Upgraded from an older 18v kit. th-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.
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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! +
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
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
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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..
@@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...
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✌️
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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”
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👍🙂
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
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
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✌️
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.
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 🍻🤜🤛
These are all 3/8th drive impact wrenches, so the only thing needed for this testing was a 3/8ths to 1/2 inch socket adapter, and any impact rated adapter would suffice for the amount of torque these wrenches provide.
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 💪🏽
Finally..... Update - After finishing the video, I began to realize that there are many variables or factors that affect specs. This video does confirm one thing, the m12 is better than the ridgid subcompact. You do have to take into consideration how Ridgid managed to make the head so small and still pulled off those ratings.
@@ClientGraphics I am still waiting for the ridgid sub impact wrench I ordered. I don't do automotive, but I do use impact wrench for decking and driving ledgers onto concrete. M12 proved helpful for residential jobs, so I went ahead and purchased an m18 1/2 mid torque just in case I come across heavier applications like hold downs for commercial/industrial work. So why do I need the Ridgid one? Probably need it for occasional automotive or maybe it was the compact design of that head which drew my attention. Now, I would love to see a comparison between Ridgid's subcompact saw against the M12 cut off tool. The reason i am interested in them because I love multi purpose tools and people keep saying they don't use it in their respective trades, but I feel it's a highly underlooked tool. I have used it to make holes on tiles, cut pipes, notching all kinds of materials. At home, I play with different types of materials and that m12 cut off tool comes in handy, but it tends to stall when I push it hard enough or when power is low. I did see a video of the Ridgid's subcompact saw and that thing appears to handle better when making it work hard through deeper cuts.
How are you getting 320ft lbs of fastening tq on an impact that's rated at like 150? The stubby are rated for 250ft lb BREAKAWAY. Which is far more then fastening power (usually almost double)
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
I have the 1/2 stubby impact and 3/4 impact milwaukee but let it be known rigid is owned by milwaukee and offers a better warranty than milwaukee (5yr vs Lifetime)
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
@@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 TH-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 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.
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
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.
4 ปีที่แล้ว
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.
First, take the 3/8 to 1/2 inch adapter throw it in the trash. Use the correct socket. gain a significant amount of power. Milwaukee is the best gun on the market.
They were out for awhile. They actually just got rid of octane now coming out with max output. They say its more powerful than octane but on paper the octane has better stats. But will have to see how it really preforms in the real world.
Have the ridgid octane already, I'm going for the kobalt 3/8 next just working on my vehicle only! wasting money spending it on milwaukee anyway milwaukee owns ridgid.
![ปฏิเสธไม่ไหว (Crush on you) - LIPTA feat. No One Else [TEASER MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/VC689EgdSIw/mqdefault.jpg)
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.
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. th-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.
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.
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 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 !
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 !
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
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?
Rigid all the way price is rite lifetime service agreement 👏
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
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! +
Those are some powerful tools. Never thought a tool that small could have that power.
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
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 have almost the whole kobalt line, their beasts, and there batteries are very reasonably priced compared to the competition.
KOBALT 4 LIFE BABY 👍🏾
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
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
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 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.
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'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.
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.
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?
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!!
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.
Why'd you change the Milwaukee battery in the second test
I use my 1/2 stubby all the time it’s a beast! ❤️
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.
I am happy with my M12 but I think for a full size line kobalt is really crushing it
I am a real Milwaukee fan...but the Kobalt exceeded the performance of the Milwaukee and the Rigid.
What did Kobalt change? On the older subcompact 24v impact wrenches they had 200ft lbs listed on box for 1/2
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 .
Just switched over from Dewalt to Ridgid, couldn’t be happier
Great test as always! You deserve 100x's the amount of subscribers.
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
Every impact will do the job, given time n lubrication. I really wanna see that M12 take off some heavy machinery
Great video! FYI loosening torque required is around 80% of fastener's tightened torque.
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...
RYOBI impact, would be cool to see, even though it's not compact.
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.. 🤣😬
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. 🤘
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.
Exciting and suspense video! Popcorn ready, watching now!...✌🏼👍🏼
Love your stuff man, thanks for the help!
Thanks Levi! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
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.
100% Milwaukee all day long!! 25+ year Mechanic. Don’t wast your time or money on any of those either 2.
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.
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.
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
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
love your tool videos still havent seen the Harbor Freight Earthquake 3/8 drive the one i used was pretty strong!
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.
M12 vs 24 and 18v. Undersized and still kicks ass
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.
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.
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.
Awesome video as always my brother Chris. 😎
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”
Ridgid is way quieter than the milwaukee
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👍🙂
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
I have the Rigid and am very impressed, especially if you can get it on sale with the 4.0 amp/hr battery.
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.
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
They all did very well
i have the milwaukee stubby 1/2 inch and that thing is freaken awesome...
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.
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 🍻🤜🤛
What kind of torque adapter did you use?
These are all 3/8th drive impact wrenches, so the only thing needed for this testing was a 3/8ths to 1/2 inch socket adapter, and any impact rated adapter would suffice for the amount of torque these wrenches provide.
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 💪🏽
Should compare the new Kobalt XTR to the Milwaukee Fuel.
KOBALT WILL COOK IT LIKE A STEAK, WELL DONE 😂🤣
Is the 3/8 louder in person than in camera?
What type of sockets are you using
Finally.....
Update - After finishing the video, I began to realize that there are many variables or factors that affect specs. This video does confirm one thing, the m12 is better than the ridgid subcompact. You do have to take into consideration how Ridgid managed to make the head so small and still pulled off those ratings.
Worth the wait... I tried to make it shorter but these tools are really powerful and there is so much to show off when it comes to using them.
@@ClientGraphics I am still waiting for the ridgid sub impact wrench I ordered. I don't do automotive, but I do use impact wrench for decking and driving ledgers onto concrete. M12 proved helpful for residential jobs, so I went ahead and purchased an m18 1/2 mid torque just in case I come across heavier applications like hold downs for commercial/industrial work. So why do I need the Ridgid one? Probably need it for occasional automotive or maybe it was the compact design of that head which drew my attention. Now, I would love to see a comparison between Ridgid's subcompact saw against the M12 cut off tool. The reason i am interested in them because I love multi purpose tools and people keep saying they don't use it in their respective trades, but I feel it's a highly underlooked tool. I have used it to make holes on tiles, cut pipes, notching all kinds of materials. At home, I play with different types of materials and that m12 cut off tool comes in handy, but it tends to stall when I push it hard enough or when power is low. I did see a video of the Ridgid's subcompact saw and that thing appears to handle better when making it work hard through deeper cuts.
I think price for the tool and battery used in the tests should be detailed in the video.
Great video Chris good work some interesting results
How are you getting 320ft lbs of fastening tq on an impact that's rated at like 150? The stubby are rated for 250ft lb BREAKAWAY. Which is far more then fastening power (usually almost double)
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
Surprising that much torque since you have the adapter. Removal torque is about 80% of setup
I have the 1/2 stubby impact and 3/4 impact milwaukee but let it be known rigid is owned by milwaukee and offers a better warranty than milwaukee (5yr vs Lifetime)
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
Milwaukee putting in work even with that baby battery.
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 TH-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.
How you ever tested the kolbalt 24v full size it's rated at 650 ft lbs
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.
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
Im happy with my Ridgid sub compact
What was the brand of your 1/2 inch ratchet and the length?
Performance Tool W32180 1/2-Inch Drive Long Handle Ratchet measures around 24” in length
When you was leaning on that ratchet I didn't see much fkex. Thanks for the information
Isn't it a bit of a mixed bag here the kobalt isn't a compact type so I don't understand why you would have it against the compact types.
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.
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.
First, take the 3/8 to 1/2 inch adapter throw it in the trash. Use the correct socket. gain a significant amount of power. Milwaukee is the best gun on the market.
Im impressed with the rigid, wow
That M12 low amp tool is impressive as hell
Had they released the Octane batteries at this time?
They were out for awhile. They actually just got rid of octane now coming out with max output. They say its more powerful than octane but on paper the octane has better stats. But will have to see how it really preforms in the real world.
What is the brand of the ratchet bar that you are using?
So what was the point of testing them on the car if you didn’t test the Kobalt? I don’t get it.
Not a fair test Rigid 18v and Kobalt 24v vs Milwaukee 12v two AH battery, why not use a 4 or 6 Amp hour on the Milwaukee.
Test the kobalt xtr 1/2 impact wrench vs m18 fuel high torque
Have the ridgid octane already, I'm going for the kobalt 3/8 next just working on my vehicle only! wasting money spending it on milwaukee anyway milwaukee owns ridgid.
TTI owns the rights to Milwaukee, Ridgid, Ryobi, Hart(Walmart)
Get the Ridgid stubby... Why go from Ridgid to Kobalt?.... if you have Ridgid batteries stick with the same platform...imo