Milwaukee Long Reach Ratchet: We Put It To The Test With A Torque Wrench. Milwaukee 2560

Milwaukee 2560 Long Reach 3/8” Ratchet. We put it to the test with a torque wrench to see what it can do.
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[@S4NORICE]

Been using the milwaukee 3/8” standard length ratchet since it first came out years ago. If you are trying to just break nuts loose by pressing the trigger you’re using this tool for the wrong purpose. This tool is really a driver not an impact - you simply crack the fastener loose the same way you would with a nonpowered ratchet THEN you pull the trigger drive the fastener on or off. It’s not meant to crack stuff loose with the trigger button. Same goes for tightening, drive it on with the trigger then finish by hand as you would with nonpowered ratchet. Guarantee that most people who break these tools are repeatedly trying to crack stuff loose with the trigger.

[@KoonTrucking]

I understand that and that’s how we use them but they claim the breakaway torque numbers and that is what we were testing here. To see if they will actually breakaway what they claim

[@statesk8r]

Milwaukee is like the Toyota of tools. Reliable, best warranty, not the strongest but probably the best made.

[@psfanboy79]

That’s an accurate comparison, very true.

[@Shelby1000r]

Reasonably priced don't forget!!!

[@jeremydawkins8399]

Milwaukee is probably half the price of the SO. That is an important point to include.

[@Doublethizzle]

C'mon on man - you should know by now that Snap-On people *never* bring up price

[@charlesbeans2398]

Don’t wanna piss off Hamilton

[@milfhuntah808]

Even with a purchase of a 6amp battery still Milwaukee cheaper 🤙🤙🤙

[@FleetTech97]

Doublethizzle they know they’ll be paying a mortgage payment to snap on forever. So they only look at monthly payment.

[@kaemanstewart8899]

Not if you have a student discount 😉

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Thank-you for your hard work on all the videos

[@ridingwiththereids]

I have the snap-on 3/8 long neck and love it. Granted it was a gift. Snap-on prices are ridiculous. But they have to be. My snap-on guy told me this past Monday that the jeans he wears on a daily basis costed $150. I was surprised they weren't snap-on brand.

[@coreysuttles1362]

You always making me jealous getting all the new toys lol great video as always Clay!!!

[@shigh1854]

Love to new shop uniforms! Looking real good

[@blakeearp7908]

I am impressed with Milwaukee they have came along ways from what they used to be. I have burned up a snap-on dealer didn't tell me to keep the head grease.

[@gregcothrum4045]

Good video y'all have a good one and stay safe 👍

[@socialghost4400]

Great review and comparison guys, and thank you for the upload 👍 My air ratchet wrench is rated at 80 Nm, but when I did a similar test to what you are doing here; it was more like 65 - 70 Nm, and that was using a 3/8”’ hose at 10 Bar.

[@codyrobertson4630]

I can't wait to see bill on the tool truck in one those neon green shirts and hat we all know that green is his favorite color

[@TheTheomax]

I like both of these ratchets so much I had to watch it twice just because. I'm glad you guy's didn't stick some kind of reducing adaptor or extension on for this test because everybody would be looking for some glue since they just came unglued.

[@blakeroffman221]

Hi Clay NICE SHIRTS YOU GOT FOR THE COMPANY #1👍👍

[@KM-bs1gf]

I don't know it was the Milwaukee long ratchet or new clean " Diesel Medic" black and green shirt. Either way, it makes Wally look sharp at the end. 👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@harveysmith100]

Nice to see Wally on the tools. He is a different man when he has something technical to get his teeth into. A proper mechanic it is clear to see.

[@ianloyd6384]

💯 agree

[@billythemechanic8233]

Great video clay!!!

[@leeregan8017]

Great video again, I will stick with my long neck snappy!!!

[@ogboost7610]

Finally a video where they are using the tools And not just repeating the specs

[@lucianocoelho1872]

😍 very good tools! In Brazil very Money!

[@boardwalkcruisers757]

Max lbs are with the xc battery on Milwaukee

[@mr.orim0782]

What about the high output batteries?

[@serbiansfinest]

I am snapon battery rachet fan but i also own the Milwaukee one as well. This was a good review very fair nice job fellas.

[@michaelwright1602]

I am fixing a bad delete on a Cummins CM-871 and just picked up this Milwaukee 3/8" extended ratchet, and this thing is the BOMB! My buddy bought a KW T-2000, fresh in frame and a fresh delete. Well, they removed everything except the VG Turbo, it was cooked, so it did not matter, but saved the $1000 core deposit for the new YTS Turbo out of Griffin GA, look him up, been running one on my 600hp CM-871 since 2017. Anyways, the turbo was toast from the bad delete, even cooked the exhaust pipe, it got that hot. Thank God the top of the motor looked good, and Insite had less than 4 hours at high temps broken up over a period of time, I think we caught it in time. This ratchet though, it worked! It even busted loose a few nuts and bolts that were in tight spots. I have to take everything off of the passenger side of the motor, found RTV vs proper gaskets on the cooling side, so this ratchet is going to get a workout! Damn glad I bought it, it is a keeper! And so is the M12 3/8" impact I bought along with it. These two tools work, and work as advertised.

[@youraveragetradesman1613]

danm that a nice shirt and hat combo

[@isaac_fredricks]

That’s interesting that you don’t like Milwaukee’s paddle switch. I tend to like it when really reaching for a fastener. I can hold the tool from the battery end and trigger the tool from the end of the ratchet, whereas on the snap on you have to be able to reach your hand beside the tool in whatever tight area you are working in. Cool video! Keep ‘em coming!

[@momentumtintdetail]

Isaac Fredricks koon trucking: take the paddle off. Looks like the button feature is similar.

[@cucolopez1942]

I agree 100%

[@JP-cb8bz]

Informative, thanks guys.

[@brandonm4344]

Nice comparison!! Those are some good looking work shirts. I’d say you’d be surprised if you offered those for sale

[@michaelstjohn6086]

Very surprised!

[@williammorales8204]

In a different review, I saw where the milwaukee put out more torque with a bigger battery with the square base.

[@AtlanticTransportation]

Come on guys Milwaukee breaks it and then snap on take that off ha ha ha ha good one

[@domrod1579]

INTERNATIONAL 4300 DT466 SOLUTIONS I thought the same thing

[@danieljim9103]

Nice haha

[@JuanRamirez-qu8ol]

I agree 100%

[@lukeskywalker354]

Yeah no kidding. That was an unfair test. Try Again.........

[@averagerider92]

Here to call bullshit on that test too.

[@scottsmrcka2769]

Milwaukee looks like a pretty good tool in comparison when you factor in the price difference.

[@alquitorianojr5055]

I like those ew shirts! Those are nice!

[@anthonythompson4110]

OMG the Ford Transit! Those things are a royal pain in the butt to work on!

[@KoonTrucking]

Amen

[@bb2status]

Anything with a Ford badge sucks to work on.

[@anthonygm85]

I use the a toque wrench in reverse all the time because my job requires us to document the breakaway torque specs, and our torque wrenches are working just fine obviously we have them checked regularly

[@JackRR15]

I assume it's fine with a fancy torque wrench vs regular torque wrenches.

[@anthonygm85]

@@JackRR15 calibration man, we even have the tools to check them ourselves but we send them out for service to

[@LEGOCAMARO]

I believe the snap on is faster removing at installing and removing a nuts and bolts.

[@DapimpBDSD]

It is, the Snap On is a better tool no doubt but the Milwaukee is half the price.

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video comparison, I think those Milwaukee 2.0 battery are under power, I always use my Milwaukee 6.0 battery unless space is a issue. I don’t like button on the snap is to high on the body. The shirts look professional.

[@josefelix4152]

I got the matco 16v 3/8 long ratchet, I didn't measure the torque but I felt it on my face lol it smacked me really hard xD

[@cardo1111]

I think Milwaukee limits their tools power through Red Link, sometimes too much at least in this case, maybe to avoid warranty claims.

[@mikezug1996]

I'm sure your not suppose to but it helps to spool it up and put it on once the ratchet is going

[@christopheryoung826]

Yall are making me realized I over toruqe something today. Thanks. 😂

[@T6Tarek]

If it wasn't for already being totally invested in the m12 and m18 line I would of bought the snap on ratchets over the milwaukee. I just got my extended reaches and haven't even opened them yet. Buying all those batteries alone add up quick, for me I turned my wrenches in for a hammer, I kit out a 6 to 10 man crew with with the milwaukee fuel up in 18 volt and 12 volt. On my property I built (in process) a pretty sweet 3 bay shop also fully kitted out like you would see any independent shop, so getting into another battery line up wasn't exactly going to happen unless it blew my socks off, and unfortunately the 14.4 ratchets is the only snap on battery tool o would entertain, I know the new 1/2" impact is a beast and built to last but with that price tag I'd get the 1in milwaukee with a 1in to 1/2 in adapter and brake bolts all day long. Two things I love snap on and milwaukee tools.

[@Fee.1]

You should do a strength test and see which one handles more manual torque before breaking because we know Milwaukee redesigned it with the bigger head because the old ones were breaking when manually tightening/busting a nut

[@austin3626]

Busting a nut!!!

[@bkpickell]

So no one is going to mention how he helped the snap on in the last two tests?

[@rayland9305]

Yes, it's like trying to take the peanut butter lid off and suddenly it's really easy for second person.

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Both of them are very impressive! 👍

[@anolescorpion]

Good review but that is only the 2.0 amp battery on the mikwaukee. Throw a 5 or 6 amp in and it will more powerful. Thanks for the reviews and videos!

[@DIGGER19860]

I have found with my milwaukee ratchets if i get it spinning and then slap it on the nut it will break a lot tighter nuts off. I dont have the extended ratchet yet. But i have the other 2 3/8 versions

[@davidpham6019]

Ryan McWilliams thats how i do it too, its work phenomenal =))))

[@cameracamera1319]

How do you guys come up with this stuff. lol. Another guy wanted a guy to test the Milwaukee m12 right angle impact to see if it could be used as a ratchet it you just used it that way by never letting off the trigger as you "ratcheted" it to break the real stubborn ones off. Im not making fun of you guys I want to try your "slapping" and know about the other guys "ratcheting" LOL Take care and thanks for your experience.

[@DIGGER19860]

@@cameracamera1319 it came from using the tools a lot. It works pretty good. Kinda figured it out while frustrated.

[@infidel66687]

I use the Earthquake XT ratchet at work everyday for about 1 year now. It has less torque than either if these, but I wouldn't trade it for either of them based on price alone. These aren't impact wrenches, they nut and bolt spinners. I use the electric ratchet by hand for the first 1/4 turn and the last 1/4 turn and the motor for everything in between.

[@obliviondio]

This video is comparing extended head ratchets which the Earthquake XT is not.

[@gregs90quattrocoupe]

Static torque is always higher. It takes more torque to brake it loose than to set torque. You showed that when you tested the torque when you removed the nut.

[@ryanhager7985]

Liken the new green shirts

[@ryanhager7985]

Any plans on selling the Diesel Medic patches? Stickers are cool but I have a love of patches. Comes from my boy scout days

[@upnorth5465]

Just sold my Milwaukee extended 3/8 for a snap on ctr767 long neck in high viz. Still love my 1/4 extended Milwaukee though.

[@LKN4WAR]

Snap on much better size for tighter spaces in 3/8 and the CTR768 is rated to 70ft lbs.

[@austingoleman9431]

I snagged my brothers snap on cordless ratchet thought it would be useless after a few hours of using it don’t know if he’s getting it back 😂

[@airratchet7313]

The only thing I don't like about these electric ratchets is you have to take a running start at tighter bolts. I still love my snap on long necks the best. I have preordered the new long neck 3/8 that's supposed to be 75 foot pounds

[@mudbugsoff-road4081]

Try using the bigger battery on the Milwaukee the performance may be different with larger amp hr battery like the snap on

[@maxpayne98383]

Milwaukee for guns , snap on for ratchets for me

[@brandonjohnson3566]

One thing I've come to realize with milwakee and rigid tools is that the higher amp hour battery you use the full torque you will get from initial start of impact. So in this test you gentlemen are using a milwakee 2.5Ah 12V battery against a 14V snap on equivalent. I believe if you used a milwakee 6Ah battery instead of the 2.5Ah, that would give the milwakee a much better stand off to the snap on.

[@KoonTrucking]

Snap on was a 1.5 or 2 amp battery (old style) ? It wasn’t the new higher amp batteries they have. I can’t do anything about the voltage but equal amp batteries or as close as possible makes it as fair as it can ?

[@Bustervaginhaf]

Wally it’s not that you used it in reverse, because if ya read that owners manual you’d know they’re capable of torque reverse threads. It’s that you use it to break bolt loose

[@KoonTrucking]

I think that’s what he was referring to because he broke it loose but at worse case it couldn’t have been over 75 ft lbs so no worries with that

[@kendalldoran6361]

You got to neutral drop the ratchets! 😂

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Im a milwaukee man through and through. but I got to admit my snapon cordless ratchet is better then my milwaukee. thanks for the video.

[@cliftonsr]

I have both Milwaukee and Snap-on long reach 3/8" drive and my Snap-on will get in to more tight places that my Milwaukee just can't go. My Milwaukee is starting to collect dust. But my 1/4" drive Milwaukee long reach is great getting in tight spots just need to change out 1/4" anvil for 3/8" if possible.

[@Noname-lk2ol]

Clifton Rogers why does everyone keep saying that about the "anvil" why does it need the same one? Also what is the anvil?

[@MystiqWisdom]

​@@Noname-lk2ol The anvil is the square piece where the sockets attach to. I think it technically refers to the whole anvil piece, but the body of the anvil is usually hidden inside the tool housing.

[@danieltubbs458]

Clay do you know if SnapOn, Milwaukee, Matco, or any brand makes a long-neck electric ratchet that has a flex-head design??? Or do think it would decrease the torque too much?

[@stevebanda8776]

I really don’t think these electric ratchets need any more power. I have all the snap on ones never held a long neck Milwaukee but the shorter ones I did and they just felt awkward.

[@Renzo_Stylez]

Please make a video on your pallet table

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

To be honest, I wouldn't buy the powered ratchet for it's torque rating. I would be likely to buy it for it's usefulness and convenience of use. I like the long neck the comfort of the handle and the speed of getting the job done. Now don't get me wrong there are plenty of places that you can get into that torque is very handy to have but I just don't see as the selling point of the ratchet. Great video Clay, and thanks for sharing.....

[@infidel66687]

Exactly, I use my electric ratchet every day all day at work. I'm in the habit of turning the first and last 1/4 turn by hand and using the motor on everything between. They are great tools but I think some people want it to be something it's not.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I like the battery design on the Milwaukee M12. I bought the 1/4" hex impact impact from Mr. Joe mainly for the battery design the specs are plenty sufficient for me. I looked at other versions and I liked the Milwaukee the best. Mr. Joe gave me a good price on the driver so I'm going to have to flip a coin for either the ratchet or the underhood work light from him so I can use the same batteries.

[@stringbean9039]

I like the new m12 long reach fuel ratchet👍👍 I saw the new m12 digital torque ratchet on HD for $799

[@obliviondio]

Snap on for this design wins because of the smaller head and slightly longer reach considering both are comparable in power.

[@usplusfive5968]

7:40 you can see the grease Wally put on it in just a few mins.

[@SamuraiAtlas]

I love Milwaukee and to be honest i like there power tools more than snap ons except the power ratchets snap on is far superior but Milwaukee electric guns are way better in my opinion

[@passion830217]

Put on a 4.0xc battery on the Milwaukee extended ratchet will make it get 63.8 ft/bs. I just saw one video, in which the guy tested the torque performances and the breakpoint torques of several different brands' products when they were used as manual ratchets.

[@boyuncle3704]

Do the ol get a run up with the ratchet trick

[@zachwalters7835]

If your feeling froggy hold that paddle down full send and slap that socket on the nut while going full speed and it will break all kinds of stuff loose I Dont Know exact torque but pretty impressive

[@keepthinking2666]

I just wish the Milwaukee would be a long neck as thin as the snap-onthe tapered head will make it a pain in the ass to get into spots in the Audi

[@upnorth5465]

I traded my Milwaukee long neck for the snap on for this exact reason. Too bulky and slower. I still love my 1/4 extended Milwaukee though.

[@williamdavis922]

Every time the Milwaukee starts to break it loose you put the snap-on on the fastener, try the snap-on first, if it doesn't break it loose then try the Milwaukee!! Lol

[@KoonTrucking]

We did at the end the Snap On was on the fresh 55 ft lb ?

[@1pieman]

3 years later and i am back i think i will go with the Milwaukee it's a lot cheaper and i have a few batteries 👍😎👍

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Great comparison! Milwaukee wins with 5 year warranty!

[@ironrangeautotech8292]

Shit, I always get my socket flyin before I pop er on that sucker lok

[@xxLewisfishxx]

What about manual breakaway torque of the ratchets?

[@gigoxp2918]

Can you do a Power Probe how to video please

[@KoonTrucking]

I shot a power probe video today just for you so be watching for it

[@markrutherford4106]

If you were to use the XC battery it would be a lot stronger than the snap on

[@jmackinjersey1]

Does the Milwaukee head get hot like the Snap On tends to?

[@cbmech2563]

I'll stick with my Hercules long reach the head and neck are quite a bit smaller and will get into tighter places and has good power for a lot less money

[@anthonythompson4110]

Wally using a new Milwaukee ratchet and it isn't black as coal yet? Hahaha I'm guessing it's lost 5 minutes after the video was filmed.

[@ethankilmartin7000]

should you always use impact sockets on a ratchet or can you use chrome

[@KoonTrucking]

You can use chrome because they don’t “impact”

[@rgon86f]

🥴 Really!! Hahaha!! Snap-on is the Child Support version of TOOLS!

[@bingobingo6410]

I bet if you put a 6amp hour battery in that milwaukee it will run circles around that snap on

[@spencer1244]

Electric ratchets imo aren’t designed to break loose fasteners with their motors, but they are still ratchets, so you can use it like a normal ratchet to break the fastener loose then zing it off with the electric part, or vis versa when installing a fastener.

[@byrdguu]

Its just used to take screws out without ratcheting, breaking it loose or tightening up to torque id use other tools

[@keepthinking2666]

What was the size battery on that Milwaukee I know if you put a 5 or 6 amp on versus a two or three-year get more power that might be the difference between that 14 volt vs 12

[@KoonTrucking]

Both 2 amp

[@KoonTrucking]

Both 2 amp

[@MystiqWisdom]

Use them as regular ratchet wrenches when breaking and tightening. I think that's the point of these things. The torque isn't really important here as breaking and tightening should be done by hand anyway.

[@KoonTrucking]

The point of the test is that’s the claimed breakaway torque per the company that makes them. Claimed torque is what this is testing.

[@irlaneruiz7930]

Now try with 6.0 , is another story for sure .

[@seanfallo592]

I guess Milwaukee has the edge on $price$, snap on for speed. Either way they'll both pay for themselves.

[@eb6736]

Lol this test was horrible ! Milwaukee broke it loose while the other loosened 😂

[@JVBL1]

I hear you can get more torque out the Milwaukee with a bigger battery. I think the xc6.0.

[@chrissoderberg5063]

0the snap-on had a little advantage with the bigger battery I think if you put a 4in for a 6in but not the walkie it probably would have broke it free like it was butter

[@KoonTrucking]

What about the rating ? Snap On is rated for less ? The Milwaukee claims to be stronger than Snap On. As far as bigger battery goes the 14.4 platform is what snap on makes and 12 volt is what Milwaukee makes still doesn’t change the rating they claim to do ? And the Milwaukee had a 2 amp battery where Snap On had a 2 amp battery.

[@chrissoderberg5063]

@@KoonTrucking ok ty I thought snapon had 4amp

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

500.00 for a snap on ratchet or 212.00 for the Milwaukee ratchet. I would buy the Milwaukee.

[@mahadzirabdkarim4800]

In my country that SO toOL same price with new 100cc bike with fuel injection system

[@johnfiv842]

you guys need to pick up an extra 2 sockets it would of saved alot of time.

[@davidwalle5025]

Good honest review. Was that a hf digital caliber? Like the new shirts. What is bill's comment on the rachets?

[@KoonTrucking]

It was a matco digital caliper He hasn’t tried it yet he has the Snap On

[@aidfaulkner7388]

Can you use the ratchet to break it loose? I have the Mac tools one and you can do this

[@KoonTrucking]

Yes

[@aidfaulkner7388]

Will order that then, thanks for you video and reply

[@Gamer__007]

Which digital torque wrench is used in this video? Please provide a link or description.

[@KoonTrucking]

It’s the snap on 1/2” digital torque wrench

[@Gamer__007]

@@KoonTrucking Thank you

[@TheytellToomanylies]

It's not conflicting. It claims 40 breakaway and 50 tighten. You beat both claims in this test

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Didnt know snap on was 14.4v seems close for m12 to the 14.4v