The fact you can still use the ratchet manually is what does it for me

I can't wait for when Milwaukee makes a left angle impact driver

@joefarmer4238

3 жыл бұрын

LMFAO a nearly spit coke all over myself! Thx for the laugh I needed it today!

@brianrosenlof388

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, gotta looked out for all the lefties out there! Lol.

@abdulelkhatib2674

3 жыл бұрын

@Christian Fazio are you sure it's me because its supposed to be an idiot not a idiot 😀

@v.e.7236

3 жыл бұрын

@@abdulelkhatib2674 Some folk never learn. That was taught in what, 2nd/3rd grade? sh

@thenubbynomad2828

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂☠️☠️☠️

The Extended Reach is the winner for me. Gets the job done, can still ratchet with it, and fits into tighter spaces.

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

The extended reach is one of my favorite tools for sure.

@TheCrash2769

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you have a smaller profile impact already then sure But if you don’t and say only have a massive 1/2 air impact then the right angel Impact I feel would be better choice. But then again they both have there applications and I feel any mechanic that makes a living with their tools and is serious about their job then invest in your self and buy both

@johnwayne2638

3 жыл бұрын

It is stupid that you cant yuse the fat one not like a Ratchet !

@legros731

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwayne2638 not stupid its a impact not a ratchet you can't use a impact like a ratchet

@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I already have a Dewalt mid size impact so I bought the extended ratchet. There will be the odd time when a normal impact can't get in somewhere but for a home mechanic you don't need a power tool for every scenario, just use a breaker bar.

OK u convinced me, I need both. Hahaha

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cecilmicko6828

3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment! Exactly what I was thinking.

@lucvautour8316

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive,

I've had the right angle impact for about a month now and it has already proven its a game changer. I've been able to get at difficult bolts that I could never get to with a gun style electric impact before, and that the ratchet wasn't able to break loose so I'd have to get out a dedicated breaker. I personally think both tools are quite valuable to have in the arsenal. Ratchet for engine bay and tighter smaller stuff. Angle impact for suspension, brakes, subframes etc. where you could benefit from an impact, but a big gun might not fit due to suspension components and axles and so forth being in the way.

@legros731

3 жыл бұрын

Ratchet can break loose any bolt just use your muscles if you need a breaker bar the right angle impact with 220 lbs of torque will not work

@ItsJust2SXTs

3 жыл бұрын

@@legros731 on rusted bolt impact are better to bust them than using a breaker bar, sometimes it's end up snaping a M18 bolt with the bar but yeah 220 is weak compared to gun style impact. I'm not sure you can apply that much torque on the ratchet by hand... Maybe they will come with a new gen with more torque

@legros731

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsJust2SXTs you can easily put 220lbs by hand on a ratchet most 3/8 ratchet are good for like 300/400 lbs/ft before breaking the anvil with a cheater bar

With the never ending battle of tool buying you'll thank yourself later for buying both, your going to need them. Good review 👍

I wondered the same thing. Which one do I need? This video settled it for me. I need both 😂

Very helpful video. It was great that you pointed out that the right angle can't be used as a non-powered rachet but the extended reach ratchet can. Thank you.

2:19 Whoa....24 years I have been beating steering knuckles/spindles to loosen ball joints and tie rods....and here comes along this separating tool....sweet cheers man

excellent analysis. excellent presentation and editing.

This brand is creative and beautiful in form, durability and strength. When I go to the place where i sell it, it imposes its prestige and I have to buy it despite the high price. Thank you, thank you for this video.

I like both wrenches. Thanks for the video it’s time to upgrade

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

Major Media freak thank you for watching!

Great comparison.

I main line tech for a mom and pop and I have sold off every snap-on electric I used to own for Milwaukee. 2 year warranty compared to a 1 year, fewer failure issues. They are phenomenal tools, and with the exception of weak detent balls, I have no complaints. Both tools he featured are incredible. The right angle impact has no trouble ripping off every crank bolt I've put it on and the long neck ratchet is identical to snap-on's with a better trigger mechanism and no retarded friction plate failures. Good review, I agree with his assessment, buy both you'll want them.

I use both but to only get one first go with ratchet.impact is a beast when called for.

now i ordered both... thanks :D

Very well done!

A cant wait for a straight angle impact ratchet!

It would be amazing if down the line Milwaukee can come out with an impact ratchet with a smaller head about half the size of the current one. Either way, great tools! Cheers!

Thank you for this! I think the extended reach would be most of use for me as a DIY guy. Although, I'm sure as soon as I buy the extended reach, the next thing I need to do would benefit from the Right Angle Impact instead. Murphy's Law always gets me!

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

It always works out like that. Both of the tools are amazing. Thank you for watching!

@joefarmer4238

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so undecided i definitely think the impact ratchet would help on brake jobs (ie caliper bolts) where not even the stubby impact can get in....but then again I've come across caliper bolts(more than I can count) that not even a pneumatic 1/2" impact would take off and end up having to get the ol trusty breaker bar out...ugh I need a go fund me for my tool habits 🙄

thank you for this video!

I had the ratchet I sold it to a buddy and bought the impact… it’s awesome… there both good…

Right angle seems good for certain fasteners, but not for most. I'll probably get the stubby, I already have the regular 3/8 ratchet and it is pretty good.

Great video! Thank you man!

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great comparison. I was almost ready to pull the trigger on the Right Angle Impact. But your video and the one from a torque test channel (where they found that it is only making 114 ft/lbs running torque, 140 MAX after 15 seconds), combined with the relative bulkiness of the head convince me to stick with my ratchet. I can easily surpass 140 Ft/lbs of torque by using the ratchet manually. I will probably rather buy the extended reach one (mine is the old short one) along with stubby sockets to increase my reach and usability. Thanks for the great video!

I was trying to find out if I could use the angle torgue manually to loosen a nut. This definitely helped

Love ❤️ the videos keep them coming

@HowtoAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Will do. Thank you for watching!

Very nice wish Belize had them tools

Great vid. Thanks.

@HowtoAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I have the extd ratchet, and have to say very useful tool, fancy the impact but not sure what I actually need one for!

Right angle impact does have #4 setting slowing rpm's way down when nut is broke free. #4 has same power as #3 setting.. just has slow down feature

I think I'll buy a 3/8" ratchet to complement my 1/2" Stubby. The right angle impact looks a tad big and end heavy. Thanks again

@TheCrash2769

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same at first now I have the stubby and the right angel but both are 3/8 and I Find that I’m grabbing my right angel more offend then my Stubby. It’s feels a lot Lighter in the hands then it looks. But if you could only have one or the other and you already have the Stubby get the ratchet

@SecretSauceyjuice

3 жыл бұрын

It's a little end-heavy, but there is no substitute for being able to get into weird little tight areas that a gun style impact would never fit. Even the stubby. That said, if you already have a stubby that can get MOST places...the 3/8 ratchet might be the better option. Kind of depends what you tend to work on and where the pain points are for those brands and models.

@slopedude3

2 жыл бұрын

The m12 is a little heavy but when you are craving your arm into some bs position you can turn a ratchet in well you'll be glad you have it. I end up using it for all sorts of bs like Allen keys for deconstructing warehouse office cubicles and mess lol. If you live in the rust belt that impact makes the difference working on cars.

@f1reguy587

Жыл бұрын

I bought the 1/2” impact, helps with tightening steel fasteners and breaking stubborn nuts, the long reach does look good, but i think power is most useful when its needed over hand turning a ratchet, although im interested in how much movement per tooth there is… if its a fine or coarse ratchet.

Seems like the ratchet is the better option. In tight spaces the impact didn’t fit anyway. The areas the impact was needed, you could just use a regular impact gun. I’m glad I watched this, cause I was gonna get the impact ratchet, but I think my 1/2 gen 2 impact gun along with the ratchet is the way to go

3:36 Maybe use a deep socket or extension?

I have both, and both have their own uses.

You need to get yourself a set of wobbler bits for the odd angles, epic game changer, and they go on sale at Canadian Tire often.

@ssss-df5qz

3 жыл бұрын

The ball type.... impact. They are handy.

@ruthnoya8424

3 жыл бұрын

Right, the right angle impact with extensions and wobbles is unstoppable.

need both but I'm going for the impact first.

That was perfect. Extended reach ratchet it is. And use my stubby impact for any other times I may want the right angle impact

3:00 is the socket not being held in place on the ratchet arbor?

I solved that problem I just bought both of them .

Just buy them both!

I have both

Love the nice clean car. How about trying them out on a car from Vermont? All nice and rusted threads dirty..

i want them both 😆 the right angle gets into tight spots where it's too narrow to ratchet or apply much force and a stubby impact is just impossible everything else which is about 65% the ratchet will cover

So i need both :)

I have both, and love both

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Me too they’re both amazing👍

@MontanaMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive love your Chanel btw

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

@@MontanaMechanic thank you!

Since i dont have a car lift and bolts are normally seized up i would would go for the impact i hope it can brake most suspension bolts loose.

I got both

I'll get them both

@HowtoAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong with that. 👍

the impact one I tried only can loosen below 21mm bolt,I don't use much,ok for some jobs, I should buy other one, loosen the bolt by long spanner and use other one quick turn the bolt. 2021 now they are the speed one look good.

These 2 tools are both great. What’s your go to socket brand when it comes to 3/8 impact semi deeps? I might pull the trigger on some matco

@HowtoAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

Blue gloves Who ones I use are from Cornwell Tools

Can’t find the use for this, i have the a 1/2 fuel ratchet and 1/2 normal impact wrench already. The head of this one looks like it’s too big to be used in tight spots like the brakes for some cars. My 1/2 ratchet barely fits in there with shallow sockets.

If you work on rust belt trucks and gotta remove bs in tight spots I like the milwakee right angle impact. I'd say screw the extended head one is redundant. If you can fit the big ratchet in there you might as well just get the impact out and save yourself the wrenching. I'd grab the shorty ratchet and get the impact 1/2 inch for stuff you need the reach

Get both, because their used in different functions.

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@vuhuynh702

4 жыл бұрын

nói tiếng anh trong kênh ngừ Mỹ đi cha nội!! hey bro! talk ENglish in this channel Man. don't talk Vietnamese in here, Brian doesn't understand what you are talking man

@dobed7142

3 жыл бұрын

A translator can always be found, Language barriers, vast knowledge would be lost with out, learn something.

can you use the impact as a ratchet if you keep your finger on the trigger?

@cameracamera1319

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I wanna know that too. You are a smart one.

I got both 😆

I received the 1/2" and used it, it failed, only removed one bolt. I returned and exchanged for the 3/8" model, I used it today on a Cummins ISX CM-871 to remove the oil cooler housing. It runs the entire length of the motor, and is darn close to the frame rail, 20 16mm fasteners in all. My 3.8" stubby was not much help. So, I went out to the car, just got that thing from HD the other day, still in the box... Unwrapped it, through in a Chinese knock off 6 amp battery and slapped on the 3/8 to 1/2" adapter and 16mm impact socket and went to town! This 3/8" right angle removed all but one bolt. Instead of using a gasket on that housing, they loaded it up with RTV. Each bolt was covered in the stuff, every hole was full. The last bolt, the one it could not remove, was a real bugger, I used my 2 foot long 1/2" ratchet on that one, and it was really gummed up with RTV, I could see why the right angle would not remove it. Saved my bacon today time wise, it is a keeper! But, what get's me, is why are the 3/8" version is seemingly more powerful than the larger 1/2"? They are identical other than the anvil, must be some sort of physics thing I guess...

3/8 extended.

Wondering if the extended reach has any more body strength for pushing and pulling than the standard version. I haven’t been impressed with the standard version.

@dsrta645

3 жыл бұрын

I broke the head on two on the standard ones then bought a fuel.... THEN the extended reach came out.

The ratchet is actually gigantic. Didn't know that😳

My only issue is that this video was meant to help me pick between the two....but now I just want them both...

they are 2 different tools, there just both "right angle" . The impact is meant to break fasteners free. The ratchet is not. It has 50 lbs of tq to fight against binding, rust and nylock type resistance all the way down the threads . Pulling a Subaru trans back off the engine 3 - 4 inches to do the clutch is fast, and with the (right angle impact) things like flywheel bolts come off without having to hole the crank, etc...

I want both

@HowtoAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Right! There both awesome👍

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Let's be honest there's going to be angles that the m12 stunning just can't get into and the right angle will. The m12 stubby right angle extended reach ratchet and m18 1400 lb impact wrench are must haves.

If you can only afford one at a time, which one would you get?

Right angle

3:48 swivel would help

One needs to know what applications each tool are technically design to shine the most in it's preferable areas of choice because both tools are not the same in no shape form or fashion even though they appear to look similar . A impact wrench and a ratchet is completely different but the impact picks up we're the Ratchets lack in power when on removal the ratchet has two features but lacks the power on a removal in which the impact can meet some of the desirable needs of removing fastners but not all it still has it's downsides as well

i want this machine

That right angle is huge! Can't see that being the one for me at all. It's a shame as it looks like the impact ability is really handy.

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what the video was about helping you decide if this is the right tool for you. Thank you for watching!

@f1reguy587

Жыл бұрын

They should have made the impact a through ratchet impact, but its not that big. But its bigger than the ratchet you normally use..

3:00 I see your Milwaukee has a weak detent ball as well. Sockets are constantly coming off mine. If I have a larger deep well sometimes they'll just fall off while walking to the car; been this way since new. My first one died a week in and my replacement is the same way. Frustrating.

@jerrelCbanks

3 жыл бұрын

That ball detent is annoying af, and if I didnt work in muddy pits where sockets could get lost I'd definitely shave the raised edge down on the ball to make it more like a ball rather than a cylindrical sphere.

@justinlassiter7671

2 жыл бұрын

falling sockets diminish the tool immensely

Which witch? Witch which? 🤔

Sooo what you're saying is i need both

Are those impact sockets?

@abdulelkhatib2674

3 жыл бұрын

I have a set of Stanley chrome sockets from Walmart and use them on my Milwaukee fuel impact all the time and I have broken a bunch of impact rated socket adapters and haven't broken a single one of my chrome sockets so imo impact sockets are only good for some body who uses em every day.

Extended reach all day

@HowtoAutomotive

Жыл бұрын

They are coming out with a high speed extended reach ratchet next month.

@arnoldramos39

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive good to hear. Thanks 👍

If the right angle impact delivered close to 400 ft lbs like the air versions, I’d say it’s a borderline must have. As it is around 220, I do have it and like it very much, but its uses are a bit more limited. The long neck battery ratchets however are awesome. The only real alternative to them for getting into tight areas I’ve found is the ultra slim reactionless air ratchets, but even then, your hand has to fit down in there with the ratchet. Granted the Milwaukee Fuel 3/8” has kind of a fat head, but in reality, the long neck makes up for it. The head itself shouldn’t be too much of an obstacle.

For my applications the impact works better than the ratchet. I change meters/pipes in manholes and while the head of the impact is larger, the power of the impact also allows it to be used to loosen as well as tightening to spec. I also can use the impact with bolt extractor sockets. Also this guy in the video is using the wrong battery for the tool. It needs a 4 am or a 6 amp period. Much more power

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what’s great about Milwaukee they make a tool for all kinds of applications. The right angle is designed to work with all of the M12 batteries. The purpose for using the 2.0 battery was to show how tight of a spot you can get it in.

@jerrelCbanks

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive true, but that's kinda like putting a 3 amp battery on a hackzall yo showcase the compactness, and when you compared it to the ratchet it wasnt a fair comparison because the impact gets more power from the larger batteries while the ratchet gains zero benefit to adding the higher battery. No offense you're definally not the only video that did this, so I expect it, but the difference is definitely noticable and I'd wager to bet that with the larger battery you woupdve been able to get many of those bolts off that you couldnt with the 2 amp.

👍👍👍

Old fashioned method for stubborn bolts get a box end and a dead blow hammer. No need for the fancy nonsense. The 3/8 long handle ratchet is a better buy over the right angle impact.

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

If I could only pick one I would get the ratchet

Both íf I can afford

The 90 degree impact is cool but until it's the size of a normal ratchet/electric ratchet it's just not reasonable. Also half the test bolts you did you could fairly easily use a normal impact gun or the 3/8 electric ratchet. And lastly not being able to break a bolt loose is what makes it a no go for me.

@HowtoAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the point of the video to help you make the right decision if it was the one for you or not.

@brenthodges7202

3 жыл бұрын

@@HowtoAutomotive exactly, I appreciate. The second they make one that can do everything I listed I'll be buying multiple. Until then I'll have to play the waiting game 🙂

Using the extended ratchet to break a suspension bolt loose like that is just asking to cut the life down and kill the ratchet sooner. That is an example of not using the right tool for the job. Re it works and gets it done but an impact of some kind should be used anyways. Plus they are both great tools I don’t have the extended version but I have the standard fuel ratchet and the right angel impact. They both are great and both have the place in the shop. If I could only have one it would be the impact but I like having a reason to buy tools so I wouldn’t have that issue anyways.

@legros731

3 жыл бұрын

Lol ratchet head are super strong You not breaking it without a cheater pipe

After watching just maxed a credit card and bought both lol

@HowtoAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you’ll make that money back with the tools don’t worry.

I have a question about M12 Fuel Extended Reach Ratchet. If you use it as a hand ratchet, how much torque can it handle? Have not found information about this on the web.

@ssss-df5qz

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt you'd break it with the length of handle it has to be honest. It is beefy. If it looked like it was going to damage it, you're using the wrong tool for the job at hand I'd say.

@Krillekris

3 жыл бұрын

@@ssss-df5qz Thanks

@slammedeuro104

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I've used lots of shitty ratchets for breaking suspension and never had an issue. Still using them 12 years later. I'd assume these are better in that category since the new fuels are so much more beefier in the mechanical components

3:34 Impact swivel socket...

The impact isn't a ratchet as you said at the start

seems like the design is still a little flawed. These are going to be used in tight spaces; the back of the head should be laterally equivalent to the back of the handle, or maybe they should have some impact wrenches that are a foot longer.

3:20 you hate to see it

@slammedeuro104

3 жыл бұрын

Lol some magnetic ends would be really nice. Dropping them screws not so nice specially in critical areas with an opened engine

These are completely different tools for different circumstances.

Great video. I am still holding from buying the extended neck version due to the bulky head. I wish it was designed like the 1/4 version it would've been a killer product. About the impact 3/8 version I am so impressed with power output from a 12v battery powered cordless tool. There is likely chance I will but the 3/8 impact angle rather the extended neck version but maybe with time Milwaukee releases another version of the 3/8 extended neck with the 1/4 head designed.

@legros731

3 жыл бұрын

Somebody modded the 1/4 extended reach with a 3/8 anvil 👍

@mr.nobody4900

3 жыл бұрын

@@legros731 - I did this myself. Purchase the New Milwaukee 2559-20 (1/4" Extended Neck ), purchase the anvil from the first generation 2458-20, remove the 1/4" anvil from 2559-20 and install the anvil onto 2559-20 and have a new Milwaukee Cordless Ratchet not even on the market. It works FLAWLESSLY. ( Keep in my total MAX Torque is still 45 ft-lbs. In my opinion, this is how this new extended ratchet should've been designed by Milwaukee Tool in the first place.

Why not buy both. 🤷🏻‍♂️. They have their uses.

@andybub45

3 жыл бұрын

Because not everyone has endless money to spend on power tools

Is anyone concerned that they used the wrong "which" in the thumbnail. Its which not witch.

The Impactchet is just too big.

Difficult customer 🤔 "You wouldn't happen to have an ambidextrous angle drill? 😏

The head of the impact is so large that it would be of little use to me. The 3/8 ratchet head is already bad enough in that respect.

i saw that socket fall off twice, that's no bueno

The right angle is too big. Your better off with the stubby gun and an extended reach ratchet for tight spots.

Still looking for the real-world purpose of a electric ratchet

@JC-uy9hs

2 жыл бұрын

Climb under a car a bust your knuckles a few times and thats what it's for. If you don't mind a lil blood sweat and tears in every project under the hood the this tool is not required.

@XerxezsX

2 жыл бұрын

Speed.