MATCO Infinium Milwaukee DeWalt Cordless Long Term Review

[@PSNCyberTerror]

Your the reason I'm a mechanic I suffer from severe child abuse and your motivation changed my life I like Milwaukee fuel so wish me luck your amazing!

[@dieseltech7319]

I have been Milwaukee only since the fuel has come out. Love all the m12 and m18 stuff. Milwaukee also has 1/2 with pin detents.

[@jeffsnyder5456]

You're an awesome guy Justin. I love the KZbin tool community that gets along and helps each other out thumbs 👍 from me. I've been looking at the 18v Milwaukee impacts just haven't had the funds to pick one up yet. Thanks again for being a quality person.

[@abestools6535]

Always looking forward to your content , always so informative on the subject and never biased.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@davejameson7916]

Cheers. Great video as usual. I think that welding table is working great for these types of videos. I have had nothing but great luck with the Milwaukee M12 but haven’t used the M18 line yet.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@davidnielsen4171]

I like how honest you are in your tool reviews

[@brianeccleston7051]

Thanks for al of your advice and sharing your experiences so that we may learn. Thank you for your tool reviews honestly it’s helped me greatly decide what tools have been working best for me. Cheers Justin!

[@matthewcoll9845]

Cheers Justin. I always enjoy your videos, projects, tool truck tours, and tool reviews from a full time career mechanic. I sure could put the Milwaukee Impact to good use on my 1953 1 Ton Chevy Pickup restoration project.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@ringting8708]

My pops would ready enjoy the M18 impact wrench. Great videos keep them coming.

[@themikecranston]

Love the channel! I'm a slop and just trying to spin up my shade tree side hustle! Love the insight! Leaning towards the Milwaukee family myself. No shop, no tool trucks!

[@serhatsesen1319]

First off thank you for the amazing contact and all the hard work you put in into your videos. I'm a mechanic as well working on trucks and buses in Canada. I'm still using air tools and I'm thinking about going cordless now. Would love to win the Milwaukee half inch and put it into good use. 🍻🍺

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Sweet! Your in 🍻🤙

[@willr69420]

Clean non-offensive comment,😆! A lot of youtubers use the Milwaukee Fuel line, but the one I see them use the most is the 3/8 drive. Thanks for your honest review! Put my name in the hat, I would be honored to have a chance at winning.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@alamocitytech1585]

love the video i personally own a dewalt line up and a snap on one im really happy with both except a drill i got on the dewalt line up its shitty but the dewalt impacts i got 3/8 & 1/2 really happy with them iv had them for 4 years no issues.

[@godfreyappliance5585]

I have had Snap On, Matco. That Milwaukee snubby 3/8 is a beast. It will put the others to shame. 2 years and no battery issues at all. My 1/4 milwaukee ratchet is 6 years old and still running strong. No battery issue. I love Matco 1/4 drill, driver

[@Mikefestiva]

Good video Justin 👍 thanks for posting!

[@pophamlarry]

Cheers to everyone with their beers! Hello Justin! Thanks for all the fabulous advice your always giving! Have a great weekend!....

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@Baitmakerz]

Love your videos keep it up 👍 and of course I'd love to own that milwaukee gun. I use milwaukee drill and a ratchet but don't have the 1/2 gun. I will say the snapon cordless stuff is nice and seems to hold up for a long time, matco stuff holds up to but until recently snapon had them beat by speed on the ratchets. Now with matco extended ratchet id say the rpm is very close now and they are head to head contenders

[@VoskiTheTech]

Ford technician here 💪 would love to put the Milwaukee to the test!

[@gearandloathing4057]

I could really use that 1/2 Milwaukee as a first year Ford apprentice. Big fan of the channel.

[@marcwerth1857]

Dewalt has always been my go to. Has never let me down

[@roshawndashiell2324]

Nice video as always, keep'em coming!

[@bahaanoveihed7540]

thanks for the awesome give away. Happy for whoever gets it. stay safe everyone

[@davidbrianfore6114]

Would love to have the Milwaukee 1/2" to add to my daily Roll Cart. Would be a great addition so I wouldn't have to keep stretching an air hose around the shop, 'cause my boss has yet to install a hose reel in my bay. Love the videos and live streams! Keep 'em coming! :) Cheers!

[@bbbiesemeyer1]

The deal of the century was a couple months back from cornwell. The 1/2”, 3/8” impacts and a drill with 2 battery’s and a charger 800 and some change. Best investment I’ve made.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@alchemistx1]

Enjoyed the comparison. I would still go with milwaukee. Jumped on the bandwagon and haven't regretted it since. Cheers to the winner 🍻

[@ogm19881]

I like the kobalt 24v lineup myself. I just found out that they had a right angle impact, I just picked it up, man I love this thing.

[@rototiller78]

I have the ½" XTR impact wrench and it's a beast. Love it.

[@StupidestBot]

It’s a pretty slick gun, i’m starting school to be a tech here in just a few weeks so a half inch is something i definitely gotta get into. there’s nothing wrong with have a reason to dive further into the milwaukee line either. whoever gets it wether it be me or some other gear head i hope get alotta good use

[@pgarza2]

I've had the same battery slop issue with my Milwaukee 1/2 as well, thanks for sharing the video and discussing your mileage

[@ferris3ueller37]

Would love to have that 1/2 Milwaukee just got the mid torque version because my gearwrench man had it on sale in a kit with 3/8 ratchet and I love them been wanting the high torque one for a couple years now

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@pitbullkngz7236]

I work im a diesel shop as a apprentice and just building my tool set up. I will say the 3/8ths stubby does alot, u til I have to bust leaf springs loose or change tires.

[@niteninja0133]

Who cares if it's used, a free tool is a free tool. I'd be happy with anything all. I'd like to check out the matco 3/8ths gun

[@learningwithjuan]

Justin! The motor mount guy again. 😂Thank you so much for this video, especially in your real-life experience on the mechanic's tools. Most appreciated sincerely would like either of those especially 1/2 Milwaukee impact. I'm already in has today in the M12 platform H.Drill and the Hex Impact. But would like to work on the heavy-duty part of my car, because of some reason I'm getting into mechanic stuff. Also, looking forward to working on motorcycles and of course having my own. Peace out and God Bless!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@josephowens2337]

Yes I would be interested. I have the standard m18 1/2 Milwaukee impact and it has been a good impact. I have never tried the fuel version. Thanks for the good videos.

[@treadwaycustoms1419]

Love your channel. ❤️ I've bought a few tools from your videos reviewing them. I'm looking to get into the Milwaukee cordless tool line up. I'm definitely interested in the tool. Keep up the great videos. 👍

[@garrettarney2903]

I mean I would love the Milwaukee 1/2 mainly for the fact that I’m useing an old ir impact that doesn’t have a lot of power and has been giving me issues lately I. I’ve just been trying to pay some stuff down so I can afford a new half inch so like this would help but if it went to someone who needed it more and didn’t have a half inch impact that would be awesome too. Love watching your videos Justin

[@johnnygarza6470]

I would be happy with any of those tools. Great video my good man. I love buying tools and using tools. I only have the Craftsman C3 tool lineup cuz that was all I needed when I started buying tools. Now I am going back in the the maintenance field and am in need of some more tools.

[@johnmorrow1628]

I have the 1/2 dewalt used it alot for the past 3 years but recently picked up some m12 tools drill/driver and 3/8 ratchet and would like to have the 1/2 milwaukee and keep all my batteries the same company and that m12 /m18 charger makes this a pretty sweet deal

[@judosailor]

Hey Justin, relatively new subscriber, lovin the channel so far. Been on a journey to start a lot more DIY projects, including working on my car (07 Grand Cherokee) and my bike (09 Honda Shadow), and potentially buying a car (looking at a possible Crown Vic police interceptor) or another bike to fix up. Have even started making some videos if you wanna check them out. Would love (and use!) that impact wrench if I could get it. But either way, I think it’s cool you’re giving it away and look forward to a video about it!

[@rodw]

First Impression of all CONGRATS TO PROINCESS JAMIE !!! Very deserving and a Great young woman. I would love any hand me down Impact wrench. I've never had one and I have to be Honest. Getting older and not as strong 💪😂 and arthritis creeping up the 4 square a little harder to use if I have to change a tire. As a DOYer I can find other things amn impact wrench would be helpful. Who knows maybe this will be a chain reaction of people paying it forward !!! How COOL 😎😎 that would be Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@markdavid578]

I have no complaints about my Matco Infinium line. I have the 1/2” 20v impact that I use everyday. Also have 16v brushless impact, ratchet and drill that have never broke or given me problems.

[@brentwhite8969]

1/2 inch Milwaukee would make a great addition to the collection!!!

[@Dorikiin]

Starting up tech here love watching your reviews would be Awsomse to get that 1/2. Impact keep up the good work

[@crewmiller5894]

I’m just starting out as a tech. I would love to have this impact. Thank you for your great videos

[@corbettknowles9942]

I have their version of half-inch drive DeWalt and I have the half-inch drive after pneumatics 18:22 nano impact and for 3/8 drive cordless I have a bauer from harbor freight the only complaint I have from the Buuer 3/8 drive cordless impact excessive a socket slob on The anvil that snap ring is already started wearing prematurely and of course and struggles a little bit with lug nuts it'll take them off but it takes a little longer than normal but my half-inch drive DeWalt air impactstarting to get socket sloppy as well but I've had it for very long time papyrus x years other than that it still works great I just recently bought the Astor pneumatics 18 22 1/2 inch drive air impact and I like it so far

[@davidparker2328]

Really enjoy watching your videos and reviews. Milwaukee impact would be a awesome tool to have.

[@ronsimmaculatedetailing6335]

I think the battery slop is by design. I could be wrong but it seems to help absorb shock. It does make it seem cheaply made though and when it's really hammering away the battery can work itself loose.

[@ccadama]

@Justin Dow. Just found your channel and I really appreciate the honesty that comes across in your tool reviews. And good long term tool reviews are hard to come by. Just subscribed. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I appreciate that! Thank You & Cheers!

[@TONYSTARK-jh2wu]

The Milwaukee 3/8 stubby is my favorite the best thing about it is the 10ftlb mode I love it on vavle covers trans oil pans quick and easy.

[@RJM_2023]

Great video. Keep up the great work.. Would love to have the M12 stubby.

[@FleetTechToolFanatic]

Very informative. Seems to be pretty much the same issue for all Milwaukee owners with the battery slop. I personally own dewalt and the Mac ratchets. The ratchets both 1/4 and 3/8 have been nothing but phenomenal. They’re not the fastest but they’re workhorses for sure. The only gripes I have with my dewalt dcf899 like yours is 1, sheer weight. It’s not as balanced as my IR impact. Also maybe because I’m left handed I noticed it more but when I’m breaking stubborn bolts loose my thumb will hit the reverse switch and it’ll either switch directions or just stop dead. Seems to only be an issue with the one impact as I have virtually the whole dewalt impact lineup and it only happens with the high torque.

[@Eggomania86]

You can't go wrong with Milwaukee or DeWalt! They definitely make your job easier! Beats dragging around an air hose! I could definitely use another impact wrench for around the homestead with my restoration project of a 74 Dodge pick up. Also for our new tractor on the homestead.

[@zmull9180]

Really like your content man. Garage looks really good too. Keep on keeping on! P.s. would very much be interested in the giveaway but I've always been a loser my whole life haha. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

You're in! Hope you Win! Cheers!

[@MikeWolf-427]

Great reviews and giveaway. I just bought the Fuel M12 3/8 ratchet to do Headers and a Blower install on my Moostang and twice now I've somehow managed to fling the battery right out of the tool and bust up a few knuckles. I've never had power tools before other than House drills and Skilsaw's but if I had to make a decision again to buy a cordless ratchet, I believe I would have went with the Makita. The battery locks in better, it's a longer and therefore is a better leveraged tool. Lastly, the Milwaukee RPM is pretty slow compared to the Makita. All minor gripes though so far from a Home gamer. Even with those complaints, it's already saved my butt and made my garage time much more enjoyable. Good Luck to whoever wins!

[@thomashowell3250]

I’ve been itching to get into the cordless impact game! I have a cordless bit driver and ratchet and love them!

[@agtech4580]

I have not had any battery issues with my m18 tools I had a trigger issue with my 1/2 inch was repaired under warranty I’ve had my 1/2 for over 3 years and use it daily I’ve had it so hot removing tires that you didn’t want to touch it more than once and is still going strong 💪

[@melsmobileservices4223]

Got the Gen 2 2863 Milwaukee one key 1/2 impact, mid-torque 1/2 inch. I've owned the 1/2 impact but had battery case cracks after about 18 months when it 1st came out! Nobody would warranty them so I switched to Milwaukee cause of the warranty & customer service. I owned a Matco 1/2inch grey gun (750ft lbs of torque) & both the DeWalt & Milwaukee blew it away. I gave it to my best friend (DIYer) after I got a case rebuild (it dropped off the lift). I went mobile & am almost exclusively Milwaukee because the keep updating with Gen 2 or 3, plus they keep innovating (under hood light, right angle die grinder, stubbies, H.O. batteries all on 2 platforms). Any time a battery die, just swap it with a fresh 1 & keep it moving (no down time). It also helps with less chargers cause I just carry 1 or 2 for huge jobs!

[@ckcuev]

i'd like that m18 impact wrench. i've been a supporter of yours for about a year now and love your videos and follow all you post. keep on doing your thing

[@PowerStrokeJude]

I've been wanting to try out the Milwaukee line up o maybe I'll get lucky and win that 1/2 Impact. Thanks for making 15 minutes of my Saturday go by a little easier🍻

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Boom! Gotcha! 🍻🤙

[@justinbeery5194]

Great video got to love Milwaukee tools hope to win that 1/2 impact could really use it. I need one

[@eddylowco]

You got me wanting me to start a tool review channel. Cheers to all that have y'alls beer! 🍻

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@benjamin_axios8926]

Appreciate the content you put out Justin. Always love Gearwrench Tuesdays. Keep up the great work. And would appreciate the M18 Impact Wrench from Milwaukee👍

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@tonyflores7930]

Hey Justin how's it going. Been watching you from Los Angeles for a while now and would like to add that 1/2 impact to my tools. Me and my brothers are currently opening up our own shop and would be a great addition. Great videos keep up the good reviews. Go Dodgers!

[@1illlawn192]

Great video Justin I would love to win that impact I have a couple of Milwaukee M12 tools I've had my eye on the M18 line for a while.. cheers to the weekend 🍻🍻

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Right on! Cheers!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@ironrangeautotech8292]

I personally don't care for any of the Infinium line-up. Great video bud!

[@Joshhalley711]

Great video man! Id love to get that 1/2 impact been looking to upgrade for years but cant pull the trigger on it just yet.

[@Jdl223]

Good video Justin! Cheers 🍻

[@pedromadriz242]

Haha Mann I’m drinking an Ultra while watching this 😂. But great vids I like the GearWrench reviews they helped me pick out what I needed. But I’ve been looking at getting a Milwaukee night torque impact to do suspension work but I’m low budget I’d appreciate being put on that raffle and trying my luck!

[@vicv7075]

I love my Milwaukee tools. I have the 5inch fuel grinder which a lot of people seem to hate but I really love it. I've seen many reviews saying it has no power and to that I say BS sure it might have a tiny bit less power than a corded equivalent but if your not an idiot it's not a problem. I use it as my main grinder, I don't even own a corded one. I'd say the major reason for buying a cordless grinder is simply the convenience of not being tied down and for that I'd say it's worth EVERY PENNY.

[@treyh1251]

Another great video thank you

[@mikenix929]

Another great video. Would live to win the Milwaukee impact! Have a great weekend!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Thanks, you too! Cheers!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@HandyWyo]

Love the new introduction!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I like to see it go to a new tech just getting started the one like is dewalt is the same as Mac so it's safty yellow over red the price difference makes it worth it the only cordless I own is a dewalt hammer drill I keep for on the go use

[@davidwalle5025]

Good review. Put me in for the drawing. Currently using air but thinking about trying some electric tools.

[@MidwestToolReview]

I love my 1/2" M12 Stubby and 3/8" Kobalt Brushless, but could really use something more powerful, like the M18. Used or not, sign e up brother for that M18!!!!

[@PowerStrokeJude]

BTW Justin why didn't you review the screwdriver set you got from oreillys during your walk through?

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

🤔 Well.. I gave them to the wife and.. 🤷‍♂️ I never thought anything different 🍻🤙

[@towboatjeff]

The big plus with the Milwaukee over the dewalt is you can pick between the friction ring anval or the pin detent where with the dewalt all they offer is the pin detent. I personally like the friction ring.

[@nickgarrett1774]

Cool video as usual Justin love Milwaukee

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Another awesome video bro!!! Thanks for the honest videos. Who want a Milwaukee m12 ratchet and charger. I would it!!!!

[@themaintenanceman1]

🍻🍻🍻 that b roll is solid brotherman 🤜🤛

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Thanks Brother Neil. Cheers 🍻

[@richardbates2367]

Cool,but I think I'm alright with the brand new Bauer drill/driver I bought 2 months ago from harbor freight, now if it was a impact driver maybe, but send it to someone who can actually get one who probably wouldn't be able to otherwise, and great channel Justin sir, and awesome us general gen 2 tool box.. I like them myself but I am thinking I'll eventually buy a gen 1 in orange to go with my main Kennedy 11 drawer mechanic tool chest riser and roll around 3 drawer tool cabinet..

[@justinbeery5194]

Dow I would really love to have that impact I’m an apprentice ironworker and a cordless 1/2 impact would be a dream. Beats carrying around a 100ft extension cord around in the air all day and a heavy air hose while walking the iron all day.

[@wcsd9577]

I'm interested in finding out the reason behind the battery slop. I have a lot of Milwaukee M18 and a few M12 tools and use them professionally daily for work and haven't had a single issue with the batteries beyond losing their power over years of hard use.

[@FXDKF]

Awesome vid justin I'm in trade school now for auto and I'm workin at a Kia dealership, I would love to get that milwaukee 1/2 for work, I'd be really thankful bro!

[@h-townfishing1382]

Hey Dow great video! Keep it up brotha 🍺

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@RenegadesGarage]

Justin Dow... I used to have the grey and black Matco infinium line up (18v 1/2 impact, 14.4v drill, 10.8v 1/4 ratchet etc.) and the tools were great but all three of the 10.8v batteries and the 14.4v battery went bad. It pissed me off because the 14.4v battery is $220 so I traded all of the Matco cordless tools for the red Snap on KRA toolbox. I have a Ryobi drill and screw impact drive that was a Christmas gift. I still need a 1/2 and 3/8 impact and have been wanting to try the Milwaukee Fuel line up. So that would be awesome to win. Thank you sir for the opportunity to win. Anything would be greatly appreciated..

[@willclemons7664]

I started coming out of tech school with a snap on 3/8. Damn thing wouldnt take off a 80ft lb lugnut. After doing research I ended up choosing Milwaukee. The 5yr tool and 3yr battery warranty won me over. Yes there is battery slop in a few tools but nothing comes completly loose. I bought a couple dewalt tools. Nothing to win me over

[@devinowen8178]

@Justin Dow love the channel been watching every since you did the review on the 56" US General box. That 1/2 impact would come in handy when working on mine & my buddy's Jeeps...🤞

[@rick-uo8gg]

I would love to have that 1/2" milwaukee. I am going to be starting a career as a heavy equipment tech. thanks for the chance to win , and the great videos.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I got you bro 🍻🤙

[@Baitmakerz]

Your definitely going to need the high torque version. I worked at a truck shop and a guy had the mid torque half the time it wouldn't pull driveshaft bolts out

[@justinbeery5194]

I wish I could get that Milwaukee 1/2 impact I’m an ironworker at local 92 and I need a 1/2 impact for bolting up.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

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[@blessingslawn]

That Milwaukee 1/2 would make our blade removal a breeze.

[@bigrigben1202]

Is that the high torque Milwaukee impact? I own the mid torque and was thinking about picking up the high torque. Cool channel dude. Always love watching your content

[@moto45006ify]

Used tools work just as well as a new one lol. Keep em coming brother. I still like Matco tools a lot but whatever wokrs

[@justinbeery5194]

Great video dow

[@TEMALONDON]

Got 1/2 M18 but not using it a lot cause it is a heavy tool. I sold my 3/8 fuel ratchet, was a little big for me. Still have the first-gen M12 ratchet as it is more versatile

[@henryramos378]

Cheers from San Bernardino, hope it goes to a good home ! Stay cool and safe !

[@trenttuckfield535]

I use ridgid cordless and have had no issues but they are only a year old and dont see alot of use I also have makita and craftman that I've had 15 years or so and only problem is the batterys have failed.

[@justforkiks29]

Free too is a free tool. Who cares if it's used or not. Would make an awesome addition to my toolbox. Keep up the videos Justin love the content.

[@danieldelpha1315]

I would appreciate the milwaukee 1/2 inch. I use dewalt that you have to build automation for manufacturing. It is so heavy compared to air. Still think that air is a great option for the home type like me. There is good name brand impacts used for sale as professionals go to electric.

[@charlesperry1051]

I like my Dewalt 1/2 inch. It has worked great for me.

[@brucetaylor1753]

I don’t care if it’s used. I desperately need a big cordless impact so I’d love to have it.

[@johng1077]

Milwaukee, matco snapon all awesome just out of my price range...