I'm gonna buy one. I need to change the clutch in my car, along with some suspension components. The subframe will have to come off, so I want to have that power at my disposal in case I have some stubborn bolts/nuts. I think I'm going to wait until the sales begin, though. Hopefully Black Friday will bring good deals.
I've have the big impact for over a year now and it never ceases to amaze me but I am looking to buy a mid size since that would handle 99.99% of my jobs between working on cars and things around the house. Less bulky and enough torque to get the job done. Definitely a must have.
I have a 6727inpack and I use it for the big bolts on my tractor if I had the smaller one could use it in smaller spaces on my tractor would work great.
I would definitely use that 1/2” high torque for my heavy equipment apprenticeship! Nice comparison, looking through the impacts that Milwaukee makes there’s way too many to choose from
I really like the format of this video. Clear, concise & practical. I appreciated that you spoke about considerations for choosing friction ring vs. pin detent. It might have been a nice addition if you'd made similar comments regarding choice of 3/8" vs. 1/2" drive. Great job overall!
My by far favorite line of Milwaukee tools, 1/2 inch mid torque has been my favorite for a few years. If I got a compact I could finally ditch my old impact driver with a socket adapter and make stuck fasteners a thing of the past on my machines.
Milwaukee I believe makes the best power tools so I 've decided to get the 1/2" mid torque inpact wrench to support my job as a mechanic who works on tractors and as a DIY who works on my car, friends and families cars. I love this tool to heart. Thanks for making such great tools milwaukee.
I am a graduate student who studies architecture. I am doing a design build program along with thermal mass research. Part of the program requires my team to build research pods and we have this giant steel walkway to install mid air between two pods with a lot of bolts. Construction will happen in 3 weeks and I have been gathering used Milwaukee tools, yet I have not been able to get the impact wrench I wanted due to it's price. I hope this opportunity helps my team and I to finish our project with proper tools! Thanks. :)
I love the new Milwaukee impact torque wrenches. I plan on using it for putting Tapcon fasteners into a concrete floor and for changing my own truck tires for summer and winter use.
I just joined a roadside assistant position, wondering which one I should get to help me with the tires changed and others job that require more power. This video is awesome it really makes it easier for me to choose now. Thank you
I've been looking into buying an impact wrench for some time now, I've always done maitainance on my own car and I love learning more and more about fixing something when it goes out. I would love to have a mid-torque to get me started on my long journey I have ahead of me.
thanks for great video , kept it short and simple . my first time a buying a milwaukee tools im going for the M18 FUEL Gen-2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Mid Torque 1/2 in. Impact Wrench w/Friction Ring
Thanks for simple, yet effective breakdown between detent and friction ring. I like the compactness to be able to get into tight places on the automotive side.
I bought the 650 lbs of Torque, honestly was just to use it in my vehicle I love the design thanks guys for the opportunity of winning one of these I love your guys videos
I am mentoring a father who wants to support his child by working for himself to spend more time with his kid. I now have a tool to illustrate the use of impacts. currently we are buying tools so he can start to learn auto brakes. he wants to work on cars. your video is very well presented and simplifies differences between guns. he will be better versed as a conscientious consumer. nicely done clearly explained as I look forward to you next video.
Awesome explanation! Excellent job brother! I’m a huge fan of Milwaukee impacts I have an M12 3/8 Stubby for fixing snowmobiles in my sled shop! If I could pick one I would totally go for a 3/8’s mid in the M18, it would definitely get some solid use this winter! Keep crushing out the content really solid video! 👊😎
As an apprentice lineman I would use these impacts for tightening fasteners. Improving productivity and saving my wrists and hands from all the repetition
I bought 3/4 drive high torque for refinery. Last night I used it to remove 2'3/8 bolts on a flange on an exchanger. Was only able to loosen up 2 with the battery running out. It works really well with 1'1/4 to 1'5/8 nuts though.
WOW you have just cleared the air for me. Thank you so much for putting it in easy to understand plain English. Very well presented. Peace from Sydney Australia
The mid torque is by far the best bang for the buck , the stubby (m12) or the compact is a very close second and the high torque is like trying to hunt squirrels with an RPG when it comes to automotive work lol honestly the only thing I've really NEEDED the high torque for is rusted in crank bolts or heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment most of the time I use the stubby for cars and trucks as large as ram 3500 diesels and anything I can't get with the little guy the mid torque breaks no prob ! But get yourself a set of jdtco shock straps for the batteries it will prevent the batteries from become loose and worn and they're really cheap and effective the boots are also a really good investment however Milwaukee is really good about their warranty
Get yourself the regular ratchet and the m12 stubby in 3/8 spring for the fuel 1/2 inch ratchet high speed or extended reach , the m12 die grinders are awesome and work really well and grab the 1/2 inch mid torque for heavy stuff unless your doing heavy diesel equipment in which case the high torque in 1/2 inch is your best bet , the mid torque will work for some of it but I feel like it's straining the tool when you use it for that application but for most cars and trucks I use my m12 stubby 3/8 and the m12 ratchet the most and the mid torque only for really stubborn stuff the high torque will snap wheel studs right out if youre not careful with it though just fair warning lol
@@joehertel8846 ,Or body work and trying to remove frame bolts or truck bed bolts or bumper bolts. That big boy is absolutely needed in those situations.
@@jmackinjersey1 yup , I don't do much of that but believe it or not the mid torque has worked for getting some of those bumper and bed bolts off I always try it first but if that don't work I grab my stepdad high torque
The right angle impact is awesome for suspension and bumper work. The m12 stubby and m18 compact are also great choices. They’re both powerful enough to take off most lug nuts. The mid torque is a nice back up tool but honestly I’d say get one of the smaller ones and a breaker bar. The high torque is overkill for automotive. It’s just too bulky and heavy for constant use.
So I'm a technician, I have bought the milwaukee 1/2" impact and it is so amazing. It has started an addiction for me, and the 3/8 stubby is what does it for me
We use the high torque impact at work when building concrete beam forms. The power in these are amazing. I definitely would buy one when doing work on my SUV or truck.
"Hey everyone!!!! I am the jeep guy and everyone is going to be jealous of me because I live on Hawaii......"🙄🙄🙄🙄... let me guess "its a Hawaiian Jeep thing and I wouldn't understand?"..... ugh 🙄🤣
Im a plumber and I would use the mid torque for victuallic pipe couplings and riser clamps for massive pipes. Right now I use a hand ratchet and the 1/2” mid tourque would help me out a lot
As always a well done and informative vid. However I disagree if you can only have one go High Torque. The High Torque will get the stubborn fasteners that the others may not be able to tackle and prevent you from having a bad day. The other tools are great as well but relative to the High Torque model they're more for convenience. The compact, Stubby and Mid-Torque will help you work faster but a good ratchet set/open box wrenches can usually tackle what they do. That being said I own a variety of them.
I used one today for the first time, This day will go down in history 6/5/21...The 2962-22 has changed my life and the way I look at car's...I hated working on vehicles and would put it off as long as I could. It was a all day job for the smallest of task....But today changed front shocks picked up a lawnmower cut some grass and checked back brakes...Next task should be fun 😀
I’m an Manufacturing Engineer I will be use this tool changing fixtures every Day and I will recommend this tool with maintenance Deparment and all the departments in the company
I bought one, it’s killer for taking things apart, but honestly has too much torque for a car installation use. Ask me how i know, trailer wheel almost came off when running them in and not even trying to tighten the lug nuts. The compact or mid torque is good for most car applications.
@@Sicktrickintuner Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah looking at the numbers the mid torque really does seem the best for most installs, but it’s great to have the extra power for king pins and old rusted parts from 50+ year old trucks haha
@@T62vair go mid or compact and get a breaker bar. I have all 3 and the high torque is overkill and it’s VERY heavy. I work at an off-road shop and use the compact for the majority of my daily duties. I usually only break out the mid torque for gear jobs and over torqued lugs. I very rarely need the high torque.
I'm 67 years old and need help in the power nut breaking arena. The Milwaukee lineup looks like it would greatly help me in my projects. Thanks for the review!
Awesome breakdown Rob. I would use the mid-torque 1/2 w/ friction ring to help my mother in law. Her and her husband just had a concrete slab poured and have a metal building being delivered and would need to be assembled. So I know that impact would get plenty of use.
I have one of Milwauke early 1/2 impact drivers, before Fuel and before compact. It's been great and was my first Milwaukee too setting me on the Milwaukee tool journey. Now I'm just a huge fanboy and love every chance I get to get a new Milwaukee tool.
I just now ordered a new Milwaukee 2863-20 1/2" Impact gun wrench with the One-Key for use in our garage where we work on vehicles, tractors, and mowers. Soon I plan on ordering another 1/2" Impact gun wrench but probably one of the Mid-Torque ones, for my wife. I already have several other Milwaukee M18 tools. They are the best that I have ever used. All my other Dewalt, Makita, Ingersoll Rand, Portor Cable and Hitachi cordless tools are in retirement because my Milwaukee are my goto tools. Love the batteries because I can just press the button on the battery and see its charge level. Dont need it in a tool or charger to see if it is charged. And the batteries last a lot longer than other companies batteries. A big plus is that the Milwaukee batters have like a 2 year warranty on them and the impact wrenches , drills and other power tools have a 5 year warranty. I took in a weak battery and a cordless drill to the local dealer who checked the serial numbers and he gave me a new battery and sent the drill of for repair, all for free under warranty. I use these at work where we operate Vermeer grinders to make mulch and on our Cat heavy equipment. The company I work for has several of these 1/2" and 3/4" impact wrenches. They are all Milwaukee. Thats all they use is the M18 type. They ordered a box of the One-Key tags that they are gluing on the all the older power tools and all the new ones they are ordering with have the One-Key built-inside. This is for asset tracking. Now The 1/2" Milwaukee 2767 will twist off a high quality grade 8 bolt 5/8" diameter if you keep it on the nut too long, like maybe 10-15 seconds depending on if the threads are clean and dry or if they are wet or a little oily. I tried it with a little bit of antiseaze on the threads a new bolt and nut, and a fresh 8 amp battery and when the nut went down all the way it slowed down like it was tight but kept turning and in about 3 seconds it just free spun. I checked and it had pulled the bolt off the head and through the hammer and tooth. I tried it 2 more times over the next few months and same thing happened. Grade 8 bolts 5/8" diameter have little change of surviving a thousand ftlbs torque i guess. We used to have use a 4 foot long 3/4" breaker bar wrench to tighten the grade 8 nut and sometimes with cheeter pipe on that to take the nuts off after running the grinder for 6 hours. The grinders have 14 teeth at 2 bolts each for a total of 28 bolts and nuts. I usually had to change 5 or 6 teeth in the morning and evening. But all the nuts had to be checked twice a shift. Thats 28 nuts to torque and the 8amp battery would do it on full charge before it droped down a light its indicator leds. the 2767 impact wrench made my work much easier. For larger bolts we ordered 2864 3/4" impact wrench and it was a little heavier and we had to be more careful with the 5/8" grade 8 bolts because just a few seconds too long after the nut got tight and it would shear off the head of the bolt . Oh and ya these were expensive grade 8 bolts and nuts we ordered for the Vermeer tub grinders. Cheaper grade 8 bolts and nuts would not last but a couple hours in the chipper mill. So yes I love Milwaukee tools. Now I need to replenish my hand tools with this brand.
i’m a honda dealer technician and i have the m12 stubby 3/8 and the m18 high torque 1/2. use them both daily along with a selection of other Milwaukee tools
I do a lot of work on autos, I've been checking out impacts for a while. I've been drooling everytime I see a video about one with the hope that one day I will get one. I'm convinced that Milwaukee makes the best impacts, and ratchets in the market right now I really need one I have my eyes on a few mid impacts, the 2853, 2855 and the 2962. Thanks for the info you helped me decide which impact I need please keep up the good work
Because of the pandemic, I finally had the time to restore some old tools, everything from a type 2 Stanley Bailey, maybe as old as 1869, to a “vintage” Milwaukee “Gen I” driver 😊…it is ironic how many new tools you need to restore old ones! I could definitely use a new impact driver for busting nuts off of old workbenches and loosening fasteners tightened over 50 years ago. Thanks for making these videos--I learn so much from you all!
I know it’s to late, but I’m a public transportation mechanic and have been looking into Milwaukee for a few weeks now, the think I absolutely love about Milwaukee is the different options for batteries from the m12 up to the m18, I have been using Snap-on impacts for the longest and noticed that the 7.2 battery wasn’t strong enough to make a simple bolt torqued to 100 pounds or less break lose, a coworker took his m18 and just zipped it off as if it was finger tight!!! Anyways Amazing video and definitely going to have to get myself a mid torque impact wrench by Milwaukee to do roadcalls and deplete the whole 100 ft of hoses throughout the shop tripping and causing harm to self!
I just bought a truck. And there's several updates I plan of doing. And I don't have an impact wrench at all so I could definitely use one of those. Lol awesome video my friend. So thank you.
I bought the compact 3/8” and ended up using my arm to get most bolts out, then yesterday I brought home a mid-impact, amazing! Game changer! Now I can see myself finishing dropping the transmission off my pick up truck. But I would love to upgrade to the high torque in the near future, just because! I just don’t want to leave my job halfway done.
I just replaced the struts, bearings, rotors brakes, cv axles, and a motor mount on my daughters car using the m12 stubby. It’s great for the weekend DIYer.
I recently started working as a diesel mechanic and a new high torque impact wrench would make my job much easier making me no longer have to depend on air for getting lugs and other very tight bolts and fasteners off
just started as a industrial mechanic out of tradeschool. Have a 1\2 impact. would use a compact to get fasteners without having to move as much heavy equipment
Well I'm an automotive technician occasionally do service calls so I would get the largest half inch mainly for removing lug nuts when you got flats on the side of the road make things a lot quicker a lot safer and tons of power thank you very much
Thanks for the video. Been looking at these for a little while to get away from my air lines.. I will need mine every day working on cars in many different applications.
Great video! I went to Home Depot so many times trying to pick right impact wrench and I always was so confused which one right for me as a beginner contractor. Now thank to you guys I know what I need. Thank you.
Working on older vehicles all the time, I always seem to run into those stubborn bolts that don't want to budge or I can't get enough leverage in tight spaces to get them loose and these Milwaukee impact wrenches will definitely make things a lot easier without breaking your knuckles in the process.
I got the Mid-tourqe, ot was part of a Milwaukee mega month sale. I thought I would get the High tourqe later.... I have yet to find a fasteners the mid-tourqe could not do, and I have 2 Ford F450 off warrantee that I do my own work on including changing the tires.
going to ask every mechanics dream impact wrench needs to have programmable torque setting. If i want 10NM or 25 or 50 just punch it in. in this digital age only technical breakthrough is cordless. Time for them to step it up.
getting out of the military this summer and thinking about going to school to be a technician. I think the stubby would be a great addition to the tool box
Hi! I just got into the Lineman School in Meridian, Idaho for the October term. Milwaukee tools are pricy but I like quality and I could use the mid torque on the daily. Thanks for the consideration! Great video.
I do construction/ demo/ and work on cars. I could definitely use the mid torque or high torque. I would use it too take off nuts and bolts. Either stubborn bolts on “I” beam, or on pipe connectors, or lug nuts to other car parts. Thanks again for the chance to win ! I love the show and all of my Milwaukee tools!!
I do construction work and sometimes we need to remove big and rusted bolt 🔩 . Sometimes they are hard by hand so be nice to have the big impact wrench to help me on some of this application.
I started my SAE which involves equipment repair, and I could really use the midtorque to loosen axel nuts and stubbern engine mount bolts. (I just started a small business for my SAE and I could really use a midtorque because I can not afford one yet) 1/2 friction ring midtorque
I'm starting a new job soon which involves field repair and maintenance on agriculture equipment. I'll need to purchase several tools and would love to add the biggest M18 impact to the service truck! I'm picking up a hammer drill, 1/4" impact and grinder ASAP. Can't wait to put them to use!
I plan to use this impact gun on everything. At my plumbing job, and in personal mechanics. As me and my brother (older by 3 yrs), like to do mechanics together. Any toy with this much power, and awesome brand as Milwaukee, will be fun doing any and all work!!
After all the explanation I have came to agree that a mid torque w a pin lock would work great to install and remove 1/2 X 6" leg bolts into PT Wood. Thanks for the info.!
I am self employed and I am a sub hauler for a company been with this company for 15 years I own Peterbilt transfer I do all my own repairs I recently purchased a 1 inch I removed all10 wheels on my trailer installed new tires and brakes with my milwaukee 1inch impact and still had plenty of battery to remove and replace my truck tires thank you. PS I Own 3. 1 inch air impact guns milwaukee out did all 3 air guns.
LOL, of course, I got the biggest for no reason but it did remove a bolt for a neighbor who was not able to remove with air impact. That right there, worth a smile.
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I bought the high torque one. Just in case a bolt doesn’t want to budge.
same, but i’ve been thinking about returning it. idk why though. fucking thing literally doesn’t give a shit.
@@skinnygirlstretchmarks I returned mine and bought mild torque
I'm gonna buy one. I need to change the clutch in my car, along with some suspension components. The subframe will have to come off, so I want to have that power at my disposal in case I have some stubborn bolts/nuts.
I think I'm going to wait until the sales begin, though. Hopefully Black Friday will bring good deals.
After using our 3/4” air impact for 10 minutes on the same bolt and not getting anywhere I went and bought one and it did the job in under 10 seconds!
Compact 1/2 wrench works well.
I've have the big impact for over a year now and it never ceases to amaze me but I am looking to buy a mid size since that would handle 99.99% of my jobs between working on cars and things around the house. Less bulky and enough torque to get the job done. Definitely a must have.
Send it on the mid torque I use it everyday, I’m at lube tech at Toyota and we use the mid torques literally to remove and put lugs on all day
I have a 6727inpack and I use it for the big bolts on my tractor if I had the smaller one could use it in smaller spaces on my tractor would work great.
Yeah if you don't have a diesel truck you don't need the high torque.
You gotta get one of each of all of them!
I would definitely use that 1/2” high torque for my heavy equipment apprenticeship! Nice comparison, looking through the impacts that Milwaukee makes there’s way too many to choose from
I really like the format of this video. Clear, concise & practical. I appreciated that you spoke about considerations for choosing friction ring vs. pin detent. It might have been a nice addition if you'd made similar comments regarding choice of 3/8" vs. 1/2" drive. Great job overall!
My by far favorite line of Milwaukee tools, 1/2 inch mid torque has been my favorite for a few years. If I got a compact I could finally ditch my old impact driver with a socket adapter and make stuck fasteners a thing of the past on my machines.
Milwaukee I believe makes the best power tools so I 've decided to get the 1/2" mid torque inpact wrench to support my job as a mechanic who works on tractors and as a DIY who works on my car, friends and families cars. I love this tool to heart. Thanks for making such great tools milwaukee.
This is a very clear explanation of the different models. Thank you!
The mid-torque would be great for our steam engines restoration projects.
I am a graduate student who studies architecture. I am doing a design build program along with thermal mass research. Part of the program requires my team to build research pods and we have this giant steel walkway to install mid air between two pods with a lot of bolts. Construction will happen in 3 weeks and I have been gathering used Milwaukee tools, yet I have not been able to get the impact wrench I wanted due to it's price. I hope this opportunity helps my team and I to finish our project with proper tools! Thanks. :)
I love the new Milwaukee impact torque wrenches. I plan on using it for putting Tapcon fasteners into a concrete floor and for changing my own truck tires for summer and winter use.
I just joined a roadside assistant position, wondering which one I should get to help me with the tires changed and others job that require more power. This video is awesome it really makes it easier for me to choose now. Thank you
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The compact 3/8 is an absolute beast!
I've been looking into buying an impact wrench for some time now, I've always done maitainance on my own car and I love learning more and more about fixing something when it goes out. I would love to have a mid-torque to get me started on my long journey I have ahead of me.
M18 mid-torque 1/2" if you can only own one
thanks for great video , kept it short and simple . my first time a buying a milwaukee tools im going for the M18 FUEL Gen-2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Mid Torque 1/2 in. Impact Wrench w/Friction Ring
I’m an electrician so this tool would be on my backpack for sure… a million uses!!
This was well articulated. Clear, informative, to the point. Well done!
Thanks Steve!
Thanks for simple, yet effective breakdown between detent and friction ring. I like the compactness to be able to get into tight places on the automotive side.
Does the smaller one do well with lug nut removal?
I bought the 650 lbs of Torque, honestly was just to use it in my vehicle I love the design thanks guys for the opportunity of winning one of these
I love your guys videos
I recently started my own small motorsports shop, could definitely make use of any of those impacts
I am mentoring a father who wants to support his child by working for himself to spend more time with his kid. I now have a tool to illustrate the use of impacts. currently we are buying tools so he can start to learn auto brakes. he wants to work on cars. your video is very well presented and simplifies differences between guns. he will be better versed as a conscientious consumer. nicely done clearly explained as I look forward to you next video.
Awesome explanation! Excellent job brother! I’m a huge fan of Milwaukee impacts I have an M12 3/8 Stubby for fixing snowmobiles in my sled shop! If I could pick one I would totally go for a 3/8’s mid in the M18, it would definitely get some solid use this winter! Keep crushing out the content really solid video! 👊😎
As an apprentice lineman I would use these impacts for tightening fasteners. Improving productivity and saving my wrists and hands from all the repetition
I would use the mid torque in my trusty “My partner swears they didn’t see the pothole…or curb” kit.
I work in auto repair and I have the mid-torque 3/8 it's so versatile. It does everything from removing lugnuts to brake caliper bolts.
Endless uses! I’m the “go-to fixit guy” in our neighborhood, having any one of these would be a huge help. Thank you!!
I bought 3/4 drive high torque for refinery. Last night I used it to remove 2'3/8 bolts on a flange on an exchanger. Was only able to loosen up 2 with the battery running out. It works really well with 1'1/4 to 1'5/8 nuts though.
My lawn mower’s starter is on the fritz, so I’ll start my motor with this. 👍
I’m a new mechanic I will use it for all types of job. Well I’m on a budget. And I really need one of these tools. Really appreciate you guys
With three cars that need a bit of TLC, the Milwaukee's impact wrench line would be my go to-tool. I'd also be interested in the new socket set 👌
Do you have a link of which one?
This will be my first Milwaukee purchase
WOW you have just cleared the air for me. Thank you so much for putting it in easy to understand plain English. Very well presented. Peace from Sydney Australia
Great info! I’m On the road to becoming a certified electrician, one of these would be a life saver
Wera has a power screwdriver. I want to make one of my own. So much tool porn.
Im a electrical service tech, always servicing generators. Bolting and unbolting cables. This tool will be so awesome to have.
I'd use it to work on cars, my own and friends/family. I'm thinking one of the midtorques would be nice to have.
The mid torque is by far the best bang for the buck , the stubby (m12) or the compact is a very close second and the high torque is like trying to hunt squirrels with an RPG when it comes to automotive work lol honestly the only thing I've really NEEDED the high torque for is rusted in crank bolts or heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment most of the time I use the stubby for cars and trucks as large as ram 3500 diesels and anything I can't get with the little guy the mid torque breaks no prob ! But get yourself a set of jdtco shock straps for the batteries it will prevent the batteries from become loose and worn and they're really cheap and effective the boots are also a really good investment however Milwaukee is really good about their warranty
Get yourself the regular ratchet and the m12 stubby in 3/8 spring for the fuel 1/2 inch ratchet high speed or extended reach , the m12 die grinders are awesome and work really well and grab the 1/2 inch mid torque for heavy stuff unless your doing heavy diesel equipment in which case the high torque in 1/2 inch is your best bet , the mid torque will work for some of it but I feel like it's straining the tool when you use it for that application but for most cars and trucks I use my m12 stubby 3/8 and the m12 ratchet the most and the mid torque only for really stubborn stuff the high torque will snap wheel studs right out if youre not careful with it though just fair warning lol
@@joehertel8846 ,Or body work and trying to remove frame bolts or truck bed bolts or bumper bolts. That big boy is absolutely needed in those situations.
@@jmackinjersey1 yup , I don't do much of that but believe it or not the mid torque has worked for getting some of those bumper and bed bolts off I always try it first but if that don't work I grab my stepdad high torque
The right angle impact is awesome for suspension and bumper work. The m12 stubby and m18 compact are also great choices. They’re both powerful enough to take off most lug nuts. The mid torque is a nice back up tool but honestly I’d say get one of the smaller ones and a breaker bar. The high torque is overkill for automotive. It’s just too bulky and heavy for constant use.
So I'm a technician, I have bought the milwaukee 1/2" impact and it is so amazing. It has started an addiction for me, and the 3/8 stubby is what does it for me
I would love to have a small compact impact for the same piping we do here at work
We use the high torque impact at work when building concrete beam forms. The power in these are amazing. I definitely would buy one when doing work on my SUV or truck.
I’ll be using mine to work on the jeep for off-road use, lots of places to go on Hawaii :-)
"Hey everyone!!!! I am the jeep guy and everyone is going to be jealous of me because I live on Hawaii......"🙄🙄🙄🙄... let me guess "its a Hawaiian Jeep thing and I wouldn't understand?"..... ugh 🙄🤣
@@bladesandbows1521 damn you sound salty af
Im a plumber and I would use the mid torque for victuallic pipe couplings and riser clamps for massive pipes. Right now I use a hand ratchet and the 1/2” mid tourque would help me out a lot
As always a well done and informative vid. However I disagree if you can only have one go High Torque. The High Torque will get the stubborn fasteners that the others may not be able to tackle and prevent you from having a bad day. The other tools are great as well but relative to the High Torque model they're more for convenience. The compact, Stubby and Mid-Torque will help you work faster but a good ratchet set/open box wrenches can usually tackle what they do. That being said I own a variety of them.
I will be using mine in large farm equipment and small jobs as cars and stuff, you guys are best when it comes to power tools.
I'd use it to work on yard implements amazing how fast those bolts get rusted up.
I used one today for the first time, This day will go down in history 6/5/21...The 2962-22 has changed my life and the way I look at car's...I hated working on vehicles and would put it off as long as I could. It was a all day job for the smallest of task....But today changed front shocks picked up a lawnmower cut some grass and checked back brakes...Next task should be fun 😀
honestly, i just intend to stare at it for a good long while because it's so pretty.
🤣🤣🤣 I just scratched my new one today and I was pissed because it’s my baby
wow, I need to go clean mines
I'm planning on using a 3/8" drive for motorcycle repairs, I find the low torque and compact size perfect for my job. Thank you for your hard work!
I have 3 of each. Truck, work, home 🤷♂️
I’m an Manufacturing Engineer I will be use this tool changing fixtures every Day and I will recommend this tool with maintenance Deparment and all the departments in the company
I’d have to pick the large 1400 impact.
My brother has been wanting one and I’d gift it to him for car mechanic work
I bought one, it’s killer for taking things apart, but honestly has too much torque for a car installation use. Ask me how i know, trailer wheel almost came off when running them in and not even trying to tighten the lug nuts.
The compact or mid torque is good for most car applications.
@@Sicktrickintuner
Thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah looking at the numbers the mid torque really does seem the best for most installs, but it’s great to have the extra power for king pins and old rusted parts from 50+ year old trucks haha
@@T62vair go mid or compact and get a breaker bar. I have all 3 and the high torque is overkill and it’s VERY heavy. I work at an off-road shop and use the compact for the majority of my daily duties. I usually only break out the mid torque for gear jobs and over torqued lugs. I very rarely need the high torque.
the big one is a hoss, overkill for most stuff, awesome power
I'm 67 years old and need help in the power nut breaking arena. The Milwaukee lineup looks like it would greatly help me in my projects. Thanks for the review!
I would use it (the strongest one) for my 90's nissan's and other cars in family.
I always use my M18 fuel 1st generation. It's been rebuilt years ago and still kicking. I work as a heavy diesel truck mechanic and use it daily.
Awesome breakdown Rob. I would use the mid-torque 1/2 w/ friction ring to help my mother in law. Her and her husband just had a concrete slab poured and have a metal building being delivered and would need to be assembled. So I know that impact would get plenty of use.
I have one of Milwauke early 1/2 impact drivers, before Fuel and before compact. It's been great and was my first Milwaukee too setting me on the Milwaukee tool journey. Now I'm just a huge fanboy and love every chance I get to get a new Milwaukee tool.
I could use everyone of them all day, everyday on the farm.
I just now ordered a new Milwaukee 2863-20 1/2" Impact gun wrench with the One-Key for use in our garage where we work on vehicles, tractors, and mowers. Soon I plan on ordering another 1/2" Impact gun wrench but probably one of the Mid-Torque ones, for my wife. I already have several other Milwaukee M18 tools. They are the best that I have ever used. All my other Dewalt, Makita, Ingersoll Rand, Portor Cable and Hitachi cordless tools are in retirement because my Milwaukee are my goto tools. Love the batteries because I can just press the button on the battery and see its charge level. Dont need it in a tool or charger to see if it is charged. And the batteries last a lot longer than other companies batteries. A big plus is that the Milwaukee batters have like a 2 year warranty on them and the impact wrenches , drills and other power tools have a 5 year warranty. I took in a weak battery and a cordless drill to the local dealer who checked the serial numbers and he gave me a new battery and sent the drill of for repair, all for free under warranty. I use these at work where we operate Vermeer grinders to make mulch and on our Cat heavy equipment. The company I work for has several of these 1/2" and 3/4" impact wrenches. They are all Milwaukee. Thats all they use is the M18 type. They ordered a box of the One-Key tags that they are gluing on the all the older power tools and all the new ones they are ordering with have the One-Key built-inside. This is for asset tracking.
Now The 1/2" Milwaukee 2767 will twist off a high quality grade 8 bolt 5/8" diameter if you keep it on the nut too long, like maybe 10-15 seconds depending on if the threads are clean and dry or if they are wet or a little oily. I tried it with a little bit of antiseaze on the threads a new bolt and nut, and a fresh 8 amp battery and when the nut went down all the way it slowed down like it was tight but kept turning and in about 3 seconds it just free spun. I checked and it had pulled the bolt off the head and through the hammer and tooth. I tried it 2 more times over the next few months and same thing happened. Grade 8 bolts 5/8" diameter have little change of surviving a thousand ftlbs torque i guess. We used to have use a 4 foot long 3/4" breaker bar wrench to tighten the grade 8 nut and sometimes with cheeter pipe on that to take the nuts off after running the grinder for 6 hours. The grinders have 14 teeth at 2 bolts each for a total of 28 bolts and nuts. I usually had to change 5 or 6 teeth in the morning and evening. But all the nuts had to be checked twice a shift. Thats 28 nuts to torque and the 8amp battery would do it on full charge before it droped down a light its indicator leds. the 2767 impact wrench made my work much easier. For larger bolts we ordered 2864 3/4" impact wrench and it was a little heavier and we had to be more careful with the 5/8" grade 8 bolts because just a few seconds too long after the nut got tight and it would shear off the head of the bolt . Oh and ya these were expensive grade 8 bolts and nuts we ordered for the Vermeer tub grinders. Cheaper grade 8 bolts and nuts would not last but a couple hours in the chipper mill. So yes I love Milwaukee tools. Now I need to replenish my hand tools with this brand.
I would use it for nothing but “Heavy Doodie”😳
i’m a honda dealer technician and i have the m12 stubby 3/8 and the m18 high torque 1/2. use them both daily along with a selection of other Milwaukee tools
1/2 high torque: "for the biggest jobs"
Yaaaaaaa, except for the 1 inch I use on the farm.
I do a lot of work on autos, I've been checking out impacts for a while. I've been drooling everytime I see a video about one with the hope that one day I will get one. I'm convinced that Milwaukee makes the best impacts, and ratchets in the market right now I really need one I have my eyes on a few mid impacts, the 2853, 2855 and the 2962. Thanks for the info you helped me decide which impact I need please keep up the good work
Because of the pandemic, I finally had the time to restore some old tools, everything from a type 2 Stanley Bailey, maybe as old as 1869, to a “vintage” Milwaukee “Gen I” driver 😊…it is ironic how many new tools you need to restore old ones! I could definitely use a new impact driver for busting nuts off of old workbenches and loosening fasteners tightened over 50 years ago. Thanks for making these videos--I learn so much from you all!
Just got a 1976 corvette and would definitely need one...... love milwaukee tools thanks guys
My brother started to work as a mechanic and I'm thinking for a Milwaukee impact wrench as a gift for him!!
Thanks for the info!
I'm a heavy diesel technician I love my Milwaukee tools I already have. Use them every day.
2962 seems like the perfect tool. Automotive repairs would be my go to use. Thanks guys
I know it’s to late, but I’m a public transportation mechanic and have been looking into Milwaukee for a few weeks now, the think I absolutely love about Milwaukee is the different options for batteries from the m12 up to the m18, I have been using Snap-on impacts for the longest and noticed that the 7.2 battery wasn’t strong enough to make a simple bolt torqued to 100 pounds or less break lose, a coworker took his m18 and just zipped it off as if it was finger tight!!! Anyways Amazing video and definitely going to have to get myself a mid torque impact wrench by Milwaukee to do roadcalls and deplete the whole 100 ft of hoses throughout the shop tripping and causing harm to self!
I would probably need it for around the house chores and working on my truck. This is a must needed tool for every person.. thanks
I just bought a truck. And there's several updates I plan of doing. And I don't have an impact wrench at all so I could definitely use one of those. Lol awesome video my friend. So thank you.
i just started a new job as a powersports technician, that mid torque 1/2 inch one would be perfect for my needs!
I bought the compact 3/8” and ended up using my arm to get most bolts out, then yesterday I brought home a mid-impact, amazing! Game changer! Now I can see myself finishing dropping the transmission off my pick up truck. But I would love to upgrade to the high torque in the near future, just because! I just don’t want to leave my job halfway done.
I just replaced the struts, bearings, rotors brakes, cv axles, and a motor mount on my daughters car using the m12 stubby. It’s great for the weekend DIYer.
Will be using at work. Milwaukee continues to make money for me. Love the channel. R & S keep up the great job y'all doing
I recently started working as a diesel mechanic and a new high torque impact wrench would make my job much easier making me no longer have to depend on air for getting lugs and other very tight bolts and fasteners off
just started as a industrial mechanic out of tradeschool. Have a 1\2 impact. would use a compact to get fasteners without having to move as much heavy equipment
As a mechanic I can definitely use that med impact probably all around a vehicle. It would definitely eliminate my air hose haha!
Great Video !
Well I'm an automotive technician occasionally do service calls so I would get the largest half inch mainly for removing lug nuts when you got flats on the side of the road make things a lot quicker a lot safer and tons of power thank you very much
Thanks for the video. Been looking at these for a little while to get away from my air lines.. I will need mine every day working on cars in many different applications.
Great video!
I went to Home Depot so many times trying to pick right impact wrench and I always was so confused which one right for me as a beginner contractor. Now thank to you guys I know what I need.
Thank you.
Working on older vehicles all the time, I always seem to run into those stubborn bolts that don't want to budge or I can't get enough leverage in tight spaces to get them loose and these Milwaukee impact wrenches will definitely make things a lot easier without breaking your knuckles in the process.
I got the Mid-tourqe, ot was part of a Milwaukee mega month sale. I thought I would get the High tourqe later.... I have yet to find a fasteners the mid-tourqe could not do, and I have 2 Ford F450 off warrantee that I do my own work on including changing the tires.
going to ask every mechanics dream impact wrench needs to have programmable torque setting. If i want 10NM or 25 or 50 just punch it in. in this digital age only technical breakthrough is cordless. Time for them to step it up.
The versions of these Impact Wrenches with Milwaukee’s ONE-KEY do have that feature. But you have to access it with the ONE-KEY app.
I will use it to change my daughters water pump that just failed on her 08 V6 Rav4. It would be such a time saver. Great video
I plan on using mine if I win one on the job! Installing couplings for fitting and hanging sprinkler pipe!!
getting out of the military this summer and thinking about going to school to be a technician. I think the stubby would be a great addition to the tool box
Hi! I just got into the Lineman School in Meridian, Idaho for the October term. Milwaukee tools are pricy but I like quality and I could use the mid torque on the daily. Thanks for the consideration! Great video.
Damn right I need them! Not just for home use, wood working but also I carry one with me off-road always!👍
I do construction/ demo/ and work on cars. I could definitely use the mid torque or high torque. I would use it too take off nuts and bolts. Either stubborn bolts on “I” beam, or on pipe connectors, or lug nuts to other car parts. Thanks again for the chance to win ! I love the show and all of my Milwaukee tools!!
I intend to use one of the mid torque impact wrench at work. I will use it to install and remove & reinstall trailer tires and parts.
As a millwright been waiting for a small short impact to fit in small places, so this will gladly help!!!
I do construction work and sometimes we need to remove big and rusted bolt 🔩 . Sometimes they are hard by hand so be nice to have the big impact wrench to help me on some of this application.
I started my SAE which involves equipment repair, and I could really use the midtorque to loosen axel nuts and stubbern engine mount bolts. (I just started a small business for my SAE and I could really use a midtorque because I can not afford one yet) 1/2 friction ring midtorque
I'm starting a new job soon which involves field repair and maintenance on agriculture equipment. I'll need to purchase several tools and would love to add the biggest M18 impact to the service truck! I'm picking up a hammer drill, 1/4" impact and grinder ASAP. Can't wait to put them to use!
Man I've been contemplating for awhile to go Milwaukee and this video definitely is pushing me over the edge and going Milwaukee
I plan to use this impact gun on everything. At my plumbing job, and in personal mechanics. As me and my brother (older by 3 yrs), like to do mechanics together. Any toy with this much power, and awesome brand as Milwaukee, will be fun doing any and all work!!
After all the explanation I have came to agree that a mid torque w a pin lock would work great to install and remove 1/2 X 6" leg bolts into PT Wood. Thanks for the info.!
I am self employed and I am a sub hauler for a company been with this company for 15 years I own Peterbilt transfer I do all my own repairs I recently purchased a 1 inch I removed all10 wheels on my trailer installed new tires and brakes with my milwaukee 1inch impact and still had plenty of battery to remove and replace my truck tires thank you. PS I Own 3. 1 inch air impact guns milwaukee out did all 3 air guns.
I've given up on all the other brands and decided to try a good quality impact wrench, works awesome
My to do list! breaks, home remolding and installing steel beam at a friends house. I might need all 3. Amazing Milwaukee!
I love my 1/2 high impact driver!! Nothing makes working on diesel trucks easier than Milwaukee power equipment
LOL, of course, I got the biggest for no reason but it did remove a bolt for a neighbor who was not able to remove with air impact. That right there, worth a smile.
I work on vintage cars and have been looking at getting the mid torque for the places my high torque won't fit.