Milwaukee M18 Fuel High Torque Impact Wrench put to the test

[@franklong6269]

This impact wrench loosened bolts torqued down to 2400 lbs. Setting 1 is approximately 650 ft-lbs, setting 2 is 900 ft-lbs, and setting 3 is 1200 ft-lbs with a Forge battery. It's a monster, especially for a 1/2" impact wrench. It outperforms some 3/4" impact wrenches.

[@Hogwarts-Dropout]

This is gonna come in really handy for oil changes.

[@kingofrandom7650]

Are you an express tech 😂

[@xsixinfantryx]

especially for putting the drain plug back in real good (not just for taking it out)

[@stillthreat]

​@@xsixinfantryxmight as well put an oil filter socket on it and run that down too so that everything is to spec😂

[@luisn.7258]

I watch this with my wife and we convinced her to get me one

[@Miburoyaremy]

😅😅😅😅me too

[@RamonMsanchez]

yea 4 you🤣

[@djaa7]

I saw a lot of videos from auto mechanics, not even tool review channels, that noted the problem with that model that was breakdown prone. But i still took a chance on this new compact. I'm a plumber, not a mechanic and I'm using this with fairly large sockets for taking off cast iron cleanout caps that are rusted over from decades of not being used. Everything has come off. Before I'd be telling clients that the cleanout tee had to be changed. I'm using it with the McTwista and the PlugTwista socket set from Toolceptions. Expensive, but crucial!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Appreciate the feedback 👊👊👊

[@djaa7]

FYI - using it with their largest battery, the 12. Don't have the new stack lithium Forge batteries yet The largest socket i use is 2-1/2 inches i think, for 4" raised head clean out caps (which are really plugs because they screw interior to the fitting not exterior tread.)

[@lancelittle3956]

I do a lot of 350,450,and 500 foot pound torquing at work weekly. Heavy Duty Commercial Truck Mechanic. I've used Snap-On and Oldest Milwaukee M-18 1/2 inch drive batt. operation impacts that have failed. Buying one of these to see how it lasts. Thanks for encouragement in confidence to get one.

[@AB-vc7ox]

I’d give you a second thumbs up for humor and entertainment value. Most tool reviews are mind numbingly boring.

[@ToolReviewZone]

🤣🤣👊 Thanks AB

[@adambomb7331]

The prior 2767-20 was the best high torque for years, and was the tool that got many into the Milwaukēē line. Then they decided to modify the unit internally last year trying to save $$, and it was a failure, and what you seem to be basing the whole video around. Milwaukēē then pulled those with "serial # B" and went back to the OG design, and NO problems since then. I bought 10 of them last month and zero issues (price was too good). They came out with the new 2967-20 because other companies had caught up with their existing HT, as it is 6 years old. Might as well shave some length & weight like a Gen2 deserves, and increase its capability. I think you are making it sound a lot worse than it was, and perhaps researched it a bit more. Especially since Milwaukee resolved those issues quickly at the time.

[@tonyt4311]

The 2767 was my first milwaukee and yes I was and still am hooked... I did just order the 2967....

[@milkman4903]

Exactly what I need for my bicycle

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha

[@mike_t_007]

Bmx or Huffy 10 speed?

[@billywigs]

Thanks for helping me see the light Clint . LED light . Three of them ! Right in my face ! 😎

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha

[@FredD63]

Brother Clint I have 6 of the older model 1/2” drive and some 3/8” drive impacts and I’ve never had problems with them also if you use a 6pt. Shallow socket your torque wrench will be less likely to slip off the bolt… Stay Safe brother 🇺🇸👊🏼👊🏼🔨🪚👊🏼🇺🇸

[@maxthomas498]

Cant wait to try this at work (lowes) for assembling customer grills/patio furniture/ lawn equipment

[@ToolReviewZone]

@@maxthomas498 🤣🤣

[@rivieres2401]

Nah Lowe’s assemblers don’t even use tools they be righting thing with their bare hands 😂 everything put together loose af

[@TonyHQ79]

I have used the same impact gun for the past 3 years now every single day as my job requires my gun all day long and its still going strong now, Great bit of kit.

[@Ninoo187]

This impact gun hasn't been out for 3 years.... You must have it confused with the previous gen.

[@darksteve84]

Just ordered one today. Cant wait for it to show up

[@dragonbulley]

Just ordered mine. How do you like it?? Gonna be doing work on the jeep

[@darksteve84]

@dragonbulley I have put mine through hell. It won't let you down and is worth it's weight in gold

[@DavidWaite]

I have the M18 Fuel 3/8" high torque from three years ago, bought specifically to shake loose some body bolts on my old wrangler. Probably paid for itself again while installing three overhead storage racks in the garage, although I did pre-drill for the lag bolts. The high impacts are all just beastly. Really show the value in having the right tool for a job.

[@1Patient]

I would hope you predrill for lag bolts 😃

[@colebaird8989]

It's a good thing that it comes with a standard charger. All the rapid charges do is surface charge. The ruin batteries. I know of at least a dozen people that have had batteries ruined by rapid chargers

[@3511manlyman]

Never had major problems with my Milwaukee’s. I own 6 of them atm at my tire shop. And they have lasted 5 years of constant use . More than my snap ons that only last a a year or so and are 5 times the price

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

Clint I’m making my wife buy this for my Christmas gift. Thanks for all that you do with bringing us sweet sweet tool reviews. I hit this like button soon as I start your videos because I know they’re going to be good and break my pockets 🥴😀😀😂😂

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha, thanks so much Burnett, really appreciate you 👊👊👊

[@goodall1bay]

Those belt hooks are good for tying the tool whilst up a ladder or scaffold.

[@toolszonereview]

I bought it last week and was very impressed

[@ToolReviewZone]

Appreciate the feedback and like the name 👌

[@toolszonereview]

@@ToolReviewZone Maybe one day we will meet. Coincidentally, the channel names are quite similar. I'm in Vietnam and I also learned a lot from you

[@autumnjeserich2689]

I bought this a couple months ago because I figure there should never be a fastner I'll attempt to remove that this wont be able to get. So far its been the case. Evern with a 2.0 battery it made quick work of a rusted on crossmember on my trucks frame that I wasn't able to break loose with a breaker bar. I also really like the leds and how it auto slows down after it breaks the fastner loose to so it can be 1 handed without destroying your wrist.

[@theyodaman82]

Wow clearly you did zero research on the previous 2767-20 model. It was the king of impact wrenches for a long time. They made a change to the internals about a year and a half ago and it made the unit fail a lot. It was quickly reverted back to the tried and true version and life was good again.

[@davidmcgee2126]

The B version

[@Nate-m8y]

Both makita and dewalt make more powerful impact wrenches then the 2767, its the king of third place.

[@eoghanhennessy443]

​@@Nate-m8ydewt batterys suck ass . Friction rings on makita are rubbish i have all 3 guns milwaukee far better

[@wackyweyland8857]

He means the h96b model they attempted to silently integrate onto the market with a new hammer and anvil which could break unexpected ly

[@minnesotaman3]

Also he didn't mention that the batteries included are oil resistant

[@jasonbabila6006]

I think it's time for me to get that new upgrade to replace my old M18 1/2" impact wrench. Smeesh that like button. 👀👉🏼 👍🏽

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks for the comment and SMEEESH Jason!!!!

[@One_Branch_At_a_Time]

I bought this one today because I’m going to put a 3” lift including the upper control arms, struts and shocks and rear blocks as well and I didn’t have an impact wrench. I’m a quality over quantity individual and this will last me a long long time. Just in case something happens a repair manual and a Milwaukee Impact wrench is all I need😂 obviously I have craftsman wrench and impact sockets etc.. but this should be plenty for me. Next up Milwaukee powered ratchet.

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

I have the Ryobi HP 1/2 and Kolbatl 1/2 neither could break the bolts on my lower control arm. Sold the Kolbalt kit and bought the 2967 kit plus the Forge battery. And let me tell you it was friken awesome at how easy this impact took those bolts out.

[@nycyabber7103]

this man LOVES powertools

[@Breauxskii]

I work on sprinkler systems in my town and I bought one today don’t know if I’ll use it but I want it .

[@ruinunes8251]

I guess that one will be ok to bust off my Civis’s crankshaft pulley bolt. The ones of you with Civics most possibly know what I’m talking about😀

[@dakotamclees9823]

This is exactly why I'm looking into an impact. Lol I've got an accord.

[@ruinunes8251]

@@dakotamclees9823 good luck.

[@dakotamclees9823]

@@ruinunes8251 just bought one. Thanks!

[@franklong6269]

I own this impact wrench and it will laugh at 250 ft-lbs. It will say to you, "You clown, why are you wasting my time with these dirt-easy tests." I recently used it to change my front and rear shocks, and as I used it, I was afraid to use it to tighten all the bolts in the front drive assembly. This thing is just a monster. The rubber mount for the battery protects the battery and handles electronics from excessive vibration and extends their life. The new batteries essentially have circuit boards in them. So you don't want to continually vibrate the battery up against hard plastic. Only DeWalt's top 1/2" wrench, the DCF 961 has slightly more torque. But for all practical purposes, the two are equal as far as power. The Torque Channel tested them both and the DCF 961 beat the Milwaukee by approximately 20 ft-lbs, which is nothing. In overall ratings, the Milwaukee 2967 beat the DeWalt DCF961. The Torque Channel called this Milwaukee the new standard for 1/2" impacts.

[@kingdavid4u1588]

I got me one the other day and I am totally in love with it. It’s a big bigger than I thought it was gonna be but it’s also shorter at the snout. But man is this impact very powerful. More than what I thought it was gonna be. And actually. I ordered the 2767-22 but in surprise when I received my package in the mail. They had a sticker on it that said 2967-20 UPGRADED TOOL. I was like wtf. So is it actually better and well yea. It definitely is better than the 2767. I love my 2967 and so will you if you get one.

[@transatlantek]

I'm guessing, but from what I read, the rubber battery mount is probably there to protect the battery from the vibration.

[@MrCubflyer]

I have abused my Dewalt and it just says send me more Im sticking with my Dewalt. Thanks for the great vids though. I always look forward to your new Vids.

[@pedromontoya2865]

Still have my OG Milwaukee 2767-20 and it is still a beast!!! My 3/4” is a banger as well but the OG 1/2” 2767 is still king . Really want the new shorter 1/2” because the length and lighting.

[@sharpie132]

Currently have mine for sale on marketplace so I can get this new one

[@brucemitchell5637]

That's real nass like, Clint!

[@defining_moments]

Really enjoyed this video watched all through. I have a question I just got the Milwaukee 2962-20 M18 18V Fuel 1/2" Mid-torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring does this tool have enough power for me to safely tighten and loosen the 🔩 on my normal sedan car and tire 🛞 while tightening it tightly enough to feel safe? And for normal home and engine work??

[@ToolReviewZone]

Firstly, I really appreciate this comment, and also thanks for the question. The short answer is, absolutely. Thisbis exactly what it is made for. Hope this helps defining 👊

[@defining_moments]

@@ToolReviewZone awesome! thank you for the response. Im excited. I will also get the high torque too...

[@geddy450]

i'm not sure a carpenter would work with this monster but surely's good for a mechanic kuz you always have the 2000 lbs torque impact driver that can do the job for the carpenter and i always wonder why no tool channel go outdoor to take a real test on an truck with rusty bolt to see the if it's gonna do the job on everyday nut

[@thedone1342]

😂 I use this for Sheetrock

[@alainhernandez8767]

I got one and use it all the time on rusted out axle bolts. Like butter on them.

[@jeffmorefield]

Dewalt 961 enters chat.

[@ericnichols9275]

MILWAUKEE is HULK DEWALT is THOR

[@natepeterson7145]

Video interaction initiated. You're welcome Milwakuh iyay!

[@TranTek]

It was H96B version quietly updated from the original H96A proven model which they revert back without a official recall

[@ianrace4066]

I've had the last model for 2 years now and I've had no problems. I busted loose bolts that my 3/4 " pneumatic snap on junk couldn't do.

[@jimmoore8943]

If you put the new forge batteries on the old model will that improve it?

[@A6Legit]

Im guessing that rubber is to stop it from shaking the battery off

[@martinconzemius5351]

Now I can’t stop calling them “bat trees”

[@ToolReviewZone]

Excellent 😎😎😎

[@Canyouseeus]

Great video , do you have any info about the torque wrench and the digital meter that you use , any link where we can find it!??

[@ToolReviewZone]

I bought the Husky torque wrench 250flbs at home depot and the digital meter at Harbor Freight 👊

[@sharpie132]

The digital meter is from harbor freight by quinn. Pretty accurate paid 40$ with their quinn coupons

[@ThingsThatIDo]

Very interested in this review. I'm thinking about getting a Milwaukee tool set and I want to know if it's worth the investment

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

It’s most definitely worth the investment I have Milwaukee,Ryobi,and Dewalt for different applications. Milwaukee never fails even the brushed tools are good if your not using them everyday. If you are I’d definitely recommend getting the brushless tool set now during all the Black Friday deals. That’s how I’ve bought all of my tools.

[@ThingsThatIDo]

@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP Thanks man!

[@sharpie132]

Definitely worth it. Since I bought my house in 2017 I started with the older 2767-20 version and now own almost all their lawn equipment. Some m12 stuff and all my batteries still work 7 years later. Keep in mind in the winter months I bring all my batteries in the house 💪

[@ThingsThatIDo]

@@sharpie132 Thanks. Good idea with the batteries.

[@txgreek3512]

Thanks for making this video, great review

[@Laubz]

The rocking is a battery isolator that's been on the 1" milwaukee

[@A6Legit]

5:23 oh we gettin fancy in here

[@loghbrass]

I’m enjoying these kind of videos way too much, do i have a kid that I don’t know about? Am i a father at 19?

[@crptmstr]

Just subscribed! I like your channel I think you are hilarious! Thank you!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks crp, welcome to the channel brother 👊

[@torianowarren3684]

Black Friday sale digital torque wrench.

[@jeffgadbois1707]

Thank you for your time and knowledge 💯🤝

[@A6Legit]

6:07 Gotta take credit when its due man. Enjoy the wins

[@A6Legit]

'I don't think this is gonna work either..." Rip

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

I just purchased the M18 8” bar pruning saw. What does that have to do with this? Well I’m trying to figure out how else I could use the 18v system. Was wondering if this would be ok or overkill for lug nuts as I change both my wife’s and my own wheels between a summer and winter wheel set up. Plus for doing brake jobs and stuff since we have 4 cars.

[@christopherwalker8965]

Probably a little over powered for that. Although I have the 2767 high torque and use it on lug nuts a lot. You just have to be careful because it WILL snap a lug off. Just use it on speed 1 for tightening and once it's snug check by hand. I'm not sure on this model but speed 1 on the 2767 is just about perfect for lug nuts. The good part about the high torque is it also works for much larger things. I've used it to rebuild hydraulic cylinders on John Deere backhoes and taking off very stubborn crank bolts on motors.

[@christopherwalker8965]

You might look into their mid torque or half inch stubby and see if that's enough for what you plan on. Bear in mind the high torque is pretty big and doesn't do tight spaces very well

[@yoeyzee]

Never had a problem with mind. 4 years now

[@TheoriginalRcRat]

👀 at it 🤣 Gets me every time❗️

[@ToolReviewZone]

😫😆😎😎😎

[@risunokairu]

This isn't the dramatic emotional rollercoaster as the Flex video was

[@ToolReviewZone]

Unfortunately, my doctor said I need to stop taking getting so emotional in the videos. I really had to hold it on on this one 😪

[@greghoskin1726]

You did not mention the increase in power using the new forge batteries. Not sure why Milwaukee kits this new impact with 5 ah batteries when the forge batteries increase the power of this impact!

[@smurfeco2.358]

They have both kits available it's called f by the enf of the item number

[@Bmxr1991]

The older rigid octane is the king

[@kaydubzz]

i was praying for your knuckles when you where torquing down

[@djbuzz9998]

lo e ya man made my day man ....lifes bin bummin me out and u just made me smile. hope yo aford one of these some day nice like😅

[@ToolReviewZone]

Glad I could make you smile dj 👊👊👊

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

Genius computer brain is right.

[@ToolReviewZone]

🤣

[@NextLevelCraftworks]

This impact is real nass like

[@ericnichols9275]

HAVE IT and got a PROTECTIVE BOOT for it from HOME DEPOT and with the FORGE Battery it's has STRONG has the HULK but now DEWALT has the XR DCF 961 and it looks has STRONG has THOR and I want it next but I want to run a FLEX 6 amp STACKED LITHIUM or a MILWAUKEE FORGE Battery on it because the 5 amp Power Stack is WEAK

[@bread-gz3rl]

Reliability hasnt been what Milwaukee does since the corded stuff in the 80s... Every time I'm at the scrapyard there's a pile of like 6 year old or newer Milwaukees and like 3 nicad dewalts that are 20 years old and maybe a really fucked 996

[@garethjudd5840]

The only impact tool I trust is my numatic Indersol Rand air Rench.

[@abelzapata2855]

Does anyone know when the new gen 3/4 impact comes out?

[@leonardpaciora5039]

If you hurt that bad you must have been watching one of Vance's videos!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hehe 🤣👊

[@stephenleepmg113]

Nice tool !!!!

[@victorfreeman5413]

Put a long pipe over your breaker bar to increase leverage and those pointed bolts your driving can be a pain in the ass to drive with hand tools

[@bentickle9914]

Mine came with a rapid charge in Australia

[@c_tech2285]

250 is where you should have started mate :))

[@chakagillis]

TTI always hitting homeruns with red and striking out with green

[@ToolReviewZone]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamallaidley4718]

Cool Clint 😎

[@MrBostonBilly]

If you wanted the very best you should have got the Dewalt DCF 961, the most powerful 1/2" and even beats the Milwaukee 1"

[@Danielxperez14]

The only thing I’m disappointed in with all the m18 hand tools is the battery wobble you get, malita and dewalt batteries are always snug and milwaukee is always moving around

[@ToolReviewZone]

Interesting, I've never noticed that, but I'll check it out 👊

[@Danielxperez14]

its not horrible but its gets worse the more you use your tools, my 1/2 inch high torque impact loses connection from the wobble sometimes @@ToolReviewZone

[@roblowman2740]

​@@Danielxperez14it sure does but it took 3 years to get that way I use it 6 days a week I guess I can't complain

[@Danielxperez14]

@@roblowman2740 my 2767-20 high torque got it in less than a year with the xc5 batteries, its my main powertool for most things and my last high torque had the same issue just cant finds the receipt to warranty it

[@lthegr81]

Shoot I'm late. I'm not first this time and that's not real nicelike, but I'm here now

[@ToolReviewZone]

Appreciate you either of 81👊

[@FrogOff420]

I hope this dude isn’t tightening his lug nuts to 45 ftlbs. 😂

[@alvinclose8181]

Awesome video, really Nass like

[@leonardpaciora5039]

I am done with Home Depot, tried to return a tool with a gift receipt for in store credit and they wouldn't give it to me. What a joke. I had to have the person who brought it to go there and complain, she couldn't believe that it's there policy Why give a gift receipt?

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Great tool but they price way to high

[@castortroy9194]

I don’t get the point of this video. 250 ft.lbs on the torque test? Then driving bolts into wood. That gun with a forge battery is a monster. It’s capable of a lot more than what’s shown in this video. The size and weight are still an issue but that can be said for all battery impacts. But if I can fit it in on what I’m working on I definitely use it.

[@ToolReviewZone]

I'll wait for you to make a better video....but you won't

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

That is a hell of an ugadugga

[@definitehotshotwill]

You have no idea what you're talking about. You said the previous model was bad when it was actually killing the competition with snap on. You never owned it and want to say it was bad. It was the best impact ever. Never gave me any issues. I even used 3/4 and 1" adapter for bigger nut breaking

[@Amputee4life628]

I'm more interested in your meter

[@ToolReviewZone]

I bought that at harbor freight. They have a few different models

[@constructionlife5059]

Dewalt 961...... good luck all others

[@garyparietti5124]

Rapid chargers aren’t good.. the faster you charge any lithium battery the more strain you put on it.. as a career technician I expect to get a minimum of 5 years out of a battery using it every day.. definitely won’t get that with a rapid charger.. you should have multiple batteries that further limits the need for a rapid charger

[@mikeherring9639]

But is shiney new Red impact🥹

[@A6Legit]

0:16 jokes write themselves

[@bboles10]

Makita is king

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah.... OK 😆🙄

[@mikel9741]

Love mine...except for a few things. First, your fingers especially when wearing gloves, always push the drive direction button. When you think you're removing a bolt/nut, you're actually making it tighter. What a STUPID place for that button. Second, why is it such a bitch to install a socket or extension on this tool? Sometimes I have to screw around with it for minutes before I get a tool installed. Third, the impact function switch at the bottom...same issue as with the direction button. It's easy to change the setting, especially when wearing gloves. Great tool...TERRIBLE ergonomics.

[@scottssrrc1900]

Not a fan guy of any model, but the new dewalt still destroys that new Milwaukee