Which Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Gun is Best for You: High Torque, Mid Torque, or 3/8 Impact?
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com/ helps you decide which Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Gun is best for you: the M18 1/2 High Torque, M18 1/2 Mid-Torque, or the M18 3/8. Brian demonstrates how each tool is used in an automotive repair environment so you can decide which tool is best for you.
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It's refreshing to finally see a youtube reviewer using his tools on camera. "Don't tell me, show me". I really enjoyed seeing you put all three impacts to work.
Aaron M I feel the same. Thank you for watching!
Aaron M , my thoughts as well.
Great Video!
Yea this was a good tool review
Aaron M do I have to tighten all the nuts down first and then torque em? In order to distribute the pressure evenly? I am going to change some tires tomorrow and I would like to know if it matters.
Watching bolts i used to struggle over an hour on, get annihilated is so satisfying to watch 😂
Blackbird -REDX- you would love this tool. Thank you for watching!
I second that
😂😂😂😂😂😂 was thinking the same thing. If you are a person that works on your car(s), this is like one of those pimple popping videos. So satisfying.
Blackbird -REDX- you especially while working on classic cars. Takes me like a damn hour to take a bolt out lmao
😂😂Me too bro
Without question this is the best demonstration on youtube, I'm going with the mid torque.
thanks for the video
Rocco thank you! You will love it!
Did u buy it?
I’m probably going with the mid torque as well.
High is too large of a tool for home use. 3/8 might not always do the job.
I use a high torque 1/2” at work for industrial fasteners
Me too, the Milwaukee Model # 2861-20 does everything I need for a home/diy person. That impact should be able to do all the auto repair stuff I ever get myself into.
It’s funny how a lot of reviews are of a guy sitting in cluttered storage shed with a brand new never used tool telling us whatever the manufacture says or what online forum people say, when all the can really tell us is how well the damn thing was packaged! Thanks for the video. It’s refreshing. Being a tech How the hell am I supposed to judge a tool watching someone drive a lag bolt into a 4x4!Subscribed.
ramar492 glad you like the video. Which tool did you have your eyes on?
How to Automotive I think I will go with the mid torque 1/2” friction ring. I have a ct761 14.4v 3/8 that comes out of my box for pretty much every single job. I absolutely love it. Then I have my mg725 air gun. I think the mid torque is the perfect one I need. If I need, anything more I’ll use air. I think the mid torque will be a good size and very useful. Thanks for the review!
ramar492 The mid torque is a great tool. I use it all day long it's one of my favorites.
Well said.
Best comparison ive ever seen man. Thank you im going with mid torque.
This is exactly what I needed to see. I already own the 2754-20 and I've been on the fence about whether to get the mid-torque or high-torque. Thank you for demonstrating what each impact is capable of.
I'll be getting the mid-torque. After seeing it used to break loose an axle nut I know it will handle everything I need it to.
One of the best videos I've seen on this subject.
Thank you for the in depth review, commentary on what you were working on and for keeping the video a reasonable length. I hope to see more videos from you!
Honestly one of the best description videos of Milwaukee impacts 👏👏
I've gotta say, I've removed lug nuts from my truck with the 1/4" drive. Also removed two crankshaft pulley bolts without issue. both off of '94 ford ranger 2.3L trucks
One of the best videos I've seen. You get straight to the point, and quickly show us what we need to know.
He talked quickly but jumped right into the video
Great review! I was told by a Milwaukee rep at a tool show that the lid torque is really designed for automotive work. If you are working on heavy trucks or driving long lags into pilings or something then you should get the high torque, but the mid torque will generally handle any automotive application. For light duty stuff I personally prefer the m12 fuel impact wrench, but that's another whole battery platform. Great video, I can't wait to get my mid torque impact!
Hands down the best impact wrench review I've seen. Straight to the point, with lodes of examples. Most reviews talk for ages and I end up skipping through the video to the good stuff.
Thanks for all the input. I was going for the high impact but now I think im gonna go with mid thanks to your video!!!
Robert DyFoon glad to help.
This was truly helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this vid.
Garmisch glad the video was helpful. Which one are you thinking of getting?
Love the multiple demonstrations, great video
I’m a Diesel Mechanic and I have all three great video also I just got the Milwaukee fuel 3/8 ratchet with the new style had was some tool great ratchet for taking anything off up to a 10 mm bolt/ nut always keep in mind rust and lock tight/seized will always create an increased torque value no matter what tool you use
Exactly the video I was looking for ! Thank you
Thanks for narrowing it down to all three for me . You need them all .
awesome video. I am a DIY mechanic. Honestly the midtorque 1/2" and 3/8" are the ones to get. The high torque is very strong, but incredibly heavy and bulky. the midtorque is the best value in my opinion.
Bigchuck678 I think you're spot on with the Mid Torque. There is a new high torque coming out soon that are supposed to be smaller in size and 300 foot pounds more torque.
I work in a diesel mechanic shop, and I think the High Torque would work well here. I do agree that for a DIYer the other two are perfect. The High Torque seems like it'd be way too much for the average person.
I got the high torque and the stubby, it is a perfect combination.
This was extremely helpful and well put together. Exactly what I was looking for!
Geoffrey Robertson glad the video is helpful. Witch one will work best for you?
Thank-you for a thorough demonstration!
Amazing details !! Thank you so much for this video. It helped me a lot for make my decision. I’ll go with mid torque.
Exactly what I was looking for in a review like this. Thank you.
Pedram Bastan glad you liked it. Witch one are you thinking of getting?
How to Automotive
Currently I have the high torque 1/2. I find every excuse to use it. Sometimes I need a smaller package. So I might go with the mid 1/2 grade.
Pedram Bastan I use the mid torque the most. That a good one to get but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Great video! Nice clip selection, good work.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Gun absolutely the best , thank you for your videos there are very good.
Enri thank you for watching!
A very comprehensive review. Thank you for your time.
GREAT REVIEW of the different types of impact wrenches and demonstrations. Thanks for helping me decide which type is best for me in my weekend projects of automotive. Best video on youtube covering this very information.
Andy Prariedog glad to help
I enjoyed the different aspects and how all tools succeeded with no issues
I have both the mid torque and the 3/8 impact. Both guns are heavy but very capable impacts. Great product!!
I’d like to have all three , yes it’s a want and not a need lol , great video and thanks for taking your time to show us this very helpful demonstration . Cheers
Best video I’ve seen yet GREAT JOB BROTHER ✊🏼
Extremely helpful. Good video showing lots of examples and good commentary. Thank you
Thank you! Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!
Thank you, very informative. It helped me decide in which wrench i should invest.
YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON THIS VIDEO! This is the real world questions I had,... that no other video would touch on. Great job
Chris thank you! Glad the video helped. Which one do you think you're going to go with?
Thanks for posting this review. Definitely the best review I’ve found for helping me in my purchase decision. Everyone else just spews opinions while you actually showed what it can do. Awesome job brother!
Ken Suganami glad the video helped. Witch one do you like?
The high torque model. I work on locomotives for the local commuter rail, and I'd been shopping around for a potential battery powered replacement/alternative for my air impact. This one definitely fit the bill. Thanks again brother!
Ken Suganami glad to help. Thank you for watching. There's links in the description of the video for the Tools if you want to buy online. Or they have them in stock at Home Depot.
Excellent demo Brian. This is a great series of impacts and a great platform to use.
Rob's Wrenches I agree. Thank you for watching!
Im gonna have to get that mid torque one and the 3/8 as well... Thanks so much for the upload
Boyd Crowder there's links for the tools in the description. Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much for sharing. I really couldn't decide. I am using it as an emergency tool to for roadside tire replacement. I think i am going for the mid torque. Less expensive and does the job
Sebastien L I think the Mid Torque Will work perfect for that application. Thank you for watching!
Well done for explaining 3 tools how I use
Realistically, a review on a range such as these probably couldn't be better presented. I know which one I'll be getting for sure now. Thanks a bunch.
Thank you I was on the fence , this helped me all With my next purchase valuable j formation delivered excellently
Nad Ronnoco artwork which one did you decide to go with?
This is absolutely the most useful example of these tool's capabilities. Lots of other reviews show work on new items or solely lugnuts. I now know which of these three will suit my needs also. Thanks for a great video!
bobthemackerel1 i’m glad the video was helpful for you. Which one are you going to go with?
@@HowtoAutomotive The mid-torque looks to be the one I'm most likely to need. I'm buying it primarily to work on suspension(and of course lugnuts). I saw in your video that the smaller one didn't really have enough power to get some of the suspension parts apart. I'm floored that electric battery powered impact guns have this amount of power. I was pricing out comparable air tank systems and it seems like they cost about twice as much for the same amount of power. I also really liked in the video that you gave so many different examples, so we viewers would know which would fit what situation. I'm very excited to get one of these, just gotta convince the significant other that its necessary. : )
bobthemackerel1 Electric tools are the way of the future for sure. I personally like and use the mid torque the most. If you were to ask me if you I could only buy one it would be the mid torque .
Just the video i needed to see!! Im goin with mid torque!! Thank you sir! 👍🏼
Great job, Brian. Just what I needed to help me decide which one. After a roadside blowout on my pickup towing travel trailer, I wanted to be better prepared. Went with the mid torque. Well done & thank you!
Mainuh that must’ve been scary with the trailer. I think you got the right tool with the mid torque 👍
@@HowtoAutomotive I got my impact tool and immediately put it to work replacing the full set (24) of lug nuts on my F-150 which were "swollen" after 10 years, which was making it had to separate the socket from the lug after removal/install. This impact gun (mid-torque) on a fully charged Redlithium 5.0Ah battery did all 24 off/on and was still showing 4 out of 4 LED's of power remaining. It didn't struggle on a single one. Thanks again for a quality, useful video Brian!
As soon as the 3/8 came out, I could tell it was a favorite!
Jake it is an amazing tool! Did you get one yet?
@@HowtoAutomotive He might not have got one yet but I sure will!
Thank you! Going to get the mid
Alfredo Tamayo Nice that’s the one I use the most. Thank you for watching!
Thank you you helped me get closer to making a decision and it's LQQKING pretty Red with a CAPITOL M.👍🏻
Thank you for this breakdown!
Great video, as usual! The 3/8 mid torque looks like it’s the most versatile. The 3 ft extension is pretty wicked also.
ZJIGGA are you thinking of getting the 3/8? You can do so much with it you will love it!
Great video!! I just upgraded my shop to all 3 of these guns.. and I also got the M12 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets as well as I was tired of a noisy compressor hoses scattered everywhere for what a high capacity compressor would have cost these guns are a sound upgrade and they are mobile for traveling to junkyards/salvage yards I still carry a breaker bar/with cheater bar but so far rarely needed. I did do some interesting torque tests.. so far I haven’t had a project that’s required a battery recharge mid project I do have 5 batteries of different sizes of batteries just for gun weight issues was super useful on exhaust pipe removal and muffler install these are must have tools for anyone who is either a novice or a professional if your tired of noisy compressors and air hoses and or electrical cords scattered everywhere then the Milwaukee line is for you!!
Brian, excellent video.
Clearly best comparison on youtube ! thx a lot
Thank you!!
Perfect vid....great job--many thanks!
Carl Carey thank and thank you for watching!
I think I speak for most of us when I say it's really great to see a video where the tools being shown are actually used in the video. Thanks for all the great info Brian !
Ron Baynes glad you like it. Witch one do you like?
How to Automotive I'm a big fan of the mid torque however, I think the high torque would work well on the fleet of 6 Lincoln Navigators of one of my customers. Those Navigators can be beast to work on.
Ron Baynes not sure if you mean the Lincoln Navigator or not but out of the 3 are use the high torque the least. It's great to have when those tough job to come around.
Very well done, was unsure what to get but your demo makes me go for the mid torque.
Aaron John Awesome that is the one I use every day the most.
I am getting ready to upgrade my pnumatic CH 250 Impact gun to a cordless impact because it is just struggling to even remove lugnuts now. Darn thing is over 20 years old now. I have more than got my money's worth out of it. My truck is slightly older than my impact gun so you can imagine the amount of rusted bolts I have to deal with on a regular basis.
My son told me to shop Milwaukee tools, but with all the different options I was scratching my head on what I need for my shade tree car repairs.
This video has pin pointed exactly what I need for my little home shop to keep my cars repaired easily. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO. I am heading to the store tomorrow to buy my new impact with confidence.
Excellent....thank u for you time. You made it valuable.....if everbody was like this this country would be on a different path
Thank you I was gonna get the big dog but I only need the mid saved me money thanks man
Just what I was looking!!! A video showing the difference between the 3 impacts. Thx a lot!!! I'll buying the mid torque!!!
Thank you for showing!!
Thank you for watching!
This guy is thorough. Awesome
Best review ever, i like all of them!! I also like the stubby unfortunately it wasn't covered on this video but i'm thinking it must be somewhere in between the mid torque and the 3/8 impact
Great video, helped me before purchasing one tomorrow. Thank you
Gigantic Weiner glad the video was helpful. Witch one are you getting?
How to Automotive the 1/2
Gigantic Weiner nice! I love my High Torque.
This video was a great help, I had some diffuser thing on the back of plenum but found if you can get the whole thing tipped out of the way enough, it's easy to remove. Just didn't know what was going on at first as mine looked different than the vid. Nice work! Thanks
Excellent video and practical review!
Great video, straight to the point with plenty of examples of the use of the tool.
WHATSUPWATSON Glad you like the video. Which one do you think you’re going to go with?
@@HowtoAutomotive The mid-torque, seems like a good all rounder.
Awesome video I have the gen 2 high torque the mid torque and the m12 stubby 3/8 and 1/2 inch models and a m12 fuel brushless 3/8 ratchet for small areas have all that a mechanic needs for the job
Best test for the tools .. Thanks man for the helpful video
Faisal Shukri glad to help. Which one do you like?
Good Sir I thank you for this video. I’m a novice DYI-r who was unsure of what impact tool was best for me. I was infatuated with the high power although I knew It was probably overkill. I’m going for the mid range Milwaukee, as it offers the best of both power and versatility.
Thanks for this particular video. Great info and really liked how you actually showed what it does on parts. I'm debating on 2852-22ct since I'm only using it on small weekends projects.
Omar Patino the Mid Torque is a great choice. That is the one I use most of the time. They also now make it with 3/8 Anvil that has the same power rating but gives you more options with 3/8 sockets
Yes I believe part number 2852-22ct I referenced is the 3/8 mid torque with friction ring 450/600 lb tq with 2 2.0 battery packs which is plenty for what I would need them for. Plus it would be lighter and smaller with these batteries to get into even tighter spots. Might look also at adding the 3/8 m12 ratchet. Subscribed and looking forward to additional videos. Keep up the great work. Thanks for the reply
Omar Patino that would be a great combination with the two tools together. Thank you for subscribing and watching!!
Great video! I learned a lot and purchased the $499 set. Lots of power!! Thinks for helping me make the right choice.
MR PONFAR M glad to help. Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for watching!
Very informative! Best comparison video by far!
Thank you!
The whole M18/ Fuel family are killer tools. I got the high torque and I mainly got it for wheels and suspension stuff for DIY but I also work on a farm where the bigger model is needed and makes changing knives in our hay mower much easier since that has to be done every few hundred acres, as well as working on tractors and the HD trucks. I've even got the 7 1/4in fuel circular saw and it's on par with a corded unit as far as power goes!
Great video. One of the best since you actually showed how all three fit in the type of work you can do. I really enjoyed it, thanks!
myshots101 glad you like it. Which one do you think is best for you?
I'm thinking the mid torque, but I like them all. I don't have any. Although my dad would prefer the high torque since there are some very stubborn bolts. My dads minivan needs the front shocks changed and last time I changed some suspension parts in my miata, I was not feeling so great from all that work without one of these. I don't do this sort of work often, but sometimes you have to fix your car. I don't have one but I will keep an eye on them. There's no way I'm doing anything else under any car without something like this. Those make the work look much easier. LOL.
myshots101 there definitely good investments. Thank you for watching
More tool comparisons! This was great!
Awesome tool i will be buying one to remove the rear strut bolts on my CRV , great demo thanks.
Jeff Boyce nice good luck with the strut repair. Thank you for watching!
I have been debating between Dewalt, Kobolt and Milwaukee for an entire cordless line up replacement. My tools are pretty old of so many brands that it is a pain in the butt. I was hesitant on the Milwaukee stuff because of price points but I am now seeing the benefits of them over other brands. Excellent video.
James Cutler it's sounds like you put your tools to work so you will be making money and saving time with them. All those other two companies are fine companies to iTunes to go with Milwaukee because I thought they were fairly priced amazing warranties and the company itself is very innovative. Thank you for watching!
Helped me decide wich of the meny different impact guns to get, very helpful
mrsquikmaster glad the video helped. Which one did you go with?
I ended up going with the M18 FMTIWF12 :)
After watching you video, i decided that i wouldn't need the bigger guns as they can have issues getting in some places, so i went with a more compact gun wich still seemed to have plenty of power for most situations.
I couldn't decide so I got all of them. Glad I did I use all of them.
Retrogamer1010 that’s probably the best choice. Lol They all have their purposes. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video it was really useful I think a 3/8 would be perfect for all applications for my vehicle
Felix Felix nice 👍 glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Great video! I'm sure the updated models are even better
They are!
My pick would be the mid-torque in 1/2" 👌👌 Will be getting mine pretty soon!!
Really good information to make right decisions! thank you a lot for your video
Nice video! Told me exactly what I wanted to know thanks
Witch one do you like?
great rundown
Thank you!
Nice video...thanks for take the time to made it......really help me for choose the best option .... i think medium torque works good for me..
excellent speech with determination and understandable.
Dude, you rock! Subscribed FOREVER!
Thank you! I just released a bunch of new Milwaukee tool videos be sure you check them out. Thank you for the sub and for watching!
Great review. Love my milwaukee tools
chris jones Milwaukee Tools have been A great investment for me. Thank you for watching!
Great video, thanks
EXcellent review, no wasting time clear and straight forward, my choice is the mid torque although the high torque looks tempting
worldpeace32 thank you. The mid to Torque would be a good choice it’s a more usable tool
Thank you. Been debating on getting the High Torque due to a bolt on my car being tightened to 300 ft ibs and having red lock tite.
Yes it helped a ton. Many thanks
All videos I have seen so far show them driving screws into wood and how pretty the packaging is by 'mechanics' that have never had their hands dirty. Finally a useful video!
Just the video I've been looking for. I was debating over the Mid and High torque. Will get the Mid torque due to size and weight. Went to home depot today and tested the High torque....man it's heavy. Also, since I will only use it for diy brakes the mid is perfect. Thanks again for the vid.
Rick Carreon yes the High Torque would be over kill for dirt bikes. Thank you for watching!
Great video. You got to the point and done. Thanks.
Great video, I use those myself.
GreaseMonkey X love Milwaukee Tools. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for really good video, definetly going for mid torque version (1/2"). As i have high power air impact for rest of the bolts which mid torque cannot open.
If I could only pick one that would be the one I would get. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for taking the time to make the videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
GCraigmile thank you for watching! Which one will work best for you?