Milwaukee M18 Forge Batteries Put to the Test

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

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[@gnsavage1]

Even wearing a Milwaukee shirt now. As a Milwaukee fan and user, I love it. Love your no nonsense reviews on tools. One of the best tool reviewers.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

If you look carefully (although it was hopefully edited out) I was wearing a Makita XGT shirt in some of the shots. Most of my clothing has Tool branding on it these days and I try and wear the right brand for each video... but sometimes I forget.

[@patbird9694]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL The Makita XGT suits you better

[@gnsavage1]

​@@patbird9694I don't even run Makita, but I still come to see how their tools are performing. If I were to invest in another platform, it would definitely be XGT. With their dual battery 80v tools, I think they've hit the sweet spot. Milwaukee MX is just a battery platform most can't get into.

[@gnsavage1]

​@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIALI'd be interested to hear if you have had any issues with the XGT 4ah batteries failing. The Milwaukee 8ah and 12ah high output which use the 4ah 21700 cells have been failing at an alarming rate and my Hikoki 4/8ah battery using 4ah 21700 cells has just been taken in for warranty. Batteries basically come off the charger and only have 2 or 3 bars.

[@riba2233]

​@@gnsavage1 they use different cells. Hikoki and Milwaukee use Samsung 40T while Makita uses murata/sony VTC6A. Same power and capacity, but totally different brand

[@donalrodgers123]

Could you put the Milwaukee track saw up against a Makita 40 volt and use similar priced batteries. Be interesting to see what happens.👍

[@shifty277]

Yes please!

[@josephmerz2666]

using a gen 3 drill with large augers and self feeds i had different results .after the first charge was depleted my forge had a edge over the 6amp highout put in drill speed or drill power. the forge battery did not heat the drill up as fast .it did not stall as fast with forge over other batteries i used .

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Thought the battery was going to fall off

[@toolscientist]

Could you put some reflective tape in the cooling fan and attach your tacho so it picks up the fan/motor RPM? I wonder if the forge is delivering higher input RPM, but that's resulting in lower output RPM from the hammer not striking the anvil properly.

[@georgedavall9449]

You may be onto something here

[@patbird9694]

I hate fan boys (Milwaukee) in particular that take it so personally . When you say something negative about their brand.They insult you for making a genuine question/comment. I just ignore them these days or delete my comment.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Let's see how long this comment lasts then...

[@TheMelbournelad]

I like my Milwaukee, but I still lust for a Makita now and then.

[@patbird9694]

@@TheMelbournelad Im lusting over the Milwaukee packout system. Makita makpac sucks and overpriced for what you’re paying for. Can’t wait for the new version coming out according to Mr Tools.

[@TheMelbournelad]

@@patbird9694 funny mention that. I have credit with tool shop chain here in Oz. Th new redemptions have the rolling trolley free with either 2 or 3 draw Packout boxes. Going to get one

[@sw86241996]

I own both makita lxt and xgt plus Milwaukee m18 and packout. My daily routine works still perfer lxt impact driver. However, drop saw and wrench I use xgt. Barely use m18 when xgt release, but not any brand can beat Milwaukee packout system, which is really well made and quality stuff.

[@wrefk]

All these tests are invalid because you didn't use a Milwaukee™ certified impact rated black oxide socket with Improved Torque Delivery©®™

[@Spice1_]

😂

[@YoMamaBoyfriend007]

@@Spice1_ He watched the entire video the leave that comment 🤣

[@renurenovationsllc7780]

I like the size of the Forge 6.0, the 6” grinder which is the tool I need the power on really likes the extra voltage, and I think going forward the new high torque tools will do better with tab-less or Pouch since they will make the most of the output

[@kobikobiaszu7055]

As a Milwaukee fan, I have nightmares about Hikoki beasts after watching this channel

[@cyrilthompson1869]

Very informative video, Thanks.

[@daifeichu]

I usually use an 8 HO battery with my grinder but I got the Forge recently so I tried it out yesterday. The Forge didn't seem to last quite as long as the 8. I like the 8 HO and got them on sale where it was cheaper than the 6 HO and it's the same size. Right now it looks like Milwaukee is trying to get rid of the 6 HO. They're on sale for $148 Canadian. I finally got that track saw a couple weeks ago and it came with a 'FREE' 6 HO. Love that saw but I bet it would work better with the red tracks.

[@josephmerz2666]

yes 8 will last longer then the 6 . but you should notice an increase in power with both 6 over the 8 .not a big deal for most applications .

[@daifeichu]

@@josephmerz2666 I've only charged the Forge twice now and that's including when I first got it so I don't have much experience with it. I'll put it through it's paces and see how it handles the grinder.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@daifeichu The experts ( MILWAUKEE TECHS ) say it takes several charge cycles before a new battery is at 100% output.

[@georgedavall9449]

Like You I was a fan of the 8.0 HO battery, but recently had a couple only get to 3 bars, and the charger light went green. Milwaukee wont warranty them, or admit there is a problem with these batteries. I have since seen a lot of comments/ complaints on online forums, of the ‘three bar’ syndrome. Battery wont last long, and then only charge to three bars. I have seen a lot of 8.0 HO batteries being offered as a bonus to kits on Home Depot. The 6.0 HO is indeed a better battery. I’m a fan of Milwaukee, but not the M18 battery’s and latches. Peace

[@daifeichu]

@@georgedavall9449 Yes, that's why I put that in there. Plus I need more time to compare them before I can definitely say the Forge doesn't last as long.

[@monbaby77]

more conservative battery protection methods for the forged I guess. practically the best performing and cost wise, 6.0ah High output battery seems good choice.

[@gabriellarouche3702]

Finaly some grinder test with the forge tank you

[@josephmerz2666]

I tested my forge again . used a 2 1/8" self feed . this time it clearly out performed the high out put 6ah . when i first got the forge it seemed more powerful then the 6ah High out put .this time the forge clearly performed better . I wonder if they need use to get them to perform . maybe you can address this battery in the future again .thankyou Scot

[@besimr.5072]

Can you please please test the forge 6.0 angainst the rotaryhammer sds max Milwaukeee FHM Almost every battery die when it come to hard work with this hammer Thank you

[@kizzjd9578]

Be interesting to see this sort of test with the 5/16” (or similar) impact driver. The couplings on the impct wrench reduce the torque. My td173 has more power driving a batten screw than my dtw300 which states it has 300nm compared to 185nm.

[@richiejames928]

Any plans to test the new Milwaukee 1 ton chain hoist Tools? most exciting new tool release in a long time if you ask me. Totally new category.

[@spoondeep]

Nice video Tools. Is that an impact rated socket?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The chrome one isn't. Didn't I say that in the video? Might have been the Impact video I said it. Anywho, I didn't have a 30mm Impact Rated bit.

[@spoondeep]

I must have missed that video. Another wet weekend ahead, so I have a good excuse to binge watch your channel. Glad that socket held up. The track saw results were interesting. Clearly show the gap between high output and normal batteries, but the divide within the HO batteries I didn't expect to be so random, or tool biased. I wonder what the 3A HO would look like. Nice one Tools.

[@patbird9694]

Hey Mr tools when are you posting the next Makita video. Im lucky your posting at all really 😅

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Got a few more different brands to get out of the way over the next month... then a BIG run of Makita.

[@patbird9694]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL worth the wait.

[@wessel7972]

Bedankt

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Thanks dude!

[@wessel7972]

Just keep on going. You have earned the name mister tools. For sure. 👍🏻

[@luisillo1987]

Maybe New Zealand gets much better H.O batteries then we get in the states.

[@shifty277]

Probably nonsense. They are probably either Samsung 30 t cells in the six amp high output and Samsung 40 t cells in the 12 anp high output

[@yorselrus1996]

You gotta pick up some milwaukee sockets, man. I picked up the 29-piece metric 1/2" drive impact deep socket set for $125 a few weeks ago.

[@bibiyeya5388]

The battery on that impac wrench looks like it’s going to fall off

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

That's because it has battery dampening attachment so the battery doesn't take the full impacts.

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

I WILL SAY WHAT KZbinRS SAY TO ME WHY You USING CHROME SOCKETS THEY CAN CRACK JUST KIDDING I USE THEM TO GET PEOPLE TO DROP A COMMENT

[@davidsmith9189]

This battery fucks, four bahs

[@kylefowler5082]

22:28 Look at you with the inside sources on what the new Forge batteries will be made of. Milwaukee hasn't released any info about them other a graph showing there are more powerful Forge batteries to come. I hope they make a new 12ah Forge, the current HO 12 isn't a durable battery.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Fairly common knowledge isn't it???

[@kylefowler5082]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL Milwaukee said the new MX Forge batteries will be tabless but as far as I know they were silent about the future construction of m18 Forge batteries.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Then forget what you hearts me say until it's officially released 😁

[@vincentbaribeau5223]

It's tools's chin

[@donnysanner342]

I use all of the batteries everyday and true be told...not a whole bunch of difference. IMHO the 6.0 HO is hard to beat. Depends on the situation I guess....the 6.0 cells have a higher discharge rate...maybe this is where the heat is coming from