3/8" stronger than 1/2"? - Milwaukee M12 stubby impact wrench 3/8" vs 1/2"

Although specs are exactly the same, Milwaukee's M12 3/8" stubby impact wrench seems to hit a little harder than the 1/2".
Models:
1/2" - FIWF12 (EU) 2555-20 (USA)
3/8" - FIWF38 (EU) 2554-20 (USA)

[@mark-kf3md]

Thanks for making a straight forward no BS video. There's so many bozo's on you tube that would take 3 times as long and show less actually using the tools. They would be talking on and on and on, such a waste of time. Nice job and useful infomation.

[@MV-df8jl]

Let me guess…..that would of course be VCG construction, he takes 30min to say basically nothing 🤣

[@ChrisBranleh]

I have both 1/2 and 3/8. I think for the size intended to be as compact as possible with it’s given torque rating, 3/8 makes the most sense. 3/8 impact sockets are smaller in both deep and shallow, and noticeably cheaper than the 1/2 counterpart, eg wobble socket sets and so forth. They even make 3/8 in 21mm for lug removal. But most ppl have 1/2 impacts already so it can just be cheaper to get the 1/2 version. If you go to the junk yard for example and bring a 1/2 high torque with the impact sockets, having the 1/2 stubby would be way better than having the 3/8 and another set of impacts weighing you down

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

or just have a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter

[@E_ina_G]

Yeah but if your upsizing on higher torque you usually snap adapters

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

@@E_ina_G well then in that case correct

[@Observer2225]

Can you pls tell which one is faster?

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

Haven’t had an adapter snap yet and I use the pittsburgh cheap ones. These aren’t your one foot long impacts. I go 1/2 on anvil incase I need the 3/4 adapter and can switch down to 3/8.

[@jasonn2284]

I prefer 1/2” since most impact sockets are and torque wrenches are 1/2”. Plus 1/2” is meant for heavier duty even though the torque rating is the same.

[@mg8718]

Yep. And if you try to use the 3/8 model with an extension it will fail. Go with the 1/2.

[@maikolim37]

I weas debating this with a mechanic and he asked me; "What do you want it for?". "To change tires" I told him. He said; "Get the 1/2 impact wrench, it's heavier duty, even though a 3/8 can do it but why not have a little extra power?". I also had pre-existing set of sockets of all sizes that are all for a 1/2 wratchet, it was a no-brainer to get the 1/2 stubby gun.

[@Deerector]

what a great video. no talking nonsense and straight to the point with some good examples and good editing side by side.. keep up the great work bro

[@maxmustermannsunny]

I really dont like the commentary during the video.

[@Rota_rd1]

I have the 1/2 mid torque along with the sockets and I bought the stubby 3/8 to lighten the load on my tool Bag when I frequently go to junkyard

[@nah3193]

Same! It's kinda crazy it's even considered 'mid' torque, it'll do just about anything, quickly. The stubby is a lot nicer for snugging up bolts without worrying about overtorquing

[@damon323]

Great video man!! Really appreciate it! Just bought the 1/2, can’t wait to try it out

[@Tony-bs5wc]

Could you give me an update on how good it was, cuz I'm debating whether I should get a 1/2 or 3/8 impact wrench?

[@damon323]

@@Tony-bs5wc Definitely legit, I love mine. Tons of power! I would go with the 1/2 inch

[@Tony-bs5wc]

@@damon323 Thank you so much👍

[@Eirehunter22]

1/2” is a beast for its size,the 3/8” is brilliant in the long reach ratchet for getting into the really restricted/tight areas of a vehicle👌🏻

[@yungdro1972]

Got all 3 stubby impacts, and I love them. The 1/4 is good for light work.

[@maikolim37]

Why buy an expensive Milwaukee 1/4 impact gun when I can buy a $50 no-brand gun for light duty? I only bought Milwaukee for heavy duty chores.

[@odillaurent1053]

this is the best i have seen, and i watched it a-couple times now .....

[@itsmistersmoke]

bro i watched more than twice already, I really need this lol.

[@texassasquatch6467]

Thank you… sincerely, thank you for this video

[@dstill3597]

Great vid. Simple and to the point

[@ProxyFinal]

The 1/2 has a flaw where socket can run against the housing

[@s.g.d.l.8111]

E ben robusti per un buon lavoro 💯👍

[@-Nobody-1]

Id have to go with 1/2” since im already geared up for that since in coming from the pneumatic world.

[@TokAnjangKau]

Time traveller🎉

[@-Nobody-1]

@ am i?!

[@TheHitDat]

I wanna see them both on the original small batteries. I have the 1/8 stubby and it will not take off my lugs on my 2016 GMC Z71 if it did mine is defective 😮

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

Wish they would have put another LED above the anvil. Yeah I know it’s compact but they could have fit another two LEDs on the nose without increasing the form factor at all.

[@donniedarko2831]

I have the 3/8 Stubby, love that impact driver

[@NNAT2477]

Impact wrench

[@joseCalderon1976]

Awesome. The 3/8 is more practical and lighter IMHO 👍

[@ANDY-we7mr]

whitch ones the best

[@Andreyatl]

Everything what I need to know! Domo arigato !

[@ahkisong]

So you can use the 3/8 without a adapter?

[@vpmotors9529]

With 3/8" sockets, for sure!

[@ahkisong]

@VP Motors thank you I just bought the 3/8 stubby.. so now I'll get 3/8 Sockets.. thanks... ppl.were telling me I need a adapter. Guess if you use 1/2 inch sockets

[@edgargg1669]

@@ahkisongbecuase sockets the size of lugs are usually 1/2 inch for more torque

[@johnny4713ify]

Cool test. I actually have two 3/8 stubby's since I couldn't pass up a deal on one for $60 bucks. Anyhow I run one like normal with standard 3/8 sockets and the other one I run with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter. I can tell you without a doubt the 3/8 with the adapter hits way harder with the extra mass of the 1/2 sockets that it has sidlined my brand new Gen 2 1/2 Midtorque LOL. I work on light duty cars and trucks so that sucker surprisingly has busted loose most fasteners I've come across including heavy duty GMC/Ford suspensions. Kind of curious since you have both if you can run the same type of test, but using a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter on that 3/8 and run them side by side again👍🏼

[@vpmotors9529]

Strange, most tests on youtube show that adapters take away a bunch of torque. I think the 3/8 hits harder because there is less mass to rotate with the lighter socket, thus load on the motor is smaller so it rotates faster and hits the anvil with faster blows...? Only a theory, otherwise I have no explanation why the 3/8 would be stronger.

[@johnny4713ify]

@@vpmotors9529 Trust me I've tested it myself. I used a 22mm deep 3/8 socket on a Old Ford Heavy duty lug nuts. I let the socket tighten as tight as it would go with no further movement. I then slapped on a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter and marked hash marks for reference on a 22mm deep 1/2 socket. Well to my suprise running it with the heavier mass of the adapter/socket combo that nut almost did another full rotation. My guess is the same as yours, but since now the faster 3/8 Anvil is swining the added weight of the 1/2 socket and adapter that inturn gives it extra beans to power through the standard 3/8 limit. That is why I'm curious to see that how that adapter set up will do against a regular 1/2 Anvil. I can actually feel the difference in power while using the adapter it's like a Mini Midtorque kinda hard to explain. Try it and let me know what you think?

[@Pillzb3rry]

@@johnny4713ify I had the same results, a 19mm 3/8 could not remove my jeep's lug nuts, but when i used a step up adapter, it removed without any problem. In fact, I installed new shocks using the 3/8 stubby and 1/2 sockets. Unfortunately, I feel like when it reaches 2 bars of battery life, it's not the same as having 4 bars.

[@johnny4713ify]

@@Pillzb3rry Nice glad you tried it out. I ordered a Titan 3/8 to 1/2 adapter that's more compact essentially it will have almost the same Anvil dimensions as a regular 1/2 so ill be curious too see how it performs with a bit less mass. I normally run the 6.0 battery and get a pretty good run time before I hit the two bar mark. Your right though you do lose beans with any wrench when it starts to gets too low. BTW your 6.0 battery looks different than mine so I'm assuming your up in 🇨🇦 😁. I only say that because I've noticed Milwaukee batteries are labeled differently when they are sold out of the states.

[@drscopeify]

@@johnny4713ify Look up ARES 70198 that adapter is like it does not even exist it is soooo small. I am suing it on my stubby and you can barely tell it is 3/8 and not 1/2.

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

1200 rpm??? That’s it?

[@kchilz32]

Try a Honda crank bolt next

[@chrisgiuliano7193]

That’s a good way to put these impacts to the test

[@ua7pyro591]

No impact will remove those, especially if they've never been serviced. 3/4 breaker bar is the only way!

[@nathanhale2497]

@@ua7pyro591 I took off the crankbolt on my crv with my full sized makita impact and a weighted socket. It can be done (but not by a compact).

[@orangielegros]

I used a yo-yo. Tap the trigger and off it flew

[@mike_t_007]

Mid or high torque only or one of these with a weighted socket

[@gfregia]

Are these the 250lb ones

[@pavelp6179]

Thanks!

[@ericpetteway3841]

Seems they would be identical except one is 3/8 and the other is 1/2

[@lolofrisson]

I just got a stuby. I chose the 1/2 because....... I don't have an impact socket in 3/8!! It's an amazing machine

[@NonieTools]

The funny thing is if you had gotten the 3/8" with an adapter you'd be getting extra power. Maybe the extra weight of the adapter or something but it hits harder that way

[@MrCaribe65]

​@Nl Pcrepairs Check out The Torque Channel video on adapters. The opposite of what you say is true, unfortunately. I thought the same thing until I watched their video.

[@s.g.d.l.8111]

Buoni articoli validi 👍

[@weaklingv2]

How only 35 likes??

[@timweb1510]

54 now

[@LightSaber12345]

1000+

[@throughahunterseyes7867]

Great video

[@alfabethev2.074]

No, it's not.

[@Volksoner619]

88.5 ft/lbs?!? I guarantee most torque wrenches are NOT that accurate. Just call it 90. Other than that cool comparison. Seems both are pretty capable. I went with 1/2” because I had more 1/2 sockets. Will probably also buy a 3/8 just because.

[@vpmotors9529]

Thanks! 120Nm does not equal to 90 ft/lbs, it is exactly 88.5. I didn't want to post false data.

[@Volksoner619]

@@vpmotors9529 My bad. I didn’t even notice that. I’ve never known anyone to actually use newton meters. Any mention of Nm is usually followed by a reference to muffler bearings or blinker fluid. Lol.

[@vpmotors9529]

​@@Volksoner619 No problem at all! I live in Europe, we use metric units. I think , metric is standard everywhere else, apart from the US.

[@Volksoner619]

@@vpmotors9529 yea, the US is stupid like that. I really wish we’d fully convert to metric also. It would make work so much easier. I hate when I tell a coworker to grab a 13/16 and he asks “what’s that in numbers” then stares blankly at me. Lol.

[@JRT3000]

Why no body talk about which one to buy if i can afford only one 3/8 @1/2 i mean why would i choose one over the other .. Does 1/2 is faster nd put more TQ down than the 3 8 or is just a matter of size?

[@vpmotors9529]

3/8" seems to hit a little harder and can be more compact due to socket length. 1/2" has way more accessories. If you can only afford one, I'd buy the 1/2", and later on maybe get a bigger 1/2" impact for tougher jobs so you can use your existing sockets.

[@ВладиславСтанков-е8н]

Why 3/8 is better?

[@marshallrogers8011]

I must the only Stubby w/pin detent,all the videos they have the Hog Ring!!🤔

[@raulgarcia528]

Exelente

[@tanhtran8192]

👍

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[@alfabethev2.074]

As useful as a russian dashcam vid.

[@MorrowSind]

You don't talk? I don't get why people don't talk in their videos.

[@vpmotors9529]

I choose not to. But what is there to talk about? Everything is written on the screen. There is no point in reading out numbers.

[@MorrowSind]

​@@vpmotors9529 It's just easier to listen. I just think if you're going to put yourself out there and make content, then don't be afraid to put yourself out there and be social. I ended up leaving halfway through because I got bored looking for the numbers/ information on the screen. And, I'm a reader... so, it has nothing to do with that. It's just exhausting to follow, especially in the relaxing late hours that we all want to look at online tools. Some will feel different, but some will feel the same as me. Hope this helps.

[@thelos8093]

No talking is better

[@killers00000007]

Maybe he's blind. Or don't know how to read. Ijs lol

[@jmj267]

Just frickin talk already!

[@vpmotors9529]

no

[@jd07251983]

Maybe he sounds like mike tyson and thats why he doesnt want to talk?

[@excitationofstereocilia2103]

@@jd07251983Tyson is a woman on deeball I didn’t believe it either

[@EDS3Gaming]

you didnt use the torque wrench to spec out the 3/8. not a good video

[@noahgamingvideos1584]

Fake video bc impact can’t take off wheel that quick🤣😂

[@jake-mv5oi]

Took those pajero wheels off at 155 ft-lb a lot faster than my car's wheels at 105 with the same setup.

[@noahgamingvideos1584]

@@jake-mv5oi and they air impacts do 700 doesnt take it off that quick so

[@vpmotors9529]

​@@jake-mv5oi Those lugnuts are obviously rust free and freshly tightened to proper torque. Try loosening yours than retightening with a torque wrench, they will come off as easy as presented in my video. If your's don't come off easily, it's probably because they've not been off the threads for a while, and all the salt, brakedust and rust has made them grip stronger. Also alloy wheel lugnuts tend to tighten over time. I don't get it why you think it's fake, I even show the reading on the torquewrench, and the whole point is to compare the tools to each other in a controlled environment. This is not a "real life" scenario, it's an experiment, speed only matters compared to the other tool.

[@saltycanadian6190]

Dude is struggling to torque 155ft/lbs? Ahahha omfg duuuude lift something more often

[@vpmotors9529]

how was I struggling?

[@rustydogrustydog9191]

Easy Karen