New From Harbor Freight Earthquake XT 20v 1/2 Cordless Impact Item
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- In this video i review the new earthquake xt 20v impact from harbor freight. Im impressed on how strong this impact is and i would highly recommend it. If you liked this video please make sure to give it a thumbs up 👍
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Thank you for your review. Now I feel better about buying one. Seeing it in action.
+john royer thank you for watching I appreciate it!
Me too, I just got 1 yesterday, because I bought the bauer 450, and it couldn't even remove my lug nuts, so I returned it and paid the difference, and this 1 removed them like butter, and now that I saw this video, im happier that I got it, because I specially bought it to do massive suspension work on a rusty van, this will make it a breeze to work on, the only thing is that I will have to buy a second battery, and I cant find any online, I may have to get it from the harbor itself lol
I love this tool, zero issues so far
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE how long have you used it for? You think it will last a few years?
Anyone use this tool over a year or so? If so, how is it holding up?
*Excelente kit **MyBest.Tools** suficiente mente potente y ligero. la luz incorporada en el taladro es muy superior a versiones anteriores que se encuentra cerca del broquero.*
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
Love to see a review after four years of used and see how it performed. Nothing last forever but understanding how quick it breaks down helps me spend every penny wisely.
I Own this tool and it is a beast!!!!!!!!!! I have been using it for two years now and it is still strong. I owned a 1/2 in Snap-On and this tool to me is stronger. By the way I'm an ASE Automotive Master Tech.
I work for a tow trucking company and I change a lot of flat tires. I just bought this gun about a week ago and man this thing is a beast. It has been performing beyond my expectations. Great review man. Great tool and for the price you don't have to worry about breaking the bank.
+Manuel Mendoza glad to hear its working out for you, you cant go wrong with this tool . thank you for watching!
This thing still holding up for you 4 years later?
@@jaybourbon8608 solid as ever. Still going strong.
@@manuelmendoza6124 Batteries still hold a charge well also? Appreciate the quick response! Probably gonna go grab one from harbor freight for black Friday.
@@jaybourbon8608 yeah no problem man. Yes the charge still holds well. I’ve put it through ringer. Definitely worth every penny. In my line of work I have to use it everyday all day. And 4 years later I’m still glad I purchased it. Get one bro you won’t be disappointed.
Thanks for the review. I really appreciate a person that takes his time to review a part or tool.
Thanks to you, I purchased this tool. Absolutely one of the finest in my tool assortment! Most happy!
Good review. For what I need one for this will work just fine
Thanks for the review
Nice video ,I like how you showed us your wheels were actually torqued at 150 ft lbs. some other videos i watched on a different impact told us they were torqued at such specs but, never showed us .
I picked one up today because of your video it was very helpful.
David Ortiz thank you i appreciate!
Harbor freight has done a good job with this one. More high end.
Thanks for that impact tool review, I've been thinking o getting one since the price is more than fair
you won't be disappointed thank you for watching!
I always love tool reviews, this one is great.
Eric I am a Harbor Freight fan an have been looking into buying an impact gun, After seeing your review I found the one I want, Thank you for an honest no bull$hit review.
thank you!
thank you! you won't be disappointed👍
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE hey Eric, do you know anywhere I can get a switch for my impact wrench? Mine seems to have given up.realfas4u@hotmail.com
@B. O. B. do you have an actual link or item name... because there are so many junk copies
Thank you for the informative video. I'm sold.
H Smith thank you for watching!
Thank You for your review
Great review my friend, I watched few others review. I'm going to get the impact wrench.
Thank you for reviewing I was wondering about this due to the fact it is about half the cost of the Dewalt.
just bought a 1200, had to trade in the smaller drill but this is AMAZING. it works
I like their air impacts and was curious about this one. I'm can't wait to pick one up.
Very good review. I have watched it several times. It is so much better than those reviews which just take off a lug nut and call it done. several applications is much better although I would like to see you take it a junkyard and get some big rusted on bolts and really give it a very good test. keep on keeping on!
+Mark Michelson thank you for watching and thank you for the feed back. next time i go to the junk yard I'll make a video 👍
Great review and a serious impact! We don't have HF in Canada but my brother works for the company that owns DeWalt so I went with the DCF889M2 kit which includes the wrench, 20v 4ah lithium battery x 2, charger and case...for $150Cdn. How could I refuse?
It’s amazing what cordless tools can do now.
I have one. Use it all the time. Love it
This will replace my dewalt corded impact ..awesome review
+Tom Pajak thank you for watching
Tom Pajak ...it shouldn't. Get the DeWalt 1/2 XR 20V impact. It's about 2000000% better than this thing.
We brought the 20V 1/2 Earthquake CordLess Impact man that thing is a beast. Paid for itself already on two jobs we did with it with the tool. The battery came fully charged as well which was nice we could use it right away.
+Chief Machining glad to hear you like it, im glad with my buy so far so good.
my coworker uses this at a dealership on the daily numerous of tire rotations and its pretty badass we compared it to another co workers matco 1/2 inch cordless and they were about the same only thing is that the matco quality kinda feels better but the earthquake was crazy lighter to carry around
+Free Spirit i never turn on my compressor anymore thanks to this tool it's great!
I have it, its heavy but its very strong. I know there's a Craftsman impact for around the same price, but I'm happy with the HF impact wrench. Nice case and charger came with it.
same here, I'm surprised on how powerful this tool is and it has great battery life
Great review and video. Thanks
Thank you!
Now I'll buy thanks for the video
Thank you for watching!
Great review!
It seems like it does an amazing job, I have the 1/2" Milwaukee M18, it looks like it competes very well with it. I actually just saw this at my local harbor freight last night and I was staring at it for like 5 minutes because it looks just like the Milwaukee. Great job, I might have to pick one of these HF impacts up and do a side by side review on them.
+Noe Panduh Pandizzle i wouId highly recommend it, i was playing with this one for a few minutes to so much that i had to get it, i also got the 3/8 version its great as wel the battery last a long time i did front and back brakes and i didnt even use one bar if battery. if you get it ill be sure to watch it 👍
I have one. Sor far, I've use it to remove tires, and brake related bolts.Easy peasy. I originally bought it because I'm planning to replace two rear hub bearings on a vehicle and replace them. Nice tool. I've step up my DIY game
We just welded 2 lug nuts together, put the earthquake on one side and snap on cordless on the other. The earthquake spun snap on backwards both in reverse and forward. Definitely a strong gun. Well worth the 239.
What model was it. Cuz I did the same with my snap on and it broke the earthquake
I held mine on my back lugs of my 92 gmc 454. Wife revved up and dropped the clutch, earthquake stopped it, made it do a backwards burnout. 🔘☁️☁️
@@cutlasscrazy6081 lol!!
I work in a new HFT store and see that the company now sells tools for the person who just wants a drill at the house. “..in case...” to those for the demanding professionals. I look to the Hispanics who are in the construction industry to learn of the best values. And in several instances it is still seems to be Chicago Electric.
I actually saw this at Harbor freight store I pulled the trigger several times and I could tell it's got some real power. When you go to the junk yard, please try it on SEVERAL of the Famous NOTORIOUS Honda Crank Shaft bolts bcuz them bolts are a PAIN to remove.
you need a special socket for those honda crank bolts or you'll just be wasting your time. I've seen several strap-on and high end brands fail to remove those bolts.
my 3/4 drive Earthquake takes those Honda crank bolts right off, been using it for years for that
Richard Mercer which one because my earthquake is not busting a grape on my Honda Pilot crankshaft
Great Video man.
james hawkins Thank you for the support!
Shoutout from TAT Express out of Hutchins, TX
I've never seen anyone tighten lugs like that. 😄
i was expecting a clunk and 2 pieces ✌️
Great review...
Just bought this guy so I can easily do tire rotations and other work in my garage at home. Excited to try it out
How was it?
Did the job just fine?
Good review man
mn4a15 Thanks for watching👍
First of all, the gun itself looks great. I have a 20V kobalt I keep in the back of my SUV for on the road tire changes. It also takes off lug nuts, strut bolts and hub nuts. Tried it on a crank bolt on a civic in a junkyard and it turned the engine. That's why Hondas have the special crank holding socket to keep the engine from turning. I would have done the test video on a junkyard car, though. Now you have a leaking front seal and when you take off a hub nut you aren't supposed to reuse it.
That thing kicks ass!
Damn let’s see something other than people removing fucking lug nuts!!!! Lug nuts aren’t as tight as people think especially when properly torqued. You want to show it’s power, remove a Honda 19mm crank bolt or rusted suspension 21mm or bigger
Did you watch the video? He loosened a crank bolt
pedro baeza he saying a Honda crank bolt because they make a special hex holding tool so you can use a breaker bar to remove it. Even with a breaker bar I used a cheater pipe on it to break mine loose on 2 of my Hondas. Them babies are TIGHT. That being said so.eone here said they did use it on their Honda crank bolt. If this tool holds up long term I will get it, can't beat it for the price.
Wendell Greenidge totally
I love it
just like you said is ok for the weekend DIYfer but that's it and power wise a 3/8 MAC will rip your hand off but like I said is a good tool for once in a while use
That was cool may have to check it on their website for price and warranty
Just bought one. Couldn't remove a lower control arm bolt (19mm) that was rusted and seized even after soaking it in PB Blaster for 24 hours. Had no problem with lug nuts and shock bolts.
Great informational video.
Walter B Thank you!
Perfexcellent !
Great tools
You should compare it to the Kobalt 1/2 impact wrench from Lowes. It's about 270 for the 1/2 and 3/8 inch combo. So you get two impact wrenches for the price of this one.
Your joking right
I work on my own vehicles when I don't need a lift. So for my use Ill buy it. I have a compressor & guns but sometimes I get tired of the noise, hose etc.
+Wormanatti same here, plus setting up the gun and compressor is time consuming.
ERICSDIYGARAGE Exactly!
Wow insane tool
i love it bro
great review 👍👍
Z28jones F-body Channel thank you!
for suspension work and lug nuts, do you recommend the 3/8 inch or the 1/2 inch impact wrench? I'm trying to decide if I should go for the 3/8 inch because that one does have an adapter to use 1/2 inch sockets. So that means the 3/8 inch would be cheaper (even though using extensions will have less torque)
Does this tool have variable trigger to control the speed?
Love Like a Hurricane i would go with the 1/2 for the lug nuts the 3/8 is not powerful enough. 3/8 is for small fasteners that the 1/2 cant get too, they both have a variable trigger
I need to pick one up .
Next time when you torque retire push down not up here in a bust your lip one day
And blow out his back
And correct way to torque is to place force on furthest end of the handle. Not the middle.
THANKS . 1/2 AND 3/4 ARE THE BEST IMPACT $239
Man is that thing made by highpoint lol
tiger1945 lol!
Lololol
If yk yk 🤷🏻♂️😂
Hahahaha!
Explain
good review, I think Im buying one to replace my craftsman.
jony joe thank you i appreciate it, i have not had any issues with it.
Hi there this is a noob question, but the crank bolts are not reverse threads right? They must be loosened counterclockwise.. .
great video ...just wondering can it remove rusted catalytic converter bolts near the exhaust manifold.???
Great video man.. just just my back hurted seeing you torquing down the tires pushing up.. instead of pushing down. Lol is easier and less stress on your back. Trust me been wrenching for 10 years and now i feel the pain!
thank you for your feedback 👍
Nice video short and sweet
Quick tip, when using a torque wrench keep your hand on the handle. Don't put one of your hands on the middle of the wrench as this changes the amount of torque you are using.
I second that!!!
I have the DeWALT DFC899, and the forward/reverse switch is the exact same way.
+David Derfus im not the biggest fan of the switch on my tool but it gets the job done
Thanks for the review. What is the torque value on the crankshaft bold. I need to remove same bolt on a Jaguar 270Lbs.
+Enrique Claure i believe its 140-150 ft but the tool is more than capable, if you don't have the money what you can do to remove the bolt is bump the starter, look up how to do this. get a decent breaker bar, Do not use a rachet it will break.
I just purchased the tool from HF. Actual torque is 148lbs plus 270 degrees so it should have no problem moving the the bolt. Thanks again.
I did accomplish the same result with my 20v workpro 1/2 drive impact wrench took everything with ease
Easy question so does it still work today? Cool review in stuck in between a kobolt and this earthquake.
yes still works great 👍
awesome video. thanks for sharing. def like butter breaking
+Jonathan Torres thank you for watching!
I got one as a "hold over" until I had the $$ for a better one. I haven't needed a better one. Haha
I did that with the old 3/8 and 1/2 air earthquakes. My Snap-on and Mac guns are gathering dust now.
I ended up finding out that DeWalt had made an updated 1/2" impact (the XR line) that is a total monster. I already have a good bit of the team yellow tools so I got the bare tool for sub-$200. 100% impressed and it even outperformed my HF gun, and I saved about $100.
@@ldm125 Love hearing these budget guns have the power to deliver over the expensive bug brand tools!!!
@@mike_t_007 Not sure you read my 2nd comment lol..
Went with a DeWalt. It wasn't that much more and it's a way better option.
Curious battery back color when fully charged?
Great video I already own one of this impact excellent tool, but I have a question I know that this gun have a 1200 lb. torque breaking away but what is the torque tightening a bolt or a nut. There is no information about this in the manual. Do you know?
+Alan Peyno thank you for watching and unfortunately I was not able to find that information anywhere.
What is the lb. ft. of torque when you use the Earthquake to tighten lug bolts? I'm asking because you say it will remove bolts tighten to 1200 ft. lbs.
What socket set did u use...i have a 3/8 impact made my earthquake...
they are nice tools ,but for around 300 you can get the same Milwaukee combo kit on eBay or Amazon all day long.Great video tho,keep em going.
+Dustin Pomeroy thank you for the support
THANKS
Just bought mine tonight, will see if it will brake away my Honda Pilot 2010 crankshaft bolt!!!
The tool has been great so far no regrets!
ERICSDIYGARAGE happy 😊 camper here! It broke loose my Honda Pilot crankshaft bolt today on second attempt 😁👍👊!!!
Great news! its honda approved lol
Wow if this tool can brake loose a honda crank nut its invincible
I made another video trying to remove a 17mm honda crankshaft bolt at the salvage yard but I didn't have the same results as lebron jordan
Wow, I'm impressed. It would be 1000x better tool if they put a torque ring on it so that you can select the torque and drive in nuts to that torque. Pretty impressed though.
I just bought it .reverse switch is very responsive on mine unlike in the video.maybe they corrected it.always torque the axle nut to the specs or say good bye to the bearings soon
Nice work boots bro😎
Great review. Thanks for posting! How much did you pay for this and can i use their coupon?
+Matt A i paid around 230 for the impact with the 20 dollar coupon from harbor freight, if you can wait i would at least till black Friday deals
ERICSDIYGARAGE Thanks!
Good review one suggestion. When you use a torque wrench never use a hand forward of the grip it cheats the torque.
Tim Erickson thank you for the suggestion and thank you for watching!
What do you mean "a hand forward of the grip"?
placing a hand in front of the handle can give you a false torque click. you have hold the handle of the torque wrench only for it to be accurate
@@ERICSDIYGARAGE oh okay that makes sense 👍
Got one for Christmas, works beautifully. Loosens the tightest nuts and bolts
I see the product lists 1200 ftlbs removal torque. What is the installation torque?
150 ft/lbs is WAY too much for those wheels man
foxtrot789 Nissan/Infiniti specs are 80ftp for cars and 100ftp for the tucks/suv So yes at 150ftp I’m sure the lug studs have stretched a bit
Its been 1 year and I've driven thousands of miles and guess what.. no issues thanks for your concerns
My trucks lugs are 165ft/lbs
It looks almost identical to my milwaukee 2763 just with cheaper plastic, maybe the same company does them, like the Hercules line looks a lot like dewalt
Darkside1355 that seems like a great impact!!!!
+Hugolopez732 yes this tool is great I have no regret's.
Always use two hands when trying to loosen something real tight with an impact gun to minimize loss of power from hopping on the bolt head.
thanks for the tip
On your site, where did you get the max torque rating? It's not listed in their current manual download. I emailed them. They emailed back and said 850 ft/lbs.
+UnFunded Opportunities 1200 is the bolt breakaway torque
On Tool Craze it gives "864 ft-lbs fastening torque (info from manual)"
I can't find that in their current manual - it doesn't say much at all . What manual do you have? Also, did you bother with the extended warranty?
UnFunded Opportunities mine said it on the box and on the website, i didnt bother with the warranty
just a heads up, since distance is part of the equation to figure torque, torque wrenches are calibrated and only accurate when you are holding by the handle.
John B yea imma call BS
Lucas Gorski it's not BS, if you do a quick UA-cam search you will find demonstrations showing how serious have position is when using a torque wrench. Results can vary wildly if hand position is not in the intended "grip" area.
Yes and no. The output of torque at the point in time when the click mechanism trips cannot be influenced by handle length. You could put a 3ft pipe on the end of the torque wrench it would not change the point at which the click mechanism trips. It will only affect how easy it is for you to reach that point.
Handle length will affect torque where there is no scale or click mech to reference. Like when using a breaker bar.
It's simple to prove this. I've done it on a calibration bench. YES holding the torque wrench in the wrong place changes the torque. The same wrench can click in 5 different ranges depending on where the handle is gripped. Always apply your force at the actual wrench grip.
Just wanna add when using your touqe wrench try to use one solid sweeping motion try not to do a quarter turn then stop
I want this ,,would be good to have a dial ,soft mid, n beast speed.,still overall great stuff.......
Kyle Mickuykendal yeah its shame it doesn't have different speed settings but its not a bad tool, battery last long as well.
ERICSDIYGARAGE awesome bro ....
I used this to install a flywheel which is supposed to be torqued 76ft lbs. But I couldn't keep the crank from turning while using torque wrench. So I just used this impact. Do you think it'll be tight enough, also i used loctite.
it would probably be fine, the bolt tighteneds as the engine runs from what i was told
ERICSDIYGARAGE thanks, i literally just bought it for this job. So i have no prior experince with it.
The tool is rated for over 1000 torque lb, and the review is to show me how great this tool is by loosening 150lb nuts? Felt like watching someone nailing picture frame with a sledge hammer.
You can tell the haters in the comments section they say it's ok for your week ender or do it your selfers around the house type use. It's a round about way of saying it cant compete with the big name over priced brands that they got suckered into buying. I got my own shop and I use the bauer brand they seem to be doing fine for me for past couple years.
Nice review man! Just got this one last week and has worked like a charm. I love everything about it, can't wait to see it vs all these other way more expensive impacts(makita, millwaukee, IR,Snap on) you should do more videos on it I will be watching. Liked and subscribed.
+raycamba yeah any suggestions for upcoming videos? thank you for the support!
+ERICSDIYGARAGE maybe give us a review of the battery life and a compare video?? I really wanna see one of those.
It's a decent tool. It's not that much cheaper than the Milwaukee. For me , it's all about warranty. And this Bauer stuff has only 90 days and Milwaukee is 5 years on the tool and 3 years on the battery. So damn right I will always spend the extra money up front to save money in the future.
therealmillerman this is brushed Milwaukee is brushless. I had decent hopes for the earthquake but after handling in store I wouldn't give up my milwaukee anytime soon.
therealmillerman you have the option to get an extended warranty for 1 or 2 years on any electric pneumatic gas and many other items !!!