Dyno Graphs of Every Milwaukee FUEL Impact: How Much DO You Need? 

Our go to Milwaukee's: Driver: amzn.to/3QdAI2c Subby: amzn.to/3AgKyZd Mid Torque: amzn.to/3q9LcFe High Torque: amzn.to/44pm1xK

I mainly do oil changes, so 1" D-handle for me.

I got bold and decided to take my personal 3/4 inch impact with a XC8.0 to work on the equipment at my shop, and its a huge improvement over our IR air impacts. Especially out on the beach doing dozer ops. It became so noticeable how much quicker I was working and getting jobs done over everyone else that my own chiefs came up to me and told me to write up an order request for any and all Milwaukee tools we should get for the shop lmao. Within 3 hours, they had an order for 20k in just tools alone, another 5k in batteries, chargers, and packout kits

How many ft-lbs do you need? "all of them"

jesus christ, when you included the curve of 3 different M12 battery sizes I was sold on your channel. You and Todd are GOATS, now to find other similar legends!

I own all but the 2 high end ones and the pin detent one. I'm not a professional mechanic. This video made me realize I might have a problem.

Me: Never touched a bolt on a semi outside of replacing the windshield when I was a glass tech Also me: that 1 inch impact would come in handy 🤔

I have the 2767 for use in a municipal shop near Chicago. I have yet to run across a truck lug nut it can’t remove, and my trucks live in road salt six months of the year. I love using that gun for rusty plow bolts, because if the 2767 won’t loosen them, it will tear them in half.

Milwaukee is such a beast tool company. So glad I am invested into their battery line up, because they never disappoint!

My m12 stubby 3/8 is my go to tool for everything. It’s lightweight, convenient, fits most places, the battery lasts forever… it just gets the job done without wearing out your arm. Having the m12 ratchets for tight places is helpful but I mostly use the stubby. And yes obviously it doesn’t work for crusty suspension bolts and lug nuts and the like.

For me the 450 range is pretty much all I need, if I need more I'm getting the breaker bar with an extension

LET'S GO!!!🏁 2:00...👈 this... people tend to get this wrong a lot... just because the upper end of it's torque capability can break a fastener free doesn't mean that's the only one you're going to need.. you need about four times that torque unless you want to sit there for 20 seconds trying to take it off..every time Design and impacting rate is going to play in the torque curve also...

Anecdotal, but I worked at a Quick Lane oil-and-tire place for 6 months with my M12 1/2" stubby impact on the stock 4.0ah battery. We rotated tires on nearly every vehicle that came in, and I needed to borrow a pneumatic gun only 3 times in 6 months. It's removed axle nuts and harmonic balancer bolts without issue as well. Good enough for me!

Always look forward to seeing a new TTC episode every Friday, keep up the excellent work. Thanks to your recommendations, I picked up a Ridgid Octane high-torque from my local direct tool outlet for 50% off yesterday. Can’t wait to see if the new Dewalt high-torque is able to beat it or even the Matco gun

I change tires on 18 wheelers for work and we have a couple of those D handles. I’ve never had a lug that they couldn’t get off, I also prefer them over the air powered IR 1” that we have. It’s rare that either of our impacts struggles to unbolt a wheel even with rust. We torque to 475 after lubing the stud and nut

Thanks for this! I was window shopping M12 stubby impacts a little while ago. Seeing what they're capable of is appreciated.

The 2nd gen mid torque makes a great go to most of the time. Thanks guys great work.

The right angle impact is the only impact I have currently. It works for almost everything and has saved my ass on multiple occasions. I've never met a bolt it couldn't break except for axle nuts.

Currently working a shutdown for the first time with the Mid Torque on my truck and I'm thoroughly impressed. Pleanty of flanges we had to break where the high torques power would have been nice but was to large to fit in some spaces , and the mid torque didn't have a problem removing 1" carbon steel studs

What an absolutely beautiful and informative video!! I can't imagine all the work to put together this 16 min video. Thank you! Milwaukee is definitely a great brand!

Fun to see them all lined up with lots of anecdotal experience-and the actual-use chart looks invaluable.

Looking forward to the DeWalt series like this -- especially since they're just getting the new stuff out now -- the various models all look so similar and the names are so similar it's a bit hard to keep track of what's what from them IMO.

Professional wrench thrower here. M12 is the design factor by which I have all of my electrics. Anything that requires more than the ~250ftlbs from the stubby was less than 5% of the total fasteners that I dealt with. In which case I had multiple other forms of fastener movement. If I had to buy an entire setup all over again I would do things the same way. M12. Since every shop has to have air basically no matter what, I never saw a benefit of have the M18 line or any of its competitors over the typical pneumatic tools that I already have. Anyone else thinking about taking this directly on and buying your own line of battery models, remember two things, the more the tool shakes the more the electronic controls in that tool shake, and sometimes the fastest way to do the job is by breaking the bolt.

You can add the M12 stubby to the "bringing down an Eaton Fuller transmission from a tractor" category. That's what I use all the time!

Ive got the 3/8" m12 stubby, 1/2" m18 mid torque, and 1/2" m18 high torque. Im a diesel mechanic that works on primarily semis and other big trucks, not really pick-ups. I'm typically grabbing the m12 stubby, for 90% of bolts under 1/2" (3/4" hex head) it's strong enough, for the 10% that aren't i grab the mid torque. And for everything over 1/2" bolts i typically just grab the high torque right away.

I live in a city with 7 months of the year being wet or snowy. Even thought ive got the high torque M18....the M12 stubby and Makita XWT14 have taken apart almost every bolt in the front end of my F150.

idk if I just have a beast, but my m12 1/2" easily takes off lugnuts, brake calipers, suspension parts. All of this is on a 25 year old pickup also.

This is really useful. Thank you 🙏 After years away from hobby mechanics, I’m diving back in and need a wrench to cope with UK rusted suspension. A couple of months back, my bargain basement Nissan Qashqai (Rogue) needed wishbones and drop links. It took 4 days of scrubbing, soaking, heating and swearing to get it done. I’m being told I need everything from 250NM to 1,200NM. 🤔🤯 This has kinda made my mind up. About 1,000NM. We’ll see. 😉

Honda technician with the 1/2 in high torque here. I've had mine for a couple years and it is a beast. As for those crank bolts, it will work, but we all have weighted sockets for them anyway. They aren't that expensive and I actually bought mine a couple years prior to becoming a Honda tech to help a friend with an emergency replacement of the harmonic balancer on his 2007 Odyssey.

I love that you guys also explain which tool is best for what job according to the torque rating. Me being a regular around the house and diy my own car type guy I would’ve brought the 1500 ft pound torque wrench to tighten car lug nuts lls not knowing any better

I have had very good experience with the 3/8 right angle impact for brake bolts and shocks. I use mine everyday.

Just ordered and received the Dewalt DCF892B 20V MAX XR 1/2-in Mid-Range Impact w/800 ft. lbs torque in a compact wrench. I ordered this wrench based on your test results where it put everything else including all Milwaukee's in the same size category to shame. It is a beast of a wrench in a small lightweight gun and I love it. Thanks for all that you do and share!

My gen 2 mid torque 1/2" anvil is great. I use it on a daily basis with a swivel doing brakes and suspension. It gets majority of the fasteners off. It's rare for me to take out my high torque. The mid torque is very impressive for the size.

Very informative indeed ... great to see the graphical representation of "how much torque for the job" chart, which would apply regardless of brand of tool. Sixteen minutes well spent. Thanks to Milwaukee for making so many models to confuse t.f. out of the buyer, but even more thanks to TTC for explaining the differences between models.

I have the competition makita and I use my 3/8 a lot but I will say my 1/2 still get used a lot. The 3/8 still seems to fall short in some areas but it definitely fits a lot of nice areas and is key in my tool car while the 1/2 sits in the box more.

bought a m12 drill and impact combo last year and I love it.

I use the 1 in D handle gun to tighten up oil drain bolts to make sure its tight and won't leak. I also write with a tire marker on the oil pan, "Good Luck" for the next poor sap that has got to work on it. 😁

I had been using 3/8” stubby on xc 4.0 since 2018 on Odyssey 100 ft/lb winter lug nuts which some were seize solid with ease our 18V Bosch impact with 21700 4Ah cells will not crack it. This is up in Aurora (North of Toronto Canada) We now can do it with mode 2 on mid torque tighten at mode 2 around 100 ft/lb

Nice comparison!! Stubby, mid, and high tq have done everything I needed so far. Only required the high tq once, but was so glad I had it to continue the job. Stubby actually gets the most usage without fear of damaging anything. Finish with the Tq wrench.

Myth buster for you to test: When I am faced with a fastener at the limit that my well worn IR 2135qtimax from about 2006 (but still kicking), I will load it up with way too much tool oil and give it a shot. Anecdotally, this has worked more times than zero. That might just be due to other factors, but I always do it once I reach that point.

Took whole subframe apart with the M18 compact on a rusted chassis, did seized up brake caliper stuff without a sweat. Throw in suspension spring job in the same bucket. Haven't seen a lug it couldn't take off yet. This little monster is more than capable.

Great clip. Especially with the chart that shows were you can use it. Most people look what thet should by for the job they want to do and with such charts it makes it way more understandable. Thank you and please do this with the chart more

I used the 1/2” high torque at work almost everyday and I use it to remove 1 5/8 lugs ( International school buses ) and I’ve never had a problem with it. But I would like to set up to the 3/4 and this video helped a lot with my decision on if I’m going to get it or not

Now I want to go build a bridge just to make use of the tool.

Hey TTC! You hear about the new M12 High Output batteries? I know they’re not out on the market yet, but I’d love to see you test them on the M12 stubby when you can get your hands on some. There will be a CP2.5 and an XC5.0. Would love to see the power difference not only between the HO5.0 and the XC6.0, but also against DeWalt’s compact again.

My M12 Stubby did well with anything non seized, from engine bay to lugnut, crankshaft bolt and even subframe on Civic 1996 and Jazz 2009. Ive seen its limit with deeply fused rusted stuff. But otherwise i would say 99% of DIY jobs can be done with that M12 Stubby with 4.0Ah

The battery graphs are excellent, only have 1 of the m18 batteries in my kit now days. It's filled with m12. Smaller n gets the job done just the same. Beside the little circ saw, I feel it needs more beans

I have the long anvil 1”. I also work in a truck stop. Many times the air can’t even move the nuts. And the Milwaukee struggles but it doesn’t quit and there hasn’t been anything it can’t do!

My 1" Milwaukee hasn't struggled on a tri axle or 18 wheeler lug nut yet and it's taken off hundreds of nuts that were WAY over torqued and rusty as can be. It's not as fast as my 1" air impact but I keep it in the truck for road service and I'm NEVER worried it won't be able to break a lug nut loose. I can attest that there's no reason to worry if it'll get the lug nut loose or not. Another plus side is I'm pretty sure it puts out the same torque with a nearly dead battery as it does with a new one I've had my battery die a couple times and grabbed a new one to double check the nuts and it doesn't visibly torque them anymore than the dying one did.

Had my Gen2 high torque 1/2" for nearly 7 years now. Haven't missed a beat. Added a 3/8" Stubbie a few years a go and I can't say I miss anything after that.

New mid torque is hands downs more useful than high torque. I haven’t used my high since I got the mid extremely impressed at package size and power.

I don't know how helpful I find it, as I am no mechanic... But it is a very beautiful video full of red!!😍

I generally use my mid torque 1/2" stubby with a 3/8" adapter and then use my 1/2" big boi to finish the job. Glad I got the red.

Truck shop in SW Michigan. The 3/4 has been my go to for over a year now for big torque jobs. Since I started buying 6.0s, there have been few things it can't do. One of my protégé just bought one for himself for tire changes.

I use a 2767 with a 9.0 high output as a Fire Truck Technician and it zips off Fire Truck lug nuts, suspension stuff and plenty of rusted water pump/transmission bolts without complaining.

I have the 2555 m12 1/2in stubby , the 2767 m18 1/2in high torque, and the 2864 m18 3/4 high torque, and use all 3 regularly as a tractor trailer fleet tech, spot on descriptions, the stubby is perfect for general purpose work, the 1/2in m18 for more suspension and brake work, and the 3/4in for lugnuts and drive line

Always appreciated. Thanks for all your hard work with these videos.

I really enjoy my m12 right angle hex driver for majority of vehicle work. I use it more than my 3/8" stubby impact.

As a diesel tech that works on semis and medium duty box trucks, my go to is my 3/8 stubby m12 and 2767-20 1/2in. My 3/8 has taken an insane amount of abuse and always keeps working plus I’ve ran over my 1/2 in once with a forklift and it’s still kicking. There’s some Milwaukee stuff I’ve bought and have been disappointed with, definitely the m12 die grinder and the non fuel 3/8 ratchet. I have been contemplating getting a good 1/2 air gun and keeping the Milwaukee as an on the road tool/ at home tool since I don’t use it terribly often and when I do I’m doing hubs or rotors which have a about 10-15 bolts per side that take 5-10 secs a piece to remove so I’m down half a battery when putting it back together and just for convenience sake I rather use air

this should've been the first ttc video i watched. great breakdown of impacts and their use-cases.

I use my m18 Milwaukee 1/4" impact from the often on sale for $119 kit to take off my lug nuts several times a year with no issue, yes after being properly torqued.

Glad I bought a Milwaukee 2962-20, I am going to be happy with it!!!

The 1" from the big red tool maker has been a god send for Military trucks and heavy construction vehicles. We have mostly switched over to electric tools.

Thanks to your channel I said goodbye to my Bauer driver, drill and 1/2" impact! Welcoming the DeWalt 12v extreme series drill, driver set and got the dcf901 for free! That 901 for 12v is crazy powerful. Absolutely love it! Dcf891 on the way real soon. Keep up the great work man

I use the m12 stubby 1/2" at work all the time and it even gets most lugnuts off, super handy tool

The impact driver, m12 stubby 3/8 and 1/2” mid torque will take care of any DIY homeowners needs, if you’re a pro you will love the 1/2” high torque but already have a good pneumatic.

I'm a fan of Milwaukee tools, my first and only it's the 2767 1/2" HT, I work most of the time on motorcycles, here and there I encounter a nasty stubborn nut, I just apply #2 and voila, above #2 it will be broken...better have that extra oomph, and If I have to travel this baby will save the day.

My first ever power tool was the huge 26v cordless ratchet from kobalt. I quickly returned it and got m12 stubby impact with high torque ratchet. Only wanted the ratchet but home depot drags you into the deals and now I only use ratchet for brake bolts. Everything else, stubby. I’ve noticed tho, half wheel nuts the stubby isn’t strong enough. Suspension bolts are a long shot tho. All that rust is a different level for m12. There’s no chance. I kinda wanna get 1/2 m18 but I don’t like spending money sooo. If I were to get one i think id get mid torque 1/2 just cuz it’s smaller and 650lbs is probably enough for everything on a car

You guys have the absolute best graphs! Thank you for this wonderful science experiment 😎

Could you do a video or torque multipliers? I think they also call them cheater wrenches. I think it would be cool to see the actual numbers on those.

Milwaukee 3/8 stubby M12 all day. It's the king impact for my mower maintainance.

I have the 1/2 drive 2767 and it's more than enough power for the basic diyer at home. Honestly overkill but I'd rather have too much power than to come up short. The high output XC8.0 battery is great too. I also got a Sawzall. I guess tools are my toys now haha.

I’ve torque turned 18mm head bolts 120 degrees from 300 ftlbs with my 2767. Yes it took it a long time but they were in a tight spot and that 1/2 Milly saved me from using a breaker bar.

I'm getting the mid-level impact that does 400-450. Just need it for changing tires on my cars. Tested one at my work place and it's so comfortable and smooth in that size.

Ok before we start the video here's what I got as an electrician. I have M18 1/4" surge as an everyday carry using it alongside my 1/4" drive M12 ratchet. I have the M18 stubby impact, M12 1/2" right angle impact, and a 1/2 fuel ratchet. For bussing using 15-19mm bolts torqued at 50nm if they haven't been ark welded together. And finally I have the big boy the 1" impact that has a 46mm socket that never comes off to remove the landing bolts when I have to swap transformers out. Let's see how it all stacks up.

Love Milwaukee. We run there tools in the shop everyday have for years. Great line up of tools and battery's.

Awesome job and i understand the differences between the products so much better than I did

My favourite video so far from you guys thanks so much that graph put a lot into perspective for what I might need just around the house and garage!

I can feel the vibrations through your videos

Sweet just got mid torque and glad to see is all I will need.

We use the 1in D handle to do track work on the railroad. Its a serious piece of kit.

Excellent test for Milwaukee cordless power tool users. When a user of these tools invests in the Milwaukee batteries, the user is kinda "stuck" buying Milwaukee tools. But, the tools are so durable, I cannot complain about being "stuck." And this test is GREAT for those "stuck" users, allowing them to pick and choose the correct Milwaukee tool for the job. Very, very nice!

thank you for this! personally, i never met anything my 18v Fuel Surge could drive or loosen but it hasn't seen any suspension/engine work. 1/4 impact have gotten too fast, too loud and too powerful for what people really need them for. i love more power but the last 4-5 Gens are not too useful where luckily the Surge swooped in and saved us all. and QUIET! perfect for interior work especially since newest 12v Bosch drivers got louder for no reason. a m18 Surge and a mid torque and you're good to go for most around the house/car jobs. 12v Bosch's are more refined and work better. the m12 fat grip just kills me and is not comfortable at all. Bosch is Snap-on 7.2v tiny where M12 are oversized and ridiculous and just not useful.

Perfect timing, since I was just shopping for one the other day.

Hi, I love your channel. As per info how to use of the Milwaukee impact tools, your second hand should be on the battery area and not on the upper side of the tool. Keep up the good work.

I work for CAT and i have over 28 batteries from milwaukee and about 8k in tools. I have the current 1/2" and 3/4" and 1" d handle impact along with the 12.0s and they work really well, havent found a mac or matco or snap on that can beat them, that said, a 1"7/16 bolt that has been sitting for a while gives the 1" some trouble. It still takes them off with a 12.0 but it takes a while, but i have found that if the 1" cant take it off then none of the 1" air impacts can do it, and some of the older ones we have hit real good.

DUDE! This is exactly what I needed (actually more). THANK YOU thank you!

really thank you so much for this episode that is exactly what people looking for when they are searching online for impact ranch

The M2555-20 the 1/2” is I think still $179 for the impact with a 2ah and 4ah xtra output battery and case, at Home Depot, what a steal, just got mine delivered over the weekend!

I own a 2962 and it was an absolute game changer for me, even with the lesser 5.0 battery

I have been looking for this exact comparison. Thank you so much! I have the little beast impact driver and took off lug nuts off an Altima with it though now I will not do that again now that I know better.

Just picked up my 1/2 impact it probably won't ever leave mode setting 2 unless I need the extra ugga duggas

They are awesome tools. These are for heavy duty use for many years. I'll never even wear out my Stanley tools around home. I hide them when the pros show up and take out my Festool vacuum to show that I'm serious. 😅

So what you’re saying is Milwaukee is still the single most superior company over CheapWalt.

The 1/2 inch will take of big nut on trucks did get stuck on u bolt on leaf springs but the 1 inch delt with it this is a very big truck and it does a good job.

damn these are really well made can watch them all day long

We bought the 3/4" impact for pipe flange nuts that took a 2" socket. It would help spin them down faster but wasn't enough to torque. We had to use Norbar torque guns that could do 4000Nm. We hired them though, they're 10k+ to buy

This is going to be a popular video

At my last shop we had that 1" D-handle and it was awesome. Obviously the Air guns were a go to but I dont think i came across any lug nut it couldnt get off and its perfect for working in the yard.

I was just researching this and you made it too easy now I know what to get thanks!