I rarely pull out my 2.0Ah amp. The 2.0Ah doesn't have the torque with the hammer or drill. I always clip on a 4.0Ah when using any of my V20 tools (hammer, drill, week-eater, blower and edger). The weight factor isn't a factor with me. Maybe I'll use one if I ever pick up a V20 Dremel or a battery adaptor for their USB charger.
I bought a set of tools, mostly using the sawzall and grinder. Both the 2 and 4amp battery are not enough for both of those. Both power and longevity is lackluster. For instance, when I use a 2ah battery, my grinder and sawzall both will cut out power on such a simple thing as a 1" root. However I got a 6ah battery and that works amazing with the grinder and sawzall both. I highly recommend a bigger battery if you're using these power tools for serious work instances. I also just picked up a 9ah battery that im really excited to try on the grinder as the grinder tool will cut off power once it reaches a "limit". Definitely nothing like milwaukee fuel tools, but it will work just fine to get jobs done in almost as much time.
@jjrock5 Just want to add a bit of update: The 9ah battery is king. It lasts a full day of cutting concrete and beveling pipe, sometimes multiple days. I do highly recommend using the slow charger over the quick charger, though. I've already seen a difference in battery drain with the quick charger. I literally only use my 9ah and 6ah batteries anymore, and my 4ah battery is a backup. I've used my sawzall up against a milwaukee and its outlasted my coworkers setup so craftsman has great potential still. I do plan on upgrading to all milwaukee in the near future. Just using up my 2 year warranty before then.
I agree that the battery size depends on the project. We were cutting up pallets, and using our Black and Decker recip saw. No way were we going to get away with using the 2ah batteries. We used the Porter Cable 4ah batteries that I modified.
i use to do the same before i upgraded to craftsman except i moded my porter cable tools to use black and decker batteries, the bd batteries where much cheaper
@@mustangjack18 I prefer the 2.0 no reason to break your arm holding extra weight. I have four of the 2.0 and one of the 4.0 and I only go through one and a half of the 2.0s weed whacking my entire lawn and leaf blowing so I honestly didn’t even need the 4.0. Even after using my impact wrench for an entire transmission pull I didn’t use more than one of the 2.0s impressive little units
I have three 2.0s and two 4.0s I bought a hedge trimmer that came with an all black 1.5 with a small charger that covers half the battery. Way different than my other batteries and chargers but don’t know why…
How long does the 6ah take to fully charge???? I am charging mine for about 3 hours now and it shows still charging. Had one bar when I put it to charge.🤔
Yes i use the 4.0 battery on my own craftsman chainsaw and works excellent! Been using 4.0s for the hedge trimmer and weed wacker as well as chainsaw and works great so far but am thinking of upgrading to a 6.0 battery which doesn’t even need it but want to try it out.
I do talking to , myself 's.. ok? Let , see, 2ah are good , 4ah about great ....an hour's working do need , both kind of battery's, not juat low, or all high powers.mix together 's, jobs will be better.( The heat on long hours runs, will short-term the batterys life's....by rhe ways become , waste money's
Right!! 🤡 spends 2 minutes balancing his tool on his finger to demonstrate that a bigger battery is heavier than a smaller battery. Absolute smooth brain.
I recycle batteries to build battery walls and every time I have gotten my hands on a Craftsman battery I have found nothing but the cheapest Chinese cells. I end up just putting them back in the recycling bin. Stanley and Lowe's should be ashamed to put out such an inferior product. The have taken a great product and name and cheapend it to the point that it's not even worth owning any more. Shame on you!!!👎👎👎
I rarely pull out my 2.0Ah amp. The 2.0Ah doesn't have the torque with the hammer or drill. I always clip on a 4.0Ah when using any of my V20 tools (hammer, drill, week-eater, blower and edger). The weight factor isn't a factor with me. Maybe I'll use one if I ever pick up a V20 Dremel or a battery adaptor for their USB charger.
I noticed more power in the bigger batteries
I bought a set of tools, mostly using the sawzall and grinder. Both the 2 and 4amp battery are not enough for both of those. Both power and longevity is lackluster. For instance, when I use a 2ah battery, my grinder and sawzall both will cut out power on such a simple thing as a 1" root. However I got a 6ah battery and that works amazing with the grinder and sawzall both. I highly recommend a bigger battery if you're using these power tools for serious work instances. I also just picked up a 9ah battery that im really excited to try on the grinder as the grinder tool will cut off power once it reaches a "limit". Definitely nothing like milwaukee fuel tools, but it will work just fine to get jobs done in almost as much time.
Agreed. It is well documented that higher amp hour batteries not only provide longer battery life but also give the tool more power output.
@jjrock5 Just want to add a bit of update: The 9ah battery is king. It lasts a full day of cutting concrete and beveling pipe, sometimes multiple days. I do highly recommend using the slow charger over the quick charger, though. I've already seen a difference in battery drain with the quick charger. I literally only use my 9ah and 6ah batteries anymore, and my 4ah battery is a backup. I've used my sawzall up against a milwaukee and its outlasted my coworkers setup so craftsman has great potential still. I do plan on upgrading to all milwaukee in the near future. Just using up my 2 year warranty before then.
Thanks for the info.
There are some tools, specifically lights, needing that heavy base to stay standing up when you aren't handling them.
Excellent point. I didn't consider that.
Give us the longevity of the batteries please!Thankyou!
I agree that the battery size depends on the project. We were cutting up pallets, and using our Black and Decker recip saw. No way were we going to get away with using the 2ah batteries. We used the Porter Cable 4ah batteries that I modified.
i use to do the same before i upgraded to craftsman except i moded my porter cable tools to use black and decker batteries, the bd batteries where much cheaper
@@mustangjack18 nice. I found the Porter Cable 4ah batteries were cheaper than the Black and Decker 4ah batteries, though.
@@toolinhand you could be right, I can only speak for the 2ah batterys
@@mustangjack18 I bought a two pack of the Porter Cable 4ah batteries for $100. The Black and Decker 4ah batteries are $100 for one!
@@mustangjack18 I prefer the 2.0 no reason to break your arm holding extra weight. I have four of the 2.0 and one of the 4.0 and I only go through one and a half of the 2.0s weed whacking my entire lawn and leaf blowing so I honestly didn’t even need the 4.0. Even after using my impact wrench for an entire transmission pull I didn’t use more than one of the 2.0s impressive little units
Hello 👋 Can you charge the 2.0Ah and tge 4.0Ah batteries on the same charger ? 🔋 🔋
Yes they all use the same charger. Theres 2, 4, 6 & 9 amp hour batteries that all have the same charger
@@SofaKingWeToddand you can use all those on a v20 weed wacker without any problem?
Why can't they just have one for all tools? My jig won't work on the one that came with the drill. Am I missing something.
Thank you.
I have both batteries it just depends on the job to be honest.
I have three 2.0s and two 4.0s I bought a hedge trimmer that came with an all black 1.5 with a small charger that covers half the battery. Way different than my other batteries and chargers but don’t know why…
Buy the 9ah battery man, you will be happy.
@@californiaeveryday I want it, but it’s soooo big and heavy. 😂😂😂 That’s the only thing that has stopped me from getting it for my vacuum.
can ya do a review on Rocivic 9.0 ah compatible battery? i have a craftsman mitersaw i want to use it for
Good info-thx for the video
I use six amp and nine amp v20 batteries. The minimum I would use for home are the 4 amp as the two amp batteries are practically useless.
2amp for impact drivers
I can get 2 days out of my 2amp batteries with my electric ratchet doing Maitenanace at work.
How long does the 6ah take to fully charge???? I am charging mine for about 3 hours now and it shows still charging. Had one bar when I put it to charge.🤔
@@joleaiperlis5347 Usually less than an hour. Yours is probably having a balancing problem.
@@jamesm568 How do I fix that???
Can I use 4.0 battery on 10 inch chainsaw
Yes i use the 4.0 battery on my own craftsman chainsaw and works excellent! Been using 4.0s for the hedge trimmer and weed wacker as well as chainsaw and works great so far but am thinking of upgrading to a 6.0 battery which doesn’t even need it but want to try it out.
Great Video!
Is it water proof?
Thanks, you answered my main question!!!!
I got the 5.5 amp hours battery
I've got a 4 Ah that shows as overheated when it's cold, won't charge. Anybody got an idea for a fix?
Man alot of that was un called for 😆 dammit man
that was like watching a magic trick
Get the 9ah Craftsman battery.
You are 100% wrong if you don't think the bigger battery has more power. The 2am vs the 9 is a HUGE difference in power
According to craftsman there is none at all
@@mercury0214 go get a 9amp battery and put it in a drill or saw and tell me you don't see a difference in power vs a 2amp
This is true. Especially in something like the brushless circular saw or angle grinder.
@@chadhero37 yes it's simple math, volts x amps = watts, the higher the wattage the more power that is given from the appliance
@designermywaist4218 amps and amp hours are different though. Amp hours refer to capacity.
Very Good!... #37 ✝ {7-2-2022}
these charge slow as a dog
I do talking to , myself 's.. ok? Let , see, 2ah are good , 4ah about great ....an hour's working do need , both kind of battery's, not juat low, or all high powers.mix together 's, jobs will be better.( The heat on long hours runs, will short-term the batterys life's....by rhe ways become , waste money's
Totally useless info
That’s just plain rude.
@@niagra898👯♂
Right!! 🤡 spends 2 minutes balancing his tool on his finger to demonstrate that a bigger battery is heavier than a smaller battery. Absolute smooth brain.
I recycle batteries to build battery walls and every time I have gotten my hands on a Craftsman battery I have found nothing but the cheapest Chinese cells. I end up just putting them back in the recycling bin. Stanley and Lowe's should be ashamed to put out such an inferior product. The have taken a great product and name and cheapend it to the point that it's not even worth owning any more. Shame on you!!!👎👎👎
Though I was watching something useful and informative... NOPE!