up against the ones already tested.

    • @rockenrooster
      @rockenrooster Рік тому +2

      Good drill but Ridgid nerfed their batteries hardcore except for the EXP 8ah.
      I have a Flex drill, but before I got the Flex drill, I got the Ridgid High torque drill (March 2023), but I wasn't able to dig 4x4 fence post holes with it (yes I should use a real gas powered auger, but I wanted an excuse to buy a high powered drill lol, used a regular 6'' diameter auger bit). The Ridgid is a great, powerful drill, but the batteries are massively holding them back, the regular 4ah and the "max output" 4ah are JUNK (EVE/Lishen cells), and I didn't want to spend the money for the actual high output EXP 8ah battery with samsung 21700 cells, and there were no octanes available. The voltage would drop too low digging the holes and would cut out. Note that I could hardly hang on before they would cut out lol, the drill has got some serious power till the voltage drops too low.
      The Flex drill with the default 5.0 could dig one hole much easier, especially once it kicked into "low rpm high torque mode", it made hanging onto it much easier. I also had the 6.0ah stacked, but I honestly didn't need to use it, but I imagine it would dig them faster and overheat the tool lol.

    • @jermainey
      @jermainey Рік тому +1

      I'd love to see this test as well, I have two 9ah octane batteries , 3 octane 3ah and a max 6ah all basically new I'd be willing to send in some for stats

    • @D3M3NT3Dstrang3r
      @D3M3NT3Dstrang3r Рік тому

      I want to see the big octane hammer drill vs their new max output. The octane boasted some high tq figure. I have it and know it will break 1/2 hss bits if they bind. Mine finally stripped something out inside though and im too lazy to do lsa, and afraid of the replacement being the newer lower power version.

    • @rockenrooster
      @rockenrooster Рік тому

      @@D3M3NT3Dstrang3r The new Ridgid High Torque is pretty powerful, but hamstrung by the new batteries hardcore. Put an Octane battery on it, and I'm sure it'll be within 10% of the Octane Drill. New batteries are crap except for maybe the 8ah exp.

  • @billj5645
    @billj5645 Рік тому

    You admit the most important factor for a lot of people- how long are you going to use the tool. If you are going to drive one or two fasteners then the Flex would be the winner. If you are building a fence or a deck and you need to drive a lot of fasteners in a short time period, other tests have proven the Milwaukee to be the best. You mention that the DeWalt got hot- if you are using it continuously it will melt down, the Milwaukee will not. Everything I own is DeWalt because I like them, I don't own any Milwaukee, but I'm careful not to abuse my DeWalt.

  • @likeaboss882
    @likeaboss882 Рік тому +7

    That flex will tear itself apart. Absolutely monstrous power on hand. Wack marketing or not, thats impressive.

  • @OscyJack-
    @OscyJack- Рік тому +2

    DeWalt 991 here, best drill I've ever owned. I believe a 996/998 without hammer function.
    For hammer drill tasks, I use an sds

    • @adamperry4610
      @adamperry4610 Рік тому

      This totally this. I wish they would sell newer drills without the hammer function I don't need the added length/weight

    • @OscyJack-
      @OscyJack- Рік тому

      @@adamperry4610 to be fair, the 991 is still a chunky boy. Same size tool, just no hammer haha.
      But I agree

  • @ebels3
    @ebels3 Рік тому +4

    I'd like to see the flex in nonturbo mode, as well, considering that is how it appears to be designed to be used most of the time.

  • @billcuningham586
    @billcuningham586 9 місяців тому

    I wanted to get a drill with a lot of torque for a very different purpose than most. I have a MoJack 750XT to lift my 840lb riding mower to clean under the mower deck (the front end is probably closer to 630lb). I break my 6 acres of field grass, weeds, Oregon mud, etc. into about 11/2 acres at a time which means I am out mowing about 4 times a week and have to clean the mower deck each time or the Oregon mud turns to cement (the grass stays pretty wet here in S. Oregon until the end of June). When looking around, it looked like the DeWalt DCD 998, the Makita in this test, and the Flex FX1271T would do the job. I ended up going with the Flex because the kit at Lowes had the stacked lithium 6.0 battery, the price with the 10% veterans discount, and the lifetime warranty (the warranty being the tie breaker with Dewalt being 3 years and the Makita being one year ). I use the low setting w/out the Turbo function because it lifts the tractor way too fast if I am not careful (can't imagine using the Turbo function). Did use the turbo function when I had to drill a dozen holes into a cement foundation. It blazed through the concrete and didn't cut out our get hot at all. However, not being a professional who has to drill all day, I can see why folks may go with another drill.

  • @Sunshone7311
    @Sunshone7311 Рік тому +5

    I did go check out the Hercules based on your videos. It felt cheaper than my other drills, didn’t really scream buy me. They had a test area for it and it seemed okay. I still prefer the fit and finish of other drills. Maybe in the future, but not today. I had the opposite reaction to the Flex, which was an immediate buy for me.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +4

      I probably agree with that. But hand feel is hard to score haha

  • @A6Legit
    @A6Legit Рік тому +1

    14:27 Sounds like the makita and others could probably achieve these numbers if they used a "turbo" mode that let you bypass thermal limits. Probably not the greatest for longevity, i feel like if you need to bypass the "safe" limits of your tool you should probably be using something bigger.

  • @lincolndickerson1293
    @lincolndickerson1293 Рік тому +2

    The sheer strength of these tools is nuts!❤

  • @Ray_of_Light62
    @Ray_of_Light62 4 місяці тому

    1 KW peak!
    I recall my first cordless drills from the late '90s with NiCd batteries, at 4.8 V and 9.6 Volt were capable of delivering an astonishing 50 Watts.
    Those ancient tools were just a shadow of the tools you tested here, but they were a lifesaver for my electronic job, drilling circuit boards, heatsinks and front panels.
    I have both 12 and 29 Volts modern drill and driver now, and they deliver incredible power...

  • @SirOtterman
    @SirOtterman Рік тому +4

    Any chance of you guys ever doing an ecosystem test? It's nice to see what is the best of the individual tools but how many people want to (or can) go out & buy the chargers, batteries, etc for a new brand ecosystem. I think it'd be awesome to a test/review of the different tool ecosystems to help those who are looking to buy their first or upgrade.
    Example: I was looking for compact 12v system a few years ago & went with Milwaukee just because of their options & reputation. I'm certainly not disappointed but I would have loved to have the kind of info you guys give on whether or not that is the best for the money I was spending. Same goes with 18v, I went from Rigid to Milwaukee for the same reasons (and seeing how well big red tests here). I'm sure there are plenty who can't drop $800+ on a starter pack of cordless tools & would benefit from that kind of info (apples to apples like you guys do). Just a thought... Thanks for all the effort you put into these!

  • @athannaelanderson3806
    @athannaelanderson3806 Рік тому

    Love how you comment on the Flex’s bar life and than show none of the other brands battery bars. Real unbiased.

  • @sinanates334
    @sinanates334 Рік тому +14

    Great test as usual, I wish you tested metabo hpt 36v hammer drill too. It would shock you!

  • @asus9596
    @asus9596 Рік тому +2

    I managed to get the Makita 40v drill and impact kit for $250. Super happy with them!

    • @sergiohernandez7321
      @sergiohernandez7321 8 місяців тому

      From where??

    • @asus9596
      @asus9596 8 місяців тому

      @@sergiohernandez7321 you’re pretty late to this. The offer ended a long time ago. Home Depot was selling the kit + a free tool (which ended up being a 4ah battery). I returned the “free” battery and after the refund the kit cost me $245. They did the same thing with the rear handle kit. After returning the “free” battery, this other kit cost me $200.

  • @kevinmunz
    @kevinmunz Рік тому +3

    The makita should be tested with the big 5ah or 8ah battery as well. Definitely an increase in power for their power hungry tools. Personally I would very rarely use a drill with such a big battery, but it would be interesting to see what it can do

    • @troybakker7628
      @troybakker7628 Рік тому

      I dont think those exist cuz its their 40v line and a 8ah 40v would have the same size as a 16ah 20v battery and i have never seen one of those. The other brands all use 20v as far as i saw so a 5ah 20v battery has the same capacity as a 2.5ah 40v battery

    • @ashtonlowe6761
      @ashtonlowe6761 Рік тому +1

      ​@troybakker7628 they definitely exist I have both the 8 and 5amp and they provide a big power boost over the 2.5 and 4

    • @reaperreaper5098
      @reaperreaper5098 Рік тому

      @@troybakker7628 The 8Ah 40V batteries have existed for awhile. They're bundled in with the 80V XGT comcrete saw.

  • @avnut5517
    @avnut5517 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic testing. The Makita 40V was a surprise.

  • @Eknappster9999
    @Eknappster9999 Рік тому +7

    I can speak from experience with the Makita. Me, my dad, my cousin and a few other coworkers have came close to breaking our wrists using these drills. Way too powerful in my opinion.

    • @o0Go_2_Sleep0o
      @o0Go_2_Sleep0o Рік тому

      Sounds like you need bigger forearms buddy .

    • @keegentilley578
      @keegentilley578 Рік тому

      If your not strong enough for a drill try using an impact

  • @SnappyWasHere
    @SnappyWasHere Рік тому +2

    Right off the bat we’re “above average”. Flattery will get you everything TTC. ❤❤

  • @riba2233
    @riba2233 Рік тому +13

    Omg I have been waiting for this one! Thank you so much for doing these awesome tests! Ok so this turned put just as I expected based on all the reviews I have watched. flex being just a tiny bit more powerful for a short time it can use its "turbo", and Makita being better otherwise. Also an interesting note, Makita just released BL4040F pack in Japan that has the same size as regular 4ah, but uses much more powerful cells and has 2100 max watt instead of 1400w this one does. 2.5ah pack is rated at 1050w btw

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +1

      You'd figure the XGT would smoke the Flex with that battery. Its clear that the XGT is highly restricted, and that's a very, very good thing for the customer.

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +2

      @@luisprieto4589 yeah it has smart digital limits for sure. luckily they are not set too low

    • @luisprieto4589
      @luisprieto4589 Рік тому +3

      @@riba2233 people don't understand that driving a screw .030 seconds faster isn't everything in day to day work. Makita is IMO the best overall tool company

    • @The_Story_Channel
      @The_Story_Channel Рік тому +2

      @@luisprieto4589 I agree, sold all my Milwaukee tools recently and purchased all new Makita tools to replace them with, I already had some Makita so it was not like I was starting a new platform from scratch. I am staying with 18v for now because I don't need 40v tools, my 18v are plenty powerful to get the job done.

    • @actionjksn
      @actionjksn Рік тому

      ​@@riba2233the flex tool has dumb digital limits. Those things will never hold up too hard use compared to the other three brands.

  • @gnshp8167
    @gnshp8167 Рік тому +1

    There are a few high power drills you could test aswell Bosch GSR18V-1330CN, (German) Metabo BS 18 LTX-3 BL Q ,Metabo HPT DS18DBL2Q4 and either Hilti's old SF 10W-A22 ATC or new Nuron SF 6H-22

  • @JeffDoerfler
    @JeffDoerfler Рік тому +9

    Would love to see the strongest Makita 18v on the chart for an apples-to-apples comparison.
    XGT is awesome, but even if you're already on Makita's LXT 18v, it's like investing into another brand platform anyway.

  • @ThePhil2801
    @ThePhil2801 Рік тому +2

    interessting results, as a Carpenter max power on a Drill is rarely needed though still good to know how they stack up.
    Seen plenty of Makitas that look like they should've fallen apart years ago but still keep on working so thats the route i've gone but also have an older Dewalt that does the job just fine.

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid Рік тому

      Agree, if you are taking your drill/driver up to max all day you will kill it quickly ( long coachscrews) you need a pilot or wax. I was a makita guy but I found a couple I bought didn’t run true, then the newer ones wore holes in the thumb side of my index finger. So I changed to Bosch, which run true, don’t wear holes in me and are lighter. I always preferred the 14.4 v jobs for lightness, but they almost disappeared. I can hear the eejits calling me a wimp, but at the end of a day screwing up ceilings you can feel the difference.

    • @Slane583
      @Slane583 Рік тому

      My mother still has an old corded Makita that was given to her years ago when I was a kid. The most basic of basic drills, has a keyed chuck and the trigger is non-variable. So it was meant for its' name sake of drilling holes and nothing else. :)

    • @Slane583
      @Slane583 Рік тому

      @@CrimeVid It's gotta be some kind of ego stroking thing or something when you get knocked on for using a tool that isn't a 20v. Most of my tools are the Hercules stuff but it is a mix of both 20v and 12v models. All of the Milwaukee stuff I bought is all the 12v model stuff and there's all handy when something else isn't around. I originally started buying the Hercules tools by getting my mother the 12v drill and she loves it. Has decent power for an older model, feels good in the hand, doesn't cramp your wrist and does what she wants it to do. Which is drive screws and drill holes. :)

    • @ThePhil2801
      @ThePhil2801 Рік тому

      @@CrimeVid never used the larger Bosch drills/drivers but used the 12V one quite a bit and for overhead installations or cramped conditions like inside cabinets theres nothing that beats it plenty of power for most work.
      I mean when you hang up a painting you dont get the Sledge out to drive the nail now do you? why anyone would tire themselves out unnecessarily if you have access to a lighter tool is beyond me.

    • @ThePhil2801
      @ThePhil2801 Рік тому

      @@Slane583 Old corded Drills are very hard to kill, got one thats a good 30 years old myself and still works perfectly fine.
      12V systems are great, fully agree for the average homeowner they will probably do most jobs and even on the jobsite they are very very handy to have around, especially in tight quarters.

  • @evictioncarpentry2628
    @evictioncarpentry2628 Рік тому +4

    Makita has always electronically limited the power of their drills for longevity.
    Theyre so much better then milwaukee and dewalt ( i own all 3 brands)

  • @DixieNormous1
    @DixieNormous1 Рік тому +2

    Good video. I'm slowly switching my stuff over to Makita. Had some Milwaukee that burnt up or the triggers went bad. I'm not sure flex will be around forever. Lowe's. don't keep stuff very long,IMO

  • @robertnirenberg4556
    @robertnirenberg4556 Рік тому +5

    Awesome video, as always! I know they're really a different class of drill, but I'd love to see how some of the big right angle drills like Milwaukee's hole hawg or super hawg.

  • @Mystic511
    @Mystic511 Рік тому +1

    Stacked Lithium seems like a game changer for FLEX. Could I put in the request for FLEX's High Torque (FX1471) get retested with stack lithium?

  • @tundatime
    @tundatime Рік тому +3

    great video, id love to see you guys test some of the smaller drills, like the Atomic from Dewalt. Something for the person so wants a drill but isnt using it daily or even weekly.

  • @conradcasciato5477
    @conradcasciato5477 Рік тому +1

    From what I've learned using Kobalt tools on the jobsite for the past 3 years, and watching these videos, Chervon likes to make tools that toe the line of being too powerful for their own good. My XTR drill/driver will put a 5 inch hole saw into sheet metal, or a step bit through stainless plate with my full weight down on it and barley even bog down, but it wall also overdraw a fully charged 6 amp hour battery so badly the charge controller thinks it's dead until you let it sit for a few seconds. And it gets HOT too, it'll shut itself down and give a distress signal if you push it that hard for too long, better than just letting itself burn up its own electronics though.

  • @adamsolomon8346
    @adamsolomon8346 Рік тому +4

    Makita have just released the high output 40V 4ah battery :)

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +4

      The one used here is 21700 cells

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому +1

      ​@@TorqueTestChannel they just released a new 4ah model (BL4040F) in japan, with more powerful 21700 cells, 2100w instead of 1400w

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  Рік тому +2

      ​@@riba2233good to know!

    • @riba2233
      @riba2233 Рік тому

      @@TorqueTestChannel yeah, wonder whn they will ba available outside of japan. But I already made my own version some time ago with molicel p45b cells so it is 2000w and 4.5ah, I could call it BL4045F :)

    • @jesusblessthesecommentsamen
      @jesusblessthesecommentsamen Рік тому +1

      Realy will be God speed then crush all the other beasts..

  • @insanetubegain
    @insanetubegain Рік тому

    I swear by my my Bosch Lithium-Ion Compact 18v, I've had it for around 10 years, it and the 2 original batteries are still going strong. We've put it through hell at my job and it's out lasted every other dill that we've used. My uncle talked me into buying the Bosh, it cost me twice as much as most other drills of the same rating, and I was teased for spending too much on it by some of the guys at work. The guy's at the shop have used every brand in this video, and the average life of most drills at our shop is around 2 to 4 years before either the batteries go bad or the drill burns up. Now the Bosch is the go to drill when someone else's dies, but for some reason everyone keeps buying the same old brands when they have to be replaced. When or if the Bosch ever dies I will definitely buy another Bosch to replace it.

  • @darthtater
    @darthtater Рік тому +3

    A watts from the battery vs watts measured on your dyno would be interesting.

  • @Marc-Andre_G
    @Marc-Andre_G Рік тому +1

    I dont really care about power since most drill are verry hard to hold in speed 1 . But what i do care is drill reliability becus i use makita 18v drill dhp486 to drill 1 1/4 holesaw into black steel pipe and i had 3 drill died since august while other companies who use hilti to do the same job doest have that probleme

  • @Slane583
    @Slane583 Рік тому +6

    Even if it's bumped to third place for now I'm still happy the Hercules is at the top of the list until something else comes a long to replace it. Especially since HF was mainly advertising it to go against an older model of Milwaukee's and ended up beating their new replacement by accident. It tells me that HF is doing their best to improve so their stuff is better quality for the money. It would be neat to see them with their own stacked lithium packs in the future. But the new extreme batteries are very good for the money. :)

  • @artprairie5989
    @artprairie5989 Рік тому

    As a builder of patios,pergolas and decks.we have installed thousands of screws,lags and nits and bolts, it seems like when we try a new platform of tools, we always go back to DeWalt for the same reason, batteries just seem to hold up better.

  • @TCPUDPATM
    @TCPUDPATM Рік тому +6

    Hard pass on the Flex for me. I have a bunch of M18 tools, but the Makita won this one in my books by a mile.

  • @amosmcneal
    @amosmcneal 11 місяців тому +1

    how is the 6 amp hour dewalt battery worse than the 8 amp just wondering?

  • @phoenixaishi8386
    @phoenixaishi8386 Рік тому +6

    The dewalt DCD805/800 compact drills are some newer "XR" tools worth testing.
    Last gen dewalt/milwaukee drills would be nice to compare as well. Great info so far!

    • @galaxyproductions2076
      @galaxyproductions2076 Рік тому

      agreed, I have the 805! Its a cute little drill, but it has a tendency to get kinda hot after drilling into studs for an hour

  • @SkilletsUSMC
    @SkilletsUSMC Рік тому +1

    First off, love your channel! Second, it really frustrates me that "price" is factored into overall score. That is something that should be left to the consumer after the individual performance/ergonomics/reliability is tested. The Makita was the clear winner, not needing to put itself into limp mode after a hard run. The scores minus price would bear that out. A higher price is warranted for a higher quality tool.

  • @TheJensss
    @TheJensss Рік тому +3

    The strongest Bosch drill should perform well on the list if used with a 8ah procore (21700) battery

  • @encompassthyeclipse7278
    @encompassthyeclipse7278 Рік тому

    My Milwaukee has treated me very good for the last year. My dad has a flex hammer drill and he loves it. All these tools are good

  • @TheSir2005
    @TheSir2005 Рік тому

    Just a few suggestions: Bosch GSB 18V-150, Hilti SF 6-22, Metabo BS 18 LTX BL (with PowerX3 just for fun), Festool TPC 18, Hikoki DS36DCW2Z, Panasonic EY7450X, Mafell ASB 18 , Fein ASCM 18 QM, SKIL 3070.

  • @brandonmiller5766
    @brandonmiller5766 Рік тому

    I own the Makita platform and have never had them fail or wear out. My 36v hammer drill went through 50 year old concrete with a Harbor Freight bit like it was a freshly screeded pour. The crazy thing is that the bit came off an electric Harbor Freight hammer drill that didn’t penetrate the concrete 1/4 of an inch.

  • @AntonyCar-l6l
    @AntonyCar-l6l 6 місяців тому

    You got the correct two ...I've had many brands over the years and the Makita and the Flex are the two that I still own

  • @Pinz314
    @Pinz314 Рік тому +1

    Still missing the biggest Bosch, I absolutely love that monster!
    And also Bauforum24 from Germany tested that Bosch to make 80Nm! With a calibrated tool!