On the Torque Test Channel our aim is to test old-school to modern tools on a level playing field to compare or reveal performance figures in understandable terms in order to shine some light on recent marketing trends.
FAQ:
You should use ($120-250) battery on (X) brand!
If they package their kit that way. For now, they rate the tool's specs with the battery they provide so we test vs that.
What air set-up do you have?
IR 80gal compressor - 20ft 1" cast iron pipe to 3ft 3/4" pipe threaded into wall regulator (48 CFM max), 3/8" NPT out to 3/8" 25ft hose. 1/4" Milton V Hi-Flo Pro fittings and Milton 5in1 hi-flo coupler (67 CFM max)
Why do you test up to 15 seconds (that's too long, too short):
See ep1, there's a standard for impact testing.
Can I send you a tool and you send back?
Yes! TorqueTestChannel at gmail.com
Why not use a torque wrench?
See ep3 on nut-busting.
It's technically "pounds-foot" though
We tried saying it that way, it's pretty laborsome after awhile.
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still using my DCF895 dated from 2014 every day at work, love the chuck over the pull style I upgraded the motor and electronics from an 887 to get the higher speeds
Are the curves based on a daq? If so why the gauge and egg timer?
So, if the difference between forward and reverse torque is the software, then can you switch the motor leads to reverse the motor direction and get the high torque on forward? (I'd imagine the wiring for the hall sensors need to be swapped as well)
run Makita circular saw and grinder and Dewalt impact drivers and sawzall but I've been eyeing Milwaukee's gen 4 impact driver but maybe I've been sleepin on Flex! They got a killer battery, charger and driver combo for $149
Have you guys tried the PBLID02 from Ryobi? An impact shootout could be cool
No Hercules?
The ridgid isn't their 4 mode version which is their best
Makita never fails to disappoint LoL
Dewalt is best. Multi, drill, impact, doesn't matter
I was starting to worry about my favorite brand early in the video. But in the end that angry yellow bee is actually quite suited for what someone like us do with it. For instance I was thrown a water pump change at 45 minutes before todays shut down time. That reverse is gonna pop bolts loose quick, fast, and in a hurry! Even 20+ year old 10mm( 15mm head) bolts stuck in aluminum and steel and corroded as always. But when going back together you aren't hopefully snapping bolts turning that 45 minute job into a nightmare. My XR will snap them if I keep hammering. But using it everyday you know where tight is. Hopefully I can pick one up soon
i wonder if dewalt is planning another more expensive model thats just this one without the torque limiting?
The new Dewalt impact remover
The best part about DeWalt is the quick insert collet. IDK why they went with the longer collet though. The much stronger reverse is actually what I would want from this tool. I would primarily use it with a 1/4" or 1/2" adapter for sockets to remove rusty fasteners that I want to vibrate like crazy, but not hit with 1/2" impact levels of torque. As long as the trigger has nice variability, excellent for that kind of task. I don't really need the super strong forward since I would usually use that for wood and drywall screws. Like you said, the best tool for engine bays.
I work for the railway. Were starting to use only the Milwaukee impacts. They are awesome. We can charge batteries in the truck and they are more then enough power
I WANT SOMEONE TO STEP IMPACT DRIVERS UP TO A 3/8" HEX!!!
Miss kita is a dying brand only used by boomers and carpenters clinging to the past
Did you try a magnet to get the broken bit out?
Flat tech poison.
Wish you would have ran a 6 amp hour battery on the Ridgid to make it more comparable to the others. There is a difference between that and the 4 amp. Then there is a difference between the 8amp and the 6. Also when the new Ridgid pouch cell comes out could you please rerun these tests?
Thank you for all the testing!
I'm sure it matters more when your using these for your job, but i LIKE my impact drivers weak and unable to snap a 1\4" hex shaft. If i need more than whatever my old, cheapest option makita has to offer, i pick up the impact wrench. I suppose it doesn't really matter much in the end though, as my brother picks up all my bits and adapters then breaks them in his milwaukee.
Throw the Ingersoll W3111 in the mix. It's claiming 350 ft.lbs
200ft-lbs on a 1/4” driver seems a bit silly honestly.
great for us mechanics
I think we need to retry this test when the US version comes out cause of the collate
I have two 887s and I'm not sure that this would be worth it to replace my work one. Maybe it's a lot lighter and smaller but I guess I need to compare them and see how they are side by side. Overall I've been pretty happy with my 887s so I'm not sure if this is worth it.
I would be curious to see the driving speeds of things like the Metabo HPT WH18DCQ4, seeing as they replaced the older model's 4,000 IPM rating with a 4,000 BPM rating on the newer model. Curious to know if that's really a difference, or if Hitachi is pulling the "UWO" card. I've been using the older model "WH18DBDL2Q4" daily in a mechanic's class and it tackles pretty much everything reasonable that we have. I've also used it in HVAC work and it drives self tapping screws ridiculously quick. Another thing that I would like to see is using 1-2 Ah batteries on these tools in torque tests. I prefer to run smaller batteries due to weight, considering they charge fairly quick, and I'm curious to know just how big of a difference it makes.
Bought access to the TTC spreadsheet sold in the Etsy store. I am really disappointed not about the money spent but about the product not meeting expectations. I was thinking they would have tested alot more tool categories. The absence of information about the contents prior to purchase forced me to make an assumption. The spreadsheets needs some work done to take it from raw data to paid commercial product. I should at least be able to click on a category and sort them by weight or torque or whatever. Please do two things: 1) Update the product description at Etsy better describe the contents. 2) Have someone familiar with spreadsheets/databases take 20 minutes to make that raw data much more usable.
I think it would be interesting for you to include a 3/8 impact with a 1/4 inch hex adapter like the m12 stubby in videos like these. I have been thinking about getting an m12 impact wrench with for work (electrical) that way I can have an impact driver and an impact wrench
This makes perfect sense. Most people need more force to remove fasteners due to corrosion and fasteners sticking, etc. You rarely need a ton to drive them in, in fact you can over drive fasteners causing splits, breaks, etc. This is the ideal combination and is one reason I'd prefer a dewalt for actually driving fasteners in but not necessarily for removal. Now this does both, I like it.
Any thoughts on trying a different one? Maybe this one is "sick".
Just got mine , can’t wait to try tomorrow 😁
I recently bought a Skill impact driver after having bought the 1/2 and 3/8 impact wrenches and were highly impressed. The impact driver is fantastic also ! Love the halo lights and they all have excellent battery life. I am now sold on Skill power tools. Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Thank you for doing such enjoyable and informative videos.
Makita seems to run their drills modestly instead of balls to the wall. Maybe thats better for longevity overall
I wonder how Klein Tools' cordless tools that run off of DeWalt batteries perform
This will make a great compact Impact Wrench for light jobs can't wait for mine to come in
So you guys like TOOLS with SoALz got your from ASIAN me have mine on order right now NORTH AMERICAN model Hopefully comes in before summer ends
I would like to see how the impact drivers compare to each other when driving screws into wood or something more uniform like MDF. That's what they are usually used for.
Run it with a 9 AMP FLEX VOLT Battery
Go beast go
The problem with this is that I can already just buy $15 adapters for all of my tool batteries to adapt them to my other tools.
What is the best kind of grease to use when servicing impact drivers/wrenches or any power tools in general?
its nice to get a review of the modern ridgid impact driver, often gets left out. unfortunately thats not the most modern version. 862311b was superceded by 862312b. the difference is only 2300 vs 2400 in/lbs and as such is not a big deal here, but it would always be ideal to compare w/ the most modern counterparts from each brand. or at least a disclaimer when introducing the tool that it is not the most modern iteration, especially when the newer version is already a year old
after looking at the specs for both, the newer version has increased the rpm from 2900 to 3400 and the IPM from 4200 to 4300. This likely would have helped in in your newest impact driver test with the long threaded rod. Imo this makes the performance in this test even more impressive, beating the milwaukee without destroying itself in the process like the milwaukee does. and the modern one is likely even better perhaps moving it closer to the flex than the milwaukee in this test as the rpm increased by over 17%
And PLEASE test all the 7/16 hex drive lineman impact wrenches.
You guys really need to find someone who can hack the tools programming - and try to unleash some of these tools like a diesel engine.
So good performance, but almost impossible to repair?
Is flex a part of the competition with the big names like Milwaukee and dewalt or is it more akin to Hercules from harbor freight
I have a bunch of dewalt driver, i dont want a stronger one , i just want one that drive 3½" deck screw faster snd impacting less
Dewalt, "Introducing the world's first Impact Un-driver! Where the power comes in reverse!"
Seems like they may be aiming at a "one tool to rule" for Joe Driveway...great for cracking lugs/bolts, but mellower for screws and drilling without having to buy 2-5 different tools.