Milwaukee 2565 M12 FUEL Right Angle Impact Wrench Review [REAL TORQUE ##]

The Milwaukee 2565 M12 FUEL Right Angle Impact Wrench fills a void in the mechanic's tool arsenal, with the ability to get an impact in really tight spaces. The new M12 right angle impact is only 3" deep and delivers more than 220 ft-lbs of loosening torque. We tested the Milwaukee Right Angle impact to confirm the numbers. The tightening or fastening torque comes in at a smaller number. We clarify this in the video.
You can get the Milwaukee 2565-20 (bare tool) for $199, while the M12 FUEL 2565-22 (2-battery kit and charger) will cost $299. Milwaukee includes a 5-year warranty on the tool and a 2-year warranty on the battery

[@kermit30au]

In recent years I've become disabled and weak in the arms. I used this tool to do a brake job to get to those fasterners in the tight spots. I don't have strength to lever a spanner but this thing gave me the ability to blast off those bolts in seconds. Between the stubby and this unit the brake assembly was off in less than five minutes. For me this thing keeps me independent and not needing to use a mechanic in the long run saving me money also. For me this is a God send.

[@eatmoreeats9566]

God bless

[@Bogeyman1972]

Im the same way my hands no longer have any strength in them so a rat isn’t for me anymore

[@hobbyless4089]

I replaced the wheel bearings on my accord yesterday, I was kind of sad that I no longer have the strength and my arms were even hurting. But the key is using tools to avoid injuries. In reality, this is how humans should use tools to their advantage. No need to use brute muscle force. For those new mechanics, just save your joints and let the tool do its job.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

The absolutely best feature is the #4 position which gives you fantastic capability. It goes full bore until the fastener breaks loose and then slows way down and in tightening it stops when the bolt or nut bottoms so that you don't overtighten. These features are the bomb.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

The Auto feature is a pretty cool feature. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dustingrannell5431]

That’s awesome

[@saket29]

Upgraded from an older 18v kit. kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.

[@name_less7687]

If you want max.. you need to use the battery reccomend which is a 4 or 6ao.. it actually goes well over their claims in torque on the nut busting end. ;) I use it with a 4ao primarily and it suits me just fine.. sometimes I'll throw on a 1.5 but there's an obvious and dramatic power difference. Especially when the cells start dropping and man.. they drop instantly on that 1.5 lol but sometimes you need the power in a tighter spot and don't feel like wasting time on an actual ratchet .. busting knuckles while breaking bolts loose is overrated. People complain about its power on each end.. I'm not afraid to let it set on there and cook for a few seconds lol.. I love this tool.

[@timtaylor1999]

It makes sense. I believe that torquing something at over 150lbs in an engine is ridiculous but breaking a nut over 200lbs comes in handy. You wouldn't need anything at that high torque for what the tool is designed for. Tool is amazing.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching.

[@robmaskell6006]

Another excellent shop tool review. Lots of metal where it counts most. Thanks for being an awesome resource!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks again! We very much appreciate the positive feedback. You can let us know when we're not good tool.😉. Thanks again for watching.

[@rayblackburn7271]

Clean cut honest review. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and thank you for commenting.

[@davediscostrezzo2107]

Amazing video totally what I wanted to know... definitely buying this tool for my brake jobs for carrier bolts and for other car needs 👍

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Glad it was helpful! Excellent tool for brake jobs, and many others. This is one that you'll start using more and more as you have those jobs, and that light-bulb goes off that you have it. Thanks for watching.

[@mr._.gallardo]

I use this still tool for all my engines swaps. Must use with a 4, or 6.0 battery. If not it’ll take a while

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's great to hear. It's very handy under the hood. You're right, the 4.0 and 6.0 have much less of a power drop and the longer runtime. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@overlordgaming752]

My friend (this is 100% serious) wants to take his 2001 Ford F-150 down to the frame and rebuild it as a track time vehicle, so I’ve been trying to find a good set of tools we can use. Good to hear someone had the same idea as me and tried it

[@christiansantos8904]

3.0 cp perfect mesium

[@phillipdewitt4454]

Sounds like the big battery is better if you have room to use.

[@amthevision8931]

I grabbed 2 batteries 4.0aH, and right angle angle grinder initially. Returned the grinder and grabbed this tool yesterday. Was a steal, $110 less than home depot price

[@doug667]

Nice video, great analysis. Makes sense that they tuned the fastening torque with the electronics.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thank you very much for watching, and thank you for commenting.

[@williamschweer9558]

Im a new subscriber. I want to say that your videos have been by far some of the best real world testing I have seen. I have watched several of your videos before I decide to buy them. Very helpful and appreciate the effort you put in to help people make a better decision on there tools.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thank you very much! We really appreciate that. That's why we do this, to inform you to make informative decisions. Thanks for watching.

[@DigiDrone]

Used this for a couple of months with the 2.0 battery... My recommendation is use this with a 4.0 at the least and 6.0 if you can.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It definitely likes to chew through batteries, and the higher Ah battery keeps the tool from dropping off, power-wise, when the battery drops to 2-bars (~50%). Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MrTom9933]

@@Shoptoolreviews So how do you feel the torque of this compares to the stubby version? Its rated for 250 vs the 220 and I'm wondering how much you give up for this form factor.

[@Doublelongstrike101]

@@MrTom9933 I’m thinking a similar thing I’ve been “trying” to use this when I can and it’s not removing fasteners, when I swap to the stubby it has no problems.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@Shoptoolreviews Seems worthless unless theres a 4amp battery on it.

[@JoseMartinez-lf5fg]

They probably should have done an 18 volt version of this.

[@Bmmw2186]

You have the most comprehensive videos on all power tools. I’m confused how you don’t have at least a million subscribers yet?! I will be astounded if your not at an “M” by the end of 2022.

[@R.e.s.p.e.K]

Just bought the 1/2 inch version and 6.0 battery....I'm excited 2 try it out......never thought I could be excited to go back 2 work. Great Video BTW. Very informative and un-biased review.

[@jimmyvaught]

How did you like it?

[@R.e.s.p.e.K]

@@jimmyvaught it does the job...good battery life.....good power....solid construction. Doesn't feel cheap in any way.....its a real time saver. Even in heavy diesel repair, this thing holds its own.

[@londzale3163]

Milwaukee understands the fuck up that this tool can create if they gave this impact a fastening torque of 220 foot pounds. Trust me. You don’t not want to snap a 14mm bolt in a brand new egr cooler. This is why the fastening torque has to be less than removing torque especially for these wrenches.

[@shakblak7900]

I’m even more happy I got this over the stubby. That little thing is perfect as a mechanic

[@overlordgaming752]

I personally will have both, this thing seems fantastic, but where I live, more force may be needed to remove rusted bolts

[@goldentrucker7921]

Awesome review, man. Think I'll pick up one for myself this week.

[@404notfound.....]

Straight up great review!!!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thank you very much.

[@MyKonaRC]

20:59 Axle nuts and exhaust nuts/bolts get torqued down with rust. Change the size of the socket, im sure that will make a huge difference in nut tightening and nut busting. Bigger the nut, the harder it is to back out and the opposite when it's smaller. Unless I missed it, what size was the socket used?

[@karldingbat]

Thanks for the vid. I was going buy 1 of them, i think now i will wait see what else comes along.

[@FiveSeven2JZ]

This is one solid review. THANK YOU!

[@VolksdeutscheSS]

What I'm getting from this review: tool isn't winning any torque contests, but will sure make small work quicker, more efficient. And that can only be a positive.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Exactly right. Very handy tool, but it's not going to replace your regular impact wrenches. Thanks for watching.

[@MrSupernova111]

Yep. I'm definitely going to get one!

[@shadowopsairman1583]

I use a DeWalt 1/4" Apex Impact gun myself it's slammed my steering rack bolts and cross member bolts down with the socket adapter.

[@dylanegan9398]

R u gay

[@dieseldawg7132]

Just got mine and it will easily bust off nuts on a F350 I like it and with the military discount and buy more save more I got it for $140

[@ZanSunstrider]

Great video! would you test this to the max amount of torque like you did for stubby? with 4 or 6 AH battery, etc

[@chandlerbraaten847]

I use this thing for anything and everything. Alternators, power steering pumps, brake calipers, bell housing bolts. You name it. I call it the magic wand. It's a game changer.

[@Life2DamEZY]

really detailed, good for some of us newbies, good shit

[@mikey358976]

I have that tool, and I do half to say overall the M12 Fuel tool is pretty bad ass. I use to be a mechanic, and I believe ever different tool 🔧 has a purpose for a certain kinda of job. And as for me that tool 🔧 is great for changing out my disc brakes on my BMW, and also to get into hard places under the car. When bolting or un bolting. Overall the tool is AWSOME! Finally Milwaukee has improved in there products, I use to be a Craftsman's tool 🔧 guy but Milwaukee has kinda got my attention in performance and productivity. But overall great honest review. 😊👍

[@acclem3026]

yeah! thank goodness better review than the other I watched.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@johnhurt8330]

I wonder if you applied oil or anti-seize on the threads it would get closer to the 200 lbs torque.

[@dannymalone6400]

I just got this and the 3/8 ratchet from my snap on guy, love them both

[@trevorparks7666]

The 220 lbs nut busting with 160lbs nut tightening is so you dont over tighten any nut to the point of breaking or sripping threads.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@b-2466]

Wrong, that's not a feature, it's just what you get with the torque supplied. Nut busting torque is always higher than fastening torque.

[@armchairtin-kicker503]

I ordered a Milwaukee 2564-20 3/8"-drive and a 6.0 AH battery last week for automotive work. I plan to use it exclusively in Drive Control (mode-4), pairing it with my Precision Instruments (M2FR100FX) 3/8"-drive torque wrench.

[@Sparkystacoma]

I didn't think this tool (which I own) would be capable of it as the stubby is so much more powerful. But as another video of yours showed the stubby isn't 30 pounds more powerful but 130 foot pounds more powerful. I do use this tool often but not if the stubby fits

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's pretty much how we use the right angle around here too. If the stubby fits, we use it, if not, we use the right angle. Thanks for watching.

[@rawevoli]

They gotta have a reason for us to buy the gen 2 when it comes out lol

[@Cj032188]

didnt realize stubby was that much stronger. I just picked this up today, already have the stubby. Got this for 120 off marketplace brand new so cant complain haha. Ill be giving it a shot next break job.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

i have one haven't used a lot but so far really like it

[@bobthompson4319]

I agree with the thought that its tuned differently for tightening and loosening when you consider the fact that they advertise that the mid torque impact wrench is advertised as 450 tightening and 600 of breaking torque

[@Shoptoolreviews]

The old mid-torqe is pretty equal in loosening and tightening. That's more of a play on marketing terms. 600 ft-lbs Nut-busting torque just means that it has enough torque to remove a nut that was tightened to 600 ft-lbs. This is about equal to 450 ft-lbs of tightening torque. I covered this in my Torque Explained video. Thanks for watching and commenting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omXGcouKm7uhZ5o

[@laggerwerks710]

I really like the idea of having the right angle impact but I see a lot of people saying that they use their impact ratchet more, especially the extended reach ones. If I did brake jobs and only brake jobs I’d get the right angle, but I like the versatility of the ratchet more, even if I still have to do some of the manual work.

[@yolo-cars]

In general is it safe to use a ratchet to break loose some bolts or you can easily damage its internals?

[@sat_sonic]

Does anyone know the approximate forward torque values of setting 1 or 2? I can’t find it in the user manual anywhere.

[@christopherelrod8788]

I really wonder if It could bust loose torque converter bolts with locktite......my far72a air ratchet (70lbft of torque) sometimes struggles with em. But it gets most of them. However it is smaller than this impact so some trucks it wouldn't fit (newer Chevy 4x4s don't got alot of space to get the starter out the way)

[@yolo-cars]

Thank you for this video! Please suggest which Right Angle Impact Wrench to get - with a locking pin or a ring on the anvil? I can't figure out which I should get...

[@vw_mods_4711]

I find with all these impacts, that they break away the larger nuts torqued higher than what’s claimed, but if you swap the socket for a thin wall and smaller nut they struggle more.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Inertia. Get a larger mass moving, it's harder to stop.

[@matthewdejesus7543]

Does that mean the GP duos wouldn't be ideal if you want that max torque?

[@timdawg747]

Loosening a bolt you are dealing with more than normal torque .. You need that extra Nut Busting Torque when it comes to Rust.. Especially with a older Vehicle.. Tightening a bolt back in you need less torque to get it to specs.. Torque wrench is used to do the rest.. Good tool..

[@jockdeeznutz]

Any ETA on the Milwaukee vs Kobalt heads up video? Reallly looking forward to it. I want to buy a right angle impact and I’m stuck between the Kobalt and Milwaukee. Yea, it seems the Kobalt is stronger and cheaper but If i go Kobalt. I have to buy batteries and a charger. If i go milwaukee I just need the tool. The big question is if the Milwaukee is using the 6ah battery will it beat the Kobalt? I’m so close in pulling the trigger on the Kobalt but let’s see that heads up challenge 🙏

[@sinisterx9029]

TTC has a video on this

[@MCarlo-nu9xv]

since the 3/8" version is rated to have the same amount of ft lbs, would it actually deliver these same numbers as the 1/2" did?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It should deliver very close to the same number.

[@raabsand]

The socket size matters. The big socket he's using will lose more force than a smaller one. But two sockets one 3/8 and one 1/2 the same size they should output the same force

[@546268]

saw someone do that test, and the heavier the socket, the more torque it had, so a half inch deep will break more than a 3/8 standard

[@davidaquino4037]

Awesome presentation…..Thanks Brahdda….🤙

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@trumanray6626]

I replaced my starter with this loved it:)

[@jeffmitchell72]

Can someone explain why this wouldn't be made as an M18? Wonder if it's just future planning so they can release an upgrade down the line? Logically it feels like a 1/2 impact should run on a M18 to me

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I think it's just that the M12 is a much slimmer and compact design. Thanks for watching.

[@LS-qt1dp]

They have an m18 version now according to a site I saw.

[@keithbennett1359]

I understand the need to verify Milwaukee's torque numbers but I think your results are adequate for most of us , like you said ,what size fasteners even call for those torque numbers. I know from experience that holding the socket to limit bouncing will help increase the torque especially in reverse.

[@jamesfair9751]

Only the 1/2 comes with detent pin and there is a p in the model number. What I want to know do both the 3/8 and 1/2 have the same power or is one stronger than the other like the unusual case with the 3/8 m18 compact beating the 1/2

[@seanohagan6653]

Does this have a ratchet mechanism inside or does it spin both ways when not pressing the button

[@alexc.7449]

Great review as always. On a side note if you don't mind me asking, what watch do you wear cause I love watches?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Samsung Galaxy Watch.

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

Sold! It’s on sale at the Dumpot for $179 with the 2.5 battery right now. I’m a plumber and I’m tired of not having an impact for consistently replacing these raggly pumps. I’m sure it’s going to fit perfectly in my backpack. We have the stubby, but it doesn’t fit between some of these expansion joint flanges and check valves. It should work on 1 1/8 and maybe 1 1/4 with the 6.0ah.

[@WhormigaMan]

I would of liked to see what the bigger 6.0 battery would of been like?

[@Leo-fz4qy]

Ratchet is for small bolts if u strike it with impact might round up the small bolt when tightening.

[@corpsepenis]

I wish DeWalt would make one of these. I have their DCF899 and it's glorious, but it's too large for a lot of jobs on a car (but one of the few tools to handle removal of a Honda crank pulley bolt).

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We very much agree. Would love to see a right angle impact in yellow and black. Thanks for watching.

[@samponder2483]

Has anyone has an issue where after impacting the motor speed is slightly slower and the noise is different when pulling the trigger. Change the direction it jerks and its back to nornal. When it does it you can manually turn the anvil and it click back into place . I think rhe spring has compressed and the anvil has spun but is between the two grooves if that makes sense?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We have not heard or seen this. From what you are experiencing, it seems like your assumptions are on track. I would definitely have Milwaukee take a look at this, or maybe just try to get the unit replaced. I'm sure that Milwaukee will want to see this. Let us know what you find.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

intelligent review thanks great job :)

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comments. Glad it was helpful.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

@@Shoptoolreviews your welcome .

[@SteveRobReviews]

Very nice presentation bud 👍 👍

[@james2042]

I know this video is older, but when going right angle impact i landed on the kobalt. The head is about the same size, its only longer with the 24v battery hanging off the butt. Ridgid also has an 18v, but honestly for the price (149msrp, regularly on sale for 99) and the fact its under rated and over delivers, makes me appreciate the tool more

[@juanc5149]

6:16. I tried that with a power detect DCD998. And If you aren’t careful it could definitely snap a finger.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

No doubt, I bet it will. DeWalt's drill is no slouch. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ianmoore525]

Enjoyed you vid. On the impact wrench, if the nut is too tight to crack, can u pull on it manually ( with the impact wrench) to break it free, the same with tightening that bit extra?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Good question. No, it's actually impossible...or you can try, but the impact wrench doesn't work like a ratchet. In other words, the anvil will just spin, you can't apply manual force. Thanks for watching.

[@KHROMATICxKHAOS]

I'd like to see this test redone but using a smaller socket with less mass. I don't think it's normal to use a socket equivalent to an axle nut on a right angle impact. I would like to see maybe nothing bigger than a 19mm on a tool like this because that's about the biggest bolt I'd expect this thing to function with. I see this tool and I think of removing brake calipers with ease vs trying to fit a stubby with a swivel back in there.

[@masterkilla77]

Terrific review subbed! Now you got me thinking this over the m12 fuel stubby impact wrench for lug nuts and other odds and ends where the right angle would be very useful. What do you think?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Nate C I love the stubby, so that’s a hard call. If you already have a mid-torque (something less than full size), then I’d go with the right-angle. If you don’t have a smaller impact yet, then I’d go with the stubby.

[@masterkilla77]

@@Shoptoolreviews thank you for responding. I actually took another turn when I saw the Milwaukee 3/8 mid torque with 5ah battery back in stock for $200 and grabbed it. This will be my first impact...I had to pick up charger so $260 for mid torque. Would've been $270 for stubby kit...

[@ericlafrance6350]

Stubby m12 is the shit

[@dsrta645]

100% get the stubby for lug nuts. I use mine all the time it is absolutely kickass beyond worth the price of the tool. I plan to get this right angle impact wrench as well and I’m sure this will be just as good. But in my opinion for your application get the stubby. You will thank yourself.

[@johnw4590]

Wish this video was shorter my Milwaukee heated pillow was starting to loose 2 bars..

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Do you have the M12 or M18 heated pillow? Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@xgomz]

As a hobbyist mechanic -- cranking on Jeeps and hot rods on the weekends, I find this to be one of my favorite tools I rarely use. But when you need it, it will literally save your day. If you've lived without one long enough you'll recognize the pain it saved you when you do make use of it. Also, and I'm not sure if this is my sample of 1 -- but if I put a bigger battery on it, that really makes a heap of difference. I got some new 6.0 batteries with a light and it's a pretty significant difference. Feels like it anyway -- not to say I can measure it so that's a 'gut feel' increase of at least 20 HP per sticker kind of thing, maybe. Nonetheless, great video -- love the tool.

[@chrispompano]

I wonder if one of those external digital torque readers can be used with one of these impact wrenches? Is there an impact wrench that has a built in torque wrench like OEM Assembly Line uses?????

[@chrispompano]

.......I found one but only 60ft lbs. Ingersoll Rand Electric torque wrench QXC5AT series. Has WiFi, digital archiving, & probably $5k!!!!! LoL

[@xX1GR1MR34P3RXx]

I think it would have a bigger difference in the “nut busting torque” compared to fastening torque because like you said, it takes less force to remove a bolt than tighten it. If it’s torqued you 220, using your 80% rule, it would be 176 lb ft. Pretty close to the 160 lb ft average you had for tightening.

[@FleetTech97]

What? It take more force to remove it. Maybe it’s easier if you just tightened the bolt up a minute ago. Rust and grime build up require more torque to remove

[@xX1GR1MR34P3RXx]

@@FleetTech97 you are right but I was referring to a clean bolt and nut. Like in the video.

[@619merida]

Would performance change with a high output 5.0 battery?

[@ennisgunns]

The tools are sent to you. Do you return them once the tests are complete?

[@george746]

What kind of torque wrench do you have? I didn't know a torque wrench has a feature of how much a nut/ bolt is torqued to.

[@MrSupernova111]

I have to get one of these! I have the mid torque and I think its great for doing bigger jobs like working on suspension parts. But for engine bay jobs the mid torque doesn't work well. This is the way to go especially when you consider the bolts tend to be much smaller and not as tight.

[@BigInjun05]

Would love to see the torque of the ingersoll W5350

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We'll get one in and see what we get. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@james10739]

You need to test with the larger batteries also it might make a difference it might not but you should even if it makes it a less convenient tool

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We will be testing with larger batteries very soon. Thanks for watching.

[@vasallo13]

Try the tightening test with left hand tighten nuts and bolts. I mean easy test to see if it’s really got a different torque on the forwards mode. Which I though. But try it

[@nickstarks22]

Front wheel bearings on a 4 wheel drive Ford truck are torqued to quite a bit higher than 160 lb/ft, but I'd never use an impact to do it.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for sharing

[@jville533]

This would be good to keep in your vehicle for changing a flat tire. I mean how many times have we had a flat tire and can't hardly get lugnuts loose, if at all. This tool would be a real time, shoulder and back saver. I'm seriously considering getting two for our trucks, even though we have AAA.

[@juanalvaradouser4877]

Hey man what brand are those gloves you have ?

[@gangsta-F22]

Does the 3/8 have the 4 power settings ?

[@connordonaldson1028]

Does the tool kickback at all like air ratchets. Getting sick of smashing my knuckles in small spaces with air ratchets lol

[@nasharcher3640]

Absolutely none on mine I've tried thinking the same

[@ProxyFinal]

you know what ticks me off is that they are charging 199, while you can get the kobalt one for just 99 that has better nut busting and fastening torque. Some people on youtube were rather underwhelmed by it

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I like the Kobalt and Milwaukee right angle impacts. We tested the M12 with little batteries, so we should be releasing a video soon that puts the Kobalt and Milwaukee head-to-head.

[@joshamos7090]

When editing videos is there a way that you can dull down the impact sound your videos are extremely loud but very good I watch all of them

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We have started dropping the volume when the tool is impacting. Sorry about that. Our newer videos should be different. Thanks for the input.

[@kineticinstallationspecial5775]

@@Shoptoolreviews you should be able to use the compression tool with a sound gate on the whole video.

[@giovanysantiago5892]

Maybe with a 4 or 6 Ah battery it will be able to brake 250 to 270 foot pound and a higher tightening torque.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We shall see very soon. ;) Thanks for watching.

[@legros731]

If it take less force to remove a bolt like you just explained when calculating the fastening torque you need to do the same with the nut busting torque if you torque to 220 lbs/ft and remove it the tool did not put 220lbs/ft to remove the bolt

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's the marketing hype of all these companies, and this is what I've explained many times over. When a company brags about "nut-busting", "loosening", or "breakaway" torque, they are talking about what I showed. If you torque a fastener to 300 ft-lbs and the impact breaks it free, then they say it has 300 ft-lbs of breakaway (insert favorite term) torque. This is terminology that has been used for decades with impact wrenches. This is a large reason why we need torque testing standards in the power tool world. Thanks for watching.

[@legros731]

@@Shoptoolreviews good make sense this way

[@alexegus71]

1stable excelent video Have you done a review of the Kobalt 24v right-angle impact wrench?

[@Michael-fw5ef]

I bought this impact wrench and it wouldn't even remove my honda civic lug nuts, which were torqued to 90 lbs-ft or force. I was so disappointed, I returned it. I didnt hammer the lug nuts for 6 - 10 seconds as you demonstrated, so maybe I should have kept trying, but still, this tool is over-rated.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's very interesting that it wouldn't loosen 90 ft-lbs bolts. We just tried it again, and it does this very quickly. Although, I would never recommend this tool for removing lugnuts. This is not a replacement for an impact wrench, but it's a great supplemental impact for where other impacts won't reach. I'm sorry you seem to be having different results.

[@Michael-fw5ef]

@@Shoptoolreviews I am thinking I must have put it on the wrong settings or something. Maybe I will buy it again and try to use it once more. Thanks for retesting it.

[@ariip]

What is very common that after car lugnuts are tightened to a torque, from use, rust, dirt etc it often takes a registered higher torque to break them.

[@addicted2tools]

Make sure it’s on setting 3 the settings do different things

[@mtbikerRK]

Who make the torque wrench you are using the in the video?

[@jeffclark5024]

I bet it eats those 2 ah batteries even worse than the ratchets. Cool looking tool, probably gonna have to buy one and add to the collection. “Nut Busting Torque”?? really milwaukee what were you thinking?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, they definitely eat batteries MUCH quicker than the ratchets. In fact, we just released a new video on this right angle. We show how quickly it will go through a 2.0Ah battery. I know, I think Milwaukee or Ingersoll Rand coined that nut busting torque, I can't remember. We're also giving away the right angle right now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTXnYKtgZh9a9k

[@nickgibb4687]

yea i got the 1/2 and 3/8 from my Milwaukee guy for like 38 bucks. i bought them for a wall hanger

[@atos.nympha3451]

I like the torque wrench ..what the brand and series

[@billygtrr34]

I torque a wheel to 100ftlb and it would not brake it loose, fresh 2amp battery (like yours), I torque to 80ftlb still nothing and I hold it for a while and it would not break it loose. tried again at 70ftlb and then it worked. I found no use for it and return it.

[@jbpasion071]

With 220lbs nut busting torque do you think it can bust a 180lbs torque on an Japanese car axle nut?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Julius Pasion yes, I think it would, but it wouldn’t be my first choice at doing so.

[@jbpasion071]

@@Shoptoolreviews would you recommend the mid torque for the axle nut?

[@The.Toaster]

@@jbpasion071 mid torque for 99% of stuff. 👍 get 2 high output 3.0 batteries for it. You won't look at anything else. I just would like it a bit more compact in a next gen. Otherwise it's a perfect all rounder.

[@vw_mods_4711]

Julius Pasion I find the mid torque the worst, for smaller bolts especially wheel nuts works well on hub nuts

[@jbpasion071]

Bobby Rox thank you! My mid impact is coming in today and excited to use it!

[@brentneahring2797]

Really wish dewalt came out with something like this..... gotta give Milwaukee props

[@richardpaul495]

excellent thanks

[@roceye]

Breakaway torque is generally 10-30% less than tightening torque. "Nut busting" torque specs are make believe. Check out the Torque Test Channel on youtube for non-biased testing.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Are you accusing us of being biased? Do you think that converting hydraulic pressure numbers to ft-lbs makes you unbiased? We're friends with TTC, so no worries there. But just be careful and have your facts straight before you accuse someone of being biased. We can backup all our testing with data, and we're glad to do so. Thanks for watching.

[@vancamper7650]

You mention it was tuned for different torque for fastening vs removal. Yes, all impact tools are like that. The reason is you must be able to remove the nut you just put on.....so more power is needed in reverse mode.

[@Paul_Dalangpan]

The Kobalt right angle impact just seems to be so much better in many ways. This seems to be shorter (good), lighter (good), and a significantly better battery profile. Other than that though, the affordable Kobalt would vastly outperform this Milwaukee.

[@inajiffy5435]

Spot on. The Kobalt is way more powerful. I might still buy the Milwaukee though as I already have loads of M12 batteries and it will fit in a lot of places the Kobalt won't. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZjaamyae8-pqM0

[@christiantrail5313]

Buddy at work owned almost all the kobalt 24v set at one point and he said after lots of use the tools can’t take the abuse. He said he cut off maybe 75 cats with the sawzall and it took a crap. Maybe 100 wheels with the impact etc

[@vancamper7650]

Shop Tool Reviews did tests with the 4 and 6 AH batteries. Milwaukee did 350 ft/lns and Kobalt 300 ft/lbs. We're talking nut busting torque, which takes into account strenth of motor and the design of the heads impact mechanism. You must have viewed the Torque Test channel, and the dyno only measures the motor, not efficiency of head mechanism and how hard it hits (graph showing impacts would look different). Kobalt is 24v, but impact mechanism obviously less efficient (likely smaller hammers). Shop Tool Reviews resultws for both models at following links. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3XYpYepbLB4gbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH23dJSaqtmpmNE

[@corwininadsm]

Curious what the torque would be with the higher amp batteries.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Well, I'm glad you asked. You will find the link below of just this. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3XYpYepbLB4gbc

[@corwininadsm]

@@Shoptoolreviews Great channel! Best tool channel On youtube!

[@5jjt]

I have a theory that impacts can break free smaller nuts torqued to higher values than larger nuts. The nuts you used were bigger than a typical than most mechanics would see, but not all. I wonder if you used smaller nuts, if we'd see higher values?

[@jacobpoucher]

lol

[@hawaii137]

What kind of digital torque wrench was that?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's the Proto 250-lbs electronic torque wrench. Thanks for watching.

[@robertfrate9738]

Hi Tim, the thing I really want from this tool is it’s brake away power I want the tool to do the work I just hold it like your doing, excellent demonstration ty, Bob,

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thank you very much. We try to show the real work done by the tool.

[@robertfrate9738]

@@Shoptoolreviews hi Tim, your videos are quality and very informative keep up the excellent work,

[@mikev.1034]

👍👍. I wish you tried using a 6amp battery to see if it made a difference in power

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We'll do that on another video, but it really doesn't make a lot of difference. Maybe 4 to 5% gain; moreso for runtime increase.

[@LWGrounds]

I believe you'd see a difference. More amps let's you stay on the trigger longer because the battery holds peak torque longer

[@750nicko]

on my 3/4 in impact if i use a 5ah vs a 12ah theres a huge difference. day and night. obviously i dont run the 5ah. ill use the 8ah in a pinch but its always the 12er. the same applies for M12 line. all my m12 is 4ah or better. my underhood light uses the 2ah maybe sometimes

[@LWGrounds]

Nicholas Gibb just cycle the trigger more often on the 5.0s, I have taken everything off of with a 5.0 that my 12amh would do. It just does it slower cause it dosent hold peak torque because of the smaller battery

[@750nicko]

@@LWGrounds nice. never thought about that i just have 6 12ahs for the bandsaw and the 1in. ive got the ext anvil coming in oct.

[@ariip]

Not sure what you mean by getting down to 2 cells on the battery. LOL. They are all always working. The voltage just drops. The bars are just a measurement gauge of the voltage.