Milwaukee & Snap on long reach battery ratchets 

“For the love of god I know” he could already smell the comments 🤣

For that I’d use the Milwaukee right angle impact. I think Milwaukee emphasized speed over torque because at the end of the day, a 3/8 or 1/4 isn’t really meant for heavier torque applications such as caliper bracket bolts. Let me tell you though, when you’re doing an oil change on modern cars, you tend to fall in love with the Milwaukee taking the 20 damn 10mm holding skid plates on 😂 I’d suggest using what’s best for your needs, and if you can afford it, have both lol

You gotta do a clutch dump on that thing lol get the ratchet at full speed and then put it on the bolt I do this everyday at work with my milwaukee, also the m12 has a 5.0 high output battery I bought it and it’s a pretty good difference it’s supposed to be 25% more power I believe

One pull of the arm is TOTALLY worth $400+ dollars

Luckily those are called ratchets and you can apply manual torque on them. Also luckily Milwaukee also makes 2 versions. A high torque low speed and a high speed low torque and labels them as that.

The Milwaukee loosened it 😂

Don’t use such a small battery in the Milwaukee.

I always break the fastner loose first like a normal racthet then zip it out no matter which ratchet i use. And if im in a tight spot ill pull the trigger before its on the fastner then shove it on while it’s spinning. Unless its a bigger bolt thats more then 50 ft pounds I’ve never had any trouble. I just like the speed of the Milwaukee but really like the Snap Ons trigger.

To those that say just break it loose, I love and abuse my milwaukee tools but for rusty bolts I got the snap on electric ratchet because it doesn't stall due to the extra torque, one of the few things I would buy off the truck again besides the hanmers

Try using a larger battery in the milwaukee

Literally watched him hand break loose with the Milwaukee and then screw it off with the snap on 😂

Call me old fashioned but I love using a pneumatic 3/8” impacting ratchet. Throw a swivel whip on it and they are perfect tools. My fav ultra-compact impacting air ratchet is the Astro 1128. Regular size is the Earthquake 3/8” impacting air ratchet. Both are smooth as butter, have some balls and are smaller & lighter than anything battery powered. If you use a hook on your air line to support the weight of the air line itself, it really helps manage the line. This is the step that all the young mechanics don’t understand. I like battery tools just fine, they certainly have their place. I just don’t like battery ratchets for anything below the headlights 😂. Battery impacts have gotten really good but the ratchets fall short of air consistently.

With those it’s do you want speed or do you want torque

I've owned the non-fuel Milwaukee ratchet for a while now. I didn't really understand it when I bought it. So once I couldn't break anything loose I threw it into the bottom of my toolbox. Understanding that you can break something loose with a breaker bar or the ratchet itself and then just power it. The rest of the way is a huge time saver. That all said, I don't think I would spend any money on something more powerful since that's not its purpose and the weaker ones tend to have smaller heads that fit in tighter places. While I get your point of this video, I would also say if there is a flip side to all of us where the smaller cheaper ratchets have advantages too.

Getting a running start with the Milwaukee helps a ton 👍🏻

Have you tried the bigger battery on the Milwaukee? When it comes to rustier or just bigger bolts on brake jobs i tend to use the bigger batteries to give me that extra torque

I got both too snap on way stronger but it's a knuckle buster too

I have both also. Different uses. Depending on the application I will break it loose with the snappy and run it out with the Bukake

I have both and they are a pain to switch forward and backward once they start getting worn. Use snap-on for removal and Milwaukee for install. You never have to switch the reverse mechanism and the lower power Milwaukee will keep you from messing up threads on a bolt that wants to go in hard.

Not hating but wouldn’t it have been cheaper to buy the right angle impact than the snap on ratchet? Is the snap on ratchet really worth that extra money?

I like milwaukee i have there impacts but i love the snap-on ratchet

I still have the brushed version of the snap on ratchets I got 6 years ago, just recently rebuilt the head clutches on both 1/4” and 3/8” ratchets. Those things have been abused to all hell and just don’t die, I also prefer the triggers on the snap on’s vs the Milwaukee’s.

Random internet expert appears to correct professional mechanic: "it's not an impact bro!" When you said "for the love of God I know it's not an impact", I literally LOL'd. Nice comparison, thanks.

What people don’t understand is that even if you break it loose manually, sometimes they’ll bind up and the motor stops before the bolt or nut is out

I have a Snap-on. It took about five years for something to happen to it. I had the long one exactly what you got love it use it every day just we gotta get it wrapped down to our garage so I can send it out to get repaired because I’m not gonna pay other 600 bucks worth ratchet, that is Canadian

Put a 3 or 4 amp hour on the Milwaukee.. it will have more torque. Each of these tools benefit from a larger battery. It has a 1.5 on it.

Great video. Milwaukee is no doubt a great tool especially for the right use. Snap-On is hard to beat for automotive use. Thanks for sharing.

Lots of people don't seem to understand how important this can be. Lots of fasteners come factory with loctite and it's a real pain in the ass when the ratchet can't run it out after it's been cracked free

One prioritizes speed vs torque that's all. I don't mind hand cranking a 1/8 turn to get her going so I'd pick the milwaukee. I own the harbor freight earthquake and I love it, compact battery and it removes everything after I break it loose for under $100.. can't beat it.

The way you pulled out that snap on was more faster than the Milwaukee

try the snap on socket in the milwaukee. the weight might help on that like it does impacts.

My dewalt got hella torque shit damn near ripped my arm off a couple times

The larger battery in the Snap On gives it an advantage right? BTW I only use cordless ratchets to quickly tighten or remove after I broken it with a standard ratchet. Then standard ratchet and torque wrench if necessary to finish.

Also I love that style socket you got on the Milwaukee is that a Mac socket ?

I have been saying this to my buddy at the shop.. he has the snap-on and I've 100% noticed this but I do like the Milwaukee. I also want that extended Milwaukee next 🧐

This is the equivalent of comparing a crotch rocket to a Harley.

The battery size makes a difference. I notice the Milwaukee has a smaller battery. Maybe that’s the difference. I only have Milwaukee cordless, so idk what the snap on can do. But I know for my Milwaukee cordless tools the HO batteries make a big difference.

Both are great tools.

So the issue here is that the Milwaukee is the high speed low torque 2560 version. They also have the lower speed (snap on speed) higher torque version extended reach which is the 2560 I believe. I just relaxed my snap on long reach with the Milwaukee high torque and it’s just as good or better. I had a Milwaukee 2569 like you show in the video and I didn’t like it for what I normally use the extended reach for so I got rid of it.

Mr Subaru has got this one

I own both and i can confirm he is 100% correct the snap-on is stronger but ive had to warranty both of them so its horses for courses.

The battery size matters on the power I think

This may sound weird but the dewalt 20v xr out performs both. Ttc did a test and dewalt came out on top.

Came in a little to hard with that snap on 😂

There is certain snap on tools you buy and this is one of them. But the Milwaukee 1/2 impact is my favorite tool that thing rips

I got the right angle impact and that thing got tourqe I use it to break loose all kinds of stubborn nuts & bolts

The power of those new snap on rachets more than makes up for the speed

Ok now put the 4,5 or 6ah battery on the Milwaukee and see the difference... And with the price difference you could also treat yourself to a new mid torque for the money too.. about 35% more power using a high output battery on the Milwaukee. i don't own either but it's just more of an apples to apples comparison if you did.

I mean just break it loose with the milwaukee manually (like you said) and it will save time because it's faster over all.

Nice I have a big snap on one and a smaller one of the same kind. Very helpful and better than the Matco ones I’ve got. 🤷‍♂️

I may be crazy here but that too bolt really looked like it was broke loose as you were taking the Milwaukee off

Interesting comparison! Besides being 12v vs 14.4v the Snap-On battery does look a tad larger. Not sure how many amps but I'd guess a couple more than that 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0AH on the Milwaukee. Wonder if putting a 4.0,5.0, or 6.0 AH on the Milwaukee would make it more comparable?

I bet half of y’all that are claiming he loosened it with the Milwaukee, never even touched a tool in your life.

Is there any angle impact battery ratchet,? Or are all the angle impact ratchet tools compressed AIR only?

The models that were out 2 years ago were the exact opposite… Snap-On had the speed Milwaukee hade the balls!

try the nascar method, full trigger throttle then move over nut or bolt, works like a champ!!

Perfect video you are exactly right. So many clueless people in these comments who have probably never even used these tools.

The Milwaukee looks clean out the box

Put a bigger battery on the Milwaukee like 6amp and it’ll probably ripp

Have you tried using the Hercules brand ?? Works super good!!

I always neutral drop my milwaukee.

Yes! I went from snap on to Milwaukee when my snap on quit working! Now I want to go back to snap on. The Milwaukee won’t even touch locate bolts

The trigger alone makes the Snap On the superior ratchet

You also have a thick/dense socket on the Strap-On, and a super light Astro/Sunex low-pro socket on the Killwaukee.

Just gonna ignore the blinking red battery light in the Milwaukee. Lol

Get a higher amo battery for the m12.pretty sure they make a 5amp,not sure about a 6amp though.but the 5amp battery is something like 20% or 25% more torque apparently

The milwaukee high torque has more torque but is slower

@Enrightauto try putting a stronger battery on your Milwaukee. You’re probably using a 2.5 amp that came with the tool. Try using a 6.0A and you’ll have a lot more torque. Also check the amperage on the snap on as well I bet the battery the snap-on has more amps.

Lol you gotta finance the snap on

"For the love of God I know"😂 Cheat code unlocked We were coming for ya!

the high speed motor reminds me of a toy motor, its a joke

Try the AC Delco brushless ratchet. It's long enough and comes with 2 batteries for $150. Nice trigger and tons of torque

I like using my mikewaukee impact ratchet, 3/8 drive. It has the 3 speeds plus an unscrew function. You arent using the right tool for the job there. I do brakes with my impact all the time, works perfect and has paid $225 for itself many times over.

Had the Milwaukee 3/8 & 1/4 long reach. Traded them in a few weeks back for the Snappys and I've gotta say it was the right decision. Yeah they're expensive, but man are they nice to use 😂 And no paddle trigger too

Milwakee Fan Bois in 2021 "Mailwakee has more torque then the snap on torque is king "Milwaukee Fan Bois in 2023 " it doesent matter how strong it is only how fast it spins" heres one for you fan bois... Snap On is just better

I use this same milwaukee. It works just fine with the bigger batteries at the sacrifice of space and weight.

Snap on is better, I said it.

snap on has a faster long neck ratchet now that's brushless instead of brushed. I personally dont us my snap on brushed long neck ratchet much, but comes in handy when I'm too lazy to lift a car up to remove the lower fan bolts so. Bought it new and have only used it probably 12 times.

Did you try with a high output battery? Because i see the snap on has a better battery seem like more Amp hrs..

It's because it's the Milwaukee pass through. I have the long reach 3/8 battery ratchet and it has tons of torque. I guess the tradeoff is the Milwaukee has a huge head compared to the snap on. The passthrough is the same size as the snapon but they don't have a good way of transferring that power to the ring instead of to a standard 3/8 output.

Was the battery light flashing on the Milwaukee?

I bet if you put a 3 to 6 amp hours battery in the milwalkee it would preform better. I have experience with both. Both are great tools. If you have a collection of milwalkee batteries for other m12 buy milwalkee. Vice versa snap on. Not disappointed in either.

Try the larger battery attachment. 12v ain't got it but 18v does

I’d like to see a high output 5.0 m12 battery on there. The snap on battery looks larger. Idk if it would make a difference but it has for me using the m12 Milwaukee hatchet. The high output batteries are just better.

Make sure your using comparable batteries too because the amp hour not only affects time between charges but also maximum power delivery.

Yeah, I’ve used both and the Snap-On has a lot more torque. It’s really nice. I like the HF extended head ratchet. Good torque

Would putting a larger battery on the Milwaukee fuel system help?

Is Milwaukee 1/4” drive & Is SnapOn 3/8” drive Pause it & look at pic of both 2Gether???

My snap on lasted 2 weeks past it's 6 week warranty cost175 to rebuild bought a DeWalt still going today over a year later same compared torque

What is the price difference? I’m curious.

I've had my snapon long reach for less then a year and already needed to service it twice n it sucks because everything is on back order so waiting on parts for it to be fixed. So now it's a paper weight while my milwaukee is still running strong

My personal fomula is get the 3/8 snap on get the quarter inch fuel. That way you have both but its not the same exact tool

Although it isn't made for breaking bolts loose, the milwaukee does stall out too easily and that gets annoying when youve got something like a lock nut or a bolt with a little bit of thread locker on it or some imperfect threads which dont allow the bolt to turn super easily. A more torquey ratchet could get the job done without stalling. Even though the milwaukee isn't very torquey, the fact that it's not crazy loud or tied to an air hose makes it so much handier than a traditional air ratchet. I use my milwaukee ratchet every day while my air ratchet doesnt do anything more than collect dust.

I use my m12 stubby impact for stuff like this with a wobble and/or extension if I need it. I know these are slimmer but really not by very much

If you use the little bit bigger and better battery on the Milwaukee than the standard 2.0 battery, it should work just as well as the Snap-On. I own both tools as well and I just used the better 3.0 battery and it worked just fine.

Try the non “high speed” version for a better comparison. Milwaukee makes many different versions depending what you need. Buy the tool for the job!

Does it hurt the electrics to hand crank until they can take off?

Very accurate. I just did the same thing today

You also have a heavier socket on the snap on which makes a difference

Thats why u got hands use them 😂😂😂