DeWALT's New Top Impact Driver DCF845 Dyno'd vs Latest Makita & Milwaukee

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  • @luisprieto4390
    @luisprieto4390 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Last summer when I was replacing a metal roof in my rental, I had my xdt16 while my buddy had his fuel. He kept bragging about how much more powerful his fuel was, but by the end of the day, he would reach for the Makita. Point is, smoothness, comfort, and features outweigh the slight power increase

    • @connorm1600
      @connorm1600 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      1000% agree

    • @dirtyvinyl8817
      @dirtyvinyl8817 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yup, thats why I bought a the Fuel Surge Hydraulic impact hammer over the standard Milwaukee Fuel impact when it came to using it daily, Its smooth, quieter, and more comfortable to use over my head which is what how it was always going to be use and I didnt need the stronger impacts for the screws id be using anyway. Though i found myself wishing it did have more power when i tired to use it to take off some lug bolts from a car once, I know it wasnt the tool for the job but, it would have been nice.

    • @opennanoor44
      @opennanoor44 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More control with the xdt16. I found the 2853 high rpms can make it frustrating. That thing is so easy to use full force and then you're spinning the bit in the screw head.

    • @ChrisBranleh
      @ChrisBranleh ปีที่แล้ว +17

      There are some things that this channel nor any channel can discuss. That’s comfort and ergonomics for each individual

    • @jeremynguyen2346
      @jeremynguyen2346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dirtyvinyl8817 hello

  • @aaronneher4860
    @aaronneher4860 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    All these impact drivers are now to the point of max power that’s allowed through that tiny hex collet. I think rather than just sheer beans you really need to take weight, length, trigger pull, and vibration into account a little bit more on your scoring system. They all do the job of an impact driver, now which one is the best, not the most powerful

    • @joshuaewalker
      @joshuaewalker ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's a good point. Impact drivers need to do a whole decathlon of jobs, but it seems all we're measuring anymore is how much they can bench press. At this point they're all pretty strong and strength isn't everything.

    • @docj8257
      @docj8257 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuaewalker It is nice to know though if you are putting in large deck screws how much power they have. I converted from Ryobi to Milwaukee and I am blown away with how much easier everything is with the crazy power Red puts up. I have used my impact driver to take my trucks lug nuts off and happily didn't snap the adapter. Granted it doesn't take 10 seconds to do that, so that is likely why it didn't snap- kinda cool it can do it though.

    • @joshuaewalker
      @joshuaewalker ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@docj8257
      It's more important now with the subcompact models but even the DCF850 has a crazy amount of power. Judging how good an impact is today is a lot more about ergonomics, weight, size, settings, options, and quality of life improvements.

    • @georgedavall9449
      @georgedavall9449 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very astute comment!

  • @DESX312
    @DESX312 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I have both XDT16 LXT impact and the first gen XGT Makita impact.
    Their impacts feel like surgeon scalpels. Just super well balanced and a pleasure to use.

    • @codustv1465
      @codustv1465 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i have the xdt16 as well its great i roofed 15 carports with self tappers in one day with it. I do not see that being great with the dewault 850 or milwaukee even tbh.

  • @ChrisBranleh
    @ChrisBranleh ปีที่แล้ว +24

    XDT19z paired with a 2.0 Makita battery is a match made in heaven. Lightweight and compact like a 12v, smooth as silk usage, and 18v capacity with a 5.0 battery. I’m a believer.

  • @tjtobin86
    @tjtobin86 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Dewalt is interesting (and coming from someone is highly invested in the yellow brand). They make some tools that are just amazing! And then others that make you wonder why they bothered releasing an update. I’m willing to bet there are some heads of departments in dewalt engineering that differ greatly on what they demand of their teams.

    • @melvingibson4525
      @melvingibson4525 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dewalt engineering? No they just throw together whatever parts their Chinese suppliers have.

    • @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY
      @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's ok but I have tested it against the 840 and they are About the same but the 5 amp Power Stack does give it more Power I'm Surprised they did not try it with the 5 amp power stack

    • @MrArcticPOWER
      @MrArcticPOWER ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yep I agree, they released the 850, then 891 and 900, which are all top of the line and amazing. But then they come out with this crap? Why would anyone chose this over an 850?

    • @TheMetalButcher
      @TheMetalButcher ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@melvingibson4525 That's why the DCF900 is world class, yea.

    • @backalleybuddy6793
      @backalleybuddy6793 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@melvingibson4525 Just as an FYI, most Milwaukee tools are still manufactured in China. Milwaukee Tools is also owned by the Chinese electronics giant TTI.
      Milwaukee does seem to be pushing for more "Made In USA" manufacturing, but they are literally in the same boat as Dewalt tools. This being said, Milwaukee doesn't have as bad of a track record of releasing random useless tools like the DCF845.

  • @debow567
    @debow567 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love my XDT19, bought for a large steel framing job to replace a old brushed Dewalt and it’s like a super car of impacts.

  • @Aspire198
    @Aspire198 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I found the makita by coincidence, a store had it on clearance for AUD$200 for some reason, bloody love it, especially the speed switch button just above the grip

  • @Pistolita221
    @Pistolita221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your presentation style is great, I really appreciate the work you guys do.

  • @SuperHondaFitDriver
    @SuperHondaFitDriver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much I love that you take the time to do this!?

  • @emiliog.4432
    @emiliog.4432 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I will always stick with my Makita tools. There’s something special with Makita. You can feel it even if they don’t always have the coolest form sometimes.

    • @jackmyhre8759
      @jackmyhre8759 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I used some old craftsman drills and impacts for years now. But then I bought a Makita Impact/Drill set. I was hooked first screw I installed. It was so god damn smooth and comfortable

    • @workisfun...2438
      @workisfun...2438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Makita all the way.

    • @izoyt
      @izoyt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      milwakue etc is just about maxing motor and battery out, so the brag with power etc. but in reality they will just fail much sooner, have high noise and vibration and overall quality is low.

    • @Eleventhhour113
      @Eleventhhour113 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@izoyt lol this is not even close to true. As someone who literally uses his impact for hours and hours a day as a garage door tech i can tell you in 7 years i have never replaced a single milwaukee battery and only gone through one tool. In 4 years i went through 3 makita tools and 4 dead batteries. Not saying they are garbage, but if reliability is what you're after i can promise you that Milwaukee wins. At least in impact drivers.

    • @workisfun...2438
      @workisfun...2438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Eleventhhour113 interesting. And I know guys that will tell you the exact opposite. 😉

  • @53racecar
    @53racecar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to see you test the caterpillar impact and drill from lowe's with that graphene battery. Thank you for another great in depth video!

  • @browsebywire4096
    @browsebywire4096 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad to see the DCF 840 finally got tested(err 845). Not totally surprised by the results. After seeing the 840 go up against 850 and 887 on other channels, it was clear that while it is very fast, certainly comparable to the others, it demonstrably weaker/slower by a bit in head-to-heads. It's nice to see the actual numbers compard though.
    It's all the more convincing that the 840 and 845 are identical outside of cosmetics and adding the old (outdated) 3 position switch. I'm surprised they decided this would take the XR name. I expect that they'll release a new model in a year or two that has a digital switch like their impact wrench line up, and a more powerful motor. I can't help but wonder if they have a bazillion of those 3-position switches and they keep using them in the 850, 845 models, just to use them up, before converting it all to the digital buttons. Every other brand is ahead in that regard. It's not even a fancy feature anymore and it certainly doesn't cost much to do it. I digress. The 845 is nice looking, but ot begs the question - why id they even make the 840? Why not dorectly make a 20 volt version of the Extreme model and call it good?

  • @LawpickingLocksmith
    @LawpickingLocksmith ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! Thanks guys. Watching from Australia and using Ozito branded toys.

  • @tommy3497
    @tommy3497 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    will yall be able to test and compare the lesser common/older impact power tools? for example the Porter cable stuff and other brands we haven't seen on the channel yet? Thanks for the content, I appreciate what you guys do.

    • @kcl5038
      @kcl5038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Id love to see a head to head between porter cable, craftsman and skil power core. Three once great brands that just couldn't keep up with the battery tool business and now are mainly bought due to brand recognition.
      Porter cable and Skil both have interesting designs and feel well built whenever I see them in stores but I know they're bottom shelf. This channel has proven even the bottom shelf has some gems. The skil 12v has a lot of variety in their lineup and it's pretty cheap. The auto hammer in particular makes me consider it every time I see it. Much more practical looking than the m12 palm nailer.

    • @rpavlik1
      @rpavlik1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kcl5038 Skil is not bottom of the barrel. Sure, their brushed 20V are nothing special, but the 12V line is all brushless and really good build quality despite a reasonable price. (I honestly prefer it over my older 20V stuff, and far better than the basic Hart/Ryobi 20V brushed models) Some of the 20V brushless seem pretty solid - metal chucks, etc - but I don't own any yet. (Well, and now that Craftsman is rebadged old DeWalt, some of those are actually pretty ok) Really the only stinker in your list is Porter Cable which is mostly rebadged discount homeowner grade Black and Decker, haven't gotten new tools in a long time, definitely the SBD "old and busted" to their Craftsman "new hotness"

    • @jacobsebastien3910
      @jacobsebastien3910 ปีที่แล้ว

      Porter Cable is Very Old News bro'

  • @cdnaudioguy
    @cdnaudioguy ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I've always felt that Makita puts more effort into the user experience and quality than the other brands. Your comments about the trigger back this. As for the smoke coming out of the Milwaukee, I'll continue to avoid their "brute force and ignorance" approach to tool design and stick with Big Blue.

    • @izoyt
      @izoyt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "brute force and ignorance". well what can be more murican than that, lol.

    • @drshadowfan96
      @drshadowfan96 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Makita is smooth and comfortable, but the triple hammer metabo has a more sensitive trigger and more user options.

  • @gharel396
    @gharel396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love some testing with the festool TID!

  • @clarkfos3447
    @clarkfos3447 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great video as always TTC! I can't wait to see what the newest 40v Makita TD002 DST impact driver puts up at only $170 from Japan it's definitely worth a shot. The original 40v Makita GDT01 impact driver was a big let down no doubt.

    • @pflaffik
      @pflaffik ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The GDT01 was only the best, for those who actually use their tools. Torque numbers on an impact driver is too useless, my most used impact is 220 in.Lbs, super weak but by far the most useable impact driver i ever had my hands on. Still love the GDT01 though, a precision instrument with no competition in its class, battery life with smallest XGT battery is unbelievable. Too superior in real life.

    • @clarkfos3447
      @clarkfos3447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pflaffik you're right but from a strictly torque standpoint which is all this channel benchmarks it was very underwhelming even compared to both of the 18v Makita's on the Impact driver list.

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pflaffik who makes a 220 in-lbs impact driver? I can't even think of hydraulic impact drivers with such numbers.
      Torque matters once you cross the threshold of 2 or 3 inches deck screws. RPMs and IPMs can only take you that far without torque to keep sinking those screws in.

  • @roberthoffman4713
    @roberthoffman4713 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I like watching your videos. These impact drivers have gotten so powerful they twist off the 1/4 socket adapters. I don't use it enough to notice fatigue from hammering. If I used it all the time I am sure I would probably look into comfort more.

    • @jimsale9824
      @jimsale9824 ปีที่แล้ว

      Speaking of socket adapters…do you or anyone else know which brand they use in these tests? I’ve broken so many off in my impact drivers over the last year or so

    • @markf3229
      @markf3229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your right most of the top brands with motors that can handle the torque are limited.
      Its no problem with getting enough torque, its maintaining the strength and able to replicate it many times over.
      If they torqu it up too much they will rip the head off coach bolts. The remedy is tungsten screw bits but then will stay intact but the screw/ bolt will not. Overall solution would be too costly by having tungsten screws and bolts unless your working on assembling the Space Shuttle.
      So it all boils down to consistency and longevity

  • @7mpowerd
    @7mpowerd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Xdt19 allows me to assemble ikea without worry on busting through the wood. Superb trigger.

  • @Joethetoolguy
    @Joethetoolguy ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thats the song of my people

    • @stauker.1960
      @stauker.1960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brrrrrrrrrrrrrt

    • @PFab
      @PFab 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm wondering why they didn't put the 840 up against these dewalts. 840 vs 845 vs 850

  • @Chippy569
    @Chippy569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was actually really interesting and timely, thank you. I've only just started moving to dewalt's 20v stuff for work -- starting with the dcf891 as convinced by your videos here. I still use a 12v dcf801 driver for interior screws, 10mm-headed bolts, etc. and in general it's been quite great at that. The new dcf845 seems to be the same form factor but with a much higher RPM, whereas maybe with the 850 I could get it into some narrower spots under the dash. The one complaint I have is the larger battery footprint of the 20v series -- though maybe it's not so noticeable with a powerstack? not sure, my 891 kit came with the rubberized 5AH batteries and those would probably weigh more than the 845 does. I think based on this video I'd probably either wait on upgrading to 20v for my driver, and when I do, maybe go for the 850 instead.

    • @izoyt
      @izoyt ปีที่แล้ว

      that would be 10,8 and 18v nominally in real world.

  • @realandrewhatfield
    @realandrewhatfield ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lets get your subscriber count up, and maybe companies will stop listening to marketing BS and actually improve their tools before asking us to buy new ones... Another great video, thank you for letting me purchase the 850 instead of the 845!

    • @pflaffik
      @pflaffik ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Torque isnt the only metric though, its easy to make an impact driver that will break every 1/4" bit but such a tool isnt useful. Its about time we demand that all tools are made like Makita XGT drivers - same rpm, ipm and torque with full battery and with 1 bar left on the battery, consistent throughout the working day.

    • @realandrewhatfield
      @realandrewhatfield ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pflaffik I get your point, and the guys do say its a good tool. I guess I was just looking for a better curve given the claims of increased speed, torque, etc. Tired of having to double-check every claim tool makers have by coming here or PF, etc. to check.

    • @georgedavall9449
      @georgedavall9449 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pflaffik Good comment, however a lot of DeWalt tools will run the tool same speed right down to when the battery/ tool shuts down. This was the promise of LiOn tools, but not all of them do. As with anyhting, YMMV. I am not a Dewalt fan boi, as I own and use nearly all brands. DeWalt has always been known to run the tools hard, to the detriment of the batteries. The old NiCad batteries never could keep up with the tools.
      Take care

  • @stevenbrindisi4719
    @stevenbrindisi4719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait for you to test the new Hercules brushless 1/4" impact driver. Day one of release, and videos show it destroying the competition and matching if not beating Milwaukee Gen 4 and Flex. I need numbers and graphs to understand better so I can make an informed purchase.

  • @DavidLawhorn82
    @DavidLawhorn82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, you guys rock

  • @UnbeatenPath1
    @UnbeatenPath1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the 840 so I'll probably still get the 845. Like you said in the video I don't need the all the torque all the time. For a lag I'll use something else but the 840 drives screws faster than anything I own

  • @plsreleasethekraken
    @plsreleasethekraken ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When you brought up the nice trigger on the Makita, it reminded me of how much that matters on an impact. I got the DCF850 for $100 and it is a tiny beast. The power was unreal for its small size. That being said, I hated using it because it was such a blunt use of power. It stripped everything out if I wasn't super careful before I started in on the meat of the screw. The extra half second it saved on a 4" screw wasn't worth all the trouble when starting all the screws. The Makita TD172 is a dream in this respect and I gladly trade the small power increase and accessibility for the tightest of spaces of the 850 for the better user experience of the Makita.
    Another reason to buy the Japanese impact is the build quality and components inside are slightly better than the US version. One point against it is that the bit chamber is made for 13mm impact bits rather than 8/9mm, so your bits swim in there without an adapter.

    • @gipsasl
      @gipsasl ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi i am considering buying the dcf 850. I am a cabinet maker and don't need a ton of power. Would you say that even on speed one is too much power?

    • @tigercat8905
      @tigercat8905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't know if you're into makita. I have a 850 but for 1/2 - 3/4 wood using screws I always use my subcompact 18v makita. Small screws, thin wood you can have too much power

    • @plsreleasethekraken
      @plsreleasethekraken ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gipsasl yes too much power and not much finesse. for cabinet making I would stick with a drill or maybe the M12 hydraulic which is very quiet but has plenty of power for that application.
      On the DeWalt side I'd go with their 12v impact or installation driver.

    • @gipsasl
      @gipsasl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@plsreleasethekraken Thanks, appreciate your opinion. I'll probably go with the DeWalt 12v impact and see how I get on. I'll probably buy the DCF 850 eventually but don't want to spend too much money in one go.

    • @plsreleasethekraken
      @plsreleasethekraken ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gipsasl I have no personal experience with it, but I do know a cabinetmaker who likes that new DeWalt installation driver because of the attachments (90 degree, offset). He said those are a life saver for certain screw positions.

  • @joemehere1151
    @joemehere1151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job! Thanks

  • @stauker.1960
    @stauker.1960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminder to make a video of air ratchets and air drills. Chicago Pneumatic and harbor freight looking good on the drill side

  • @jakobjekel9303
    @jakobjekel9303 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have the third gen Milwaukee but I find I enjoy using a Makita more. When I picked up my co-workers Makita for the first time i was blown away by the trigger control. makes it much easier and comfortable to drive sheet metal screws.

  • @agentmango
    @agentmango ปีที่แล้ว

    You mention machine screws for electrical; to avoid crossthreading I like to reverse first to feel the threads get ready to engage, then fasten. (I also do that when refastening screws back into the same hole in wood.)
    I've got an old Mastercraft 4V screwdriver that has a trigger that can rock up or down for forward or reverse. Very convenient for that, and the light weight of a 4V screwdriver is quite handy for DIY electrical.
    Have you ever considered doing some test of 4V and 8V screwdrivers? It'd be interesting especially if there were models that could be set to cam out at a few in lbs (#6 and #8 machine screws) and at 15 in lbs (making connections to outlets).

  • @wearsjorge55
    @wearsjorge55 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That makita is a joy to use on the job but there are like 2 models that have surpassed it in Japan now (seriously the last 4 models didn't last 12 months before being replaced)
    I still think personally that bang for buck you can't go wrong with the TDT154Z (Australia model number) it's just a great all around impact even though it's older

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's also known here in North America as the XDT14Z. It's about $50 cheaper than the XDT16Z/TD171. Not bad

    • @YuriDontPlay
      @YuriDontPlay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@engineer_alv i got that but the drill sucks

    • @YuriDontPlay
      @YuriDontPlay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@engineer_alv ima upgrade to the 16z tho and with a better hammer drill kit

  • @2aenthusiastshallnotbeinfr273
    @2aenthusiastshallnotbeinfr273 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Contractor/Carpenter/Deck Builder/Plumber/Electrician and HVAC Technician I will choose Makita over the others. The tool achieves a lot of Task and Way more efficient than Milwaukee and DeWalt. I'm not opting for Monstrous Power and Torque they do more Harm than good just like my Flex Quick Eject Brushless impact driver with 10ah Stack Lithium Battery had broken a lot of Bits and Fasteners because of it's Power and Torque, instead of I make a lot of money I spend money on buying replacement bits they break a lot, and the screws and lag bolts are breaking as well. In Makita 1600in/lbs is enough for the Majority of Task. And I love the Speed Selector switch with a push of a button right beside the trigger, other selection is Tapper mode #1 and #2 and The Auto Mode are very efficient. I have gotten the new release Makita with a halo light in it The TD-173 it's awesome!.it's got selections IF you want brighter lights or Dim light or turn the light off it's great! Otherwise My Makita XGT40V TD-002G Japan made impact driver is fantastic! IP-56 Rated and with DST (Dual Spring Tension) I love it! Very Reliable! Also the Hikoki 36V WH36DC as well.

  • @JorgeAlvarez-ex3vs
    @JorgeAlvarez-ex3vs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Could you please compare the Ryobi PCL265K1 vs the P262 as they have similar specs with different pricing and technology? Also, could you test both with 2Ah batteries? I'm asking this not only for convenience, but also because in other countries like Spain, the PCL265K1 kit includes a 2Ah battery just like the P261 did before it (And still does).
    Also, I've seen some 12v car emergency impact wrenches with a really big inertial hammer. They seem to compare best to mid torque impact wrenches, while giving less but more powerful impacts. Btw, they are cheap and their build quality seams to be really basic.

  • @nguyenhaianh8070
    @nguyenhaianh8070 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Makita just released td173 few in japan. I very much hope you will test it

  • @SuperBigNye
    @SuperBigNye ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ID LIKE to see the new brushless from Hercules test results

  • @ibitaRaptor
    @ibitaRaptor ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you do an Oil impulse impact driver video in the future.

  • @riba2233
    @riba2233 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great test as usual! imho this one doesn't make sense to me, same price and power as TD172, but larger and no modes, also worse trigger.
    Milwaukee really like to smoke eh, I would like my tools to have temp protections set below the smoking threshold tbh.
    Also there are two more XGT makita drivers that you can test, TD002G and new TD003G that is coming to US if it hasn't already, that one is a bit cheaper variant with less features (GDT02Z usa model). It is available at acme for 160usd already

  • @ilikewelding2257
    @ilikewelding2257 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanke for the information

  • @frankbeans2175
    @frankbeans2175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a firm believer in buying tools that you have chargers for. Also Milwaukee.

  • @SlimPickens0
    @SlimPickens0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cant say im too surprised. my Gen 4 M18 broke after less than 3 months on the job, driving tekk screws of all things. chuck froze up. would just keep on hammering but wouldnt spin. i just got my replacement back from the supply house, but at this rate, i might be wanting my stolen Gen 3 back.

  • @cynic256
    @cynic256 ปีที่แล้ว

    so for driving screws and lags do you want torque or impacts? I'm looking to upgrade from my Dewalt 887 which I've beat the shit out of. trying to decide on the 850 vs 845. small form of the 850 is very tempting but if the higher impacts of the 845 are better for screws I'll go with it

  • @dark88reaper78
    @dark88reaper78 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thing with the smoke coming out from what seems to be the motor could also be some manufacturing leftovers on the motor coils. Bosch also has this "issue" with their drills and after a few times heating up the smoking stopps and the tool works normal. But even if it is so, its not a great thing to see the tool smoking....
    Also can you test the Bosch 18V-150C. A german test channel tested it and it was the strongest contender with 80nm soft.

  • @bobbystewart2605
    @bobbystewart2605 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would u be able to do a comparison video of ryobis regular drill and hammer drill along with other brands and their counterparts?

  • @Hittin2thabass
    @Hittin2thabass ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have the tool ranking for the smaller 1/4 chuck impacts? You have the larger square pin in the description

  • @DewaltFanboy
    @DewaltFanboy ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got the DCF850 when it came out and I love this impact. I recently got the m18 drill/impact combo and i love those too but the 850 is just so cool cause its so tiny but packs a punch

    • @jacobsebastien3910
      @jacobsebastien3910 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does your DeWalt 850 atomic have trigger issues?

    • @DewaltFanboy
      @DewaltFanboy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacobsebastien3910 Not at all, I use it for everything. Its sucha an amazing tool. The compactness is what got me, i love that when need to attach 2 cabinets and one of them is like a spice rack or something small.

  • @j.d.gilbert6028
    @j.d.gilbert6028 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am wondering if you could doe any bigger air impacts because if I want to know how impact does I come to your channel that would be greatly appreciated

  • @mattv5281
    @mattv5281 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You should try the Makita XST01z oil impulse driver. It's not as powerful as a regular impact driver (it won't quite take off lug nuts for example), but it's powerful enough for everything I need one for, and it's so much quieter.

    • @HarrisPropertyMaintenance
      @HarrisPropertyMaintenance ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the Milwaukee version of that and it’s my go to rather than the regular impact even though it’s less powerful

    • @mattwickert736
      @mattwickert736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HarrisPropertyMaintenance Same here. Love how smooth and quiet it is. Even managed to snap some small bolt heads with it bc i wasn't used to the feedback. I even bought a 2nd one after I got the first!

    • @svn5994
      @svn5994 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have tested oil drivers already. They don't make for an interesting video.

    • @tccoggs
      @tccoggs ปีที่แล้ว

      The Makita oil impulse is my go to for gen purpose use. The DeWalt 887 and 850 sit on the shelf more and only come out when I need max torque. The DeWalt 12v is great for small work as well.

  • @scottbionicnerf8727
    @scottbionicnerf8727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for continuing to be an awesome channel.
    And, for a change, I have some personal, past experience with the new Makita vs the new Milwaukee,(also known as "a screw snap'n sum'bitch.)
    That being said, I still preferred the 840 if given the choice.

  • @sammccollum2985
    @sammccollum2985 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys should do a video on impact torx and hex bits since they seem to break like crazy and I would love to find something that's not Snap On that can deal with being used.

    • @SpaceGh0st
      @SpaceGh0st ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seconded. I work on power wheelchairs and there are a lot of 3-6mm hexagon bolts that just destroy my bits. So far the wera and wiha bits and impact adapters I've been buying have been pretty solid, but I am still having to buy replacements every 3-6 months with how much abuse they see daily.

    • @GM-kb8yu
      @GM-kb8yu ปีที่แล้ว

      I break snapon ones too, every tool will break with enough use, and/or, the last guy used a 3/4in breaker to tighten that T40…

    • @sammccollum2985
      @sammccollum2985 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, notice I said "deal with being used," not "be completely unbreakable." It's very hard to know who makes a quality impact torx

  • @ZeroFallout1
    @ZeroFallout1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm on the Makita and Dewalt platform but mostly Makita. Picked up the DCF 891 and DCF 921 this Black Friday because of TTS. That and the Makita XWT14Z never dropped to below $200. I decided to get the Dewalt battery kit for $200 with DCF 921as free tool. Makita has never failed me and the smoothest out there. All day ergonomics is better than just a little more power. Only the youngens think power is all that is needed. If you look at the XDT19 its smaller than the Milwaukee Gen 3 and 4. If they wanted to they could make an impact driver more powerful than Milwaukee but the ergonomics and reliability would go down. Makita is about making small, ergonomic and reliable impact drivers. Many Makita tools beat the Milwaukee counterparts and smoother. Yet the team Red Fangirls will tell you Milwaukee is Number 1 in every tool.

  • @thereloadingcraft
    @thereloadingcraft ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jump of excitement when a TTC Impact driver hits the feed! 😁

  • @DK_tk3
    @DK_tk3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my opinion the makita has one of the nicest impacts. It’s smooth and doesn’t have A wobble. My dewalt looks drunk next to my partner’s makita that’s years old. But I’ll never switch.

  • @vladislaw21
    @vladislaw21 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, what manufacturer and model of impact sockets are used in the test Milwaukee 8:26 ?

  • @VIP-ry6vv
    @VIP-ry6vv ปีที่แล้ว

    I only buy the red wunz cuz they faster (actually because matching is more important than performance). But it's interesting seeing where everything lines up.

  • @mattsmediasource6238
    @mattsmediasource6238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we give the gen 2 and 3 m12 impact drivers throw in the dewalt 12v impact drivers?

  • @mcluvin28x
    @mcluvin28x 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wish you could test the DeWalt with the 5Ah Power Stack battery

  • @alexmills1329
    @alexmills1329 ปีที่แล้ว

    What adapters have you found to hold up the best with all these dyno runs?

  • @corbinhill479
    @corbinhill479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HF just dropped a new brushless Hercules driver, claiming 2100 in/lbs. I'd be interested to see how it stacks against the DeWalts and Makitas.

  • @georgiafan6618
    @georgiafan6618 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a cool comparison. I thought Dewalt would have have been stronger. I have Milwaukee driver tools but I have tools from Makita, Dewalt and Bosch. They’re all pretty good. I recently picked up a Bosch drywall gun and the beefy battery didn’t have any protective rubber on it. One decent drop and that’s gonna crack or chip. My Waulkee batteries are swathed in rubber. I always drop them. 👍

    • @ratchetwise440
      @ratchetwise440 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea. Gotta be delicate with them . My old corded Magum screwpistol has been dropped a lot. Maybe 5-6 times in 40 years.43. Got it in 1980 PHDE (pre homeless despot era)

  • @AJDBroski
    @AJDBroski ปีที่แล้ว

    For Philly tool- the easiest way to smoke your impact is to cover the fan motor with your hand. Ik its hard not to cover it when adding pressure but that will certainly kill it

  • @jeremiahduke9430
    @jeremiahduke9430 ปีที่แล้ว

    got the fuel gem4 love it, got the 16t makita love it more, yet my always go to is my metao hpt impact...just feels good all day while workimg.

  • @zoltanliszkai2162
    @zoltanliszkai2162 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a gen 2 Milwaukee impact driver ( until Oak motors West pretty much stole my tools) that would take any lug nut off even on a pickup. can't imagine even more power

  • @MattJonesYT
    @MattJonesYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to test which driver lets out the best smelling magic smoke when it dies

  • @skoronesa1
    @skoronesa1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have both of the Makitas you tested and use them for work(service plumber). They are both very good but yes, the Japanese version is a little nicer and definitely worth it. All of the JDM Makita tools are nicer, you should buy those models if you can.

  • @witnessingdaily4327
    @witnessingdaily4327 ปีที่แล้ว

    How small is Philly Fix? I was thinking the impact was comparably small until he held it, and now it looks huge.

  • @Sir_Leelord
    @Sir_Leelord 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be interesting to see a Festool impact vs these

  • @mareprah
    @mareprah ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you be willing to include the Parkside Performance PDSSAP 20-Li B3 in your tests? It is a little beast and at a price that is reasonable for hobbyists. But it has to be the B3 version, because the B2 had some faults. Thank you in advance for your reply.

  • @spedracer55
    @spedracer55 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are gonna have to test the new Hercules impact

  • @m.n.2523
    @m.n.2523 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please also test the Milwaukee 7/16" ?

  • @yewenjin6532
    @yewenjin6532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why the air outlet was covered when drive the Bolt?

  • @bigclam7483
    @bigclam7483 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should see if you could get your hands on king canada impact

  • @Obshowersyndicate
    @Obshowersyndicate ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Makita is the best for driving screws accurate the feel is amazing its Almost like it knows what you want cabinet work👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯
    I have the 3 speed 14 model and it's been flawless for 5 years I use it daily paired with the batteries I made

  • @Mexicanmike87
    @Mexicanmike87 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder how the brushless Bauer compares to the brushed

  • @joshuaewalker
    @joshuaewalker ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am 100% ready to pick up that 850 with a power stack battery and take my old 887 and do a ⅜" anvil swap!

    • @PhillyFixed
      @PhillyFixed ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Actually I would highly recommend a 3/8" anvil swap on the 850!

    • @joshuaewalker
      @joshuaewalker ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhillyFixed
      I know the anvil off of a DCF890 will fit in the 887 but what's the anvil part number that will fit in the 850?

  • @charlesromley
    @charlesromley ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Japanese Makita impact drivers take a different but to the rest of the world. There's is a 13mm bottom compared to the rest of the world which is 9mm. Makita actually make a piece where you can fit it into the collet of the Japanese impact driver. It's part number Makita A-44672 which can convert the Japanese impact to take ordinary driver bits

  • @cablandino
    @cablandino ปีที่แล้ว

    So just how much smoother is the 845 vs. the 850? I'm in the Dewalt ecosystem, but have always been attracted to Makita for the smoothness of their tools. Is the 845 really that close to the Makita or just "not as bad as the 850 or old 887"?

  • @Audir8cjb241
    @Audir8cjb241 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Price is now the defining factor. I have seen the DCF845 go for $199 in a kit compared to $398 for the DCF 850 in a kit at Home Depot.

  • @myusher2
    @myusher2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wait i am confused what happned to the gen4 milwaukee?

  • @dantheman2520
    @dantheman2520 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    would like to see the new 845 tested with a powerstack 5ah battery, would like to see if it makes a big difference being a new tool

  • @bj97301
    @bj97301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any chance you can drive a lag bolt with them for fuzzies? I know it’s not scientific or perceive in any way but it is what they are designed to do.

  • @tahaiqbal1560
    @tahaiqbal1560 ปีที่แล้ว

    What socket adaptor are you using?

  • @smojovi
    @smojovi ปีที่แล้ว

    Did anyone else notice the Philly keeping a gloved hand over the air holes? That alone could lead to a smoked a motor.

  • @KM-os4be
    @KM-os4be ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Got the Makita xdt19z a few weeks ago. Nice trigger however the light did not work out of the box. Not something I was expecting from Makita. Have 2 older Kobalt drivers that are still holding up fine. Both of them have more power than the Makita.

    • @jackbauer5710
      @jackbauer5710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read the manual. the lights can be turned off

  • @wyattmoon2955
    @wyattmoon2955 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should compare snap on 14.4 volt tools to matco 16 volt tools.

  • @dirkslifeadvice5339
    @dirkslifeadvice5339 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know you guys are testing the large lags for science, but it cracks me up watching people drive those with an impact driver instead of a drill driver or an impact wrench.

  • @pianomail
    @pianomail ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again I am asking for the new Bauer Brushless impacts to be Dyno tested!

  • @alexp6016
    @alexp6016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interestingly Hercules just released their new brushless 1/4" driver, advertising 2,200 in-lb... I wonder how that will compare.

  • @longlowdog
    @longlowdog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which bit adaptors are living through these tests? That's what is fascinating me.

  • @Wolfman_3344
    @Wolfman_3344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will we get the metabo hpt wh36dc bolt in a video soon?

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting!

  • @Mooza1
    @Mooza1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Makita has already been replaced, the TD172 has now been updated to the TD173. The main difference seems to be user interface only though.

  • @declanfarber
    @declanfarber ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It would have been interesting to see how the 845 stacks up to the 887.

    • @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY
      @THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Done it on my TH-cam channel and even 845 against the 921 DeWalt needs to make a Impact Driver Based on the XR DCF 891 just about 3/4 the SIZE now DEWALT can take on FLEX

    • @declanfarber
      @declanfarber ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY Hmm, it looks like the Milwaukee gen4 would be a much better upgrade from the 887 than the 845, if every second counts. Driving fasteners of that size.

  • @brandonspencer300
    @brandonspencer300 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mastercraft, the in house brand of canadian tire up here in the north, has a newer brushless impact driver claiming 2800 in/lbs. If you plan to keep doing these I'd be interested to see if those claims are legit as that's pretty significantly higher than big brands for a lot less money.

  • @Icantball67
    @Icantball67 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of driver to socket adapters do you use? I’ve tried a few and when I use them they instantly snap under breach load. Looks like what ever you’ve got would easily handle the work I sometimes do.

    • @RyanRKJ
      @RyanRKJ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Project Farm did a video testing those. DeWalt makes good ones.

    • @casemodder89
      @casemodder89 ปีที่แล้ว

      he most likely uses new ones every time/vid.
      you can do that too and they will never break but it gets a liiiittle expensive if you dont earn money with it...

  • @fidelisSeth
    @fidelisSeth ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a good method/test setup to measure single blows on an impact driver? Torque/impact?

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's call a skidmore TQ-1000 (around $,8000) and they dont always tell the whole picture. But yes that's what it does

  • @maivh5050
    @maivh5050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best tools test chanel

  • @aBoogivogi
    @aBoogivogi ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm curious are Dewalt products labelled with 18V and 20V essentially the same thing with slightly different markings depending on where you are in the world? I'm asking cause where I live (Norway) I can't find 20V dewalt products and their flexvolt batteries are rated at 18V to 54V. I'm only asking because it seems weird that they would have two flexvolt battery lines

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct, same tools. Milwaukee had 18V patents in the US

  • @shawnskoczylas7544
    @shawnskoczylas7544 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed you made a comment on reverse torque being not as important. I am an automotive technician and that is the spec I am paying the most attention to. :)

  • @anguscover
    @anguscover ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you test hikoki new impact driver please

  • @garrisong
    @garrisong ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have one of the early made in Japan brushless models, I can’t remember the number right off but I’ve had it probably going on 7 years if not longer and it still kicks ass. I use it daily for electrical and quite often for mechanical work. I have newer more powerful impact drivers several Milwaukee a Couple dewalt some hitachi and I still find myself using the makita one because it’s so small and light but it has plenty of power still also. It will take lugnuts off my vehicles no problem. Pound for pound I’ll take my old makita any day.