Milwaukee FUEL M12 Stubby Vs Ridgid SubCompact vs Kobalt Impact Wrench Torqued Right
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Today we will get some actual real numbers for the Milwaukee FUEL M12 Stubby against the Ridgid Sub-Compact Impact Wrench and we will also throw in the Kobalt 24v Impact Wrench. When you have the right fasteners (rather inexpensive) digital torque adaptors ($80-200) you can see that you don't need a $700 torque wrench and cheap bolts to see which one of these impact wrenches really have the most power and can drive home the value.
To check out the Kobalt in action here is a video where we compared the Dewalt 12v Extreme vs Harbor Freight Hercules vs Kobalt 3/8 Impact Wrenches • Dewalt vs Kobalt vs He...
I am really excited to get numbers that are tested on a fastener that can handle the torque output of these tools because the numbers are going to actually be really high on dry threads and when compared to lubricated threads. It is also really impressive we were able to get this all done in under 20 minutes while still being able to use 3 different impact wrenches.
These are real numbers because I assume that you will be purchasing or have purchased one of these tools because you are already in a specific battery platform so these numbers are great for validation of your application or just how much torque they really put out. In some way, these three tools are destined for potentially different jobs, but in reality they may all work for you. The Milwaukee M12 FUEL works great in an automotive application while believing it or not quite a few people actually use the Kobalt because of the value it offers and the price point it comes in at. The Ridgid is less of an automotive tool and great for DYI repairs.
It was also interesting that the Kobalt put out numbers that were way underrated and that the Milwaukee was able to throw down the most amount of tightening torque the Kobalt really held it's own.
#MilwaukeeTools #KobaltTools #RidgidTools #ImpactWrench
Here are the three tool platforms we tested and all the specifications and URLs to look at the tools! Enjoy
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Stubby 3/8 in. Impact Wrench
Includes M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8 in. impact wrench 2554-20, M12 4.0AH battery 48-11-2440, M12 2.0AH battery 48-11-2420, M12 charger 48-59-2401 and bag
www.homedepot....
The M12 FUEL Cordless Brushless 3/8 in. Stubby Impact Wrench is the industry's most compact impact wrench on the market place. Measuring only 4.8 in. in length, this tool fits in tighter spaces, making users more productive. Increased torque delivers an industry-leading 250 ft.-lbs. of breakaway torque, removing even the most stubborn bolts and fasteners. 4-Mode Drive Control will allow unmatched control in various fastening applications. 1-3 RPM allows for precision control, and Auto-Shut Off Mode in the 4th setting will prevent over fastening of bolts while doing reassembly work.
Greatest access in tight spaces at 4.8 in. in length
250 ft.-lbs. breakaway torque
4-mode drive control
Auto-shutoff mode reduces over fastening and increases productivity
RIDGID SubCompact Brushless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench (Tool-Only)
www.homedepot....
This 18-Volt SubCompact Brushless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench has 4-modes, including a unique auto-tightening mode, that helps it to stand out from the competition and makes it a must-have in any shop. This SubCompact Brushless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench will relieve fatigue with 20% less weight and 25% more compact with its optimized ergonomics. The Brushless Motor offers more runtime and longer motor life. The RIDGID 18-Volt SubCompact Brushless lineup is 100% compatible with all RIDGID 18-Volt tools and batteries. This tool is backed by the Industry's Only Lifetime Service Agreement, simply register within 90-days of purchase for FREE Parts, FREE Service, For LIFE. The 18-Volt SubCompact Brushless Cordless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench includes a belt clip and an operator's manual. Battery and charger sold separately.
Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
Includes: (1) R87207 18-Volt SubCompact Brushless 3/8 in. Impact Wrench, belt hook with screw and manual. Battery and charger sold separately
Kobalt Brushless 24-Volt Max 3/8-in Drive Cordless Impact Wrench
Item #672828Model #KIW 3824B-03
www.lowes.com/...
Kobalt 24-volt 3/8-in cordless impact wrench is ideal to install and breakaway nuts, bolts, and fasteners in compact spaces. Brushless motor delivers 150-ft-lbs of torque in forward and reverse for effortless tightening and removal of large bolts. Electronic variable-speed control, with 3 speed settings (0-750, 0-1,400, and 0-2,300 RPM) and a finish mode for precise control
We picked a Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2" extended anvil gun at work, and it zipped the 41mm lug nuts off of an Isuzu box truck like it was nothing. I am sold.
we use Milwaukee Impacts on Work. HeVy Duty construction machinery and since the 650 Nm Model not a single one survived the warrenty ending.
Good for us but it seems on regular use not only for youtube videos and demonstations the metal casings start to crack.
@@Zozo806 Damn this is the information I was looking for. Thanks for actually putting out the information people don't like to talk about.
@@Osprey1994 no, more like it doesnt happen often when the tool is used correctly.
I have that kobalt and the 1/2 inch drive one as well. They both have been awesome and have held up to daily use for 3 years now.
I just moved to the Kobalt XTR line of tools and I love them.
I know those are good tools... I'll have to go get one for a DIY guy and light automotive work... I'm a Milwaukee fan though
KOBALT WILL TAKE OVER IN 5 MORE YEARS WATCH !
I've been using the Milwaukee stubby for 4 months, and it's great! It's also stronger with the 6.0 amp battery.
Bailey Hatfield i have the stubby and i can confirm this its very weird because that also appplies to the electric ratchet they have i use it with a 4.0 and it can remove a loot of fasteners but with anything lower than that it seems to struggle a but and you have to break it loose with the ratcheting mechanism
Lower impedance from the battery pack design allows for more power output.
Rigid doesn't give you their octane batteries with their tools, but all their tools are compatible with them and they get more oomph when connected to the octane batteries.
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
Great video, I recently purchased the 1/2" M12 Stubby. I purchased it for a upcoming front-end rebuild on my van. But before that I had to replace the transmission on my yard tractor and change the blades on my mowing deck. What a great impact gun. I absolutely love it. Full disclosure I am a Milwaukee fan. But this a great gun. It gets to places others won't. I was strongly considering going with the Kobalt line. Ultimately I decided, I was going to stick with the Milwaukee line of tools. In 25 years of owning Milwaukee power tools. They have never let me down or disappointed me yet. If you like Milwaukee you wil not be disappointed with this tool.
It’s a great choice. You don’t even have to be a Milwaukee fan to say that the M12 stubby packs the most power in a small profile even with the small battery.
@@ClientGraphics all of your tests are wrong because you're using an adapter on the socket. Pointless video
Nice Test on 3/8" impacts.
I used my buddy's Kobalt impact set and I must say I was really impressed by the performance.
got home and sold my ryoby set and Bought a Kobalt Drill, 1/4" impact & 3/8" impact .
WELCOME HOME BROTHA, KOBALT 4 LIFE !
Milwaukee would be doing better if you put the bigger xc battery you had on it at the beginning video test
I though the same cuz both other ones have 18volt battery vs 12volt pretty impressive milwaukee 2.0 🔋
Yea idk why he changed from the bigger battery hmmm
It did a damn fine job even with the smaller battery.
He wasn't using an octane battery on the Rigid so... You can get more out of the orange shrimp too.
@@Osprey1994 these battery are fucking huge lol
The Ridgid can be had for $149.99 comes with a 4 amp battery and charger 👍 until April 22 2022(I believe) at home Depot.
I've been happy with all of my Kobalt 24v stuff. I have the bigger 1/2" impact and the 1/4". Looking at getting the 3/8th cause it's way lighter. Thanks for the comparison! +
I work on heavy duty diesel I’ve had the m12 stubby ever since it came out and it smashes anything I put infront of it
Milwaukee Tools smash everything power-wise cost efficient battery life and always nice and light for those of us that worked our ass off and have arthritis and can't carry around and heavy as tools that everybody else makes. #Milwaukee rules
Bs not everything
@@jasonrobertson6912 massive product range too
I do heavy diesel to and there are some things it wont do but it is an amazing tool with alot of power for the size I have had one since they came out as well and it's my go to 3/8 gun
Didn’t have the bigger battery for the m12
Rigid all the way price is rite lifetime service agreement 👏
Ive been using the Milwaukee stubby for 8 month as a mechanic. I love it, and I like that it can use the small battery to make it light weight.
Exactly, it’s one of the smallest most powerful impacts and it performs very well. Great choice.
Have you seen the right angle m12 impact wrench yet?
Guess I'm buyin a Milwaukee stubby next. With 12v Milwaukee technology, I dont need 18v. Theres nothing around my house that I need anything more. Just 4.0 or bigger batteries.
Make sure you get the 6.0 battery
Ive got the stubby Milwaukee impacts and love them and the fuel 1/2 hammer drill and impact driver in 12 volt AMD they do everything my old ryobi 18 volt does. Definatly enough power for around the house.
I use them everyday for work. 18v just feels like extra weight and size to carry in and out of clients homes.
If he used 6.0 battery on the milwaukee i bate the milwaukee would break if fast I known because I have the 6.0 battery and it takes out around 80 percent of nuts of all cars i work on.
I'd like to see tests on which tight areas on a car they will fit or not fit, such as when changing belts or brakes and so forth.
Would depend on the car, Sir.
I have the Kobalt 3/8 impact and it has worked very well for me. If I were still in the shop professionally I would have Waukee or Walt, but for a diy hobby setup the Kobalt is great! I think it would hold up in a professional setting.
I have a crap ton of Milwaukee tools but that ridgid was pretty impressive I saw the drill and impact driver at home depot wow the rigid sub compacts are super tiny very nice tools
I had the gen 4 ridgid 18v tools for work before i upgraded to M18 milwaukee tools the ridgids were a great low cost tool
Those are some powerful tools. Never thought a tool that small could have that power.
A 24v vs a 18v vs a 12v but guess who won.
Nobody won, they are all excellent and depending on what you are doing there's no reason you can't get by with A, B, or C.
@@Osprey1994 I'm guessing you dont like Milwaukee?
Guess which one is the cheapest
Kobalt. Removed that 265 ft/lbs like butter. 🤘
Welcome to team Milwaukee. It's a slippery slope once started
Impacts are the only tool they dominate, the rest of their tools are ho hum
@@loucifer323 Absolutely agree. I've used a lot of Milwaukee tools when I used to do interior home remodeling for a fire/water/smoke restoration company. I was not impressed to be honest. The only reason they can charge so much is because of the # of patents they own that majority of tools manufacturers use in their tech. Specifically the 18v/20v battery patents.
MusicLover what brand you find comfortable to use?
12volt vs 18 volt comparisons make you a moron and comparing apples to oranges.
@@loucifer323 jesus man your spewing your shit here too?
Which tools let you down?
Lets here it
Great test as always! You deserve 100x's the amount of subscribers.
You’re hurting the power with that adapter on the Milwaukee. Use a low profile adapter or no adapter at all. Makes a big difference believe it or not.
You changed amp hour battery on Milwaukee. That will drastically change results
That's what I said, but what do I know
Yea tiny 'ol 2ah battery lol
Yes he did and I agree
Yeah, I find that my 6Ah Milwaukee Batteries put out significantly more power than my 1, 2, or 4Ah versions. And that's objective for sure. Why would you change such a significant variable, seemingly for no reason at all. Bizarre yo.
Gotta agree with this.. the Milwaukee would've blown the others away with a 6Ah. Mine never sees a compact battery!!
I have almost the whole kobalt line, their beasts, and there batteries are very reasonably priced compared to the competition.
KOBALT 4 LIFE BABY 👍🏾
Dewalt guy here, I recently sinned and converted to the Milwaukee m12 line, and for 95% of what I do on industrial engines and machinery they are perfect. However, you cannot get me away from my dewalt 20v 1/2” impacts for the 5% that needs bigger ugga duggas. Yes Milwaukee m18 tools do hit harder, but in my 6 years of experience, they will vibrate themselves apart in less than a year. M12, almost perfect, M18 needs refining.
I am a real Milwaukee fan...but the Kobalt exceeded the performance of the Milwaukee and the Rigid.
Just switched over from Dewalt to Ridgid, couldn’t be happier
Why'd you change the Milwaukee battery in the second test
Great video! FYI loosening torque required is around 80% of fastener's tightened torque.
Using higher amp such as 4amp battery makes a difference on a Milwaukee. Using adapter will also degrade it's torque. Technically using a big socket on a 3/8 anvil would also affect it's torque. I would go as high as 24mm or 1inch on 3/8 anvil.
Size does matter, right tool for right job.
@@Dirtyharry70585 that's what I said
Have the Kobalt and Milwaukee. The Kobalt is a beast and seems more powerful than the same size compact 1/2" version doing back to back test on lug nuts several times (have all Kobalt impacts except the new XTR). I just had to have the M12 Stubby. Didn't need it but there is nothing cordless quite comparable. The new right angle M12 impact is also going to be a must have. Angle grinder must have and so on and so forth lol.
Man! You got your Ridgid early! Mine shows shipped out today!
🍻🍻
It was purchased back on April 25th 2020 so it took just under a month. Just goes to show the timeline for people that received free tools vs people that paid for them✌️
ClientGraphics can’t wait!... but then that means I have to buy a smaller battery.. 🤣😬
Surprising that much torque since you have the adapter. Removal torque is about 80% of setup
I have the rigid subcompact and it's a beast and sheep's clothing also I have the rigid octane 1/2" mid torque and it's also a powerhouse. I am thinking about getting the high torque just to round out my collection. Also if you go up past the two Amper hour battery to say four or six you get more performance .
Nice vid! Could you do a video comparing the new Icon swivel impacts and ssee how much torque they can handle before failure vs Snapon/Pittsburgh/etc?
I am happy with my M12 but I think for a full size line kobalt is really crushing it
Awesome awesome intro! As always another cool comparison video! I’ve used both Milwaukee and ridgid cordless tools. I really like my Milwaukee for the most part. And ridgid cordless tools work great as well but they still have to bring more to there lineup. The sub compacts are a nice addition but I’d like to still see a lot more from them. As always thanks for the video 🍻🤜🤛
Should have used the same 4 amp hour battery in the Milwaukee on the second test, also consider that the Milwaukee is a 12 versus the kobalt and ridged being higher
Milwaukee has the size and weight advantage being the smallest battery platform yet packs the most all around performance at a cost. As long as the batteries are fully charged there won’t be too much of a difference in these short burst. It would be fun to test these wired up to constant power to show that.
ClientGraphics Sorry, but you’re wrong, There is a noticeable difference in performance of the M12 stubby using the XC vs CP batteries, 5 minutes on Google will show you all you need to know. The same is true of M18 tools. It’s basic electrical principles of single parallel vs double parallel battery packs. Just because the amp hour rating is the same does not mean it delivers the same power in the tool.
Why is the Milwaukee the only 12-volt? Also why did you not use the larger amp battery on the Milwaukee? It already has a disadvantage going up against and 18-Volt and 24-volt tools.
Disadvantage, yet it still held its own.
Just because they can take off 250ft lbs dont mean you should, when they have to hammer for 20 to 30 seconds for every bolt the tool wont last long, I would use it for 100 ft lbs comfortably but no more
With an lsa, no worries.
Exciting and suspense video! Popcorn ready, watching now!...✌🏼👍🏼
I almost bought the M12 but I have a lot of Ridgid tools, batteries and chargers it was cheaper to buy tool only. I didn't want to start another collection ,Ridgid is good enough for me and excellent warranty.
Every impact will do the job, given time n lubrication. I really wanna see that M12 take off some heavy machinery
I think the Milwaukee M12 Fuel right angle impact wrench is the real star of the M12 line. It fits quite a few more places and there isn't another right angle impact on the market with that kind of torque. I don't hardly use a breaker bar anymore because of that thing... I'm a Makita guy when it comes to my 18v and corded tools, but that single tool sold me on the M12 line (and the fact that the non-fuel ratchet has the most compact head of any competitor by far).
That tool was a disappointment 😂, even bested by the Kobalt lol. Good choice
I have ridgid and was thinking of switching to makita. After this im shocked at the kobalt line. Now lowes is coming out with a brand called flex thats 24v and supposed to be pro grade and give milwaukee a run for their money. Id like to see you test some makita stuff and the new line up flex is coming out with
RYOBI impact, would be cool to see, even though it's not compact.
I see you read your comments team milwaukee. I've been useing the 3/8 stubby to remove lug nuts off my car and all kinds of mechanical and electrical work
Milwaukee or Nothing 💪🏽
I would of loved to see the 3/8 Earthquake XT (the little one) included in this as well. Curious on how it compares to the others.
I’m not ready to take my power tools to the XT level😂
@@howardlovecraft750 there's a vid out there, just tack on a hex to 1/2" adapter and it tears up as an impact wrench.
@@bnolsen The only drawback to using the impact driver as an impact wrench is that those adapters are prone to snap if you use them at anywhere near the 200 ft lbs the xtr impact driver is rated at. Maybe not immediately, but over time. I own the XTR and have snapped a couple of no name brand and Makita adapters, but the Makita wobble adapter has a high rating and is holding up so far. Home Depot's Husky brand of adapters was also highly rated on a UA-cam video testing the strength of these types of adapters, but the Husky can sometimes be hard to find at your local HD store. Of course, the adapters also add some length to the tool, which is sometimes an issue in tight spaces.
I think price for the tool and battery used in the tests should be detailed in the video.
Milwaukee 3/8 with 1/2 charge on a 2.0 removed my subaru crank bolt! 7/8 bolt head I torqued it to 180ftlbs took no effort, i said to myself this will be a 1/1000000 if it can do,😳 saved me so much effort much of the time. Love this I just hope a 300 or 350ftlb comes out in future👌 hardly need a high torque and definitely not the Mid torque.
Milwaukee's new 2962P mid torque impact wrench looks interesting, but is new enough that it's hard to find right now. This wrench provides pretty much the same specs as their current mid torque wrench, with 550/650 ft lbs of torque, but is smaller and lighter. The bare tool weighs 3.5 pounds, and 5.1 pounds with a 5AH battery installed.
Battery platform #1. I dont think the shape of the ridgid matters once you go to higher amp battery, who wants to flip out small ones and then wait for them to charge?
To me the issue is which one is going to last longer the same with the battery life I'm not going to be using a 3/8 tool to put 250 ftlb's on anything.
Exactly, there seems to be a lot of neanderthals in the comments.
Would I like to have the Milwaukee? Probably, but at the same time a LSA and a cheaper price is real nice.
I use my 1/2 stubby all the time it’s a beast! ❤️
In the real world, the Ridgid will remove 70 percent of lugnuts torqued to 100 ft/lbs, the Milwaukee will remove 85 percent, I've used both for work and that's a good example of what they do in less ideal circumstances
I've just been waiting for the Milwaukee Stubby to go on sale.
Everyone is waiting for the Milwaukee stubby to go on sale. It’s a great tool at a premium.
Lowest I've seen them is 169 at home depot bare tool
I got tired of waiting on a bare tool deal and got the kit with a 2 & 4 batteries + free 6
DjLooN where is it you got this deal at??
Lowest I've seen go for in Canada was $149 bare tool, got my stubby on sale for $198CAD with a free CP3.0 battery. I then bought an XC6.0+CP3.0 for $99 in Florida. Since I've used the big battery, I never had to use the smaller, lighter batteries.
I have the Rigid and am very impressed, especially if you can get it on sale with the 4.0 amp/hr battery.
Great video Chris good work some interesting results
Should compare the new Kobalt XTR to the Milwaukee Fuel.
KOBALT WILL COOK IT LIKE A STEAK, WELL DONE 😂🤣
Love your stuff man, thanks for the help!
Thanks Levi! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Good test showing the differences between the size of the tool and what they can actually do. The Cobalt being I guess the newest of the trio performed well the stubby as expected came out on top with the rigid right behind it. Cobalt made a very good showing even though it's the largest of the tools and 24Volts. If that makes a difference.
Considering that the M12 stubby used an adapter and compact battery, 320ft-lb is really impressive. I bet it approaches if not exceeds 400 without an adapter and 5 or 6 Ah battery.
Milwaukee fanboys on here? Watch until the end. He doesn’t make a recommendation or say x tool “won”, but instead says this is what each tool can do, get which one fits your needs.
Thanks for watching and providing a constructive comment. I try to remain fairly subjective and provide consistent repeatable test so that people can make an educated decision on what will work best for them. Sometimes we also just have fun and do some crazy comparisons and break stuff also✌️
@@ClientGraphics thanks for the vids! I do want a stubby Milwaukee now though. 😂🤣
I want a Milw. but their not worth the cost and having to deal with 12v and 18v batteries and separate 12v and 18v chargers all with a limited warranty.
Kobalt, ridgid are not a mini impacts, you should compare it with the "proper" and comparable 3/8" milwaukee impact. Milwaukee will win I bet!!! 💪
no doubt... this wasn't a test of equal comparisons... he knows what he's doing and doesn't wanna man up on it, lol... I dunno why people do this kinda stuff
My only thing with the Rigid is that like... it has the head/top piece of something stubby but then the bottom portion the battery and all of that is the same as a full duty drill or impact, like the m18 line. Kinda defeats the purpose unless you just want a light tool, but even then i feel the Milwaukee has the advantage. If you are an automotive tech or enthusiast i don't know how you would use the rigid in many spots.
The Milwaukee is doing this with only a 2.0/hr battery compared to the other tools with larger batteries
I Like Small Tools with a Large Amount of Torque.
Isn't that from a song by Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back?
You should try the biggest battery amp hours you can get for each of these tools as you will find they’ll do a lot more work if they have more power available to them. I know a dewalt 5.0 makes a big difference over a 2.0. I know these aren’t dewalt tools though... the milwacky is best imo
Just use a mid torque or right angle impact, right angle impact has the same power with 1/4 the head size.
love your tool videos still havent seen the Harbor Freight Earthquake 3/8 drive the one i used was pretty strong!
M12 vs 24 and 18v. Undersized and still kicks ass
I considered getting the rigid one. Loved the sun compact size but the batter size kind of defeats the “sub compact” Milwaukee m12 batter is better designed. Size wise
The first test on the tire I think Rigid won vs Milwaukee. Based on the time speed on my count. The rest of the test I'm surprised Kobalt did a good job for all the three, may be because it's 24 volts. But, you're right if the Kobalt will be on sale it will be a good buy. As long as people don't mind the brand🙂 thanks for the video, did a good job showing us👍🙂
Milwaukee putting in work even with that baby battery.
The auto shut off modes on the rigid and the Milwaukee have higher removal torque than mode 3, fastening it shuts off to prevent over fastening of bolts/nuts. But that’s the mode to use to test “nut busting torque”
I would have liked to see more real world application tests with these impacts. Such as torquing and attempting to loosen bolts on trucks, and, or, tractor tracks. Rusty bolts that have not been loosened in 10/15 years. That would be a real-world test of these impacts wrenches.
So you are using a (smaller) 2.0ah battery to see how much torque the Milwaukee can produce. I think that if you used a 6.0ah it would give you a much higher result, and turn that stubby into a different beast. This is why I own a lot of the M12 line. For a 12v system, they rock.
The Milwaukee stubby is a great little tool I've had mine for well over a year and abuse the crap out of it and never had a single issue
m12 Milwaukee 3/8 can bust off 32mm nut off a wheel bearing at 300nm no problem with 6ah battery. I use mine for everything apart from crank nuts, superb tool never looked back.
Not an apples to apples comparison. M12 has half the voltage of the Kobalt and the Ridgid has 50% more voltage.
No, nothing ever is. But I don’t think it was a competition either. More of a “here’s three stubby impacts, and what they can do”. Then you make up your own mind as to which one would work best for you.
Another thing the Milwaukee didn't even have the big battery on it that puts out a lot more juice which you do have to have in order for it to put out what it the gun is capable of
Awesome video as always my brother Chris. 😎
Please dothe new KOBALT 24v XTR 1/2 impact
Why take away the XC? I think that's a disadvantage for the stubby!!! Thinking it was purposely done, would have been the least they could have done to make up for the Voltage output differences. Nonetheless, it did very well. 👍
Great video Chris!
Thanks Ed for watching and commenting. Appreciate your support.
@@ClientGraphics Your videos are always top notch bro! You raise the bar every time.
Since you have those compact impact wrenches, can you run a test of both 12v Mil and Dew, and some other 18v 20v 24v ones for a real-world application comparison?
Torque test channel shows they are only up to 200 ft-lb but I guess that was because the free spinning nut is different from the real world application.
I am sure I am not the only one who is on the fence between M12 ones and some other 18v tools, so those real-world application comparison will be good info.
Thanks, and good vid.
I don’t know if it’s luck or something but I like Kobalt due to the fact that by accident l left my impact drill in my truck bed for 4 hour’s in the rain 😅 let it dry the next day it still worked fine 4 weeks later it fell from the scaffold 6 levels in the concrete and it still works fine.👍
Wow. Pretty impressive. I have the ridgid platform and have been thinking about switching to makita. After seeing these vids and reading your story i may jus go with kobalt. Lowes is about to drop their newest offering, 24v flex. They are known for the polishers and sanders on a pro level. The new cordless tools coming out are supposed to give milwaukee a run for their money
Jack smith definitely you must give Kobalt a try their tools are actually pretty good.
100% Milwaukee all day long!! 25+ year Mechanic. Don’t wast your time or money on any of those either 2.
They all did very well
Impact drive is not only about the bolts, the thunderbolt are the problem and for me none are the above are any good on thunderbolt bigger then M10 .
Great review, really enjoy your content thx...But why didnt you use the 4AH or 6AH on the milwaukee to make it a little bit more of a far test against the big boys? The 4AH does come in the kit with the 2Ah..
Guess he didn't want his kobault to loss to the milwaukee because the battery was not fair match..
@@yeryaj7249 It only makes sense to use the 4AH or 6AH instead of the 2AH on the Milwaukee since the watt hours 12 volt are much less then the Kobalt 24 volt battery...
It only makes sense to use the 4AH or 6AH instead of the 2AH on the Milwaukee since the watt hours on a 12 volt battery are much less then the Kobalt 24 volt battery...
I think the M12 fuel would have performed better had you used the 4.0 battery instead of the 2.0
What did Kobalt change? On the older subcompact 24v impact wrenches they had 200ft lbs listed on box for 1/2
Im happy with my Ridgid sub compact
M12 all the way, had it since the day it was released. (Sold my snap on 3/8" becuse the size and torque were 50% difference) it has been awesome.... only thing I miss is the snap-on trigger....I use it for its compactness in engine bays and under Carriage work...those 18volt batteries are ridiculous (yes even m18) the milfuckee wins hands.down with the slim batteries
Don’t you have to calculate for the 77÷100 formula because it’s easier to losen than it is to tighten?!
i have the milwaukee stubby 1/2 inch and that thing is freaken awesome...
So for how tiny the Ridgid was, it kicked butt.
Im impressed with the rigid, wow
How you ever tested the kolbalt 24v full size it's rated at 650 ft lbs
The Milwaukee tool really makes the most sense, both it and the rigid are about the same price, Milwaukee has a slight amount of more power, a better design to get into places, but importantly while the batteries are probably more expensive you have a much wider range of automotive tools. And really the Milwaukee automotive tools beat just about everyone else on just about every single tool
The rigid has a slightly more comfortable handle, thats about it, the kobalt is just too big for this category in my opinion