Latest Walmart Hyper Tough Tools vs M12: Too Cheap to Pass Up?

[@biz0r07]

if you are a home wrencher...honestly you don't need to worry about being faster...just go cheap and spend your money on something else that matters more.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Or just swing a ratchet by hand like we've been doin for generations :P

[@billymurphy3]

@@TorqueTestChanneloh no. No no no. We need Milwaukee copies for a third of the price.

[@MechanicalMercenary]

​@@TorqueTestChannelI swing ratchets a lot just for the noise factor and torque control. When are we going to get a brushless ratchet that has torque control, similar to a torque wrench but maybe within 10%.

[@rdspam]

@@tanker242and then it’s “only” 230% of the price. Why pay more than 2x for something you don’t need? Because it’s “a good deal”?

[@lancemcfarland8780]

@@MechanicalMercenary I’m pretty sure Milwaukee has an m12 electric torque wrench

[@boltbreakgarage3842]

You guys should test more SKIL tools. They have their own ratchet now and have a ton of drills and impacts you haven't tested as well.

[@hardeho]

I'd love this. I'm into the Skil 12v line for casual around the house stuff, and I've been pleased.

[@boltbreakgarage3842]

@@hardeho I am too, I use their 12-volt drill at work because it's super light and it doesn't fatigue my wrist.

[@angrybigfoot752]

It's not bad stuff but it's all the same company but I'm very curious what the results are

[@sjagain]

@@angrybigfoot752 What's all the same company? Skil and Hyper Tough?

[@covishen]

Like a lot of others, I'm in the Skil 12 volt line as what they call a weekend warrior.

[@bostontricker211]

10 hours to charge a battery is what killed me

[@mromutt]

Yeah lol need the fast charger. It charges up in no time with that. They are only $15 a pop so I have two.

[@timothy9969]

Damn 10 hours!? That’s insane I literally just bought one for fun had no idea it took that long!

[@ben-yi3nh]

Buy the fast charger - Its also very cheap 15$, Still the whole set is great deal for what you are getting.

[@WadeDevelopmentGroup]

An 1100HP Tesla model s plaid charges faster 😂 twice as fast on a slow charge

[@royy_obs8439]

@@mromuttOf you look up the impact it now comes with a 4ah battery and what appears to be a fast charger. lol

[@mikethebeast1012]

I have that exact Hyper Tough ratchet and love it. I don't need it to be high torque or particularly fast. I just need it to run down a handful of nuts & bolts occasionally then I can tighten/torque them later if necessary. It was cheap, and it's convenient not to have to swing a ratchet in tight spaces.

[@mromutt]

Yeah same for me but I went with the short neck model because its only $40 and I didnt think I would need the longneck at least for now, probably will end up with one at some point as well. I just picked up their tiny palm router, was a steal at $50 with a nice case and some bits and accessories. Its not going to do the job of my DeWalt or hammerhead corded routers but I dont want it to (wanted a lower powered compact cordless for small jobs).

[@JD-yx7be]

Build quality will mean you will probably have to buy 3-4 Walmart ones to last the same as the name brands

[@mikethebeast1012]

@JD-yx7be In the unlikely event a DIYer such as myself manages to kill one of these tools we can replace it many times over and still save money. I don't think this is the comment you think it was.

[@Wizkid490]

@@JD-yx7be Eh. Two year in-store warranty (at least on mechanic on youtube successfully used it) and WAY better build quality than I'm used to for Walmart. I have the extended ratchet and it is less creaky and more solid than my brushed Milwaukee ratchet. Probably won't survive extended abuse, but there's a reason they didn't complain about build quality in this video...

[@THX..1138]

Yeah the Hyper Tough 12v long ratchet is a real gem. I have it and don't plan to buy any of the other 12v tools except maybe the rotary tool or 3/8 drill if i decide I need a second battery for the ratchet as the 3/8 drill kit is only $2 more than buying just a battery.

[@matthewhammond4537]

I bought the normal reach ratchet for 40$ 6 months ago. I work part time as a mechanic, and have been genuinely impressed by the performance (for 40$). The form factor of the Milwaukee has always been my favorite. But the hyper tough kit is literally 1/4 the price of the Milwaukee bare brushed tool. Also bought the hyper tough 12v rotory tool ($30 kit) for cutting bolts, flush cutting flooring, and other small projects. Again i am impressed by the price to performance. Both are amazing tools if handled properly for the price. I haven't been gentle with either, but I don't treat them like a 200$ professional grade tool. $40 thats the cost of a decent non electric ratchet!!

[@mromutt]

Yeah I find it easy to recommend the short $40 as long as people know its just an electric ratchet not some kind of torque wrench or impact wrench (its surprising how many think that way about these kinds tools). I honestly plan on getting quite a few more tools from this line with how pleased I am.

[@tfoen7678]

That's good to hear. Too bad it's sold at Walmart; Hyper Tough. Some folks have a bad taste and feeling about it.

[@colewelden]

Can't speak to the Walmart variant, but for rotary tools I have tried quite a few. I always use my Dremel now, because a few of the other brands I have purchased failed me. Had more than one give up on me part way through a cut, but the Dremel always finishes the job. I've yet to have to replace my original. Meanwhile a few of the off brand ones I had at my parents / work have already died. I usually take my Dremel with my in my tool bag now. Edit: To clarify I would still recommend the off brand if it was a lot cheaper. But buying a Dremel is only about $40 for a corded variant and I think it's definitely worth a small premium if you need a good rotary tool. Just my take. To each their own.

[@RagedContinuum]

this - rotary tool, ratchet, impact - cheap, light, works good

[@LonersGuide]

Once again, one of the most useful channels on da interwebs. My only experience with Hyper Tough has been a pair of rechargeable work lights. They have served me very well for over a year now. One even flew off the top of my SUV doing about 60 mph one night and bounced several times on the asphalt with no apparent damage, so at the very least Pretty Tough. They are slow to recharge, however.

[@jetenginethrust863]

As a retired A&P Mechanic who owns a lot of great tools I bought the Hyper Tough 3/8" Dr. long reach for the heck of it & didn't want to spend $250 for the Milwaukee long reach (I own several Milwaukee Fuel tools BTW). I'm glad I did cuz I really like it, it's a great deal and a pretty good tool so far. Batteries are cheap and there's always a 24hr Walmart open close by in case you need a new battery in a pinch also. This one's good for those tight spots after breaking the fasteners loose & when needing a bit more reach with a ratchet in an engine bay etc.. Glad you did this video, I was considering getting the 3/8 impact. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.💯👍

[@Legendd12]

I have the hyper tough 1/4 brushless. Have used it for 6 months in a dealership and it has held up fine. Love it for the price.

[@2078smith]

I got the hypertough 3/8 long short ratchet & 3/8 impact wrench. They both have been great. I drive a nissan murano & they have busted off lug nuts, spark plugs & busted off nuts that i knew it couldn't do, but it did.

[@CrazyMan0824]

Should do a retro tool once a month or perhaps once a quarter, could be fun. Would like to know how my old DeWalt DW059 does and how much technology have changed. Old school vs New School

[@elias52688]

I was thinking about this too a few days ago! I would love to see this as well.

[@lukelegg9915]

Lets see some classic Black & Decker and Craftsman and Rigid and others from that golden era

[@conanrdk]

Enjoyable review! I bought the tool combo Hyper Tough standard length and long 12v ratchets. As a DYIer, I'm very happy with them.

[@knockywigglesworth1909]

Love your content! You should do best of "affordable" or best of "budget" tools. Most of us home DIY wrenchers can't afford the Red or Yellow tools..

[@jazroT]

I found a hypertough 80013 for only $20 at Walmart last week, ive been using it on the car and LOVE it! Thank you for doing the review, it may not be the best but it works for me!

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

I just bought the short hyper tough ratchet because the Milwaukee never sells cheap, ever used. Since I noticed the HT ratchet is EXACTLY the same as the Tool Pro brand from Super Cheap Auto from Australia!

[@grominwithrob1339]

I have a Milwaukee M18 1/2" am 3/8 impact. They are great when I really need the torque, but most of the time, I use the Hyper Tough because they get it done and at that price, who cares if you kill them. They also feel good and i can have a bunch of batteries and multiple drivers and still save a ton. They are a ridiculously good value.

[@Avoltech]

I've bought this thing with the fast charger and the 4ah battery. Mine definitely can do lug nuts with the standard battery (I do also have a torque wrench so I know they are torqued) so I'm surprised your model couldn't. I guess that's just the level of quality control you get with cheaper tools. I'm very happy with this purchase saving me some money for my light duty projects around the garage.

[@Lyle-1999]

Me too

[@alleneaston507]

Same here.

[@IamHenshaw]

Same mine was ripping them off of an E350 today. With a half inch adapter.

[@Highstranger951]

@@IamHenshawhow about no

[@IamHenshaw]

@@Highstranger951 How about yes. Lol. I got no reason to lie bud. I have always been leary of El Cheapo tools, but I will say this new Hyper Tough line definitely hangs in there, from what I've seen personally.

[@jackgladish6821]

Could be a good starter cordless tool for when your manual ratchet and socket gallery are finally complete with great reliable options that make you money and save the day.

[@zacharytribou2728]

I got the hyper tough ratcheting wrench 2 pack for 100 bucks with battery and wrenches and chargers and it was hands down my most favorite purchase for tools

[@ForeverDiox]

Been real curious about the Hyper Tough stuff… but I’ll just stick with Ryobi and Milwaukee. I do run a lot of Hart hand tools, but my buddy can get Milwaukee tools at cost so I’ll be doing a lot of upgrades soon!

[@jameshaines4260]

What is cost like on those? I assume home depot takes like 30% or smth?

[@yoboialex]

​@jameshaines4260 I work at an electrical wholesaler in Canada, I bought a Milwaukee m18 heat gun at cost for 100 bucks, we sell it for 170

[@seymoarsalvage]

@@yoboialex Exibit A why I don't buy name brand shit, price gouging motherfuckers

[@WhyFacetattoos]

​@@yoboialex wanna be friends? What's your at cost for impact wrenches and drivers?

[@markkempton4579]

I really wanted an electric ratchet for a one-time use while assembling a resin shed a couple months ago and couldn't find a deal on a used M12 or find those 4V Ryobis in stock. I totally spaced that these existed. I'd heard good things about the impact driver (not this wrench) and would have happily plunked down a few clams to try one. My store finally started carrying the 12V stuff this month, so I might grab one just to have on hand.

[@benmiller5015]

Im kinda curious how long it would take to run the gauntlet with a normal ratchet. I cant remember if you guys ever did that when you first made the gauntlet but it would definitely be interesting to see if you're as fast as some of the electric ratchets out there

[@orijimi]

Yeah, no way in hell would they be nearly as fast as any electric ratchet.

[@SomeGuysGarage]

A longgggggggggg time, ratchets on nylocs are just brutal.

[@ferrumignis]

@@SomeGuysGarage You'd need a new wrist afterwards as well.

[@bradensmith22]

The reason these ratchets are so ubiquitous is because they are so much faster than hand tools...

[@oldfag_adventures]

it's much harder to run a control for that because most of your speed will come from an individual's strength. where with electric tools all you need to do is have the strength to hold the tool while it cranks

[@chrisjones6002]

I just looked for $95 you can get both Hypertough ratchets with a battery and charger each. That's not bad really, especially for a DIYer. If I didn't already have a Hercules ratchet I'd give them a try, I might still buy one to be honest.

[@nydrm90]

I bought the extended reach ratchet for my job. I need to adjust the setup of a machine with hex head screws. I dont need it often and the tool is mine so i didnt want to spend too much. Its perfect. Its not really your style, but for the lower end tools especially what different reall world tasks they can do is more important than what they vant do or more expenive tools that do it faster.

[@lulop022882]

I have the hyper normal reach ratchet. I’m a weekend warrior mechanic. Anything beats having to ratchet by hand. And at the price I like the hyper tough. I usually break the bolts with a hand ratchet then quickly undo bolts and nuts with the hyper ratchet. I can’t complain 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HVACShopTalk]

I was able to remove lug nuts during my review. I did tighten the lug nuts to 150 ft/lbs (or more)

[@alleneaston507]

Me, too! And there are a lot of comments like yours here, and my own experience mirrors your review (I watched it). Something seems odd about that ...

[@HVACShopTalk]

Thanks for watching it. I did see during my testing that some Hyper Tough tools vary widely from test to test. I am going to try out the 20 volt impact wrench so I may throw the 12 in with that to get some extra readings.@@alleneaston507

[@jm3640]

I was thinking the same thing but he uses a huge socket if it was a normal lug nut socket it would definitely remove one. Was gonna save up for Milwaukee but honestly going to get a 20v brushless 1/2 impact wrench and a 12v 3/8 brushless impact and just go the hyper tough route for at home wrenching

[@unintendedpurposes]

I wanted these as a space saving and cheap set to keep in my RV. I purchased the brushless drill, the short ratchet, and the brushless impact driver. Im glad i didnt get the impact wrench after seeing this. I did test them before putting them under the seat of the dinette. They did ok for small mechanical jobs on my truck and building a chicken coop in the back yard. Impact driver had just enough power to drive 3inch long #8 screws. So they are alright for now. I opted for the fast charger as well so the batteries dont take 10 hours to charge. I did not get the bigger battery, though maybe i should get one to give the driver a little more power.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I have a Craftsman Nextec 12v kit that just refuses to die. drill, right angle impact driver, auto hammer, multi-tool, and Dremel-type tool. I pieced it together from sales about 15 years ago and I've only had one battery out of six die. Those tools installed a couple of decks and all of the DIY for my house during that time. I bought into the Ryobi system 2 years ago to get some tools with a little more power but that other kit is still going strong.

[@colindubord4239]

Got the same tools! I very much enjoy them too. Very nice tools. But man are they expensive now! Took awhile to get them all but they are worth it. For bigger jobs I use the new Craftsman 20v tools.

[@FLINTmitten810]

That craftsman nextec right angle impact is GREAT!!! Not the strongest thing ever, but I do electrical assembly for a living and that thing has been excellent and has been going for YEARS.

[@TheMetalButcher]

I also have some ancient craftsman nextec that refuse to die. The batteries hold almost no charge, the oscillating saw is useless, and the drills are quite light duty. I wonder if it is the same batteries as these.

[@FacilitiesDIY]

Thanks for doing this! Knowing this now, I’ll probably pass on the impact (sadly) but would still probably go for the rachets. I just changed the valve body in my Subaru last week and I got to use a buddy’s snap on Rachet and the speed that it brought to just running nuts out and in in the engine bay saved so much time. Obviously this is not as fast but if it saves my forearm effort to hand spin them loose, it’s well worth the price for me in applications like that.

[@Wizkid490]

I have the extended reach and it's been great for me. I live in Oregon so no salt on the roads and pretty clean threads, even on older cars, and I find this to be similar in speed and torque to my brushed Milwaukee (and actually a bit better built). Super easy to recommend at the price. Not on par with a top tool especially on messed up threads, but still way faster than doing it by hand.

[@jonesdrones323]

The impact surprised me. It takes lug nuts off and anything else I have used it for no problem

[@kd7cwg]

I bought the 12v shirt hypertough and use at work regularly and impressed how it has held out. I’ll probably pick up the extended

[@therantman879]

"Click things to be shown those" at the end had me rolling 🤣 what a hilariously perfect way to end it! Fantastic work as always 👏

[@eviljoker303]

I have the HT tools for home use and work great!I have a HT impact I’ve actually put through punishment as a mechanic at work and 3 years later still working .

[@aaadamt964]

I've tried pricing out cheaper brands. By the time you buy batteries, chargers, etc. It's just cheaper to stick with milwaukee. Especially with the harbor freight cordless stuff. I used to love hf but the last few years their prices have gotten insane. I think they tried to become sears but missed the mark completely.

[@tomg6284]

Update, the amazon E-screw driver you tested. It is kick ass. Deal at $18 too

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Oh the Denali? I know right. Shocking

[@danielredziniak2996]

No one buys the Milwaukee tools and batteries at full price, all of it can be bought on special promotions

[@2mitts]

Appreciate you guys taking on the hyper tough! Now I know how far I can push that ratchet without snapping it!

[@TheKirbot]

I’m really surprised the impact did so poorly. I’ve done the lug nuts on 3 different vehicles so far, with no problem at all. Ratchet did about how I expected. Still love mine though. A little speed difference just doesn’t make a difference to me. Not like I’m working on the clock

[@mikeschmidt4800]

I began using hercules power tools and I'll be damned, I don't want to use my old DeWalt stuff anymore. I'd personally never use the Hyper Tough stuff because I don't want all my home projects to take twice as long. Herc is where it's at if you're going cheap.

[@KyleHarrisonRedacted]

This is how I feel when these channels compare my Ryobi to things like Milwaukee and DeWalt. Ya my green is going to do it a little slower probably, but they never really fail to get the job done. And that's what matters to me

[@4honor]

Wow this is actually the exact comparison (wally world vs 2554) I was talking with my friend about the other day! Thanks for the video!

[@bdog3106]

As a home mechanic the 2 year warranty with the price is pretty sweet.

[@elliotkane4443]

Not really, if It doesn't get the job done why do you care about warranty?

[@bdog3106]

@@elliotkane4443 if you don't have an cordless ratchet, it will speed your progress up as a lower cost... The warranty is valuable for us people on a tight budget, sure sucks when a tool is broken but in this case you can get it replaced after not in 30 or 90 days but 2 years from when you buy it. If I'm not using it professionally there is no reason to pay the professional cost, for that much I'm also not expecting Nascar speed tire changes either.

[@Moneypit330]

My hyper tough 3/8 impact cuts off using the 4ah battery like you experienced with the 2ah battery. This was after using it for a bit. So you would have likely experienced the same issue with a 2/3 full 4ah. I am still happy with the purchase because I will be taking it and the ratchet to Pull A Part and I would not be as hurt if I lost it in the yard as compared to the big brands.

[@kawi1999jv]

I had a craftsman grinder c3 and would cut off due to lithium ion batteries that have a safety feature so they don’t burn out but was annoying so had to buy adapter from craftsman to Milwaukee battery adapter problem solved- I could never finish a job with battery cutting off

[@tonyh148]

Should trade that impact in and get a new one. The impact driver version hammers really hard even with the small battery

[@robertwynn7686]

I own both and have not been disappointed with either. I also own m12 stuff also and ya m12 is faster but most of the time I'm in no rush, thanks for your testing....

[@speedstrn]

I noticed on harbor freight's Bauer page that they're showing a 3/8 ratchet is coming soon. 18v so not compact like these, but I'm hoping it's cheap and good enough to make some sense for those of us already in the brand.

[@jacklo325]

Now hyper tough also came out with a 1/2" 20volt impact wrench, claiming 300 ft/lb. Would like to see that impact wrench on your channel.

[@ravengsxr]

Just bought the hyper tough impact wrench, man I was impressed, took the lug nuts off my wrangler TJ that were stuck. It might not win any torque competition but for the price it's worth it.

[@jaredfletcher1587]

I have a kimo cordless ratchet and its not amazing but i do like it. It definitely saves me a lot of time working on cars on the weekends

[@CalculatedRiskAK]

If there's one thing I like about the Dewalt 12V tools, it's that the charger will work for the 20V tools if I do need any of those. For now, they're doing me just fine. Thank you for all the testing you do!

[@everready19373]

The timing of this video is perfect. I like to save my change and then take it to Walmart so the machine can count it. Then I buy ammo, tools and whatever else I need.

[@hollowthere3850]

I've been using an M12 screwdriver at work for 5 year every day working on old computers and I'm not easy on it.. It still performs very well after years of abuse, and it made me buy the cheap brushed 5 piece m12 kit recently, and i don't regret it at all! Fantastic tools for the price that'll last years, and the old brushed stuff still holds out after years with the same battery.

[@bankofmusic5271]

As a mechanic (2yrs) I run my power tools from hf. So far they Ben good they do the job. I baby them if they can't get a nut lose I just brake it by hand. But for the most part they work

[@ben-yi3nh]

The impact wrench they used in this video does not have the "Brushless" sigh on the back so They might got the a brushed version or an early version of the tool. My impression the the tool is completely different. I got the Hyper Tough 3/8 short ratchet & 3/8 impact wrench. They both have been great. I drive a Kia Soul & they have busted off lug nuts, spark plugs & busted off nuts that i was sure it couldn't do, but it did.

[@ssclassof2000]

Been waiting on this, glad to see it. Thought about that hyper tough long ratchet but after seeing this I think i will pass. Many other youtubers hype up these hyper tough tools. I appreciate your no BS standardized approach to testing these tools.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Wanted to hype them TBH, we support this kind of pricing in today's market. Just didn't find any data here to back up the hype, but doesn't mean they are useless depending on your needs. For example the 3/8" might be a sweet little hip shooter for top of engine valve cover/intake manifold stuff. Dont have to worry about ruining bolts as much, and people pay several hundred for Snap-On's version of that same idea. But to compare them what the specs of other equally spec'd tools, which is our usual MO, yeah no

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

Agreed a Zillion percent there are a lot of KZbinrs that do videos but put a lot of BS about how good Hyper tools are also the reviews are also BS about Hyper Tools ... If you are a DIY persons a Maintenance person or a Small engine Mechanic Hyper Tools are a good buy if you are a Mechanic and bang wrenches all day stick to the Pro Brands

[@mrb3888]

Main reason I bought the HT 3/8 stubby is because none of the chinesium manufacturers have cloned a 12v variant yet. (Looking at you seesii) and yes the dewalt makes more BUT I NEED the 12v form factor. The compact nature is what I’m after. Yes a m12stubby world be great but for what I’ve thrown at it, it’s been great but that’s smaller fasteners etc. I have my mid torque for the big stuff

[@StreetRocketJoe]

But but but….. everyone online says these HT are just fuels in gray…. I saw a guy on Facebook use a torque wrench set to 120ft/lb tighten a lug but then remove it with the HT……. But in reality it struggles with 60+ ft/lb 😂. Thanks TTC for keeping everyone honest.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

With the right size and thread pitch maybe it can do 120 that was just installed. But so can a Kobalt cordless ratchet and no ones going to rely on that for taking off wheels so maybe we should all agree someone taking off a lug nut they installed stopped being impressive for cordless tools 10 years ago

[@charlesmckinley29]

I rebuild medium voltage breakers and comtactors . Most of the bolts are only 1/4”-3/8” but in places with almost no room to turn a ratchet. I may give this a try as I like the extended reach. Everything gets torqued when reassembled so as long as it gets snug it will be good enough.

[@samsuplee7528]

Weird. I use that impact everyday as a newish tech and mine doesn’t sound like that at all. With the 4ah battery I did lower control arms on a Mazda with no problems.

[@benfreda6055]

I’ve been curious to see how these perform, not surprised to be completely honest but for the money it’s great for a DIYer or just light work in general. Is there any chance of a Hercules battery comparison like you’ve done before for DeWalt and Milwaukee? Would love to see that!

[@laukc7085]

I've used my 3/8 M12 impact at work to pull head bolts out of a 5.7 hemi out of a ram. That's impressive.

[@laukc7085]

​@houston5508 Have you ever even used a power tool? A ryobi impact couldn't loosen a drain plug on an oil pan let alone a head bolt

[@Rusty.1776]

Im curious to see how the "Hyper Tough" impact would perform with a better, Beans version of a battery 🤔?..

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

Now the price is $29.50 if you purchase online. I wouldn't buy it for $59, but $29.50 is a great deal. I'm really satisfied. I can bring it to the junkyard all the time

[@cmwyeye1214]

I just saw this too! The cordless 12v rotary tool is 50% off as well @ $17.50...

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

@@cmwyeye1214 I tried it today. I replaced front and rear suspension components of my 04 civic. Battery lasted for entire job and died, which is good enough for DIYer. Nut busting torque wasn't enough for like brake caliper bracket bolt. I had to use breaker bar at the beginning.

[@joec9680]

It would be awesome to see you guys test both corded and cordless shopvacs. I’ve been trying to find anything about dewalts 16 gallon 6.5hp stealth sonic and can’t find anything. Plus the closest to a scientific test I can find is project farms video 2 years ago and didn’t even have any vacs I’ve been considering.

[@BushWookie603]

I got the 3/8 brushless impact on sale for $29. With battery and charger. I have a big boy name brand for any serious bolts or stubborn axel nuts. But for everyday basic use on normal hardware (mounting brackets, timing covers, valve covers, whatever) it's incredible. It's was $29!!!!!! It saves me a stupid amount of time over messing with a hand held tool

[@TraineeMaster]

i have the 3/8 impact and it took a lug off aftrei was satnding on the lug wrench not to scientific but it also took a rear strut bolt out that was all rusty 19mm doesnt feel that powerfull but took everything off i put it on and my cars massachusetts

[@johnny4713ify]

The ratchet didn't do bad at all. For the price it's decent enough to get those pesky 8,10, or 12 mm bolts found on most transverse engine components like timing covers, water pump's, pully's etc especially while in car with hardly no clearance. It might not be as fast as my Milwaukee HS, but it can still save you some time regardless.🤙🏼

[@deegee2416]

Yeah, I got a timing belt job coming up. On a 1990-1993 generation honda accord. I got some questions, Those tensioners, should they be replaced? I got it from asisin kit? Now I went in on and got some honda seals for cam shaft, crank shaft, etc. I went and got honda timing belts instead. I know the water pump is crucial, and the belts are crucial. Some claim only replace seals if you only see the leaks. And do it with honda parts only. But I'm wondering the asisin kit has those tensioners, I don't know the quality. I don't know if it should replaced. I notice there are videos on how to replace timing belts on honda 1990-1997 honda accord generation. But there not complete. I need advice on those tensioners, should they be replaced? Should I use a honda part?

[@johnny4713ify]

@@deegee2416 Well I can tell you I still have a 99 accord 4cyl since new with almost 300K on it. Mine hasn't been a daily driver in a minute, but I can give you some tips. If your daily driving it then yes I'd change the tensioners, but if your using it as beater then just check the condition of the tensioners, springs etc if they feel ruff or worn and not smooth change them. QT on aftermarket tensioners are hit or miss. Try to stay away from any China made water pumps, belts tensioners etc. I like Koyo myself. Check the make of the tensioners in the kit and look up reviews. However I do believe your spelling of the kit is wrong "Aisin" makes OE parts for toyota and other Japan manufacturers so it should be a quality kit. If it's a knock off brand and your willing to pay extra for a more quality part then upgrade at least you'll have peace of mind. Once warranty was over I change my belt every 75K replace everything then skip it the next time and only replace the belts. So far no leaks. If your already in there it's always a good idea to change out any seals, but up too you especially if they are not leaking although eventually they will. Always be proactive when you can, but if money is tight then do what you can. I do my own work so it's no big deal if I need to go back in, but if your paying to get it done then do it right now or you'll be paying for the same job twice. Hope this helps you out👍🏻

[@jonesdrones323]

I have both of the hyper tough tools and I think they work pretty good and are made solid for the price. My impact takes lug nuts off easy

[@TheTruthBeToId]

I like it for quarter inch bolts you know the small stuff.

[@UsoTheKing]

I remodel kitchens and bathrooms, and I got a hart impact drill from Walmart as a joke 2 years ago. Ended up keeping it and It still works great. I've never had issues with it. Obviously it can't sink large lagbolts or anything

[@Nightshade-dh9fm]

I wonder if there's some quality control issue going on, because I've seen three videos now where this thing has broken 150 ft lb+ lugs with the 2ah battery, but yours struggles unless it's 4ah and it seems weaker. Something not adding up.

[@fernando-sl7qm]

These drills are amazing especially if you get the brushless version and the 4ah battery. The 1.5ah battery is a paperweight

[@Davsoto120]

Yooo I’ve been into the HyperTough KZbin rabbit hole for the last couple days and then you make this video 🔥 Definitely not considering getting one anymore for my auto tech career (not even for home use)

[@Davsoto120]

Update: 😂😂😂 I ended up getting the ratchet for work (Forklift Mechanic) and I am NOT disappointed so far- I use it daily and it gets the job done, although I don’t use it to break loose anything tight. I was really tight on money and bought cheap tools that would get the job done for the time being (Bauer bc of their endless crazy deals/coupons and HyperTough bc they’re affordable) now I’ve upgraded my Bauer to Ridgid but I’m still not touching my HyperTough ratchet bc it’s still great!

[@tonyh148]

I got the impact driver with the 1.5ah battery to take a lugnut off

[@CrimeVid]

Not being a mech or a “tech” I can do what I need with hand tools. I watch this out of curiosity, and if I ever get stuck and need a power tool for mechanical work, I want a good one. I use power tools in my mostly refurb, work and hate wasting money on bad, cheap, tools. The last cheap tool I bought lasted around 2 hours (4 1/2” angle grinder) which of course,including taking the thing back ! cost me more than going home to get one ! Aksherly taking the thing back was a mistake,and pig headed of me, it would have been cheaper to bin it.

[@strawberyyicecreamdream216]

I have a Hypertough drill my neighbor gave me and it is honestly really good for what it is. It leaves my old Black and Decker in the dust. albeit that isn't saying much, but it can drive a 1 inch spade bit through hard wood with some struggle but it will do it.

[@damonsmith2187]

Really want to see the 12v Hyper Tough cut-off tool compared to the Milwaukee and Bauer.

[@steelwitness]

I'm a technician at Ford and I highly recommend this rachet. It may not be as fast as a milwaukee but it's still faster than doing it by hand. Time saving for 59.99? Thank you pls

[@charlesmckinley29]

Do you break stuff loose first by hand? I do a lot of work where there is almost no room to turn a ratchet or get the other blocky ratchets in.

[@steelwitness]

@@charlesmckinley29 just depends on what it is and how stuck it is

[@MrZimmaframe]

The numbers are wrong = Milwaukee 339Nm Max Fastening torque Hyper Tough 305Nm Max tightening Torque.

[@TheAceTroubleshooter]

I'm not sure why electric ratchets even exist when there are right angle impacts like the Kobalt Ive got that you tested. I love that thing. Makes working on vehicles so much easier

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

Clearance mostly.

[@RealBLAlley]

I have Hyper Tough corded 1/2" Hammer/Drill, a corded Circular Saw, an LED bench light, and a few other knick knacks and they are all very good. Certainly for home use the brand is worth a look for those on a budget. Of course I am not a fan of cordless tools at all. We're simply not there yet.

[@mromutt]

Yes! I have been wanting to see these :D I have the short neck ratchet and love it, I was planning on getting the impact wrench next month

[@ChrisBranleh]

hypertough 3/8 impact wrench gen 2 + 4ah + rapid charger $54. i’m certain it can take lugs off. what it will struggle with is the same thing the gen 1 stubby m12 does: noticeable drop in torque with extensions or wobble even with 5ah HO. this is a reason to consider larger impact wrenches in 1/2 format, which i think torque test channel concluded in a video from a while back but i can’t recall the exact episode: using extensions and wobbles.

[@r3d-1truth17]

Hello Mr TorqueTest, I wondered after seeing some of your videos that you showed off viewer’s tools they sent you. I wondered if you wanted to try/test out my Mikita 9.6v impact from about ‘00, that still works. It doesn’t have the “beans” it used to, but I was shocked when I found it and squeezed the trigger and it chooched. Just to see how things have improved. If I had the skills to rebuild it to bring its numbers up, I would…but instead of tossing it, I thought it would be a cool video comparison for the channel. Just got to let me know where to send it. Cheers

[@marcthefastz1000]

kindda wish you try the canadian stuff... like the mastercraft maximum stuff sold at Canadian tire

[@DCigar]

Buy it and send it to them to test 🤷‍♂️

[@JackKoff-l8d]

This raises the the question how does the hyper tough compare to a Manuel ratchet cause I use my milwaukee impact 98% of the time but occasionally I have the break out the air ratchet for 2 bolts just due to access is the money worth it to save me time over hand tools without rhe hassle of a air line

[@thekid2099]

I would love to see yall test out the 20v hyper tough 1/2" brushless impact.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Appreciate your real world testing. Thanks for the Videos.

[@juhs]

I truly do appreciate these videos 👍 no matter the outcome tho, I'm still buying milwaukee everything because I'm knee deep in m18 and m12 batteries and buying other platforms and dealing with more chargers and batteries isn't worth the small percentage of gained performance

[@MrZimmaframe]

In England and Europe i have noticed Parkside Tools from Lidl have a Parkside Performance line and they have a 12v brushless stubby just like this, along with an m18 high torque clone, and some other stuff.

[@dozer8065]

Those hyper tough tools are not bad for around the house light duty work, but professionally ide stick with milwaukee or something equal, wouldnt be bad idea to buy these hypers for home use so im not lugging tools back and forth from work! EDIT: Noticed hyper makes alot of tools for 12 volt and 18 volt platform at the same cheap prices..... could these be the ultimate budget light duty home use tools?

[@light-master]

TTC: "Not breaking records" Also TTC: "Well that's a record low"

[@00zero11b]

I use the Hyper tough electric lawn care tools. I love them.

[@frankmfeb13]

Yeah I have a hyper tough leaf blower and weed whacker that I got as a set for like 50 bucks and they've been working great for like 3 years now

[@alcerz984]

Parkside compact impact wrenches are said to be solid strong and of good quality comparable to Milwaukee and a lot cheaper

[@DanielDroegeShow]

I got the short and extended 3/8s and a replacement plan for about $100. I broke the extended one in a few days and replaced it and they let me keep the extra batteries. I bought the Milwaukee since then.

[@chrishoward4017]

I was considering these as a daily Cary in my tool bag, but now I think I'm leaning towards the Hercules or skil 12 volt

[@engineer_alv]

Agreed, Hercules and Bauer seem to be better performance per dollar ratio. Too bad the Hercules ratchet is only 12V, otherwise it could share batteries with the $59 Brushless impact wrench which IMO is a super great deal

[@chrisjones6002]

In general I think your right but the HT ratchet is probably better for a casual user. The hercules are $100+ bare unless you catch a sale. I have a few Hercules and Bauer tools and so far no problems with any of them.

[@jjb0894]

My general rule of thumb is if you’re not a professional, speed doesn’t matter that much as long as the tool can do it. If you’re not a professional, get the cheaper tool, and if it breaks, that means you use the tool enough to justify upgrading it. Love my Milwaukee tools, but they are spendy. If you are gonna get Milwaukee, you don’t need the Fuel model unless you’re a pro in my opinion.

[@jrod78414]

Like other guy said if you are going cheap do Harbor freight Baur 59 bucks you can't lose. Batterries like 67 for 5ah, 100 bucks for 8ah and 129 for a 12 ah. I'd suggest for 20v hercules hercules might pay more but the results can reach Milwaukee levels at Walmart prices

[@JockoJohnson2012]

I got an aircat 1076XL running Milton fittings and no regulator. Removed and installed the lugs on my Escalade, for giggles I broke out my new hypertough impact with 4AH battery and it was able to remove all the lugs including the ones I just installed. Removed and all and used torque wrench afterwards of course. Just FYI

[@Comm0ut]

The industry doesn't want standard battery form factors which like standard desktop motherboard form factors enormously benefit the consumer, but if an "off brand" consortium chose a standard for themselves they would gain COLLECTIVE market advantage. Too bad that nice long neck in the Hyper Tough is not much stronger. The profile is ideal for bellhousings and engine accessories.

[@dbusby77]

I wanted 1/4” anvil ratchet but HY don’t offer it as of June 2024. Well I got at $15-$19 Harbor Frieght Central Pneumatic 1/4” air ratchet and swapped out the anvil drive portion of the head and now I have 1/4” and 3/8 Hyper Tough 12v ratchets. The HF air ratchets are now 3/8” drive. 🤓🔥

[@pkdude5334]

if you're going to go cheap at least get Bauer from harbor freight

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

I'd agree we all don't have a habour freight but we all have a wallmart

[@austinburgess9779]

Saw this video around the time it came out and I work at a Walmart and I've walked through the hardware section a couple times and seen the hyper tough tools and the impact has always been on my mind. At my location the impact kit was 29.50 and the 4ah battery was 25. 60 bucks out the door including a honey bun, gonna use it until it breaks and then buy the new M12 stubby