As a mechanic who uses tools all day every day, I switched all of my power tools to Milwaukee. I have 30+ years experience with Snap-on, Mac, and Matco. All make good tools, but Milwaukee beats them all in value. You get more bang for the buck and a great warranty.
Bud Masta, I have friends at work that get stuff from the Mac truck. The truck is cool, but for the money I can go to homedepot or HF, & buy a shit ton of tools w a lifetime warranty for 1/2-1/4 the cost. I have a beef w snap-on that keeps getting bigger the more I use some snap on stuff. Snap on tools are supposedly not supposed to round off bolts, of which I nearly did one day at work using one of the guys snap on tools. That, & unless it’s a snap on impact driver, or snap on air tools, I could care less abt snap-on. I prefer to not have snap on tools, just cuz of how $ they are! It’s like $80-90 for a single wrench or I can go to Home Depot or autozone, & buy a select few wrenches I’m either missing or need for the same price… $10-$15 each, & buy 3-4 of em for $40. NOT $80-90 a wrench… $300-$400 for 3-4 wrenches! Come on snap on, u can do better than that! Fk snap on.
Man i just rememebered how true this is. I call my supposed snap on guy telling him i had the money in cash for a 12v battery charger and he said he wpuld get back with me. So a year later and ratchet repair kit requested too and still no answer... im done with tool trucks. Im throwing money at this guy and telling him and he still wont call back.
the problem i have with snap on warrantees is that they have to come to you... i don't work in a shop... i tried for months to get a ratcheting wrench fixed or replaced and no luck.. called multiple truck owners and all let me down... ended up taking it to a friend of mine that works at a yamaha and honda dealer and he got it fixed for me in about a week... i don't need my tools all the time but when i do i do... and with the prices of snap on i should be having to go through that much trouble to get em taken care of... granted what little snap on stuff i have i love and its the best but say im a retired mechanic that just wants to work on my own shit from time to time.. all the tool i bought over the years are now warranted by someone that wont take care of their products... not to mention the snap on guy that comes around once a week.. say you broke your ratchet on a day he comes buy after he left.. with milwaukee the warranty is usually a 7 day turnaround... you can box it up and make a label to return it to your job or home then drop in off at fedex on the way home and in a week or less you have a new one or sometimes they fix your old one.. usually they replace it.... and if you are that pressed for it you can go to home depot during a lunch break and have it back in use the same day or within the hour...
lol sure, best milwaukee tool out now is that stubby impact but snap on still makes fine tools. Just their power tools are 2 year warranties by the company but your dealer can probably get you life time depending on him. Snapon impacts are just an inch bigger than the stubby but thin over all, its just not quite as strong(I think it does 230lbs vs. 250) Milwaukee does have a good platform for batteries but not like Dewalt. I wish Milwaukee would get their smaller compact tools into bigger batteries like Makita does. You see they have all pros and cons.
I did as well. Snap-on may be slightly better on some of the tools, but not near enough to justify the price difference. Also the warranty on Milwaukee can not be beat. 5yr on the tool and 3yr on the battery.
@@DjghostyMusic Milwaukee makes great big batteries at 18V though. I say stay away from Harbor Freight anything. Their drills suck, but if you want a pro grade powered ratchet wrench go with a big name brand like Milwaukee. Snap On is costly if you are not a full time mechanic. You can afford Milwaukee still.
I use the Harbor Freight one. Of course I do not work on vehicles for a living anymore. I just work on my stuff and friends and families stuff. This one works fine for me. If it can't break a bolt I can use it manually to break it free or to tighten it down. I have no complaints with it.
Just bought mine today I'm in the same situation. I have Milwaukee tools but I just cant bring myself to spend the money. Becuase I'm not making money with my tools anymore.
@oShane Kasper Almost every guy who dogs HF has never used it, it's just tool snobbery. The run time on the earthquake was completley glossed over in this comparison.
Nobody buys an auto ratchet for high torque. Its all about access and speed. Break a bolt free with your muscles and then let the ratchet spin it off for you. The Snap On might be the most powerful, but it also seems like it wouldn't be the best for tight places. Milwaukee all the way. Harbor Freight would be fine, but who wants to get into a one tool battery platform?
I don’t mind using air since I have a compressor at the house and plan to purchase a suitable, portable compressor soon. I’ve been comparing the mini air ratchets from Snap-on, Mac, and Cornwell. Right now it’ll most likely be a coin toss between the Mac and Cornwell. Granted the ability to break a fastener loss by hand with the mini air ratchet maybe an issue even if access to to fastener is easier.
with the Milwaukee you can use it to break bolts loose by hand if the ratchet can't do it by itself. Don't own the others so I can't speak on their behalf
You can bet your undropped balls sack I buy them for torque! I get a running start with my snap-on electric ratchet onto the nut/bolt. Where that momentum/tools torque matter!
I can tell you from experience that even during daily use, th Snap On tool gets hot, even for a few turns. I also agree with you about the torque and using the tool and turning it by hand to loosen or break away the bolt/nut. I really don't see any reason to knock the torque, because they are all 1/4 in. drives, and most of those fasteners won't need to be torqued down all that much without breaking any way. The Milwaukee does come in a long reach version though, and I'm not sure if the Snap On does. One thing I would like to see is a reverse switch down by the trigger so that you can have a one handed operation. That is definitely a must when adjusting body panels.
Milwaukee M12 for the win! What an awesome platform! I’m into both the M12 and M18 platforms. I’ve yet to buy a Milwaukee tool that I’ve been unimpressed with it hasn’t exceeded my expectations. I just can’t imagine investing into the SnapOn 12 volt line. I don’t feel they have the dedication that Milwaukee has to their power tools and probably OEM’s the majority. Whereas Milwaukee designs, R and D’s, builds and maintains their power tool platforms. I have a good variety of both tools platforms, e.g. M12: Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill, PVC Cutter, Rocket Light, Power Source, jigsaw, 1/2” Fuel Ratchet, Fuel Hackzall and M18: 7 1/4” Fuel Dual Bevel Miter Saw, Fuel Blower, fan, Fuel Surge Driver, Gen 3 Fuel Hammer Drill, Gen 3 Fuel Impact, Fuel 4 1/2”/5”, Fuel Grinder, Fuel Hackzall and 6 1/2” Circ Saw All are amazing performers and I feel the baseline to test other manufacturers tools against.
I have the snap on just because the batteries work with my 3/8 impack, flashlight, drill, and other tools. I however seem to agree with you if I did not already have all of these I would probably go with the Milwaukee. Thanks
Milwaukee is the best tool out today and Mikita The best out by far well worth the money although I do use the harbor freight multi tool bc it cost me 20 bucks and have no prob with it other then that DeWalt is like a little boys tool there garbage take your money and burn it
If you don't have hundreds to spend, and/or you aren't a pro-tech turning wrenches in the trenches, buy the Harbor Freight. Just be sure to buy an extra battery and DO buy the extended warranty. You can burn that thing to a crisp, run it over, smash it with a sledge, doesn't matter. Return it before the expiration date and get a new one. Spend a couple more dollars for another warranty (one tool, one warranty) and you'll always have a running tool. Yup, it's slower and lower than a snap on but you get a lot for your $140 (tool, extra batt and warranty.). I was a pro tech for many years. Have all the expensive tools, too. But I get what works for the best price. Not the one with the cool, toy store colors and status, just to impress the guy in the next stall. If it works, buy it. If you NEED the extra speed or torque or whatever because that's what flags hours, fine. Pay out the nose. Just don't be afraid to buy cheap if it does the job, just because you're embarrassed to pull out a cheaper tool.
Excellent advice, I was a professional Tech for several years before I completely changed careers. I have 3 boxes full of both very expensive and very cheap tools. You know which tools I grab? The one that will get the job done! I remember seeing young techs and tire busters spend 30-40-50g on tools and boxes, for pride more than functionality. Hated seeing friends be hungry but have to pay the Snap on guy 400 a week to keep their tools. Lol
I prefer my Gen 1 Milwaukee ratchet over the new Fuel one. The head is much smaller and gets into many more spots. The first day I used the new one I immediately ran into several bolts that I couldn't get to with it and had to swap over to the old one. I'ts been collecting dust in my tool box ever since.
same story, hope Milwaukee goes back to the original form, I much prefer it to the snap on, the Snap-on is too long and bulky in the handle IMHO. My one complaint about the Gen 1 Milwaukee is that the handle /battery attachment should be stiffer for manually cranking bolts. It feels like the tool is going to split if you pull too hard
should have tested them to breaking point.. only difference that would really matter.. and seeing the snapon smoking kinda confirms my suspicions on the quality of thier power tools.. they should stick to wrenches
I use my Snap On 14.4 volt electric tools all day, everyday - 1/4” ratchet, 3/8” ratchet (regular and longneck, 3/8” impact). I haven’t run into a job where I’m running WOT for 12 minutes without stopping so that’s a moot point. I’ve got my ratchets pretty warm from use but they have never stopped working for me. Spare battery fully charged at all times means I say when I stop working, not my tools.
I’ve had the snap on batchet for nearly 3 years now, gets heavy use 5 days a week, plus you can manually crack bolts off up to 200nm then run them out I’ve had no problems with it and has served me well, I had the 1st gen Milwaukee batchet before that and you couldn’t manually crack bolts off without feeling the tool bend quite a bit, haven’t tried the 2nd gen Milwaukee but have heard good things
No matter what test prove, there is always gonna be the "Kim Kardashians" of the mechanic world who will buy snap-on because of vanity. They will ignore warranty, price, availability, test results and common sense. I guess someone has to buy the snap-on dealer that yacht he wants.
The top comment on top says milfucky for power tool. Snap on for hand tools. Lmao I has the $5 set hand tool. 10$ sockets color coded 6 point. And 15$ hand rachet extendable with 1/4 and 3/8 on that 1 tool. So....yea im problly try the hf power
Snap On makes sense if you are a pro, but if you are not a pro, go with Milwaukee, Bosch, Dewalt. Hard to beat Milwaukee low grade stuff, which I think their low grade stuff is their 12V tools. I want to see how good they ratchet, not the looks or overall feel.
Me too but I had to jump on the 1,400ft lb M18 1/2" impact that Acme Tool has on deal for $219 which includes a free 5.0ah battery ($129 value) until 10/31/18. Hopefully they put the new M12 Stubby's on deal next month.
That's a great deal on the 1400 gun.i already own the one key high torque and the mid torque and ratchet so now I need something small like the stubby, but being so new and such a hot seller I don't think it will be on sale soon.
My dude snap-on electric tools are dog shit. I would prefer Milwaukee anyday, till today they have been holding up good and making me money! 1 vs 5 year of warranty alone should say how Milwaukee really trust it's tools!
I'm glad you touched on the Milwaukee ratchet using a common battery to all Milwaukee 12v tools. Most of my Milwaukee tools are M18 more so than M12, but I do have 5 or 6 M12 tools. If you shop around, the 3/8' Milwaukee 2557 ratchet with 2 batteries for $189, which I did. Never can have too many batteries. I serviced tools for my Snap-On man for a few years. I rebuilt impacts and air ratchets. In every case, the Snap-On tools shared internal parts with tools made by Chicago Pneumatic. Snap-On has a tendency to change form factor and make tools obsolete. I fear that this ratchet is going to go the same way.
I'm sure Snap On isn't the only company relabeling tools. I know Cornwell branded pneumatic impacts are just Ingersoll Rand's with different colors. Thanks for watching.
Gunga Dinn let's face it....the big reason snapon sells plus other tool trucks...is a revolving account....spend 30 bucks and you can walk off with a impact/ratchet....whatever else....but snap on prices are stupid....period....
tttarms1970 +, Totally agree on the stupid prices and the revolving account. When I wrenched professionally, we had Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Cornwall, and TRW. It was a race between the dealers to get to the shop on paydays to collect. Me, I'd save my money and pay cash and get a 20-25% discount, since I'd pay everything off in a few weeks anyway. Got some really good deals on lightly used tools that were repossessed. I don't know if you're aware, but smaller ticket items, not going through Snap-On credit were fronted by the route dealer. (One of the reasons that it use to cost $150-200K to purchase a route. The new dealer assumes all existing credit sales. Anything that was sold on Snap-On credit, the dealer got his commission for the sale after the third month. If the purchaser defaulted, Snap-On would take the commission back from the route dealer. Not really fair, since it was corporate Snap-On that approved the sale, not the dealer. Snap-On Tool leased trucks to the route dealers. They were a rip-off, as they frequently sold the lease and the dealer was stuck paying the motor vehicle sales tax, again, tags and inspection fees.
I love snap on roll carts, 80 tooth ratchet, and 12 point long wrenches but I own 8 cordless tools from Milwaukee 3 of them m12 fuel and rest m18 fuel and spent under $1000 total. I always take advantage of Milwaukee home depot free tool and battery deals. Iam not gonna lie I love my snap on 1/4 airratchet, cut off wheel, and air saw which cost me around $1000 total. Which is the reason I steered away from their cordless tools, because Milwaukee/home depot offer better discount sales, and warranty.
I bought my Snap On electric ratchet about 6 years ago. i use it every day at work. Probably one the the best buys i've made. I've run Milwaukee a few times, and i just wasnt pleased with it.
@@jeffro7p202 idk, i speak from experience. I've come in as an entry level tech with entry level tools, and i have upgraded through the years. I'm more than pleased with my Snap On stuff.
I purchased the Harbor Freight Ratchet about a month ago. It works great, saves time for those areas were you can not get a full swing with a ratchet or those long bolts. Even if i owned a Milwaukee, I would not use it for any kind of breaking or torque on a bolt. I have yet to kill the first battery during a project. The run time is great. These tools are to save time. With Coupon I purchased the Harbor Freight Ratchet with extra battery for $124.98 plus tax.
As a BMW technician, I have both the Milwaukee and the snap on. It wasn't much of a difference for the first few uses, about 1 week into it, I see a big difference and I use it to break bolts all the time, the head on the snap on is built much better than any other electric ratchet out there.
Antonio Claudio Michael can’t go work with the cheap tools it’s a hit or miss with them some ppl don’t want to spend a lot of money on name brand tools if your gunna use them not on a daily basis
I bought the HF plug in impact and a year later it's still going strong. So HF here I come again for the battery ratchet lol. But I do want the Milwaukee portable impact for my junkyard runs 👍💪
I had snap-on power tools but recently I have to switch to Milwaukee power tools. Why? first because the price ,second great power tools ,third ,the warranty.
If you had them then why did you have to buy them? Your comment makes no sense, it's almost like you're telling him a Fairy Tale. I would have kept the Snapons If I had them already like you supposedly said. lol
Milwaukee invented and patented the use of lithium ion batteries in power tools so they do that really well (and boy do they charge for it). I believe Milwaukee has a number of other tools which use that battery system and if you need any of those, it might well be worth paying the premium. They also are apparently good about actually honoring their warranty. The one downside to the Milwaukee is the size of the grip. If you have smaller hands, that might not be very comfortable for a lot of use and if you aren't using it a lot, there's really no reason to have a power ratchet in the first place. Oh and just a note since you brought it up. None of them are rated for use in a flammable atmosphere.
I have all manner of Milwaukee tools and use them day in and day out in a Heavy Duty repair shop. None have failed yet. Every time I buy a new one I can’t believe I went so long without it!
I have a big snappy air 3/8. One push of the button and boom. Love that. That said I have rarely used an air ratchet in years. It's nice to stick the head of the big one down in there and just push the button in the tight spots.
Yeah and so? That's fine for most people. That's exactly what they're used for. That and getting into place that are so tight that you can't spin a normal ratchet.
I stumble upon your video by accident. I own all Milwaukee products and love it. But overall, your video comparison is very detailed and clearly show the pro and cons to help people make decision on your power tool purchased... you hit the mark!!! A++
I bought the harbor freight, it helped doing head gaskets on a camaro with the 3.8. I got it basically same time due to tight spots and not having to swing a ratchet a million times to get a bolt out. It worked well for what it is. would recommend if someone just wants a cordless ratchet.
My boat mechanic recommend Milwaukee as he had a Snap On and did not last long...I saw him work on my inboard engine and it was amazing how fast he accomplished his task the five year warranty is a big plus
If you're just using your tools around the house in my opinion harbor freight is the way to go the price of replacement batteries and just the price of tools and all of the comparisons I've seen across the board with harbor freight in other brands there is not enough difference to justify the double price
Guys, I don't think it was a fair comparison! Why? Because the milwaukee is brushless and the harbor freight isn't don't know about the snap on but I use MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL and boy what a difference it makes between brush and brushless!
The comment about working near gas fumes... none of these are rated for intrinsicly safe type conditions. Also, looking for sparks with your eyes probably wouldn't qualify any tool for explosion-proof type ratings. If these were totally enclosed air cooled motors the tool would weigh and cost too much to be useful.
I’ve been so mean to the harbor freight ratchet. Dropped it in a pan of coolant. Use it as a breaker bar. Been a tuff little Betty. Have had it for a year. Gets used daily. Still going strong
I work in a dealership I use the harbor freight one everyday mainly to break loose drain plugs but I have dropped this thing many times soaked it in washer fluid drenched it in oil I even ran it over with a 1500 the trigger cane off but put it back in put the battery in and it still works like a champ
Milwaukee's 12 volt line is extensive and they typically have the best warranty. I have a few battery powered tools (all Milwaukee) BUTT I still love my air tools. With the air tools I never have to wait for a battery to charge and they're almost always cheaper.
All true but, personally I cannot stand the sound of an air ratchet. All the ones I have experienced are super noisy and sound like a bad trip to the dentist.
Most people including myself have multiple batteries and chargers to the point where it's not an issue. I also just picked up their 1/2" High Torque Impact with 1.400lbs of nut busting torque for $219 that includes a free 5.0ah battery ($129 value) from an Acme Tools deal that ends 10/31/18. I now only start up my air compressor to blow things out with compressed air with the blow gun, everything else uses this new cordless technology which has a great track record and 5 year warranty vs 1 year for Snap-On cordless.
mainly use the cordless now so i dont have to drag a dirty airhose into or across a customers cars. still use air for suspension and undercar work but very little on engine and none on interior
I agree with that but airhoses are just a pain same with compressers thats where you spend the money but they are the best torquewise, hopefully as more come out and tech gets better we get better torque and battery can be atleast close to air tools hopefully the price drops to. Im about to get a 3/8 m18 stubby got one in the shop and its a monster but the price is up there
@@nickrobb7719 3/8 Stubby m12 are $159 (tool only) and good for 250ft pounds. My $219 m18 1/2" Fuel impact with free 5.0ah battery has 1,400 pounds of nut busting torque. Can your air compete with that for the price and power?
It should be worth noting that the Milwaukee is brushless. That’s why they can offer that big warranty. Theoretically that motor should last every bit of 5 years.
The Snap-on ratchet is a 14.4v battery, so I would expect it to have higher rpm/torque value. But like you stated I feel the Milwaukee is the best value for the quality
I was so confused when I first realized that powered ratchets existed as I thought that’s what impact drivers were for However it makes sense now, considering you can fit into tighter spaces with it
I own a 3/8 impact from milwaukee and been using it all day everyday for like 6 years as a truck mechanic. Only had one issue with rhe trigger when it was new. Was replaced by the local milwaukee repair center and has been flawless ever since. Run time is great, charger is quick.
First, they are ratchets, not impacts. None of them are designed to break loose tight bolts. Second, slow recharging is very good for battery longevity. Third, Snap-On is NOT inconvenienced by stopping by your place of work to sell you tools. They are paid (and quite well, I might add) to, through the high prices of their tools. The run time on a single charge and accessibility into areas with the tool would be more important to most professionals.
When snap-on warranties a tool it happens in one day, most times hands you a new tool on the spot. Ever try to warranty a cordless tool from home depot? It could be months before you have it back.
@@2_be_determined FOR A YEAR! on power tools snap on has a one year warranty, yeah you're gonna get a replacement quickly, but on the 366th day after buying it, if it gives up you've got yourself a useless tool without warranty. With the Milwaukee you might not even need to warranty it, it'll last until they release the 3rd gen ratchets 😁
Thank you for this test. You did well. I'm sure some engineer out there has done studies on break-away torque for bolts and I'd bet that there are many other significant factors and variables that the amount of torque the bolt was tightened to in the first place. Since you have a real-time measuring digital torque wrench, consider doing the test this way. Tighten each bolt with each tool. Then, use the torque wrench to notice the torque when just starting to get the bolt even tighter with the wrench. I think you could do this reasonably accurately by sensing it and watching the bolt move.
You are lucky. I won't buy another snap on battery powered tool. Milwaukee 100%. I do like my snap on screw gun but have either given or sold all my snap on battery powered tools. Snap on batteries don't last nearly as long and only a 1 year warranty on the tool. Doesn't so much confidence in their products and I have had to warranty my 1/2 and 3/8 snap on impacts. Snap on dealer was pissed when I replaced them with Milwaukee. Both together was about the same price as the new 1/2 snap on alone. And a 5 year warranty. I sold the snap on impacts for $200 to a fellow mechanic and the 3/8 took a crap 3 months after he got it back from being repaired under warranty and snap on wouldn't warranty it. The guy was so pissed he bought a Milwaukee and vowed to never buy snap battery tools again.
Budskrilla 2U Snap On extended the warranty on their batteries to 2 years. 1 year on the tool itself. Also, if you have a good relationship with your rep, they can always work some "magic" for you. All of that said, the reason I prefer the Snappy electric impacts VS competitors, is the battery compatibility and charging accessories. Having a charging station where you can charge 4 batteries at once, on one power cord is worth the money alone. I know Milwaukee has recently followed suit, but at the time I started building my electric impact tools, Milwaukee was still wet behind the ears in that segment.
I am a diesel tech and had the harbor freight ratchet for 3 months. It worked great until it fell of a truck tire. Tore it apart and could not find anything broken. I ended up throwing it away and bought a Mac tools ratchet. I’ve had the Mac ratchet for over a year now and it is probably one of my most used tools. It handles abuse really well. Batteries last a long time and only take about 30 minutes to charge. It is definitely money well spent for the Mac ratchet. You can also buy dewalt batteries for Mac cordless tools which are cheaper than Mac, but are the same exact battery.
I own a 1/4 drive Milwaukee fuel ratchet and absolutely love it, I use it all day, everyday. I will say I broke the dam thing once but 100% my fault, I was trying to break a nut loose that was way to tight to be using that ratchet and didn't take the time to just walk over to my box and grab the right tool... BUT in about a week and a half's time I was sent a brand new ratchet 100% free of charge. The size of the head really isn't that big of a deal or inconvenience in my experience with the tool. I'm keeping my eye out for the 3/8 drive with batteries to go on sale sub $200 and i'll pick it up too. At that point i'll have two ratchets more battery's and a great warranty for less than the snap-on version. I will say now and then the long neck snap-on ratchet is handy (I borrow a coworkers occasionally) but not handy enough to justifying buying one.
I'm a engine and transmission installer for a repair shop in St Louis . I have the 1/4 in 3/8 Milwaukee electric ratchets and they go thru hell everyday ! The first Milwaukee ratchet lasted 5 years and head broke ,battery's r still going strong there going on 8 years old. Have sawzall right angle drill, regular drill . Love them couldn't give me a snap on or anyone elses electric ratchets or tools
I'm a professional Automotive Technician. Master ASE certified. Been doing this for 10 years. Started with Snapon air and power tool. But in the last few years electric tools have come a long ways. And Milwaukee really does edge out of ahead of snapon for the reasons already stated. Way better warranty. Half the price or less. And the power is about the same. The Milwaukee 1/2 impact gun is head and shoulders above its snapon counter part. But pretty much every tech in my shop is making the transition to Milwaukee power tools over snapon power and in some cases air tools.
I bought the snap-on a few months ago and it is significantly better than the Milwaukee that I had. A Milwaukee died after about two years. Snap-on is a little more expensive but it comes with two batteries and each battery has four cells in it so you are getting a little bit more for your money. There was recently a promotion on the truck and ended up paying $230 for the tool and a battery. I already have other snap-on batteries and charger so it was a good deal. The entire kit will cost you somewhere around $4 00 or less depending on your dealer and if they've got any specials going on on the truck
True but, my torque testing setup was hardly scientific. They were all tested exactly the same way. The numbers I gave may not be entirely accurate but the results are. The Snap on has the most torque, followed by the Milwaukee then, the Harbor Freight.
@@RepairGeek I understand under the circumstances you did your best but some people might have wanted to see the true toque was just pointing out a flaw you did your best with what you had
I don't believe that's correct an extension does Not effect torque applied. Many studies on the web to verify this. I ued to thing the same thing until I researched it
I am a Snap On dealer, and was lounging in my built in pool watching this video on my 60" outdoor plasma tv and was shocked when you said our ratchet was expensive! Shit now you made me burn the lobster tails I was cooking in my outdoor kitchen, hate it when the chef takes a day off!
I think too many folks are emphasizing on that these cordless ratchets are breaker bars and torque wrenches. Wrong concept. What we normally use a mechanical ratchet for is for driving and loosening nuts and bolts. Sure tightening too but to a certain degree. An electric/cordless ratchet just simplifies the exclusive job of driving in or out a nut or bolt in inconveniently tight spaces. Use the proper tool for the required purpose.
Only Milwaukee have brushless motor 🤣🤣 shame on snap on I stop buying snap on since Milwaukee have better warranty and brushless ( dustless) motor .. I take harbor freight over snap on . What is snap on thinking .. wait they don’t think hahaha can’t just relay on the brand to purchase tools...
Great review! I'll beg to disagree with the final analysis. The Snap-on tool can take a lot more torque applied by the user than either the Milwaukee or Harbor Freight. As you pointed out most users will break the bolt free first then use the battery to remove it. This makes the Snap-on the best choice. Also unmentioned is that the Snap-on ratchet is made in the USA. I always try to give my money to american labor if possible. Keep up the great reviews!
The Milwaukee will handle 150 ft lbs of manual torque. The Snap on is rated for 158 ft lbs of manual torque. So, they are very close. You are correct, the Snap on is made in the USA but, as far as its components, I would be willing to bet most of them are sourced from China. I work in manufacturing so a made in USA product is a big deal for me as well but, the bottom of the Snap On's charger is plainly marked made in China. Either way, thanks for watching and commenting.
I agree 100%. I thought about setting up bolts and just removing and installing nuts on bolts but, it doesn't really give you a real world example of runtime. Knowing you can remove and install 500 10mm bolts for example doesn't translate into anything because, you're never going to remove 500 of the same bolt fixing a car. I felt runtime was a more accurate and realistic statistic.
Well obviously the professional mechanic where time is money is going to want the premium tool with best torque and speed time is money but I think the average end user can wait 2-3 seconds longer per fastener for the price difference...
Another bonus of the Milwaukee is you can get knock-off spare batteries for ~half the cost of the originals and even the ridiculously priced Harbor Freight EarthQuake ones plus there are more capacity options too. As an example I got two M12 6.0Ah batts for about $60 (12Ah total). Harbor Freight only has the $25 12V 2.0Ah capacity size which means you also have to constantly swap batts too.
The Snap On distributor usually works with you on the repair of the ratchet if there is a problem so a one year warranty could be a lot longer than that….. as far as the Milwaukee you don’t send it into Milwaukee you take it to the nearest Milwaukee repair center or you can mail it to there
best thing about milwaukee, besides their tool's performance, is the batteries i've had for 12 years still work and are still compatible with all the new tools
@@RepairGeek the socket got stuck while attached to the impact ratchet, I literally had to cut the socket and part of the ratchet off to get it unstuck haha
all of my snapon 14.4 tools have come with a boot. all you gotta say is "hey tool man, cant you throw in aboot on the purchase?" general response is "of course, here is a battery magnet to"
I think you may want to talk to your snap on dealer, they "forget" to include the boot a lot of time because it's already out of the box and on display
I've had the harbor freight one for 5 months now. It's not very strong but other than that I can't complain. The charge time is slow but thats better for the lithium 18650 cells to improve the life of them. It's so cheap and works fine for me. I personally would never buy Snap On. There have been plenty of tools that spank them for half the price.
While you may not be able to put the HF battery in any of their Earthquake tools you can place it into numerous other brand tools which are made by the same parent company in China (Positec). These include drill/drivers, impact drivers, torches, reciprocating saws etc.
As a professional mechanic I had purchased a Milwaukee and broke after 6 months purchased another due to low price then it broke. My Snap on dealer loaned me me their ratchets and haven't look back. I brought the long neck both work great never and problem. The battery platform of the Snap on works in many other tools they have. Snap on for the win.
I feel like it is a pretty large oversight on HF for having the battery only work in one tool. Especially with how tools are trending away from corded/hoses whether it is electricity or air.
If they expanded this battery platform it would be easier to justify buying the HF. In 3 or 5 years if the battery goes and HF doesn't offer replacements anymore your options are throw away the tool or get creative and replace the cells yourself.
Nicholas Toney they care so much about cutting costs, imagine how much money they would save in production if all of their power tools ran on 2 different batteries like Milwaukee.
If you go into a HF. They are expanding their earthquake line. It appears that the bauer line is being cut out of this kind of catagory. I couldn't find a 3/8 impact in bauer. I could in earthquake though. Honestly, if you buy their auto repair cordless tools it costs the same from bauer and earthquake.
@@TheTyrial86 The one battery platform argument makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE.........NONE. Harbour Freight is a store NOT a name brand!!?? EARTHQUAKE which is relatively new has the ability to expand and manufacture other cordless tools to utilize their 2.0 amp battery. People act as though Milwaukee and other MANUFACTURERS use ONE battery for ALL of their tools. Let's see how well that m18 battery fits on the Milwaukee impact wrench??
Milwaukee ftw, works well and does the job. For my car work I use that 3/8 fuel with a m12 brushless impact and got two compact 3.0 batteries. Same size as the 1.0 with way more run time. They have the new stubby impacts that I will pick up soon as well.
Snap on is No better than any trade tool . ( Simple fact) The day of the traveling salesman's not far from dead aswell. Ebay / Amazon Free shipping. Save your $$$
Foolish thing to state. Some Snap-On tools are better than the competition, some roughly equal, and some lower quality than the best competitor, but they are always overpriced for what they are, by over 200% except in specific cases, specific for purpose tools where they are the best and it's the tool you use all day every day in your profession. We're talking a couple tools, not thousands of dollars worth.
I personally tried the Milwaukee, and unfortunately everytime I tried to brake a bolt loose with it the body of the ratchet felt like it was going to break. After about 2 weeks of that I went ahead, and bought both snap on 1/4 and 3/8 long neck ratchets. The difference in the performance, and feel is night and day. Milwaukee is awesome for every other battery operated tool, but currently snap on has their ratchets beat. The warranty does suck on the snappy stuff but after the warranty you can have the tool rebuilt for $175 which really isn't bad for the quality. I've been beating these 2 ratchets nearly 7 months and I work 7 days a week most of the year so they see hard abuse.
I have the Milwaukee I use it all day long and I have to say is one of the best tools I've ever had. I have lots of Milwaukee tools and I have to say the service and repair centres are 100% in UK .
Let's compare apples with apples and oranges with oranges the Milwaukee is $230 not $150 cuz it doesn't work without a battery so you could buy two of the harbor freight ratchets and still be $30 in your pocket and you'll have an extra ratchet and an extra chargerand in your breakdown scenario you would never be without a ratchet with harbor freight while you're out another $230 with Milwaukee and you're waiting two days to get your new one from Amazon and harbor freight offers extended warranty I don't know how much it is but since the ratchets only $100 I'd say at $30 you save by buying two harbor freights instead of one Milwaukee would cover the extended warrantyI admit harbor freight isn't the greatest quality but if you're not using it for your everyday job something you just use as a homeowner you can't go wrong with harbor freight
If you already have the battery platform and chargers, like i do, cause i have several wilwaukee 12v tools, then the bare tool cost is the cost! I got mine on black friday on sale for $99 ;)
Calm down Bryan. Harbor Freight tools are great for your garage. But when you use and abuse these things for 12 hours a day, you gotta go better. It's worth the investment for some who make money off these things.
Unfortunately buying tools is like buying cheap parts for your vehicles. You will buy 3 of a aftermarket whatever for the price of 1 good OEM product. And for you people that dont believe that, I work at a gold mine where the haul roads are like nothing the common folks will ever see. Those 3 aftermarket parts go out within a years time, while the 1 OEM part will go years. So to the tools, the same applies. You could save money up front buying 2 harbor freight ratchets, but you are going to keep buying them while the same milwakee or snap-on is still running strong. I sold all of my Snap-on cordless stuff and i use all Milwaukee impacts and cordless tools now. Simply because of the warranty and batteries.
I got my HF earthquake ratchet for $50 new on Craigslist. Works great and at that price it's better than either ratchet. One of the things you failed to mention is the length, so many cars are fwd these days and the longer HF reaches down further between frame/engine plus gives you more leverage when breaking loose fasteners. They also offer a 2 year free replacement warranty for $25.
Still it's hilarious because some of the stuff you get for literally a fraction of the cost at Harbor freight is better than premium products ( I mean let's face it how long are you really expecting to keep an electric battery operated tool around 5-10 years ?) I say why have them except for clearance reasons? I mean an impact drill with elbows is better than these tools and can be used for 100's of tasks .
The harbor freight earthquake line is a very tough bare bones tool. They dont have the fancy lights or colors of a milwuakee but they will do anything you need em to do for half the price
As a mechanic who uses tools all day every day, I switched all of my power tools to Milwaukee. I have 30+ years experience with Snap-on, Mac, and Matco. All make good tools, but Milwaukee beats them all in value. You get more bang for the buck and a great warranty.
But everyone doesn't use their tools as much as you.
@@jonothandoeser that makes Milwaukee even more value for money imo
Agreed !!!
Bud Masta, I have friends at work that get stuff from the Mac truck. The truck is cool, but for the money I can go to homedepot or HF, & buy a shit ton of tools w a lifetime warranty for 1/2-1/4 the cost.
I have a beef w snap-on that keeps getting bigger the more I use some snap on stuff.
Snap on tools are supposedly not supposed to round off bolts, of which I nearly did one day at work using one of the guys snap on tools. That, & unless it’s a snap on impact driver, or snap on air tools, I could care less abt snap-on.
I prefer to not have snap on tools, just cuz of how $ they are! It’s like $80-90 for a single wrench or I can go to Home Depot or autozone, & buy a select few wrenches I’m either missing or need for the same price… $10-$15 each, & buy 3-4 of em for $40.
NOT $80-90 a wrench… $300-$400 for 3-4 wrenches! Come on snap on, u can do better than that! Fk snap on.
The warranty on the Snap On is actually based on how cool you are with your dealer 😂🤣
so it doesnt exist....
everything else is lifetime and their boxes too. So I love that.
Sad but true
Man i just rememebered how true this is. I call my supposed snap on guy telling him i had the money in cash for a 12v battery charger and he said he wpuld get back with me. So a year later and ratchet repair kit requested too and still no answer... im done with tool trucks. Im throwing money at this guy and telling him and he still wont call back.
the problem i have with snap on warrantees is that they have to come to you... i don't work in a shop... i tried for months to get a ratcheting wrench fixed or replaced and no luck.. called multiple truck owners and all let me down... ended up taking it to a friend of mine that works at a yamaha and honda dealer and he got it fixed for me in about a week... i don't need my tools all the time but when i do i do... and with the prices of snap on i should be having to go through that much trouble to get em taken care of... granted what little snap on stuff i have i love and its the best but say im a retired mechanic that just wants to work on my own shit from time to time.. all the tool i bought over the years are now warranted by someone that wont take care of their products... not to mention the snap on guy that comes around once a week.. say you broke your ratchet on a day he comes buy after he left.. with milwaukee the warranty is usually a 7 day turnaround... you can box it up and make a label to return it to your job or home then drop in off at fedex on the way home and in a week or less you have a new one or sometimes they fix your old one.. usually they replace it.... and if you are that pressed for it you can go to home depot during a lunch break and have it back in use the same day or within the hour...
I sold my snap on power tools and went with Milwaukee power tools no regrets till this day
lol sure, best milwaukee tool out now is that stubby impact but snap on still makes fine tools. Just their power tools are 2 year warranties by the company but your dealer can probably get you life time depending on him. Snapon impacts are just an inch bigger than the stubby but thin over all, its just not quite as strong(I think it does 230lbs vs. 250) Milwaukee does have a good platform for batteries but not like Dewalt. I wish Milwaukee would get their smaller compact tools into bigger batteries like Makita does. You see they have all pros and cons.
I did as well. Snap-on may be slightly better on some of the tools, but not near enough to justify the price difference. Also the warranty on Milwaukee can not be beat. 5yr on the tool and 3yr on the battery.
And your rolling in money now... Perfect 👍
@@DjghostyMusic nah snap on power tools are shit compared to dewalt milwaukee makita
@@DjghostyMusic Milwaukee makes great big batteries at 18V though. I say stay away from Harbor Freight anything. Their drills suck, but if you want a pro grade powered ratchet wrench go with a big name brand like Milwaukee. Snap On is costly if you are not a full time mechanic. You can afford Milwaukee still.
I use the Harbor Freight one. Of course I do not work on vehicles for a living anymore. I just work on my stuff and friends and families stuff. This one works fine for me. If it can't break a bolt I can use it manually to break it free or to tighten it down. I have no complaints with it.
Just bought mine today I'm in the same situation. I have Milwaukee tools but I just cant bring myself to spend the money. Becuase I'm not making money with my tools anymore.
cameron meadows question. If I get an electric ratchet, can I use my regular dewalt sockets, or do I need impact sockets?
@@scottl8416 why wouldn't you be able to? Yes of course you can silly goose.
@oShane Kasper Almost every guy who dogs HF has never used it, it's just tool snobbery. The run time on the earthquake was completley glossed over in this comparison.
Joe Blow exactly I bought mine just for the run time you don’t use these for torque great investment
Nobody buys an auto ratchet for high torque. Its all about access and speed. Break a bolt free with your muscles and then let the ratchet spin it off for you. The Snap On might be the most powerful, but it also seems like it wouldn't be the best for tight places. Milwaukee all the way. Harbor Freight would be fine, but who wants to get into a one tool battery platform?
I don’t mind using air since I have a compressor at the house and plan to purchase a suitable, portable compressor soon. I’ve been comparing the mini air ratchets from Snap-on, Mac, and Cornwell. Right now it’ll most likely be a coin toss between the Mac and Cornwell. Granted the ability to break a fastener loss by hand with the mini air ratchet maybe an issue even if access to to fastener is easier.
with the Milwaukee you can use it to break bolts loose by hand if the ratchet can't do it by itself. Don't own the others so I can't speak on their behalf
There's a smaller snap on one been out about a year
@@jonmcelrone9389 same with the snapon
You can bet your undropped balls sack I buy them for torque! I get a running start with my snap-on electric ratchet onto the nut/bolt. Where that momentum/tools torque matter!
I own the Snap-On long neck electric ratchet and the Snap-On electric impact and I love them. I use the hell out of them every day at work
I can tell you from experience that even during daily use, th Snap On tool gets hot, even for a few turns. I also agree with you about the torque and using the tool and turning it by hand to loosen or break away the bolt/nut. I really don't see any reason to knock the torque, because they are all 1/4 in. drives, and most of those fasteners won't need to be torqued down all that much without breaking any way.
The Milwaukee does come in a long reach version though, and I'm not sure if the Snap On does.
One thing I would like to see is a reverse switch down by the trigger so that you can have a one handed operation. That is definitely a must when adjusting body panels.
Milwaukee M12 for the win! What an awesome platform! I’m into both the M12 and M18 platforms. I’ve yet to buy a Milwaukee tool that I’ve been unimpressed with it hasn’t exceeded my expectations.
I just can’t imagine investing into the SnapOn 12 volt line. I don’t feel they have the dedication that Milwaukee has to their power tools and probably OEM’s the majority. Whereas Milwaukee designs, R and D’s, builds and maintains their power tool platforms.
I have a good variety of both tools platforms, e.g. M12: Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill, PVC Cutter, Rocket Light, Power Source, jigsaw, 1/2” Fuel Ratchet, Fuel Hackzall and M18: 7 1/4” Fuel Dual Bevel Miter Saw, Fuel Blower, fan, Fuel Surge Driver, Gen 3 Fuel Hammer Drill, Gen 3 Fuel Impact, Fuel 4 1/2”/5”, Fuel Grinder, Fuel Hackzall and 6 1/2” Circ Saw
All are amazing performers and I feel the baseline to test other manufacturers tools against.
I have the snap on just because the batteries work with my 3/8 impack, flashlight, drill, and other tools. I however seem to agree with you if I did not already have all of these I would probably go with the Milwaukee. Thanks
my snap on lasted 2 years 150 to rebuild i will a frind has the Milwaukee it has stayed for 4 years
Milwaukee is the best tool out today and Mikita The best out by far well worth the money although I do use the harbor freight multi tool bc it cost me 20 bucks and have no prob with it other then that DeWalt is like a little boys tool there garbage take your money and burn it
I've always loved that I can easily rebuild the head of most snap on tools
If you don't have hundreds to spend, and/or you aren't a pro-tech turning wrenches in the trenches, buy the Harbor Freight. Just be sure to buy an extra battery and DO buy the extended warranty. You can burn that thing to a crisp, run it over, smash it with a sledge, doesn't matter. Return it before the expiration date and get a new one. Spend a couple more dollars for another warranty (one tool, one warranty) and you'll always have a running tool.
Yup, it's slower and lower than a snap on but you get a lot for your $140 (tool, extra batt and warranty.).
I was a pro tech for many years. Have all the expensive tools, too. But I get what works for the best price. Not the one with the cool, toy store colors and status, just to impress the guy in the next stall. If it works, buy it. If you NEED the extra speed or torque or whatever because that's what flags hours, fine. Pay out the nose. Just don't be afraid to buy cheap if it does the job, just because you're embarrassed to pull out a cheaper tool.
Excellent advice, I was a professional Tech for several years before I completely changed careers. I have 3 boxes full of both very expensive and very cheap tools. You know which tools I grab? The one that will get the job done! I remember seeing young techs and tire busters spend 30-40-50g on tools and boxes, for pride more than functionality. Hated seeing friends be hungry but have to pay the Snap on guy 400 a week to keep their tools. Lol
I prefer my Gen 1 Milwaukee ratchet over the new Fuel one. The head is much smaller and gets into many more spots. The first day I used the new one I immediately ran into several bolts that I couldn't get to with it and had to swap over to the old one. I'ts been collecting dust in my tool box ever since.
Which fuel 1/4 3/8 1/2? if its either the 1/4 or 3/8 I'd be intrested in taking it off your hands
same story, hope Milwaukee goes back to the original form, I much prefer it to the snap on, the Snap-on is too long and bulky in the handle IMHO. My one complaint about the Gen 1 Milwaukee is that the handle /battery attachment should be stiffer for manually cranking bolts. It feels like the tool is going to split if you pull too hard
that sucks guys
I also agree, I have both and find myself looking for the older one all the time
The 1/4 fuel isn't bad for tight engine work. My 3/8 gets used mostly for brake jobs. It has amazing manual brake away power but that's about it.
should have tested them to breaking point.. only difference that would really matter.. and seeing the snapon smoking kinda confirms my suspicions on the quality of thier power tools.. they should stick to wrenches
Milwaukee sued snap on for patent infringement and won as well. You can Google the details.
The snap on operates at a much higher rpm
I use my Snap On 14.4 volt electric tools all day, everyday - 1/4” ratchet, 3/8” ratchet (regular and longneck, 3/8” impact). I haven’t run into a job where I’m running WOT for 12 minutes without stopping so that’s a moot point. I’ve got my ratchets pretty warm from use but they have never stopped working for me. Spare battery fully charged at all times means I say when I stop working, not my tools.
I’ve had the snap on batchet for nearly 3 years now, gets heavy use 5 days a week, plus you can manually crack bolts off up to 200nm then run them out I’ve had no problems with it and has served me well, I had the 1st gen Milwaukee batchet before that and you couldn’t manually crack bolts off without feeling the tool bend quite a bit, haven’t tried the 2nd gen Milwaukee but have heard good things
I use my Milwaukee everyday and it kicks ass
No matter what test prove, there is always gonna be the "Kim Kardashians" of the mechanic world who will buy snap-on because of vanity. They will ignore warranty, price, availability, test results and common sense. I guess someone has to buy the snap-on dealer that yacht he wants.
Hell I know guys that have thousands of dollars invested in them and are not even professional mechanics
The top comment on top says milfucky for power tool. Snap on for hand tools. Lmao
I has the $5 set hand tool. 10$ sockets color coded 6 point. And 15$ hand rachet extendable with 1/4 and 3/8 on that 1 tool. So....yea im problly try the hf power
Buy snap on is like buying gucci. Casual overpriced pieces pf shit
Snap On makes sense if you are a pro, but if you are not a pro, go with Milwaukee, Bosch, Dewalt. Hard to beat Milwaukee low grade stuff, which I think their low grade stuff is their 12V tools. I want to see how good they ratchet, not the looks or overall feel.
lol
I found a Milwaukee deal where you can get the 3/8 and 1/4 ratchet with one charger and two batteries for $300.
holy shit
share the link or info bro please.
Cristian Leal www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Li-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-w-Free-M12-3-8-in-Ratchet-2598-22-2457-20/305883849?cm_mmc=ecc-_-THD_ORDER_CONFIRMATION_MIXED-_-V1_M1_CA-_-Product_URL&ecc_ord=WA88003058
Cristian Leal this ones a better deal ;)
Souk One THATS A GOOD ASS DEAL WTF!! I thought it was a fake website
I got the Milwaukee. Awesome tool. Can't wait to get the m12 3/8 stuby impact wrench 250flbs
i second that.
So the 1/2 and 3/8 m12 fuel stubby both have the same torque specs? Asking because I'm buying the 1/2 inch impact this week
Me too but I had to jump on the 1,400ft lb M18 1/2" impact that Acme Tool has on deal for $219 which includes a free 5.0ah battery ($129 value) until 10/31/18. Hopefully they put the new M12 Stubby's on deal next month.
That's a great deal on the 1400 gun.i already own the one key high torque and the mid torque and ratchet so now I need something small like the stubby, but being so new and such a hot seller I don't think it will be on sale soon.
@@aaronrepper7649 You never know, their new gen 2 M18 leaf blower just went on deal for $99, its so good I use it daily.
When you buy 2 and borrow the 3rd that alone tells ya something about that 3rd one
Way over priced and a shitty warranty.
lol
My dude snap-on electric tools are dog shit. I would prefer Milwaukee anyday, till today they have been holding up good and making me money! 1 vs 5 year of warranty alone should say how Milwaukee really trust it's tools!
I'm glad you touched on the Milwaukee ratchet using a common battery to all Milwaukee 12v tools.
Most of my Milwaukee tools are M18 more so than M12, but I do have 5 or 6 M12 tools.
If you shop around, the 3/8' Milwaukee 2557 ratchet with 2 batteries for $189, which I did. Never can have too many batteries.
I serviced tools for my Snap-On man for a few years. I rebuilt impacts and air ratchets. In every case, the Snap-On tools shared internal parts with tools made by Chicago Pneumatic.
Snap-On has a tendency to change form factor and make tools obsolete. I fear that this ratchet is going to go the same way.
I'm sure Snap On isn't the only company relabeling tools. I know Cornwell branded pneumatic impacts are just Ingersoll Rand's with different colors. Thanks for watching.
Gunga Dinn let's face it....the big reason snapon sells plus other tool trucks...is a revolving account....spend 30 bucks and you can walk off with a impact/ratchet....whatever else....but snap on prices are stupid....period....
tttarms1970 +,
Totally agree on the stupid prices and the revolving account.
When I wrenched professionally, we had Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Cornwall, and TRW. It was a race between the dealers to get to the shop on paydays to collect. Me, I'd save my money and pay cash and get a 20-25% discount, since I'd pay everything off in a few weeks anyway. Got some really good deals on lightly used tools that were repossessed.
I don't know if you're aware, but smaller ticket items, not going through Snap-On credit were fronted by the route dealer. (One of the reasons that it use to cost $150-200K to purchase a route. The new dealer assumes all existing credit sales. Anything that was sold on Snap-On credit, the dealer got his commission for the sale after the third month. If the purchaser defaulted, Snap-On would take the commission back from the route dealer. Not really fair, since it was corporate Snap-On that approved the sale, not the dealer.
Snap-On Tool leased trucks to the route dealers. They were a rip-off, as they frequently sold the lease and the dealer was stuck paying the motor vehicle sales tax, again, tags and inspection fees.
I love snap on roll carts, 80 tooth ratchet, and 12 point long wrenches but I own 8 cordless tools from Milwaukee 3 of them m12 fuel and rest m18 fuel and spent under $1000 total. I always take advantage of Milwaukee home depot free tool and battery deals. Iam not gonna lie I love my snap on 1/4 airratchet, cut off wheel, and air saw which cost me around $1000 total. Which is the reason I steered away from their cordless tools, because Milwaukee/home depot offer better discount sales, and warranty.
And Sioux tools makes snap-on’s air tools
I bought my Snap On electric ratchet about 6 years ago. i use it every day at work. Probably one the the best buys i've made. I've run Milwaukee a few times, and i just wasnt pleased with it.
That's what I would tell myself too If i wasted all that money on snap on
@@jeffro7p202 idk, i speak from experience. I've come in as an entry level tech with entry level tools, and i have upgraded through the years. I'm more than pleased with my Snap On stuff.
I purchased the Harbor Freight Ratchet about a month ago. It works great, saves time for those areas were you can not get a full swing with a ratchet or those long bolts. Even if i owned a Milwaukee, I would not use it for any kind of breaking or torque on a bolt. I have yet to kill the first battery during a project. The run time is great. These tools are to save time. With Coupon I purchased the Harbor Freight Ratchet with extra battery for $124.98 plus tax.
As a BMW technician, I have both the Milwaukee and the snap on. It wasn't much of a difference for the first few uses, about 1 week into it, I see a big difference and I use it to break bolts all the time, the head on the snap on is built much better than any other electric ratchet out there.
U still work for bmw ???
I have used the harbor frieght one to do a complete suspension rebuild it worked like a champ
Antonio Claudio Michael can’t go work with the cheap tools it’s a hit or miss with them some ppl don’t want to spend a lot of money on name brand tools if your gunna use them not on a daily basis
@@jesse19917 ummmm okay
I bought the HF plug in impact and a year later it's still going strong. So HF here I come again for the battery ratchet lol. But I do want the Milwaukee portable impact for my junkyard runs 👍💪
Antonio Claudio Michael sorry to hear that you have to work with dog shit tools.
@@408modelshop it's called a review of a tool and nobody wants to hear your rudeness
I had snap-on power tools but recently I have to switch to Milwaukee power tools. Why? first because the price ,second great power tools ,third ,the warranty.
If you had them then why did you have to buy them? Your comment makes no sense, it's almost like you're telling him a Fairy Tale. I would have kept the Snapons If I had them already like you supposedly said. lol
Milwaukee invented and patented the use of lithium ion batteries in power tools so they do that really well (and boy do they charge for it). I believe Milwaukee has a number of other tools which use that battery system and if you need any of those, it might well be worth paying the premium. They also are apparently good about actually honoring their warranty. The one downside to the Milwaukee is the size of the grip. If you have smaller hands, that might not be very comfortable for a lot of use and if you aren't using it a lot, there's really no reason to have a power ratchet in the first place. Oh and just a note since you brought it up. None of them are rated for use in a flammable atmosphere.
I love Milwaukee Milwaukee is awesome I'll get Milwaukee over any other tool.. thanks for the review brotha
As with almost all my cordless tools - Milwaukee FTW!
(and only 'almost all' just because Milwaukee doesn't make everything!)
Milwaukee all the way for the power tools . I stand by them for all my Electric power tools
I have all manner of Milwaukee tools and use them day in and day out in a Heavy Duty repair shop. None have failed yet. Every time I buy a new one I can’t believe I went so long without it!
I rebuilt transmissions for 3 years. Electric ratchets are just nut runners
i'll take a nut runner - any less time i spend in 100 degree heat messing with bolts the better
you dont fuck with heavy equipment obviously, if you dont own a 3/8 electric ratchet you getting fired, or you're never getting hired
Is there proof behind this?
I have a big snappy air 3/8. One push of the button and boom. Love that. That said I have rarely used an air ratchet in years. It's nice to stick the head of the big one down in there and just push the button in the tight spots.
Yeah and so? That's fine for most people. That's exactly what they're used for. That and getting into place that are so tight that you can't spin a normal ratchet.
I stumble upon your video by accident. I own all Milwaukee products and love it. But overall, your video comparison is very detailed and clearly show the pro and cons to help people make decision on your power tool purchased... you hit the mark!!! A++
If you expect an electric ratchet to replace hand tools for torque then you need to do something else
Brant Gentry , my sentiments exactly!
Relax dude, he's just comparing them, you misinterpreted what he's saying...
As a pro mechanic I bought the snap on. Strength and ease of use due to size of tool are big factors for every day use
When on flat rate all that really counts is 1: does it fit 2: the RPM I went with the Kimo long neck.
Milwaukee cause their battery platform, plain and simple. Gotta respect a company that doesn’t bend over their customers from their design changes
I bought the harbor freight, it helped doing head gaskets on a camaro with the 3.8. I got it basically same time due to tight spots and not having to swing a ratchet a million times to get a bolt out. It worked well for what it is. would recommend if someone just wants a cordless ratchet.
I own the snap-on electric ratchet, Works fine for lighter work but Pneumatic is the way to go for power and durability.
My boat mechanic recommend Milwaukee as he had a Snap On and did not last long...I saw him work on my inboard engine and it was amazing how fast he accomplished his task the five year warranty is a big plus
The no-load run time can differ greatly from the load run time.
I'm just happy people are comparing the harbor freight tools to serious money high level professional tools
Milwaukee it is.
I was on the fence.
Thanks for the review.
If you're just using your tools around the house in my opinion harbor freight is the way to go the price of replacement batteries and just the price of tools and all of the comparisons I've seen across the board with harbor freight in other brands there is not enough difference to justify the double price
The sparking was caused by the brushes wearing in on the commutator it will get better with time
Guys, I don't think it was a fair comparison! Why? Because the milwaukee is brushless and the harbor freight isn't don't know about the snap on but I use
MILWAUKEE M12 FUEL and
boy what a difference it makes between brush and brushless!
The comment about working near gas fumes... none of these are rated for intrinsicly safe type conditions. Also, looking for sparks with your eyes probably wouldn't qualify any tool for explosion-proof type ratings. If these were totally enclosed air cooled motors the tool would weigh and cost too much to be useful.
I’ve been so mean to the harbor freight ratchet. Dropped it in a pan of coolant. Use it as a breaker bar. Been a tuff little Betty. Have had it for a year. Gets used daily. Still going strong
I've had a buddy end up with 2nd degree burns when the brushed motor on his impact gun ignited a small amount of brake clean on his uniform
I work in a dealership I use the harbor freight one everyday mainly to break loose drain plugs but I have dropped this thing many times soaked it in washer fluid drenched it in oil I even ran it over with a 1500 the trigger cane off but put it back in put the battery in and it still works like a champ
Milwaukee's 12 volt line is extensive and they typically have the best warranty.
I have a few battery powered tools (all Milwaukee) BUTT I still love my air tools. With the air tools I never have to wait for a battery to charge and they're almost always cheaper.
All true but, personally I cannot stand the sound of an air ratchet. All the ones I have experienced are super noisy and sound like a bad trip to the dentist.
Most people including myself have multiple batteries and chargers to the point where it's not an issue. I also just picked up their 1/2" High Torque Impact with 1.400lbs of nut busting torque for $219 that includes a free 5.0ah battery ($129 value) from an Acme Tools deal that ends 10/31/18. I now only start up my air compressor to blow things out with compressed air with the blow gun, everything else uses this new cordless technology which has a great track record and 5 year warranty vs 1 year for Snap-On cordless.
mainly use the cordless now so i dont have to drag a dirty airhose into or across a customers cars. still use air for suspension and undercar work but very little on engine and none on interior
I agree with that but airhoses are just a pain same with compressers thats where you spend the money but they are the best torquewise, hopefully as more come out and tech gets better we get better torque and battery can be atleast close to air tools hopefully the price drops to. Im about to get a 3/8 m18 stubby got one in the shop and its a monster but the price is up there
@@nickrobb7719 3/8 Stubby m12 are $159 (tool only) and good for 250ft pounds. My $219 m18 1/2" Fuel impact with free 5.0ah battery has 1,400 pounds of nut busting torque. Can your air compete with that for the price and power?
It should be worth noting that the Milwaukee is brushless. That’s why they can offer that big warranty. Theoretically that motor should last every bit of 5 years.
The Snap-on ratchet is a 14.4v battery, so I would expect it to have higher rpm/torque value. But like you stated I feel the Milwaukee is the best value for the quality
I was so confused when I first realized that powered ratchets existed as I thought that’s what impact drivers were for
However it makes sense now, considering you can fit into tighter spaces with it
Got my 3/8th milwaulkee m12 at home depot onsale for 100 bucks with a free drill that came with charger and battery. #worth
Yeah sure Bud
Good deal just got mine m12 new for 40 bucks bare tool . Battery and charger 25 bucks
I own a 3/8 impact from milwaukee and been using it all day everyday for like 6 years as a truck mechanic. Only had one issue with rhe trigger when it was new. Was replaced by the local milwaukee repair center and has been flawless ever since. Run time is great, charger is quick.
First, they are ratchets, not impacts. None of them are designed to break loose tight bolts. Second, slow recharging is very good for battery longevity. Third, Snap-On is NOT inconvenienced by stopping by your place of work to sell you tools. They are paid (and quite well, I might add) to, through the high prices of their tools. The run time on a single charge and accessibility into areas with the tool would be more important to most professionals.
No, milwaukees battery platfrom has a 3 year warranty, yes slow charging was a thing of the past, not anymore!
We'll put
When snap-on warranties a tool it happens in one day, most times hands you a new tool on the spot. Ever try to warranty a cordless tool from home depot? It could be months before you have it back.
@@2_be_determined I agree. But, you pay for that convenience. You also pay for the second tool in the price of the first.
@@2_be_determined FOR A YEAR! on power tools snap on has a one year warranty, yeah you're gonna get a replacement quickly, but on the 366th day after buying it, if it gives up you've got yourself a useless tool without warranty. With the Milwaukee you might not even need to warranty it, it'll last until they release the 3rd gen ratchets 😁
Thank you for this test. You did well. I'm sure some engineer out there has done studies on break-away torque for bolts and I'd bet that there are many other significant factors and variables that the amount of torque the bolt was tightened to in the first place. Since you have a real-time measuring digital torque wrench, consider doing the test this way. Tighten each bolt with each tool. Then, use the torque wrench to notice the torque when just starting to get the bolt even tighter with the wrench. I think you could do this reasonably accurately by sensing it and watching the bolt move.
I use my Snap-On daily for the last four years zero issues.
You are lucky. I won't buy another snap on battery powered tool. Milwaukee 100%. I do like my snap on screw gun but have either given or sold all my snap on battery powered tools. Snap on batteries don't last nearly as long and only a 1 year warranty on the tool. Doesn't so much confidence in their products and I have had to warranty my 1/2 and 3/8 snap on impacts. Snap on dealer was pissed when I replaced them with Milwaukee. Both together was about the same price as the new 1/2 snap on alone. And a 5 year warranty. I sold the snap on impacts for $200 to a fellow mechanic and the 3/8 took a crap 3 months after he got it back from being repaired under warranty and snap on wouldn't warranty it. The guy was so pissed he bought a Milwaukee and vowed to never buy snap battery tools again.
Budskrilla 2U Snap On extended the warranty on their batteries to 2 years. 1 year on the tool itself. Also, if you have a good relationship with your rep, they can always work some "magic" for you.
All of that said, the reason I prefer the Snappy electric impacts VS competitors, is the battery compatibility and charging accessories. Having a charging station where you can charge 4 batteries at once, on one power cord is worth the money alone. I know Milwaukee has recently followed suit, but at the time I started building my electric impact tools, Milwaukee was still wet behind the ears in that segment.
I am a diesel tech and had the harbor freight ratchet for 3 months. It worked great until it fell of a truck tire. Tore it apart and could not find anything broken. I ended up throwing it away and bought a Mac tools ratchet. I’ve had the Mac ratchet for over a year now and it is probably one of my most used tools. It handles abuse really well. Batteries last a long time and only take about 30 minutes to charge. It is definitely money well spent for the Mac ratchet. You can also buy dewalt batteries for Mac cordless tools which are cheaper than Mac, but are the same exact battery.
I own a 1/4 drive Milwaukee fuel ratchet and absolutely love it, I use it all day, everyday. I will say I broke the dam thing once but 100% my fault, I was trying to break a nut loose that was way to tight to be using that ratchet and didn't take the time to just walk over to my box and grab the right tool... BUT in about a week and a half's time I was sent a brand new ratchet 100% free of charge. The size of the head really isn't that big of a deal or inconvenience in my experience with the tool. I'm keeping my eye out for the 3/8 drive with batteries to go on sale sub $200 and i'll pick it up too. At that point i'll have two ratchets more battery's and a great warranty for less than the snap-on version. I will say now and then the long neck snap-on ratchet is handy (I borrow a coworkers occasionally) but not handy enough to justifying buying one.
Do you know what part broke on your 1/4 fuel ratchet?
Im waiting for a milwaukee long necked ratchet like the snapon. Lol.
yamacati I'll have to look into that, sounds like a great deal.
bb2status I'm not %100 how it works but it was something in the ratcheting tooth mechanism in the head of it.
graffitimonkeys Yes me too, I think Milwaukee will be the hands down winner at that point.
I'm a engine and transmission installer for a repair shop in St Louis . I have the 1/4 in 3/8 Milwaukee electric ratchets and they go thru hell everyday ! The first Milwaukee ratchet lasted 5 years and head broke ,battery's r still going strong there going on 8 years old. Have sawzall right angle drill, regular drill . Love them couldn't give me a snap on or anyone elses electric ratchets or tools
You should do a review on the Husky Cordless Ratchet
I'm a professional Automotive Technician. Master ASE certified. Been doing this for 10 years. Started with Snapon air and power tool. But in the last few years electric tools have come a long ways. And Milwaukee really does edge out of ahead of snapon for the reasons already stated. Way better warranty. Half the price or less. And the power is about the same. The Milwaukee 1/2 impact gun is head and shoulders above its snapon counter part. But pretty much every tech in my shop is making the transition to Milwaukee power tools over snapon power and in some cases air tools.
Thank a lot for this "VS" simple video ...
I'm sold on the Milwaukee
I bought the snap-on a few months ago and it is significantly better than the Milwaukee that I had. A Milwaukee died after about two years. Snap-on is a little more expensive but it comes with two batteries and each battery has four cells in it so you are getting a little bit more for your money. There was recently a promotion on the truck and ended up paying $230 for the tool and a battery. I already have other snap-on batteries and charger so it was a good deal. The entire kit will cost you somewhere around $4 00 or less depending on your dealer and if they've got any specials going on on the truck
There was torque loss with the extender without the extender would of been more accurate
True but, my torque testing setup was hardly scientific. They were all tested exactly the same way. The numbers I gave may not be entirely accurate but the results are. The Snap on has the most torque, followed by the Milwaukee then, the Harbor Freight.
@@RepairGeek I understand under the circumstances you did your best but some people might have wanted to see the true toque was just pointing out a flaw you did your best with what you had
There is no torque loss using an extender, look it up.
@@Alienking01 there's a loss why do you think torque stick exist.
I don't believe that's correct an extension does Not effect torque applied. Many studies on the web to verify this. I ued to thing the same thing until I researched it
I am a Snap On dealer, and was lounging in my built in pool watching this video on my 60" outdoor plasma tv and was shocked when you said our ratchet was expensive! Shit now you made me burn the lobster tails I was cooking in my outdoor kitchen, hate it when the chef takes a day off!
Unfortunately Makita wasn't in the review.
Although it is a good video.
Makita is crapola. I would rather buy Radio Shack than Makita (should RS make a comparable product). Never again Makita, you phuking worm!
I think too many folks are emphasizing on that these cordless ratchets are breaker bars and torque wrenches. Wrong concept. What we normally use a mechanical ratchet for is for driving and loosening nuts and bolts. Sure tightening too but to a certain degree. An electric/cordless ratchet just simplifies the exclusive job of driving in or out a nut or bolt in inconveniently tight spaces. Use the proper tool for the required purpose.
Only Milwaukee have brushless motor 🤣🤣 shame on snap on I stop buying snap on since Milwaukee have better warranty and brushless ( dustless) motor .. I take harbor freight over snap on . What is snap on thinking .. wait they don’t think hahaha can’t just relay on the brand to purchase tools...
What are you talking about?
Great review! I'll beg to disagree with the final analysis. The Snap-on tool can take a lot more torque applied by the user than either the Milwaukee or Harbor Freight. As you pointed out most users will break the bolt free first then use the battery to remove it. This makes the Snap-on the best choice. Also unmentioned is that the Snap-on ratchet is made in the USA. I always try to give my money to american labor if possible. Keep up the great reviews!
The Milwaukee will handle 150 ft lbs of manual torque. The Snap on is rated for 158 ft lbs of manual torque. So, they are very close. You are correct, the Snap on is made in the USA but, as far as its components, I would be willing to bet most of them are sourced from China. I work in manufacturing so a made in USA product is a big deal for me as well but, the bottom of the Snap On's charger is plainly marked made in China. Either way, thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for doing the tests. I was surprised to see the smoke, but I imagine these tools are not meant to run continuously
I agree 100%. I thought about setting up bolts and just removing and installing nuts on bolts but, it doesn't really give you a real world example of runtime. Knowing you can remove and install 500 10mm bolts for example doesn't translate into anything because, you're never going to remove 500 of the same bolt fixing a car.
I felt runtime was a more accurate and realistic statistic.
Well obviously the professional mechanic where time is money is going to want the premium tool with best torque and speed time is money but I think the average end user can wait 2-3 seconds longer per fastener for the price difference...
@@FrequencyOfThought even a lot of professionals aren't willing to pay the snap on premium. Slightly faster or not.
Another bonus of the Milwaukee is you can get knock-off spare batteries for ~half the cost of the originals and even the ridiculously priced Harbor Freight EarthQuake ones plus there are more capacity options too. As an example I got two M12 6.0Ah batts for about $60 (12Ah total). Harbor Freight only has the $25 12V 2.0Ah capacity size which means you also have to constantly swap batts too.
Is he still your friend after you smoked his high dollar snap on?
Very happy with my Milwaukee ratchets.
That's Apple's to orange's. As the Milwaukee is brushless. Should have used the non fuel model
Would of still won, their older model is faster rpm
And its cheaper then the harbor freight
Milwaukee is Power an Quality 💪
I went Dewalt 20 years ago. No regrets. Would definitely consider Milwaukee but I'm all the way down the road with gold and black
At 12 volts make an adapter cable to the car battery! Run forever! HF for the price!👍
Fucking genius
The Snap On distributor usually works with you on the repair of the ratchet if there is a problem so a one year warranty could be a lot longer than that….. as far as the Milwaukee you don’t send it into Milwaukee you take it to the nearest Milwaukee repair center or you can mail it to there
Thanks for the honest unbiased comparison
Not steel on the HF. It's pot metal (crappy zink alloy).
Milwaukee hands down!! Best bang for the buck!
best thing about milwaukee, besides their tool's performance, is the batteries i've had for 12 years still work and are still compatible with all the new tools
I actually broke the harbor freight one lasted me a week got stuck in a tight spot had to cut it out, got my money back though lol
Haha "broke"
@@RepairGeek the socket got stuck while attached to the impact ratchet, I literally had to cut the socket and part of the ratchet off to get it unstuck haha
That makes more sense. I imagined you sawzalling the head off the ratchet and walking back into the store like: "It broke" haha.
Ronald Jones Jr. 🤣
My kine of man
I hit like simply out of the respect you had in not destroying your friends tool.💪🏾✊🏾💪🏾✊🏾
Snap-on does not come with a boot from the factory. It's an extra bit of money for the boot.
Robert Black mine came with a boot
all of my snapon 14.4 tools have come with a boot. all you gotta say is "hey tool man, cant you throw in aboot on the purchase?" general response is "of course, here is a battery magnet to"
You guys have a much better tool man then me. I have to grab my ankles to get anything outta my guy.
My 3/8 racket came with a boot too lol
I think you may want to talk to your snap on dealer, they "forget" to include the boot a lot of time because it's already out of the box and on display
I've had the harbor freight one for 5 months now. It's not very strong but other than that I can't complain. The charge time is slow but thats better for the lithium 18650 cells to improve the life of them. It's so cheap and works fine for me. I personally would never buy Snap On. There have been plenty of tools that spank them for half the price.
7:32 he does loosening tests
While you may not be able to put the HF battery in any of their Earthquake tools you can place it into numerous other brand tools which are made by the same parent company in China (Positec). These include drill/drivers, impact drivers, torches, reciprocating saws etc.
got my Milwaukee from Home Depot for $99 on sale and dropped it and broke it, the gave me a new one on the spot.
WALTER MCKINNEY ya snap on would of been like “user abuse”.
As a professional mechanic I had purchased a Milwaukee and broke after 6 months purchased another due to low price then it broke. My Snap on dealer loaned me me their ratchets and haven't look back. I brought the long neck both work great never and problem. The battery platform of the Snap on works in many other tools they have. Snap on for the win.
I feel like it is a pretty large oversight on HF for having the battery only work in one tool. Especially with how tools are trending away from corded/hoses whether it is electricity or air.
If they expanded this battery platform it would be easier to justify buying the HF. In 3 or 5 years if the battery goes and HF doesn't offer replacements anymore your options are throw away the tool or get creative and replace the cells yourself.
they are building out... who knows what the future will hold
Nicholas Toney they care so much about cutting costs, imagine how much money they would save in production if all of their power tools ran on 2 different batteries like Milwaukee.
If you go into a HF. They are expanding their earthquake line.
It appears that the bauer line is being cut out of this kind of catagory. I couldn't find a 3/8 impact in bauer. I could in earthquake though.
Honestly, if you buy their auto repair cordless tools it costs the same from bauer and earthquake.
@@TheTyrial86
The one battery platform argument makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE.........NONE. Harbour Freight is a store NOT a name brand!!?? EARTHQUAKE which is relatively new has the ability to expand and manufacture other cordless tools to utilize their 2.0 amp battery. People act as though Milwaukee and other MANUFACTURERS use ONE battery for ALL of their tools. Let's see how well that m18 battery fits on the Milwaukee impact wrench??
Milwaukee ftw, works well and does the job. For my car work I use that 3/8 fuel with a m12 brushless impact and got two compact 3.0 batteries. Same size as the 1.0 with way more run time.
They have the new stubby impacts that I will pick up soon as well.
Snap on is No better than any trade tool . ( Simple fact)
The day of the traveling salesman's not far from dead aswell.
Ebay / Amazon Free shipping.
Save your $$$
Foolish thing to state. Some Snap-On tools are better than the competition, some roughly equal, and some lower quality than the best competitor, but they are always overpriced for what they are, by over 200% except in specific cases, specific for purpose tools where they are the best and it's the tool you use all day every day in your profession. We're talking a couple tools, not thousands of dollars worth.
@@stinkycheese804.
Not foolish thing to state at all .
Give me one example.
@@sproket168 mainline tools like picks, wrenches, sockets, and ratchets. Plus their ball peen deadblow is a beast.
@@maritimemisfits3360 never heard of them.
What country mate ?
I personally tried the Milwaukee, and unfortunately everytime I tried to brake a bolt loose with it the body of the ratchet felt like it was going to break. After about 2 weeks of that I went ahead, and bought both snap on 1/4 and 3/8 long neck ratchets. The difference in the performance, and feel is night and day. Milwaukee is awesome for every other battery operated tool, but currently snap on has their ratchets beat. The warranty does suck on the snappy stuff but after the warranty you can have the tool rebuilt for $175 which really isn't bad for the quality. I've been beating these 2 ratchets nearly 7 months and I work 7 days a week most of the year so they see hard abuse.
Southside Chicago make the best ratchets on Earth trust me 🤣🤣🤣
Link. With info please
I have the Milwaukee I use it all day long and I have to say is one of the best tools I've ever had. I have lots of Milwaukee tools and I have to say the service and repair centres are 100% in UK .
Let's compare apples with apples and oranges with oranges the Milwaukee is $230 not $150 cuz it doesn't work without a battery so you could buy two of the harbor freight ratchets and still be $30 in your pocket and you'll have an extra ratchet and an extra chargerand in your breakdown scenario you would never be without a ratchet with harbor freight while you're out another $230 with Milwaukee and you're waiting two days to get your new one from Amazon and harbor freight offers extended warranty I don't know how much it is but since the ratchets only $100 I'd say at $30 you save by buying two harbor freights instead of one Milwaukee would cover the extended warrantyI admit harbor freight isn't the greatest quality but if you're not using it for your everyday job something you just use as a homeowner you can't go wrong with harbor freight
If you already have the battery platform and chargers, like i do, cause i have several wilwaukee 12v tools, then the bare tool cost is the cost! I got mine on black friday on sale for $99 ;)
Calm down Bryan. Harbor Freight tools are great for your garage. But when you use and abuse these things for 12 hours a day, you gotta go better. It's worth the investment for some who make money off these things.
Unfortunately buying tools is like buying cheap parts for your vehicles. You will buy 3 of a aftermarket whatever for the price of 1 good OEM product. And for you people that dont believe that, I work at a gold mine where the haul roads are like nothing the common folks will ever see. Those 3 aftermarket parts go out within a years time, while the 1 OEM part will go years. So to the tools, the same applies. You could save money up front buying 2 harbor freight ratchets, but you are going to keep buying them while the same milwakee or snap-on is still running strong. I sold all of my Snap-on cordless stuff and i use all Milwaukee impacts and cordless tools now. Simply because of the warranty and batteries.
You get what you pay for.. Milwaukee has millions in R&D department. harbor freight will always be second tier compared to the major players.
I got my HF earthquake ratchet for $50 new on Craigslist. Works great and at that price it's better than either ratchet. One of the things you failed to mention is the length, so many cars are fwd these days and the longer HF reaches down further between frame/engine plus gives you more leverage when breaking loose fasteners. They also offer a 2 year free replacement warranty for $25.
Still it's hilarious because some of the stuff you get for literally a fraction of the cost at Harbor freight is better than premium products ( I mean let's face it how long are you really expecting to keep an electric battery operated tool around 5-10 years ?) I say why have them except for clearance reasons? I mean an impact drill with elbows is better than these tools and can be used for 100's of tasks .
ya snap on is over priced garbage...
Still using dad's old craftsman sockets.use the right size ratchet and they don't brake much
The harbor freight earthquake line is a very tough bare bones tool. They dont have the fancy lights or colors of a milwuakee but they will do anything you need em to do for half the price
I agree... ive beaten the hell outta my milwaukee, sent it in to get serviced, no questions had ut back in 6 days. Milwaukee is awesome.
Don't buy electric tools when working near flammable equipment. That's why we have air tools.
They’re brushless motors and create no spark... Get with the times my dude