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3/8 Milwaukee Tools M12 Fuel Stubby Vs 3/8 Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid Torque: Which Is Better?

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Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... helps you decide which Milwaukee Impact Wrench is best for you: The M18 FUEL 3/8 Mid Torque or the M12 FUEL 3/8 Stubby impact. 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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@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Be sure to check out the How to Automotive Tool Store www.amazon.com/shop/howtoautomotive

@ghostbuilder3187 4 года назад

What he calls “struggling” I call it “working”. If the was in danger the battery lights would flash and the tool would shut-off. I love me some Milwaukee.

@WrecklessEnterainment 5 лет назад

I love my m12 stubby. It’s been an awesome little impact.

@jamesfair9751 4 года назад

Do you have the 3/8 or 1/2 stubby. I’m trying to decide which one to get as they are both the same rated power. I just wondered if there was an advantage to one over the other. I almost feel like the 1/2 should hold up better having a beefier anvil also theoretically the 1/2 should produce more power with the momentum of the bigger heavier anvil spinning. Thanks for any input you can give.

@ToAstYNaChO 4 года назад

@@jamesfair9751 What did you dooooo??? i just got the 3/8 stubby because i didnt know there was a 1/2. dangit.

@jamesfair9751 4 года назад

ToAstYNaChO oops sorry lol I want both myself too but I doubt I’ll afford both.

@WrecklessEnterainment 4 года назад

ARTURO EL MAFIOSO I have the 3/8” model. The size of the impact suits it to 3/8’s sockets better in my opinion. Since it’s a short impact for tight places you you’d want a smaller over all socket. 1/2 inch sockets tend to be kinda long and have thicker walls in them.

@OtherDalfite 4 года назад

@@jamesfair9751 if you work on vehicles a lot, you're honestly not going to be bad getting both. But most of the time I found space being an issue for the smaller 3/8" size fasteners so if you're just gonna get one, I'd get the 3/8".

@ian6voltt 4 года назад

The long swivel sockets Matco makes are a dream with the Stubby m12

@sixditch 3 года назад

fax

@FahimibnDawud 3 года назад

Part #?

@ian6voltt 3 года назад

@@FahimibnDawud SBUPEM6V

@flat4- 3 года назад

This is by far the best comparison film I have seen about the difference between M12 and M18. Thank you for this, made my choice now without second thoughts......

@mwess997 5 лет назад

I can't wait till they figure out how to make a High Torque M18 Stubby. The thing will have to be made of titanium or something and you'll have to mortgage your house to buy it, but it would be friggin awesome.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

That would be cool. I am going to the Milwaukee Tools New Tool Symposium and we’ll see what they have up their sleeves.

@0RayJones 4 года назад

Yeah! I know it's stupid to wait, but that will make me finally get into cordless impacts.

@mike_t_007 4 года назад

I would so get that!

@chuckschillingvideos 4 года назад

Titanium is softer and weaker than steel, so it wouldn't be an improvement.

@Jtwizzle 3 года назад

In 5 years it probably will be a thing.

@workingclassgarage 5 лет назад

Great example of both tools. I think they’re both a must have and have their own place in each job. I have both and love them both.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I agree they both have their place. Thank you for watching!

@larryzielinski7067 5 лет назад

This was a great review and was exactly what I was looking for. There isn't another one on RU-vid that I currently have found.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Glad you like the video. Witch one do you like?

@1966johnnywayne 5 лет назад

Deboss garage does some good reviews of the Milwaukee impacts as well.

@magnusnordstrom9594 5 лет назад

Thanks! I just ordered me a 3/8" Stubby...... Can´t wait to use it!

@Danielxperez14 5 месяцев назад

How is it

@tylermcelwain 2 года назад

This is the first comparison video between any impacts that actually compare the size of each wrench and what situations one will fit and the other won’t. Every other one I’ve seen, speed and torque are the only things compared. Great job showing the real life comparisons between the two!

@ironman1518. 5 лет назад

Am a home DIY guy and got only M12's for my use. Got the 1/2" fuel stubby and the hex drive 1'4" stubby . The hex 1/4" takes the lug nuts of my Subie Crosstrek=89Ft-Lbs. Works for me. Great review thank you!

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Congrats on the Tools. I think you’re set for a Subaru. Thank you for watching!

@LoganBurdzel 4 месяца назад

I got the m12 for a little work on my car and loved it as industrial electrician I use it everyday which was surprising to me this sucker kicks butt

@Afroo. 3 года назад

Best milwaukee comparison video for me, less talking straight to the point.

@jagerking7020 2 года назад

M12 3/8 stubby easily takes care of 99.9% of everything. It’s the boss of any other tool at this time. Has the compact size etc. there is no competition.

@bryanfuentez7640 4 года назад

Thank you for always showing videos using the tools. I hate when other you tubers just got over specs off the box and put bolts in a vise. Your videos are real world situations

@treadlightlyservicesllc.1930 4 года назад

This is an awesome review, direct to the point without a lot of fluff. I own the M12 stubby and have been debating getting the mid torque M18

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Tread Lightly Services LLC. Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching! Are you going to get the Mid Torque now or still thinking?

@mantequillas1278 5 лет назад

Got the 3/8 stubby, love it. Use the 1/2 mid torque on bigger fasteners and when that doesn't work, I bring out the air gun... but that's rare.

@sparco023 5 лет назад

Try using the 1/2in high torque. more powerful than the air impact

@Jordan-ym5gf 5 лет назад

The problem with the high torque is it's too big. Doesn't fit like an air impact will.

@oby-1607 4 года назад

Okay, I watched your other video on the stubby. I'm gonna get one. You convinced me. Something about watching Milwaukee tools work brings in the want factor.

@jcadlols 4 года назад

I was blown away by my Stubby 3/8 M12. There are things I'd use a bigger impact wrench for but if I had to have one, it would be the stubby as it gets 90% of bolts on a regular sized car & you can fit it in most places.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

jcadlols I agree it’s an amazing tool. For me it’s just depending on what I’m working on which one I choose.

@never2be07 2 года назад

Not out here in Chicago where everything welds with rust

@drsnowmon Год назад

@@never2be07 Yeah I agree with you as an owner of a 1/2 drive stubby M12, it's an excellent tool to have but I think people are exaggerating about the M12's actual power and torque.

@Liemciemdk89 5 лет назад

love the stubby and ratchet helps getting big jobs done fast without fatigue. Stubby can get into places with good power that others can't. Only issue is can't do rusted suspension bolts. Taking motors in and out with the Stubby is what this tool is for

@heyitschinoable 5 лет назад

Both great tools that shine in different areas.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I agree

@grantdeisig1360 4 года назад

I use my stubby impact for all sorts of task. Sometimes it takes a little bit, but it will still break it free. I have a 1400 ft-lbs gen 2 m18 impact for the stubborn stuff. Heck, before I had the stubby, I was using the gen 1 impact driver to remove the lug nuts off of my silverado 1500 w/t. It worked great, struggled a bit with the removal, but ultimately would pull all the tires on a single 4.0ah battery. (And then some) milwaukee makes some great tools. I usually opt for the m12 tools because they are much smaller and lighter, and I think they aren't quite as big of battery hogs as the m18 tools.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Grant Deisig Milwaukee makes some amazing stuff. Thank you for watching!

@Miwiz1 4 года назад

because of your videos, I picked up an M18 mid torque. Thank you very much for your videos

@swampwhiteoak1 4 года назад

This is a great real experience review. No yelling. Thank you.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

swampwhiteoak1 sommer is yelling. I don’t know if I know a reviewer that does that. Thank you for watching!

@swampwhiteoak1 4 года назад

Try watching just one video from VCG construction. The guy yells constantly. He is intolerable. Plus, he has enough free Milwaukee tools for 25 guys using one in each hand.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

swampwhiteoak1 I’ll give him a look so I know what not to do 😎 thank you for watching!

@evankeyes1013 5 лет назад

I’d like to pick up a 3/8 stubby and a 1/2 stubby. That way I don’t have to drag the air line around when pulling wheels and suspension parts and the 3/8 stubby is perfect for speeding up under hood work

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

evan keyes i agree the hose is a pain.

@dposcuro 5 лет назад

Curious as to...why both?

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Goldmarble I like the Mid Torque for suspension work and the stubby for under hood work. That’s just me.

@qwerty6801 4 года назад

3/8 stubby is one of the best tools ive ever bought. I can do like 80% of my work with just the impact/few sockets and extensions.

@coreyhannigan3979 4 года назад

I have all the Milwaukee tools just ordered the stubby can’t wait to use it. Thanks for the video

@DavidRamirez-ol4sz 5 лет назад

I guess using the breaker bar and the m12 would be a good start...

@mike_t_007 4 года назад

Or a high torque and stubby combo!!!

@chastblind7606 4 года назад

@@mike_t_007 I ordered that combo but with the ratchet instead until I get enough money for the stubby

@mike_t_007 4 года назад

@@chastblind7606 Nice! First thing I noticed at the store was how heavy it was to hold. How do you find it to be in everyday use?

@chastblind7606 4 года назад

@@mike_t_007 the 2767 is heavy lol it's only used for heavy duty stuff. But the ratchet on the other hand is worth it! Its like an electronic ratchet. Nice and light weight. I don't use them ever day but when I do get to use them it's awesome. I feel like it's definitely faster

@luchvk 4 года назад

Just a different point of view: The Stubby may be able to overpower a breaker bar (unless you have enough room for a strong posture) and the head of a breaker bar can fit into tighter spaces. So, I'm thinking the Mid torque and a breaker bar would be a good combo too.

@Zozo806 4 года назад

i have tve 1/2" Stubby and and love it but an HT Impact is still nice to have if you need it.

@gamesofcontent 3 года назад

I have 3/8 and 1/2 in stubby and highest torque rated m18. Then I have 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets from them too. I use them all the time those are my favorite tools. Stubbies are nice when you are taking something apart. I was rebuilding an engine and having the stubby there was great cause I didn't have to keep a hold on the bigger ones.

@HowtoAutomotive 3 года назад

Yeah if you can afford them all they’re all worth having.

@HowtoAutomotive 3 года назад

My question for you is if you could only afford one which one would you buy?

@gamesofcontent 3 года назад

@@HowtoAutomotive good question, probably 3/8 high impact. I could always use a breaker bar when needed, and the 3/8 will fit in more places than the 1/2. Then when I could afford one I would get the long reach 3/8 ratchet.

@sfcgoofy1982 5 лет назад

I have the 1/2 stubby to reduce the need for giant 3/8 drive sockets and adapters. So far it hasnt failed me yet.

@captainswashbuckle5143 3 года назад

Is there any advantage to having the 3/8 over the 1/2 version? Im guessing the 3/8 is ever so slightly smaller due to the anvil size but it must be negligible.

@sfcgoofy1982 3 года назад

@@captainswashbuckle5143 more sockets and tools to fit. Using a reducer also reduces some power. I have plenty of 1/2 impact sockets but I wish I got the 3/8 ball style

@thebordernow 4 года назад

Just have to say that your video was great and packed with real-life useful information. No over-the-top yelling and fake dramatics; just good objective information, fairly pointing out the pluses and minuses for each tool. Thanks for reviewing the tool, and not being "the tool." Cheers!

@harisyoung4110 2 года назад

Just sold my stubby and bought a right angle impact, its a game changer..

@hawkman8835 3 года назад

Excellent video. Very helpful for mechanics looking to see what these tools are actually capable of. All the videos of people taking off lug nuts aren’t an accurate representation of the tools capabilities in real world shop use. Thanks bud for taking the time to make this video. 👌🏻👍🏻

@HowtoAutomotive 3 года назад

hawkman8835 thank you I’m glad you like the video. Which one did you like?

@hawkman8835 3 года назад

How to Automotive I’ve been looking at getting the stubby 3/8 for engine and interior work. At some point I’m going to replace my ingorsol 3/8 with the mid torque.

@HowtoAutomotive 3 года назад

hawkman8835 the stubby is perfect for that👍

@earthsounds3358 5 лет назад

3/8 Stubby with a 6.0 battery.... Perfect combo!

@fee9687 4 года назад

I'm very curious to see the effect of the larger batteries on the power/torque output

@timothymancheski2717 4 года назад

@@fee9687 It doesn't change it at all since they are all the same voltage (12v for the stubby and 18v for the mid torque) The only thing that the battery size changes in this case is how long they last.

@michaspi 4 года назад

Timothy Mancheski It does make a difference. More cells in a battery means higher resistance to voltage sag during high current draw.

@megatonesilva6546 4 года назад

@@michaspi Not true. For example: Milwaukee batteries #48-11-1828 and #48-11-1850 both have 10 battery cells in them. They are physically the same size but the 1850 one outlasts the other because of it's battery cell composition.

@carlm2590 4 года назад

I gotta say an XC 4 battery light my m12 tools up better than the regular batteries

@eosjoe565 5 лет назад

For automotive use I can see where the M12 stubby would come in handy. But I think a better comparison would be the M18 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench. At 210 ft-lb it is much closer to the specs of the M12 stubby and it easily fits into all but the tightest of areas.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I agree that probably would be a better comparison between the two. But my viewers always ask me about the mid torque or the stubby So that’s the video I made.

@junsujeong 2 года назад

@@HowtoAutomotive Yeah this is something I wanted for a long long time. Do I really need Mid torque? should I go for m12 stubby for the light weight and smaller size? Comparing to M18 3/8" Compact, I would buy m12 stubby over it for sure. Not a question on that

@RedPanda212 4 года назад

In lamens terms, these are BOTH the FIRST impact wrenches you should buy. Worry about a half inch gun later.

@Frosty_Saiyajin 3 года назад

And when it comes to a half inch, try to find an old rebuilt matco or porter cable (pneumatic) from 15ish years ago if at all possible. If not grab a newer matco or one of those earthquake guns from harbor freight, they're reasonably reliable and have great torque

@wadesirekis8153 3 года назад

i have the 1/2 and 3/8 stubby, works for pretty much anything

@dylanblack9891 3 года назад

I say get the m12 3/8 stubby, and the mid torque 1/2 inch, the m12 will get almost anything off so no need for two 3/8’s guns

@benpennington8941 4 года назад

That's the best comparison video I've ever seen. Thank you

@stoneyswolf 5 лет назад

Swivel impact sockets do wonders. The m18 will get tight spots with a swivel no problems.

@1966johnnywayne 5 лет назад

I'm looking to get the M18 1/2" high torque for "maximum effect", but I'm not sure if it would give me the ability to do brake and suspension work on my truck...do you have experience with this?

@kasondocherty3676 4 года назад

@@1966johnnywayne I had a m18 mid torque it was amazing just very bulky and heavy I did brakes a d suspension on a ram 2500 and it couldn't get into alot of spots that the stubby could have

@5jjt 4 года назад

@@1966johnnywayne Don't overlook the M18 3\8" impact that's been out for a while. It's rated at 210, but it's an actual 210, whereas the stubby is a"Nutbusting" and that's a marketing term and not real world numbers. There's a video on RU-vid debunking the"nut busting" myth method. I forget whose channel it's on.

@nba3512 4 года назад

@@1966johnnywayne yeah the 2767 high torque will fit and work on your truck. Just use swivels. Its uncomfortable and heavy ass hell but it will work lol. I also have a truck. And i bough the high torque then stubby. I rarely use the high torque. The stubby does it all and its super comfortable to use

@mike_t_007 4 года назад

@@nba3512 See its comments like these that make the Internet a great place! I always thought a Stubby + High Torque is the way to go. Best of both worlds

@nickhouze8849 4 года назад

I've got both.i prefer the stubby it's enough power and battery for 3/8 if need more I go to half.stubby has been a life saver.cornwell 1/2 air stubby is a beast of anyone needs to get an air stubby

@DantheFixitMan 4 года назад

Hi Brian, Thank you for making this comparison video. I have the M18 High Torque 1/2" and I absolutely love it. I was torn between the M12 Stubby and the M18 Mid Torque. Unfortunately, after watching your video, now I want both of them 😉 Thanks again, -Dan the Fix it Man

@michaelwright1602 Год назад

Both, the 3/8 stubby and depending on what you work on, the 3/8 or 1/2 MT. I went with the 1/2" in the MT, 3/8" in stubby. That stubby is a beast!

@bowling300ful 5 лет назад

The stubby has its place in my tool box getting small spots and the mid torque place has its place like doing heavy work

@ralladoastalamuerte 5 лет назад

gregroy rizzuto Yeah. I have the 1/2” stubby and the high torque. I just changed a control arm on my Focus and all I used was the stubby and open end wrenches. It’s perfect. I want to purchase the 3/8 and 1/4 just because of the versatility and space savings.

@bowling300ful 5 лет назад

I have the 3/8 and I love it a lot

@semmble2k7 4 года назад

I find the greatest strength of the M12 stubby is it's footprint. A little more torque wouldn't hurt but I mostly use mine for pulling bellhousing bolts and exhaust manifolds on semi trucks.

@turbinepower77 4 года назад

For me the stubby in 1/2" is my go to impact but I like both in 1/2".

@computerfixer06 5 лет назад

Love my M12 1/2" stubby. Great for pulling wheels and doing brakes. Haven't had any suspension work yet but I think it will handle it fine. As long as your extensions are impact rated they shouldn't rob any torque. I love not having to drag an air hose around and listen to the compressor run in my garage.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I love not having to drag the air hose out as well.

@Lucas-kj5kv 5 лет назад

Even impact rated extensions and adapters rob torque. It's a hammer hitting a hammer instead of a hammer hitting a fastener.

@99Isopropyl 4 года назад

Incredible video. Thank you. Great to see both impacts used in loads of different applications.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

99Isopropyl glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!!

@E69apeTheMatrix420 4 года назад

You need the stubby for engine and tight work, You need a bigger unit than the mid torque for heavy duty application, lugs and suspension etc.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Henry Phillips Yep depending on what your working on they both had their places.

@E69apeTheMatrix420 4 года назад

@@HowtoAutomotive Im a mechanic and use my 1/4 impact driver with a socket attachment in replacement of the stubby. the Milwaukee gen 3 impact driver would be just as good as the stubby and perhaps more powerful and smaller.

@jameskempienski 5 лет назад

I got a stubby 3/8 and a high torque 1/2. Great combo!

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Awesome your going to love them. Thank you for watching!

@MrJruta 3 года назад

I only have my m12 stubby and there has been NOTHING it couldn’t break free on my old, beat up Hummer H3 yet. The thing is a beast

@cristianojoana1898 5 лет назад

Started working on cars but only using 1/4 and 1/2 sockets and tools .. but now turning to 1/4 and 3/8 lot better!

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I prefer the smaller tools

@cristianojoana1898 5 лет назад

Yes i understand why now.. i started working on old cars and trucks..lot of space to work... but now cars are soo compact .. its better light and stubby tools.. Thanks for sharing Brian.!

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Joana Cristiano thank you for watching!

@dylanlucas3397 4 года назад

If you have the money, buy both. If not, buy the M12 and when it don't work just use hand tools.

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

I think that's what I'm going to do. 95% of the time I'll be working in tight spaces removing bolts that are less than 100 lb torque. I really don't want to dish out the money for a second more powerful unit to work on suspensions once every 3-5 years. What are your thoughts between the 1/2 and the 3/8 anvils? Thanks!

@dylanlucas3397 3 года назад

@@MrSupernova111 if you're looking for versatility and compactness I'd say go with the 3/8, but if you still want to try using it on much larger bolts you'll need the 1/2 inch

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

@@dylanlucas3397 . Thanks!

@aaronrepper7649 5 лет назад

I have the 1/2-in high torque (don't use it that much). I have the 1/2-in mid torque, and 3/8 stubby. If you doing regular automotive work and you can only get one for now get the mid torque. But definitely get the 3/8 stubby next it is awesome, and the ratchet is really great. You can't get wrong with any of Milwaukee's impact wrenches or ratchets.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I agree 💯

@relaxeful 4 года назад

i have the 1/2 stubby and the only bolt i couldnt remove was from a control arm bushing really rusted, awesome impact but sometime you need more than 250 ft/lbs

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

If you could back would you get the mid torque or are you happy with the Stubby? I do a lot of car work for myself and I'm trying to decide which one I should get. Thanks!

@exoduslnx 3 года назад

This demonstration kicks ass. Thanks.

@BenDover-io9vg 3 года назад

That was one helluva demonstration. Thanks

@kirkjackson56 5 лет назад

I have the m12 3/8 stubby and m18 1/2 mid torque. I find myself using the stubby more often even for most wheel rotation. But it is nice to have the mid torque for back up

@soundretarded 5 лет назад

kirk jackson for first cordless tool would you get the 1/2 stubby over the 1/2 mid torque?

@kirkjackson56 5 лет назад

@@soundretarded yes I would get the stubby first. It's going to handle most of your needs I haven't touched my 1/2 inch in 2 months 😆

@kirkjackson56 5 лет назад

And I have dropped it over 10 times from 3ft in the air off the car rack still works fine. I had it since the 1st day they hit the market

@soundretarded 5 лет назад

kirk jackson get it in 3/8 or 1/2? I came up with a great deal on a mid 1/2 +5ah battery + dual charger for $180. It’s niiiiice!

@kirkjackson56 5 лет назад

@@soundretarded if u already have the mid 1/2 then get the 3/8 stubby. Perfect combination in my opinion

@juanc5149 4 года назад

Impact brand: Milwaukee/ Dewalt Engine bay: Stubby/12 v xtreme Interior work: stubby/12v xtreme Suspension/wheels: 2852/DCF 894 CV Axle nuts/crank pulley bolt: 2867/dcf899 You might need a weighted socket as well as crank pulley bolts can be TIGHT. You need all three of them, especially if you don’t have air or you have rust issues.

@RayW808 3 года назад

I'm alright with struggling, thanks for the video.

@me7229 5 лет назад

I have the stubby but want to get the mid torque. Having both tools is the best. Use the stubby for general use and probably most of the time but get the bigger one out when needed. And if the mid torque ain’t enough which does happen on the rare occasion the get out the big boy high torque.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

I agree 💯

@ernieschatz3783 4 года назад

The Stubby 3/8 is a beast! Same torque output as the 1/2 inch, but I wonder if the the larger anvil on the 1/2" would result in better breakaway torque. Per pulse torque should be higher, no?

@Toolaholic7 5 лет назад

I am talking getting the M12.I have the M18 which I love using a lot

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Having both is nice!

@Toolaholic7 5 лет назад

I found out not to drop them,I have to contact Milwaukee about warrantying one M18 5.0 amp battery,broke the top in one spot

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Walter Frederick thank such sorry that happened.

@KenyonPayne 4 года назад

I feel like having either of those impacts in 1/2 might be better. I dont have much experience with 3/8 impacts but it's easier to find and buy a 1/2 impact socket set and some of them go down pretty small in size

@WeldingForJesus 4 года назад

I agree. I cannot understand why so many seem to prefer the 3/8. All logic speaks for the 1/2: larger anvil should get more torque out of the same motor, any bolt so small that there are no 1/2 socket for it is likely not extremely tight so the powerloss of a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter is no big deal.

@tyrjohanson5658 2 года назад

1/2” is THE standard. I cannot understand why people would pay more for 3/8”

@anon58973 5 лет назад

I have the stubby in 3/8" and the mid-torque in 1/2" flavors. The stubby had trouble with lugnuts... but I was using a 1.5Ah battery. Probably could have done it with a better battery. But it sure is handy in a tight spot. It worked wonderfully on tie rod bolts and a ball joint separator where a manual ratchet would have been a chore. Both have their place, and I'm fortunate to have both in my tool arsenal.

@motogp2375 5 лет назад

Mark Thomas - just bout to order the 3/8 stubby. Glad for your comment. Ty! Saved me to overthink of buying one or not. His video definitely is also a good reference. Thanks Brian!

@mcqcjc8409 4 года назад

When u say struggling it makes me smile - i am about to buy my first impact wrench

@ClearWater7.62 5 лет назад

I go with the stubby.. get the 1/2" for lug nuts axle nuts flywheel bolts crank bolts suspension bolts that is 17mm 19mm 3/4" plus nuts and bolts. But i try to purchase all 3

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

Did did you get any of them? If so, how do you like them and what has been your experience so far with them?

@ClearWater7.62 3 года назад

@@MrSupernova111 get the stubby. Hands down the best. Its not heavy. Very compact and powerful. Lug nuts and axles I wouldn't recommend, maybe it'll get by.

@shanesubashe787 4 года назад

I'd buy the 3/8" stubby first and get the 1/2" mid or high torque later.

@shanesubashe787 4 года назад

@Michael Powell true. I ended up buying the mid torque but should have gotten the high. I still haven't found anything on my car yet that the mid won't take off though.

@kaosaepharn4326 4 года назад

my coworker talked me into the 1/2 mid torque so I bought it first then 3/8 stubby after(which I wanted to get first). for the things I do at work, the stubby can do every thing the mid torque can. Wheels at work are torqued to about 125 ft lbs and I feel like the mid torque should loosen it much easier than it does. Really contemplating in exchanging it for the high torque.

@shanesubashe787 4 года назад

@@kaosaepharn4326 I would.

@zerozero1944 4 года назад

Chasis bolts

@austinhill8114 4 года назад

I got the half and 3/8 full size as a combo selling my 3/8 snap on compact for the milwaukee stubby

@charredskeleton 4 года назад

Thanks for putting this together. Lots of great info. I especially liked seeing them in action.

@path3848 4 года назад

You must not live in the rust belt, more than 50%of those fasteners would have snapped off if the car was more than a year old 😂😂

@aintfromrounhere8099 4 года назад

You must not know much about cars. That’s false

@isaeproductions5217 4 года назад

Josh Arseneault You must not live in the rust belt either

@stonedmega1 4 года назад

@@isaeproductions5217 I do and you're wrong

@scinto23 4 года назад

The guy was making a joke, relax guys.

@Jdres123 4 года назад

I should start testing these impact guns at my local pick and pull junkyard. Lets test that Milwaukee mid torque on a 2000 jeep axle nut.

@bartprice3439 5 лет назад

I just bought Dewalt 12V Xtreme 3/8 impact. It's not a serious tool for full time automotive mechanics. Period. The Milwaukee Stubby is. But, price is a factor. Abd ergonimics. If you make money with your tools, buy the Milwaukee. No brainer. If you're a homeowner / backyard mechanic, and already have a big air or cordless impact for the big, stubborn or rusted bolts, the Dewalt will most of what you need. And each company know all this, and builds tools that sell to their chosen markets, customer base.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Bart Price nothing wrong with buying what you can afford. Dewalt makes nice Tools. Thank you for watching and when you’re ready Milwaukee Tools will be their 👍

@ban-amtl2364 5 лет назад

Very detail and non biased review. Thanks

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching!

@andybub45 3 года назад

M12 3/8 Stubby and M18 1/2 mid torque is a good combo, depending on what kind of work you're doing.

@ssss-df5qz 3 года назад

Those two alone are enough for a multitude of applications. You literally need nothing else. Maybe the ratchet, but seriously - you don't need much to do a lot.

@gabagool2064 Год назад

@@ssss-df5qz I have the ratchet and the stubby and I think the stubby is more versatile. The ratchet gets the least amount of use when I work on stuff at home. I bought the ratchet before getting the stubby, but if I could do it over I’d get the stubby and call it a day.

@PaulyD0859 5 лет назад

I’m going to need another toolbox. 😱

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

lol

@jakec1483 4 года назад

🤣🤣

@Rottidog68 4 года назад

Was thinking the same thing! I just have to stop grabbing these -00 model # ones & get one with a bag.

@scinto23 3 года назад

I bought the m18 mid tourque and im a bit dispointed in it, works ok for lugnuts but stuggles with civic caliper bracket bolts, 5.0 amp battery. Deffinately not regretting it, very useful just not as powerful as I'd hoped. Was planning in grabbing the stubby but now I don't know.

@connorbroyles3369 5 лет назад

I have the 1/2inch stubby with 6.0 battery the only nut that ive found i couldnt take off is an axle nut, but it was a heavily rusted and had to use a Milwaukee high torque

@Erik-ek9du 5 лет назад

I've got the M18 impact driver and use 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" hex adaptors for most stuff, the 1/2" stubby for tight spots and the 1/2" high torque for the big stuff.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Erik sounds like you have the prefect setup. Thank you for watching!

@Alxm225 4 года назад

Just got the stubby. Seems powerful enough. Still have to get that nut buster 1/2" 😉

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Alex M. It’s got power but the nut bust is on A whole Nother level👍

@makeamericagreatagain881 4 года назад

That stubby is beast when paired with the 6 amp battery

@richardmckenney9434 5 лет назад

Have The M18 1/2 Mid Torrque, made Doing Struts & Mounts on my 05 Volvo S60R a breeze, But there was a few tight spots the M12 Stubby would work better on. So i plan to pick the tool only 3/8 Stubby up soon, Sinch i already have the M12 1/4 & 3/8 Ratchets & the M18 1/2 mid Torque. Don't think i have a need for the M18 High torque sinch i'm just a DIY Shad Tree Mechanic & just work on the wife's 07 Volvo XC70 & My 05 Volvo S60R.

@soundretarded 5 лет назад

Richard Mckenney starting out fr your first impact, which one would you buy first?

@gslevegsleve 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing the video excellent job highlighting various strengths of each in a given situation. Based on your reviews I have obtained stubby m12 1/2 inch in addition both the high and mid range 1/2 m18 they have made the mechanical work far easier to tackle

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

That’s way I do the reviews to make your life easier. Glad you like them. Thank you for watching!

@goodinsrt8 2 года назад

The M18 looks really nice, but I think most of us would be just fine with the M12 for most tasks.

@guni-gunimolang8474 4 года назад

Great 👍 review, now I’m gonna buy STUBBY THANKS

@barrylinkiewich9688 5 лет назад

I just bought the M12 stubby 1/2" and did some suspension work, what a beast of a 12v tool, plus I don't really see myself having to use size adapters as my impact stuff is all 1/2" so hopefully that will help it remain more efficient.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Right on. I think you made a good decision. Thank you for watching!

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

Did you have any trouble with the Stubby in your suspension? Which parts did you have to remove?

@barrylinkiewich9688 3 года назад

@@MrSupernova111 I pulled front and rear sway bars and dropped the front engine cradle/crossbar on my friend's car. No problems, just a few rattles and every bolt broke loose and spun off. I've since swapped winter tires on my vehicles and for a couple friends, it felt like it was lacking a little on a Dodge 4500 tow truck but everything else went well.

@zakkrick 4 года назад

I just bought the stubby m12 1/2. It’s for home use so I don’t need the high torque m18

@WeldingForJesus 4 года назад

The high torque M18 is great! I bought mine to tighten lug nuts on my truck, something the stubby is not even close to. And I bought the stubby to do work on my SUV as it can get into places my M18 high torque could not even dream of. Both have their use and place. The M18 mid torque though? No!

@no0channel0at0all 3 года назад

@@WeldingForJesus the m12 stubby can take lug nuts off of semi trucks, look it up.

@WeldingForJesus 3 года назад

@@no0channel0at0all Just for laughs I tried to google that, but did not find any results immidiately. But would you please tell how a 339 Nm tool will remove semi truck lug nuts torqued down around 650-700 Nm? You know what? I'll take mine to work today and film it and put it up on my channel!

@landofthefree1804 4 года назад

Best video I’ve seen so far on those.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Thank you!

@arifmesfin2610 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for taking time making this video. i learn lot from your video.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching!

@jimbrausky 4 года назад

I got the mid torque for quick tire change 💪

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

J Garcia That’s the perfect tool for that job and more. Thank you for watching!

@AndrewBrowner 4 года назад

that stubby just broke free a 200ftlb axle nut, seems plenty for doing 110ftlb tires even if theyre corroded on, and itd fit into a lot more wheel wells for doing brake and suspension work

@kumasan812 3 года назад

You have not giving the Stubby enough time to build up to its max. It builds to that point with continuous trigger hold.

@eliteexposure5594 4 года назад

Good review video from a real mechanic. Good job.

@koorite. 4 года назад

I use the stubby every day for random jobs. I also have the m18 2767 (high torque 1/2 inch) for lug nuts and every now and then i try lug nuts with the stubby just for farts and hiccups, and the stubby always takes them off! Its an awesome tool!

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

Koorite I agree the stubby is awesome! Thank you for watching!

@epicragegaming2016 5 лет назад

where i would need the m18 mid i would just use my 3/8 air impact, but i can't make that gun work where the m12 works in respect to size. i think for me its a clear choice, tho i do love the idea of the m18 and shedding the air lines, which is my eventual goal.

@MrSupernova111 3 года назад

This is such a hard decision to choose one. I want the power of the mid torque gun but I like the compact size of the Stubby. My concern with the mid torque is that it might brake bolts that are stuck or rusted. I want to be able to remove any old stuck bolts that I come across. This is for DIY jobs of course.

@dirtyfingersninja 3 года назад

I was using just an 18v makita impact hex drive for a lot of car work, it was capable, i think it's rated at 100 ft ibs. it struggled to compress 2018 f150 front springs, but it did it. If i had the stubby or mid torque that job would have been a lot faster. also thought i could get away with just the stubby, but i want the new mid torque that is coming out.

@felixfelix3421 4 года назад

I feel like the biggest flex is getting a flat tire and changing it with a milwaukee impact.

@adamaj74 5 лет назад

Why would the stubby have any problems taking off lug nuts? I'm not aware of any care or truck needing anywhere near 250 ft/lbs of torque. Even 2500 and 3500 Rams for example only call for 130 ft/lbs. Only thing I can think of is the previous mechanics and over-tightening the lug nuts. Not on purpose, probably just using a big air impact. As long as lug nuts are torqued correctly, the stubby shouldn't have any issues taking them off.

@HowtoAutomotive 5 лет назад

It’s not the torque to give some problems it’s the design of the beveled edge. The more surface that the lug nut comes in contact with the more friction it creates making it harder for it. Some Lugnuts are just tougher to get off and others. And with this being 3/8 and 12 volts going to run across occasional one that it will take off. The tool is not really designed for lug nut removing it’s more of a support type tool.

@nikolagoethe7142 5 лет назад

@@HowtoAutomotive But Milwaukee advertises it for lug nuts. And, regardless of design, there's not a lug nut on any car or truck that, if torqued to spec (which will land somewhere between 90-140 ft-lbs), it wouldn't be able to break loose. I know you're the pro here, but I'm going to have to agree with adamaj here and say someone had just over-tightened the lug nuts you couldn't get off. You could always test. Use a torque wrench to torque down the problem nuts to 130 ft-lbs and see if the stubby can take them off. I bet it will.

@dustinpomeroy8817 5 лет назад

Nikola Goethe see your mindset is where the problem lies,when a car comes in a shop or does work even on your car ,you have no control on how tight the last person put them on.Also just because you torque down to 90 doesn't mean 3 years later it won't require 200 ,corrosion can be a terrible thing.

@nikolagoethe7142 5 лет назад

@@dustinpomeroy8817 What are you talking about. My main point was acknowledgement of someone else putting them on too tight. Corrosion may add a little, but not what we saw in this video. Again, IF the problem lug nuts had been tightened to spec, the stubby would take them off regardless of anything else.

@dustinpomeroy8817 5 лет назад

Nikola Goethe I guess my point is that people overtightening things and corrosion is part of life,if I had to rely on something and I used it everyday I wouldn't rely on something that is best case scenario only

@truckerpeterose 4 года назад

Why do mechanics use chrome extensions and sockets on impacts?? They do not generate the impact energy the way impact rated accessories do. Great video showing the versatility of that m12 though.

@crbake 4 года назад

Thx Brian for the demo just bought both of them and the hi torque.

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

crbake nice thank you for watching!

@topherd1011 3 года назад

“Struggled”? Do you mean it had to impact the bolt a tad longer? If so, I agree it is longer, but not by a lot. However I haven’t come across much that the stubby won’t take off on passenger vehicles. But I do recommend the larger batteries for it as shown in the video. Makes a difference in some scenarios. I’ve even got MOST axle nuts off with a stubby.. rarely do I have to switch to the mid torque. Mid torque would be my preferred for exhaust and large suspension components/removing and installing pressed wheel bearings. After a year or more with it I’m really impressed either way for a 12v.