The issue with all the 18 and 24v compact tools is the existence of makita, dewalt, and most importantly milwaukee 12v platforms. the 12v compact impacts hit just as hard despite being comically smaller. A milwaukee stubby with a 2ah battery has nothing sticking out of the handle, an automatic win for me. The amount of times the battery ends up hitting something so you cant get the driver and socket to the fastener without weird adapters. My whole toolkit is ryobi, but my compacts are milwaukee m12 because the price premium was worth the size and clearances.
Oh dude I completely agree. I think maybe rigid's sub-compact impact And also now that I think about it maybe makita's as well, might have been better buys. I work field service, I don't even use my 20 volt tools anymore. M12s hammer drill is maybe the best small drill anyone has ever designed lol. I love that it has a half inch chuck as well. Also Home Depot has got some pretty deals on the M12 batteries right now.
@kylehughes1619 I literally just bought the m12 hammer drill and impact driver kit for 179. Came with a charger, 4ah and 2ah regular and 2.5ah hp battery. And a nifty case that it all fits into. Also picked up their m12 surge impact driver for the more delicate work
This is another awesome video. Keep it up. Off the subject, but I was wondering if you are going to do a video using the Milwaukee Forge battery in any other tools like the Gen 2 high impact wrench. Just to see if there is more performance.
Wow, I came across an ad for this and their lifetime warranty on their website. The power numbers on psper seem good, and the price is alright, batteries are sweet too. Might have to ditch the thought of all red milwaukee tools
@shoptoolreviews you used to be on the flex releases and haven’t seen ya test the new High torques they got out, they’re fantastic but Hope all is well tim🙏🏻 now that they have a real high torque I look forward to seeing you test the 1/2” Model is FX1472Z and the 3/4 inch. Is fx1472b
Lets aim high and say that LED draws 5 watts (more like 2 but high for the math), it draws 0.2 amps from this battery. These batteries are capable of delivering in excess of 2000w of power, or 83.3 amps. While not for these tools exactly, the jerryrigged test ive seen of current draw test in milwaukee and dewalt put compact impacts like this in the 800w range when they're beating on a bolt. Even say these are somehow double the power draw, theres still well over 400w in the battery to power the light. Aka if you turn the light off to squeeze out more power, you might wanna skip putting ketchup on your fries to save on gas
Weird that flex does about the same as the milwaukees 1/4 impact driver. Tim can you redo the m18 compact with the ho and the forge battery please? Thanks :)
Release just in time to not get the lifetime warranty anymore 😔.. And on another note, i wish the end of these were done in black like the mid torque is, just looks better imo.
Yeah that would be a great video. Can't wait for the Dewalt version, hopefully next year. (3/4drive Dcf961) Thought about getting the XGT, but then you gotta get 40v makita batteries and charger. Where the dcf961 performs similar, but eats 1/2drive sockets for breakfast, and it can use regular 20V Max batteries which are under $70 for a 5ah. Heck, i saw the other day you can get 2 5ah batteries and charger for about $140. Do that with makita, dont even wanna know how much😬
Great video as always…however I’ll stick with my ketchup brand. I know they are aiming for Milwaukee but they have a very very long ways to go when it comes to tool depth. The Milwaukee platform is deep…..I work on forklifts , order pickers , reach trucks , swing reaches , pacers , pallet jacks and all other kinds of material handling equipment everyday so they have a long ways to go to satisfy my needs as a wrench spinner……nice try though….😊
Well why not both still? You can use the battery adaptors haha. I believe the dewalt batteries are priced better than any other brands, at least the 20V Max ones. Obviously wouldnt work on M12 tools though.
@@connor3288i always wonder this. I find it quite silly that ppl stick to one brand. Thats exactly what they want you to do. I buy the best tool for the job, so i have a bunch of battery platforms. Its so short sighted to stick to one platform
As always I have to try and reason why fastener size is changing the outcome lol. I’m imagining maybe a lot of the rotational mass being inside of the diameter of the fastener is playing some role in changing how hard it’s able to impact? Interesting stuff
Great video and “meh” performance from Flex this time. The 12v impact wrenches from DEWALT and Milwaukee have the same break away torque. Why pick a heavier tool if a smaller and lighter tool is just as powerful?
@jaywelker5566 the m18 1/4 inch driver did the same as that flex and the compact did 550 without a ho battery nor their new forge. So yeah milwaukee is top by far
It is now april 27th 2024 and these impacts are still only available for pre order. Way to lose sales flex. Also when theres like 18 reviews on acme tools site but us normal ppl cant even buy it. Clearly just bloating the reviews and stars with feebie reviews. Not your fault shop tool reviews. Just saying. Mite jus not get 1 any more at this point.
The issue with all the 18 and 24v compact tools is the existence of makita, dewalt, and most importantly milwaukee 12v platforms. the 12v compact impacts hit just as hard despite being comically smaller. A milwaukee stubby with a 2ah battery has nothing sticking out of the handle, an automatic win for me. The amount of times the battery ends up hitting something so you cant get the driver and socket to the fastener without weird adapters. My whole toolkit is ryobi, but my compacts are milwaukee m12 because the price premium was worth the size and clearances.
Nope...
@thekma3476 very constructive 👏👏
@@james2042competition is always good. Even if you dont like the brand, it forces more competion and innovation on other brands
Oh dude I completely agree. I think maybe rigid's sub-compact impact And also now that I think about it maybe makita's as well, might have been better buys. I work field service, I don't even use my 20 volt tools anymore. M12s hammer drill is maybe the best small drill anyone has ever designed lol. I love that it has a half inch chuck as well.
Also Home Depot has got some pretty deals on the M12 batteries right now.
@kylehughes1619 I literally just bought the m12 hammer drill and impact driver kit for 179. Came with a charger, 4ah and 2ah regular and 2.5ah hp battery. And a nifty case that it all fits into. Also picked up their m12 surge impact driver for the more delicate work
Could you also test the forward torque rating limits on each setting like you used to? Thanks in advance.
I like the 3/8 milwaukee on the 18v . This is still cool, but i own flex for the saws for now. The drill is good but i don't like lugging it around.
Remember when the Hercules impact driver broke 400ft-lbs(if I remember correctly) on the larger fastener?
Milwaukee came out with a brushless non fuel impact high torque!
This is another awesome video. Keep it up. Off the subject, but I was wondering if you are going to do a video using the Milwaukee Forge battery in any other tools like the Gen 2 high impact wrench. Just to see if there is more performance.
You will be Doing the new HIGH TQ 3/4 FLEX SOON that's the one I want it should give the new MILWAUKEE M18 2967 a run for the MONEY
Man really great info in this video considering the size of the fasteners. I wish I paid this much attention in school lol 😂
Been binging on your impact videos. Hercules put out a 3/4" Ultra Torque Impact Wrench. Would be really cool to watch you test it out.
Wow, I came across an ad for this and their lifetime warranty on their website. The power numbers on psper seem good, and the price is alright, batteries are sweet too. Might have to ditch the thought of all red milwaukee tools
@shoptoolreviews you used to be on the flex releases and haven’t seen ya test the new High torques they got out, they’re fantastic but Hope all is well tim🙏🏻 now that they have a real high torque I look forward to seeing you test the 1/2” Model is FX1472Z and the 3/4 inch. Is fx1472b
Lets aim high and say that LED draws 5 watts (more like 2 but high for the math), it draws 0.2 amps from this battery. These batteries are capable of delivering in excess of 2000w of power, or 83.3 amps. While not for these tools exactly, the jerryrigged test ive seen of current draw test in milwaukee and dewalt put compact impacts like this in the 800w range when they're beating on a bolt. Even say these are somehow double the power draw, theres still well over 400w in the battery to power the light. Aka if you turn the light off to squeeze out more power, you might wanna skip putting ketchup on your fries to save on gas
Weird that flex does about the same as the milwaukees 1/4 impact driver. Tim can you redo the m18 compact with the ho and the forge battery please? Thanks :)
Was just thinking that that lol
@@jordanmercredi3740 right?
Does this mean they are extending their Founders warranty to the end of next year?
Doubt it. These are gonna come out just in time for us to not get the warranty on them
@@xjchasewarranty still active for another 4 months bud
Now that Flex will be selling one, Kobalt will be also.
Sir very much obliged. Hoping to know the brand of the sockets? I’m looking for a 17mm for car lug nuts. Stay blessed 🫡🙏
When will they release these waiting for that 3/8 model
So they are continuing the founders warranty for another year?
Flex 💪
Release just in time to not get the lifetime warranty anymore 😔.. And on another note, i wish the end of these were done in black like the mid torque is, just looks better imo.
Any plans on reviewing makita xgt 3/4 high torque? Really missing that one
Yeah that would be a great video. Can't wait for the Dewalt version, hopefully next year. (3/4drive Dcf961) Thought about getting the XGT, but then you gotta get 40v makita batteries and charger. Where the dcf961 performs similar, but eats 1/2drive sockets for breakfast, and it can use regular 20V Max batteries which are under $70 for a 5ah. Heck, i saw the other day you can get 2 5ah batteries and charger for about $140. Do that with makita, dont even wanna know how much😬
@@connor3288 true, they are more expensive but to be fair, they have much better cells casing, proper bms, cooling, and will last much longer :)
LET'S GO TJ 🏁
How many ft/lbs does it leave the nuts in the auto tighten?
Please review impact APR
Review the new herc mid torq
Great video as always…however I’ll stick with my ketchup brand. I know they are aiming for Milwaukee but they have a very very long ways to go when it comes to tool depth. The Milwaukee platform is deep…..I work on forklifts , order pickers , reach trucks , swing reaches , pacers , pallet jacks and all other kinds of material handling equipment everyday so they have a long ways to go to satisfy my needs as a wrench spinner……nice try though….😊
Well why not both still? You can use the battery adaptors haha. I believe the dewalt batteries are priced better than any other brands, at least the 20V Max ones. Obviously wouldnt work on M12 tools though.
@@connor3288i always wonder this. I find it quite silly that ppl stick to one brand. Thats exactly what they want you to do. I buy the best tool for the job, so i have a bunch of battery platforms. Its so short sighted to stick to one platform
You're off your head, these impacts are plenty for suspension and undercarriage work, even on cars that are 20+ years old. I know from experience.
I love seeing peep saying the 12v's hit just as compact impact wrenches 200-250ftlbs doesnt compare to 350&450ftlbs sorry peeps😂😂
As always I have to try and reason why fastener size is changing the outcome lol. I’m imagining maybe a lot of the rotational mass being inside of the diameter of the fastener is playing some role in changing how hard it’s able to impact? Interesting stuff
Great video and “meh” performance from Flex this time. The 12v impact wrenches from DEWALT and Milwaukee have the same break away torque. Why pick a heavier tool if a smaller and lighter tool is just as powerful?
Why do you assume that it is heavier? Because it has one more battery?...😅 Flex is whipping milwaukee and dewalt's ass...
@@boosted2.4_skynot true milwaukee is killing everyone
no they don't. The M12 only makes it to 400. And the M18 isn't any better either.
Last time I checked 550 is a bigger number than 400.
@jaywelker5566 the m18 1/4 inch driver did the same as that flex and the compact did 550 without a ho battery nor their new forge. So yeah milwaukee is top by far
1st!!!!!
It is now april 27th 2024 and these impacts are still only available for pre order. Way to lose sales flex. Also when theres like 18 reviews on acme tools site but us normal ppl cant even buy it. Clearly just bloating the reviews and stars with feebie reviews. Not your fault shop tool reviews. Just saying. Mite jus not get 1 any more at this point.
Patience is a virtue the world is fucked atm so production is probably difficult