Skil PWRCore 12 3/8” Brushless Impact Wrench | Test and Compare with Hyper Tough

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

as a mechanic i have been using the HT 20v drills and they are awesome. best I ever used in the 30 years as a professional mechanic

[@zacksintheshop]

That’s great. Are you using the 20 V hammer drill?

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@zacksintheshop no the 29$ regular one. these are very good

[@zacksintheshop]

Awesome,

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

@@zacksintheshop get one if you do not have one. totally worth it

[@zacksintheshop]

I actually tested it a few weeks ago along with the other hyper tough drills.

[@KDL54]

Thanks to you I've purchased most of the 12v tools. They are such a value, my co worker has a bunch of M12 tools and has been impressed by these hyper tough ones.. thanks for what you do!

[@zacksintheshop]

Thank you so much, that is great encouragement. Which Tool has been your favorite so far?

[@KDL54]

@zacksintheshop I'd have to say the 3/8 impact is my favorite, as a transportation director I do a lot of top of the engine maintenance on my fleet and it's by far the handiest.

[@brandomerrr]

I used the HT to remove the lug nuts off my 3rd gen 4Runner to replace the brake pads. Easily did it and I’ve decided to keep in my 4Runner in case of emergency. I also have the HT 12v inflator. Great options from HT.

[@zacksintheshop]

Very nice, thanks for commenting

[@JacobLios-i9b]

Stumbled across your videos when looking up hyper tough, and so glad I found you! Love the videos!

[@zacksintheshop]

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say. Don’t hesitate to let me know what I need to test in the future!

[@JacobLios-i9b]

@@zacksintheshop Well I did hear very good things about the Hyper Tough high torque. Wonder how that would pair up with the Bauer high torque?

[@zacksintheshop]

@JacobLios-i9b good suggestion

[@tannerwest6823]

I only got this Skil 12v impact wrench a couple months back because they had the deal where you buy a 2 pack of the new updated Skil batteries for $79 and you got a free tool. I really just needed some new batteries for my other tools. Figured why not I’ll keep it on my work van. I already had 4ah batteries but I will say that the impact wrench can do lug nuts at 150 ft lbs fairly easy when using a 3/8” drive socket(21mm). I was actually impressed with it for the price.

[@zacksintheshop]

I'll make sure to get a proper socket and try it again on a short video. Thanks

[@steveragsdale2358]

Thanks for sharing this information. Just a tip, adding an adapter or extension will cause the tool to lose power. I have a 20V Chicago Electric impact that won't take my lug nuts off if I use those, but will if I don't. Looking forward to the next video.

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes sir, adapters will cost me big time. I try to mention stuff like that in the video to stay ahead of it a little. Thanks for commenting

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

@@zacksintheshop I was going to say the same thing but you mentioned it in the video!

[@tannerwest6823]

There’s always atleast one person that mentions torque loss with adapters 😂 I don’t think I’ve seen a video on KZbin yet where someone hasn’t brought up that “tip” in the comments

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

Lol True!​@@tannerwest6823

[@BNShome]

Thanks for sharing these helpful videos! It would be nice to see a comparison of the HT 12V Impact 4ah vs 6ah Battery performance, especially on lugnuts or 90-120 ft/lbs fasteners. 🙂👍

[@mydadstoolboxz]

That’s basically their impact driver with an 3/8 anvil. Not surprised by its performance.

[@Techprep23]

That is exactly correct. DeWalt does the same thing I have both their impact driver and impact wrench they're 12 volt xtreme line. It does come in handy on applications you would normally use the hex to socket adapter and you can just bypass the adapter and use a shallow socket and get into smaller spots without having a two or three inch adapter and then a shallow socket. Both tools are set up exactly the same you have a torque control mode speed 1 and speed 2 torque control is nice or whatever DeWalt calls it because as soon as the tool feels it needs to start impacting it just shuts off.

[@paul9912]

I just came across your channel. I love your videos. I subscribed. Just a suggestion maybe put a white line on the socket for we can see it moving.

[@zacksintheshop]

Thanks, welcome aboard

[@speedwaypinoy]

I need to block this channel, my wife keeps thinking something is wrong with me since I keep running off to walmart to buy powertools

[@mydadstoolboxz]

😂 I thought I was the only one

[@zacksintheshop]

Tell your wife it could be worse, you could be running to Home Depot for M18 Fuel.

[@SecurityZone1]

@@zacksintheshop 😂 FACTS! 💫

[@robertgarrett4425]

I’m right there with ya. I was going to suggest we all go to group therapy but then I remembered buying and using tools is therapeutic.

[@chrishoward4017]

I'm also curious if the new red and black 2 and 4 ah batteries are better

[@tannerwest6823]

I can only speak for the 2ah ones but yes I think they perform better than the old. But maybe my old 2ah were starting to wear down?

[@konadayz426]

I think most tool people know that you really shouldn't be using a 3/8" Impact Wrench to remove lug nuts. For demonstration/testing purposes i get it. But in the real world people do crazy things all the time with tools.That's why they're known as idiots. I appreciate the work you put into your tests/reviews

[@zacksintheshop]

Thanks. I do the lugs because sooner or later, somebody will ask if these wrenches can do it. Appreciate the comment.

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

I think they are just fine to remove lugs especially the Gen 1 and Gen 2 Milwaukee 3/8 impacts.

[@idrankthebleach]

I do it all the time with 12 point sockets from harbor freight. I wouldn't torque with 3/8 drive, but it yanks off lugs all day almost instantly.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Downunder we are left with a virtual one horse outlet in general hardware. So we better buy as long as it is still cheap.

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@bnolsen]

hyper tough 6ah! I finally had my chrome 21mm deep socket turn into a flower trying to torque a tesla lug. I have the hyper tough with a 3/8" 21mm deep impact socket and its more miss than hit trying to take lug nuts off a tesla with a 6ah. Works easy with a normal car and mini van, even with the 4ah.

[@michaelwhisman345]

You should try out the hyper tough 20 volt high torque it’s nearly identical to the m18 second gen

[@zacksintheshop]

I will, but I have to rebuild my rig to handle the torque.

[@JohnLafitte]

I had left a comment about not being sure they are gen2. I see now they haven't updated the colors for 12v. Makes it really hard to tell if you are getting a better made tool. Wish they would label them or change colors to know if you are getting the newer one.

[@deadassyo6080]

Can u do a video on the hyper tough 1/2 20v compact wrench

[@l.martin5084]

I believe he already has did the hyper tough 20v compact impact wrench blushless gen 2 (black logo). Look it up the HT gen 2 compact impact blushless is a beast.

[@zacksintheshop]

That impact wrench was featured on a video, although I didn’t get to do all the testing I wanted to because it had too much torque. I need to beef up my force gauge before I can test mid and high torque impactwrenches.

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

Maybe a left handed bolt to make it tighten when in reverse?

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes, sir, that’s what I’m gonna do when I put together a new rig. I got a fellow was gonna cut some thick steel plates that will tolerate the extra torque hopefully.

[@SecurityZone1]

Nice video 👍

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

It bugs the shit out of me so I'll do something about it! Where do i send some 3/8" impact sockets? Lol

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes, I really have been thinking of buying them on multiple occasions but just zoned out or got distracted. I appreciate your offer, but I pledge to go get me an 22mm impact socket ASAP.!

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

@@zacksintheshop I can send one as a donation? I appreciate your knowledge. I sent and email about your test rig as I'm wanting to build one for my channel. Thank you!

[@zacksintheshop]

That is very kind of you. I will give you the details over that email.

[@GrouchyGarageTips]

@@zacksintheshop Thank you very much!

[@thechaoscoefficient]

Test the 20v Skil tools against Hyper Tough 20v tools and other brands. The Skil 12v tools seem weak. How did you come up with the total scores. When I add up all of the scores the totals are completely different than what you show?

[@zacksintheshop]

The score for cost is subtracted from the total, maybe that’s a difference. If it still doesn’t look right to you, I’ll go in and double check. I created a scores just based on my previous experience using the tools and what I would value the most. So, it is subjective in that way.

[@eldorripu]

for the price I dont think hyper tough will ever be beat right now

[@zacksintheshop]

Its a hell of a bargain for sure. Thanks for watching

[@timhankins3436]

Especially the HT high torque. At $99 on the TTC it stayed up with the breakaway to the DeWalt comparable model> Tried my local Walmart, they didn"t carry it Going to try a different one. At that price, and not a professional, it's always nice to have on hand.

[@idrankthebleach]

Skil and HT are both made by Chervon right? I bet they got a lotta similartiies under the hood.

[@zacksintheshop]

A couple of people have said that, but I’m not sure about hyper tough. I know, skill, flex and cobalt are made by Chervon. All incorrect spellings are due to voice to text…..

[@Gabriel-i1z1z]

I like skil, but unfortunately, all my batteries broke down, I tried jump starting them, but nothing. Now I have skil tools with no batteries. So now I switched to M12's.

[@zacksintheshop]

I wonder why you lost so many batteries?

[@Gabriel-i1z1z]

@zacksintheshop they just stopped working. At first, they only had 1 bar, then no bars.

[@jacklo325]

Both tools are very close in performance, but it seems as if HT is better at reverse than skils, just based on that lug nut test. Frankly, a bit surprised skils couldn't get the lug nuts off. Maybe its that adapter ruined its abilities?

[@engineer_alv]

I'd say the HT got the advantage because that lugnut was already used by the Skil so it might have lost some of its tightness by the time the HT came in. It would've been better if he retorqued it before using the HT

[@mikeycage1587]

The longevity of the tools would also be a deciding factor if you were able to factor that in

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes, that’s a tough one to test in the beginning. I will notify you guys if any of the tools break after the video is released. The biggest issue I’ve had so far is that the hammer drill won’t always work when it’s cold outside.

[@n1njaco395]

Skil has a 5 year warranty compared to hyper that’s 2 years.

[@turbro7185]

This little 3/8 hyper tough has been good for what it is for its price point but definitely not a strong little gun I’ve struggled taking lug nuts at times And it cannot take out any caliper bracket bolts when doing brakes so instead I just use it for small torque application stuff where I know it’ll take it off

[@zacksintheshop]

That’s right, it’s a great value but a far cry from an M12 Fuel. I don’t wanna be waiting 15 seconds for a lug nut.

[@gonzalez7805]

I wonder how long its been since the 12v skill line has had any updates... Looks like some old tech there...

[@zacksintheshop]

They released generation two brushless drill and impact about a year ago maybe? There isn’t a whole lot of tools in their line, but they have been adding a few recently. They added a swivel screwdriver which is kind of a gimmick to me.

[@P.Trim69]

Thank you Sir for your time and knowledge you share with us really appreciate it and enjoy the video's. Stay safe from ur ole hillbilly buddy

[@zacksintheshop]

Appreciate that comment and the positive reinforcement.

[@gonzalez7805]

The ergonomics on the skill are they way to go ... I don't understand why companies think stacking batteries in the handle is an acceptable option... Its like they dont actually use the tools ...

[@zacksintheshop]

The barrel batteries do cause a thick handle to be needed. I am a relatively big guy at 6’3” so it doesn’t bother me as much as it would somebody else. I haven’t had any issues with hyper tough or Milwaukee M12.

[@keysautorepair6038]

That Hyper Tough has no warranty at all they refused to do a warranty only a few months old and only used it once had the box and everything.

[@zacksintheshop]

That’s a real shame.

[@drewdevon2009]

bro the 3/8ths isnt for removing lug nuts

[@zacksintheshop]

I know, but somebody always wants to know if any impact wrench I’m testing can remove lug nuts. personally, I have a car kit with a 1/2” impact in it for lugs.

[@Techprep23]

Torque test channel does the same thing nowhere in a real world application are you going to take that 12 volt ⅜ drive impact " wrench " and use a one and an eighth socket. Most 3/8 drive socket sets end at 19 so the question would be what is the torque output in foot pounds of a 19 mm socket. The highest set I've seen is tekton and they go up to 24 mm and 1 inch in there 3/8 drive socket sets because I have both shallow and deep metric and SAE combo sets from them. so anything larger than a 24 mm would be out of the realm of possibility for this impact wrench which like the dewalt 12v xtreme version i have basically their impact driver with a 3/8 drive anvil instead of a quarter inch collet. That skill 3/8 drive impact wrench is spec'd as the same as their impact driver that is currently on sale at Lowe's for 50 bucks. And it's rated at 1,450 inch pounds which translates to about 120 ft lb. So to get a hundred and one foot pounds adapting to a half inch drive socket leaves the question of wondering if you're leaving some foot pounds on the table by using a socket too big

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes, I agree that some of the applications are a little bit out of scope for this tool. Several of the viewers always ask about lug nuts in particular so I try to include that feature on the video.. I myself use the compact 20 V wrench in my car kit. I tried to mention when I do impact wrenches that some of the testing is inspired by torque test channel which is one of my favorites. One day, I need to test some of the torque loss on the fittings because the impact driver actually came out more powerful on the force gauge than the impact wrench. That could definitely be explained by fitting loss.

[@engineer_alv]

for the record this is a 22mm socket so more like 7/8" there. But I get your point and it definitely affects the torque output of these two.

[@mrvang8077]

All mediocre tools. One, I wouldn't even bother wasting money on.

[@zacksintheshop]

Which ones would you like to see tested?

[@edgarportocarrero5574]

You might have been better off wasting your time purchasing these mediocre tools than commenting your mediocre comment. Thanks for watching and don't forget to hit the like button. 😂😂😂😂