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[@TorqueTestChannel]

The Makita XGT drill is currently $95, which would make it a no brainer at that price amzn.to/3Tc4tSF. The SeeSii kit is currently $104: amzn.to/46zPe8Y Let us know which tools we tested this year YOU think should be in the top 10.

[@IIHawkGamingII]

I'm surprised the Hercules impact driver wasn't in.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@IIHawkGamingII It does make a lot of power, especially for the price. But max, like peak ever, power for an impact driver probably doesn't make it into the top 3 important things for the tool. We're going to measure it, and rank it... cuz channel name. But it doesn't make it a shoe in for a top 10 tool we feel. Been using it off and on all year and I stand by that.

[@Alex-ve1og]

Here's a PSA: For the next couple days Home Depot is offering an M12 Fuel 3/8 Stubby with a 4.0 battery for $164, and you also get a 2.5 battery for free with it. Damn good deal

[@johnroche12690]

Not really a tool, but my favorite thing you did this year was the cordless “air” hammer testing with the SDS drills. That was some super surprising results. Hopefully the big brands took notice and are working on something to compete with the size and beans of an actually air hammer. I think there is a HUGE market for a something like that.

[@benfreda6055]

Personally I think the Hercules Gen 2 Ultra Torque deserved at least an honorable mention. For the price it has impressive performance and a warranty equal to Milwaukee, except you can just walk into a store and exchange it. Meanwhile sending in to Milwaukee for repairs takes 2 weeks+

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Love seeing that the silly Mastercraft impact adapter made the list :) Who would have thought this thing would get so much love?

[@TheRalliowiec]

They should contact Canadian Tire and see if they can bring it back.

[@tcanthony2]

I actually want one of these. Perfect to leave in my camper with just a drill Instead of a couple spare tools. I’m on the list to buy one when they come back out.

[@sultanofsick]

I'm really happy to hear you guys are working on one. As someone who occasionally needs to take my wheels off but otherwise has no need of an impact driver, this would be perfect.

[@ToolShow]

Great recap! Really enjoyed your testing this year TTC! Here’s to a great 2024 as well!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

All the T's were for you Rob

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

I second that. Keep up the good work, we value it! Best wishes to you and yours in the coming 2024, and may it be less crazy than the recent years.

[@sultanofsick]

"If it ain't out by now, it deserves to die" 🤣

[@TheSir2005]

What German has never heard of Metabo? Anytime i go there for groceries and i visit a retailer (like Hornbach, OBI, Bauhaus etc) i see Metabo tools. And yes a lot of contractors use Metabo as well in Germany cause their full service package insures you against theft, 24 hour repair, free repair on parts that wear out, 8 years guarantee on availability on replacement parts etc etc.

[@1n5uff1c13n7]

Absolutely. Everyone saying it's not used professionally has no idea about the higher quality line of tools from Metabo. They just have entry level tools like Bosch and Makita and don't exclusively overprice their tools like Festool.

[@blodbringen7631]

The DCF 961 I got a couple days ago had broken three 17mm sockets and I love it. No more stubborn BMW lug bolts

[@shawnlachance4427]

Hands down, Best tool test channel on KZbin! I'm sure I speak for many when I say thanks for all the work you put into your content! Your an Ace!.

[@enthused7591]

I think we all guessed those top 2 in order lol. As much as I love the new Milwaukee and the fact that it's only $299 already, that DCF961 is a wild animal.

[@enthused7591]

@jamesh4206 I'm too cheap to buy newly released tools, so I have both a Milwaukee last-gen high torque and a Ridgid high torque that I got for about 50% off msrp on sale over the years. They're all within about 15% of each other's specs.

[@harisjaved1379]

Thank you so much for giving us the insights and the hard work you guys do! Following you since 8k subscribers and boy you guys and project farm have came a LONG way. Very happy to see you all succeed! Also I bought many tools based on the recommendations from TTC. Actually my whole Milwaukee packout uses all Milwaukee recommendations from TTC! The only thing missing is the 3/4 inch impact and the newest m18 batteries 😂

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Given how much I see TTC talked about out there on the internet, I am shocked they aren't over a million subscribers yet! Anyone reading this - let's help get them over 500k subs by the end of the year :) hit that button!

[@m1stertim]

thank you for making an actually useful compilation video and not just copypasting the old video segments into one

[@yevgeniyprotsenko9500]

I love my Dewalt 961. I get a work out and it gets every job done.

[@dmusk]

I watch pretty much all the videos whether the likelihood of buying such a tool is zero, it's just great content. I do want to thank you for shining a light on that seesii impact. As an occasional diyer I couldn't justify getting a top brand tool so that seesii seemed perfect, just got it on a black friday deal.

[@starseeddeluxe]

Can you update how the battery quality is? I purchased Ryobi once, and vowed to never again get a cheap tool brand, because the battery packs appeared to be used battery packs, with only about 1/4 of the quality of a Bosch battery pack (they were NiCD batteries at the time). Since that bad experience with Ryobi's good tools with horrendously bad batteries, I assume that cheap brands are using fake scam battery packs to get the cost down.

[@dmusk]

@@starseeddeluxe I actually didn't get it in the end unfortunately. Either amazon delivered it to the wrong address or it got left on doorstep and someone stole it. Luckily for me aliexpress sent me my order for a Onevan impact that I'd cancelled to buy the seesii and amazon refunded me no questions asked so got myself a free impact. At least with these Chinese tools you have the option of getting a genuine makita pack if the batteries turn out to be trash (I'm sure they're not great) but the ammount id use them they'll be fine for me I'd guess.

[@BullittZ28]

Discovered your channel earlier this year and im hooked - this.. is what I need. Great content, thank you!

[@DMSparky]

You could have a little separate section with your favourite Astro tools. They make some of the nicest air tools. You are always very transparent about your relationship with them. If I worked in a shop I’d have air and cordless tools they both have their place.

[@vankatanemuedobre]

Ohhhh boy, I was waiting for this one

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Big year for no name chinese tools that are really decent and powerful for the money, I really hope to see more DCK tools, your script on those reviews is always great! (the Aftermarket Horns video I think will always be my Favorite you've done!)

[@G5Hohn]

Props to our man Torque for his dedication-- making a video while CLEARLY not feeling well. Hope you get better soon.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Thanks man, on the mend

[@MyOsist]

This is the first thing that i thought of. Mans is working hard for us. TTC go on vacation or something.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@MyOsist We take off the first week or two of January, haha thanks tho man

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

I'm a UK carpenter & Joiner who hammers (but not abuses) his powertools. I started a new cordless collection of Milwaukee fuel, 1 x 18v impact, 1 x 18v circular saw and 1 x 18v combi. All three broke down and were glitchy. Milwaukee delivered zero after sales even within warrantee! Huws Grays ( a huge builders merchants) quit stocking them because they are shite. I'm 100% team yellow now, and they're alright. Makita are about the same as team yellow.

[@bretth1714]

Dammit guys, my credit card balance is already too high!! Seriously though, thanks for what you do. It's channels like yours that help us make better decisions as consumers. Keep bringing the beans (and the lumens) in '24!

[@olliedee]

Love what you guys do, TTC has become my favourite channel over the last 12 months. Merry Christmas to all of you. Much love from the UK

[@galvanizedgnome]

I can't wait to get some DCK in my hands and feel it's power.

[@AlamarianJ]

Metabo grinders are such a standard in my trade, Boilermaking, that many use “grinder” and “Metabo” as synonyms. Contractors rarely buy anything else in the 6”-7” size because most other brands simply don’t last. I’ve smoked multiple Milwaukee grinders in a single shift. Dewalts seem to do slightly better but not by much.

[@mols89]

Your channel rocks! Kudos for the Formula 1 Top 10 graphics!

[@friedpancakes266]

I have a DCF961. Working in HVAC, I barely use the thing. But I am the messiah when an extremely stubborn fastener is found. Instead of trying every trick in the book, I bust that bazooka out and commit what can only be described as assault with a deadly weapon on it.

[@RayW808]

This channel should have a lot more subs, actual testing instead of shilling. Appreciate guys like you and Project Farm.

[@orangetruckman]

For the #1 DeWalt impact…because overkill is underrated 😎

[@butchphillips873]

No Kill like Over Kill

[@marscruz]

I’ve been watching you guys from the git-go. I can WRECK-O-NIZE a winner when I see one. These 10 are all winners and I’ve bought 2 of these 10 in the last couple of months BEE-CUZZA you all. TORR-Q-U-E can’t be faked and you guys are not fools. Thanks for showing us the best of the BEEENZ makers. Humbly thankful. KUTGW.

[@bill108a3]

What's crazy is that I literally searched for this exact video on your channel yesterday but you hadn't posted it yet. Awesome

[@darkerbinding6933]

Pretty amazing really... where you started with TTC and where you are today. Congratulations, we're all happy you created this!!

[@zdog90210]

I got the dck drill for $45 when you posted and the seesii gen3 impact on a good sale. I love them both they were incredible deals and work great!

[@moritzschlegel9526]

Germans who talk badly about metabo just bought the cheap models from big hardware stores... I know multiple guys in the German heavy steel industry who absolutely love their metabos over fein, hilti and bosch...

[@jordanmcclain4412]

Recently I was at Lowe’s and noticed a bunch of battery powered caulk guns, can we get some tests on those

[@chrispoirier384]

Much love, you entertain, provoke thought, show what's good and what is not in a well thought out way that makes sense, and above all you keep me from buying junk or under performing tools.

[@g.fortin3228]

Great roundup !! I like the competition happening thanks to channels like yours. Thank you!

[@philipofriasiv5617]

Love the unbiased opinions, it seems rare on tool channels. I'm a car A/V tech and love watching your input

[@duncdunc76]

Just bought a 2015 Xterra since my 2008 Frontier was such a great truck. Really tempted to put a VK in the Frontier since it's pretty much finally out of commission at 416,000 miles with a pretty serious headgasket leak. Call me crazy but I kinda want to tear the VQ apart and just replace the headgaskets and see how many more miles I can get out of the engine. Of course my buddy mechanic thinks I'm nuts for wanting to do that lol. A VK would be so cool in the Fronty but a bit pricey considering needing to find a donor in this market. As always, great work man! Your channel is awesome and its so impressive how far you've come and what your doing.

[@realandrewhatfield]

TTC: "We try not to fixate on battery type and size..." Viewers: "huh?!?" 🤣 What a great year! I had forgotten about that Bosch drill. Thanks for this!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I did say TRY. If you watch early vids we use 4-5Ah for everything. But man do you get eaten alive in the comments for not using X brand's spicy special sauce whatever packs and THAT's why the tests dont mean anything, lol

[@realandrewhatfield]

@@TorqueTestChannel We remember the beginning and it's one of the reasons we all subscribe! Testing with the battery a tool ships with, getting brands telling you "You are testing with the wrong battery!", etc. Classic TTC! Keep it coming!

[@Black_noir_mw3]

Thank you for not only continuing, but contributing to the journey for more beans, it means the world to me watching these videos, wishing the best to you and yours, may your shop be warm and your knuckles intact

[@ablindman0]

Thanks again for a year of wacky tools! Recently picked up one of the extended anvil harbor freight air 1" impacts on fleabay Currently feeding it with 3/4" hose and Chicago fittings straight off the compressor Man does it rip, but tearing it down, that air motor could absolutely do for some tweaking. Dunno if you want to do some more fun/detailed stuff on hot-rodding air tools, but I'd definitly be interested

[@michaelmartin2276]

Few months ago I bought a Skill 1/2 inch mid torque on Amazon for $169 list plus it has a $20 coupon. I am surprised at the power of this beast, so far excellent quality and it feels good and comfortable using. I do use it daily on a large variety of nuts and bolts. Has not failed yet !

[@parkerdalo3248]

Will you be testing Dewalt 12v sealed head ratchet? Harbor freight also has some new compact 3/8 and 1/2 impacts. Love this channel so much you guys rock!

[@iGearhead]

He already tested the sealed head dewalt

[@parkerdalo3248]

@@iGearhead not the 12v. Only the 20v.

[@Gavinconaghty]

Thanks for your efforts! Watching this it's hard to settle on a brand for saving on batteries and chargers.

[@stans5270]

When I put the DCK drill in my hand it gives me an oddly satisfying feeling that I originally started feeling when I hit puberty. Giggity, giggity.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Nicely done! Thank you so much for all the work you put into testing all of these tools and sharing this info with us in a format that is easy to digest and understand. I really appreciate your efforts and the investment of time and money for our benefit. And I agree... the level that these battery powered tools are at now is truly impressive compared to 10-15 years ago.

[@santiagosag7160]

You guys are amazing!!

[@charlesmckinley29]

A great compilation of a year’s WORK! Thank you. Looking forward to 2024.

[@ethancalvert3058]

Can you please do a torque test on the milwauke m12 torque wrenches, both 3/8 and 1/2 inch. I’ve only seen one video of someone testing this and they got +/- 9%, when it was advertised at 2%. I really want to get this tool but I really don’t want to snap rod cap bolts using it!

[@ashkebora7262]

Oh yes please, PLEASE make the tool. It's so refreshing to see people make stuff because they want good things to exist and not simply to make money. Also, if that thing brings the beans, I'm sure you could fudge a _little_ on the price for some features and still make plenty of sales. If it's able to even partially replace a purchase 2-3x the price, it's kinda' inevitable that it'll make sales.

[@agoogleuser1188]

Right like if it makes the power of a kid range high torque for 100 bucks we’d buy it in a heartbeat

[@calvertschmued2920]

i Just wanna say THANK YOU for working on making an impact wrench adapter, I don't live in canada and have looked everywhere for something similar with no luck. Its perfect for me as I would only need it on occasion.

[@draco89123]

Can always do two models for the torque multiplier adapter, $100 for a built to last impact wrench replacement still a good value proposition.

[@alexlovelace7504]

I’d like to see more of the DEWALT 60V line, it would be cool to see how they stack up even if they don’t get included in the overall rankings for being way over 18-20 V

[@williamhill3216]

Easily the best yearly series. Thank you for always helping my pockets.

[@collinsmith9941]

You guys have done it and continue to do so. Great job

[@Dude-xv4os]

My local tool store in Springfield MO has a deal on the Makita XGT drill and impact driver kit for $299 (comes with 2 batteries, charger, and the bag). They also throw in the GRM04 radio light. It’s a great deal!

[@brianrosenlof388]

Watching this really makes me wish we had inter compatibility among brands. I'm fully invested in Milwaukee and really don't want to go spent hundreds in another battery platform. But, I would love that grinder and the DeWalt cutoff tool especially. Instead, I bought the Milwaukee on Black Friday. Hoping it doesn't suck too bad. Really wish I could just buy whatever battery or tool I want. It's really obnoxious.

[@fredrikholm6340]

Nice video as always👍 Thought you gonna do this test in the end of 2023. 1 month left 😉

[@spizzlo]

The Bauer drill on that list isn't the brushless model, it's the old one. I can't find anywhere they have tested the newer brushless model 2191CR-B but I'm very curious to see how it would stack up here.

[@MrPandey1000]

This is probably my fave youtube channel. Always eager to watch like its a tv series😂

[@ortuluna]

Top ten tools 10 stick and rock 9 boulder 8 branch 7 log 5 rock 4 stone bowls 3 stick 2 animal fur 1 bones This is my top ten tool of the past one million years or so.

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

I'm a HART guy because I'm a hobbyist and their tools are more than enough for prepping the Miata before an upcoming autocross... But... That DeWalt with VTEC calls to me in a primal fashion akin to a Dodge Hellcat.

[@gregoriodecker2692]

The ridgid high torque impact from a couple years ago was killing it as well..I think Milwaukee realized the ridgid was better than the Milwaukee and cheaper and realized they screwed the pooch.. then made it less powerful very quickly so they could sell the Milwaukee.. since it's the same mother brand.

[@bossmanz28]

I jus want dewalt to make some flexvolt powerstack batteries. 60v tools with 9ah is already great, i wanna see 60v tools with pouch cells

[@joemad4110]

3 gen High-Toque Milwaukee is definitely a beast! It did a number on my impact sockets this week, and it broke 2 sockets. Here soon we’ll see “Warranty voided if used on Milwaukee Gen 3 impact or Dewalt DF900” Both those impacts will destroy any HBF impact socket within a few uses on rusty bolts

[@dominicbeltz9057]

Dcf 961 as well

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Milwaukee and DeWalt have dropped some nice stuff lately.

[@chipb1193]

I’m surprised the DeWalt DCF891 didn’t make the list as it’s the do everything impact.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Tested April 2022

[@FusionBoost2.0]

The 961 is almost like a skunk works project lol Told the top impact guys, here's a blank cheque... Get after it

[@douglasthompson2740]

Now that you are getting the tooling to test a wider variety of items, I would enjoy a test on how true the ratings for auto/truck batteries really are. CCA, Reserve amps, cold temperature ratings, life expectancy, recharge cycles, etc. I am expecting overrating similar flashlights and other Madison Ave. lying.

[@TheCohenGarage]

Your drill attachment impact could have some legs in the drag and drive world or overlanding. Possibly even some type of remote construction. Anything where weight and size are a large factor. Id be very interested even at the $100 range

[@SomeGuysGarage]

It would be really awesome if they do come out with one...I've been trying to hunt for more, my second one went to FunkFPV, none have come up sense then.

[@deanrobinson7868]

20yrs in the metal fab industry has taught me that Metabo makes the best angle grinders. I've killed Bosch, Makita, Hitachi, Wurth and countless Milwaukees (or Milwaranty as we know them here). Metabo grinders all the way.

[@kevinhuang888]

Great information as always. Hopefully we can see a list of rounded bolt removal or extractor list in the future.

[@josephsherrell6235]

Hay watch all your videos made a lot of tool choices from your videos now am looking at a new tool box and as with power tools thy advertise different weights for there drawer slides wish y’all could test some of them and see if like Icon slides are really holding more then snap-on epic just a idea

[@justinvanburen8259]

Y’all are amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@Skyvisiontube]

Loved all the great content this year! Thanks for what you do!

[@andrewmarsh4920]

HI. Is there a chart free or paid that lists models and their counterpart batteries that can be used with other brands? Eg.Seesii WH710 works with Makita LXT Batteries? Another Question in same comment. Are there any adapters for drills/drivers/wrenches to use a different brand/type battery?

[@BigBear--]

I know for some reason you don't do many corded tool comparisons/tests. But can we please see some in the future. Particularly 4 1/2 - 6" grinders (like the Makita, Metabo, Dewalt rat-tails)? Some saws would be nice too...Makita, Skill, Dewalt, etc...including rear handle models.

[@cjsawinski]

I like the F1 countdown graphics!

[@jortpeters6419]

Curious how the WVB 18 LTX BL 15-125 QUICK would fare. LT are metabo's midrange product LTX are their top of the line ones

[@dilekn8]

Would never have known of Seesii if they hadn't featured, here, on Torque Test Channel. I didn't need 'All the Beans' so got the kit with keyless chuck and hex-driver. The Seesii charger even topped up a Makita battery.

[@autumnjeserich2689]

I bought the third gen milwaukee because of this channel and I absolutely love it.

[@user-ic1gf8pg9m]

the tools you put on this list must be amazing cause of the tool straning tests you do

[@Ethnosis]

That’s crazy I wasn’t expecting some mastercraft tool to be included in this, you should do more testing with other mastercraft tools

[@1978garfield]

I wonder where all the Bosch refurbs go now that Cummins tools is no more? They were always loaded with Bosch stuff. I really miss that place. Never had one local but shopped them every time I traveled to an area that had one. Think Harbor Freight but with closeouts and refurbs from name brands as well.

[@erasamus1057]

i appreciate you more than you know my dude. keep up the good work. you save guys like me so much money. and help me make educated choices about how to plan my money for new tools

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

Have the HARBOR FREIGHT HERCULES ULTRA TORQUE GEN2 and the MILWAUKEE M18 fuel GEN 3 HIGH TQ just want the DEWALT XR DCF 961 when it turns into the 964 3/4 with 1850 FPT

[@CorvetteTrev]

Thanks for the content!

[@Bitfrogess]

Loved the video! Such valuable information when there's so many options. Have you considered looking at Hilti tools? I'm curious how they stack up, considering their high price point

[@camerontechstuffs]

Thanks for another year of keeping the tool companies honest.

[@skygreen5939]

It's been a good year; thanks for doing what you do!

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Why has the brand new well kinda new now metabo hpt dv36dc hammer drill that has the same features as the Bosch been overlooked on ttc? overall they’re very similar.. I prefer the mhpt over the Bosch it’s a loud one but unlike the new 3/4 & 1/2 mhpt high torques unfortunately which imo didn’t really warrant a new generation but maybe I’m just salty cuz the specs made it look like a 961 and it wasn’t even topping the 900

[@justinvanaulen2478]

I thought the Hercules HCB81B would get a place. I'm a teal team member, but I'm impressed by this thing.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Might you break down the tools in battery voltage. This year the 12v line of gen3 Milwaukee was tops, simply because I need power but in reduced size and red got my money this year.

[@gabrielhoy6790]

@TorqueTestChannel Would you guys ever have an interest in revamping older tools to keep going? Case in point: I have a cordless, brushed, Milwaukee 14.4V drill that still delivers all the power I could hope for (even enough torque to raise my car using the scissor jack!), BUT the two original batteries that go with it are VERY tired (only offering 3 to 10 minutes of runtime). I also happen to have access to two "dead" DeWalt flex-volt batteries (both won't charge, but are nearly brand new. One 6 Ah, and one 9 Ah). I wanted to know if there was a way I could battery transplant the DeWalt cells into my old Milwaukee packs, so I could get some more work out of my drill. Sounds like something up your guy's alley, but I'd love to know your thoughts!

[@N1rOx]

I have no use at all for such a tool, but that dewalt impact wrench makes me giddy inside. I'm celebrating the just because you can, definitely means you should team over there at Dewalt ❤

[@tonyrmathis]

Did the Ework 3/4 inch impact not make the list or was it reviewed after the list came out?

[@charlesmartel5648]

Seesii came out with a wh760 pretty much the day you made this video. Gen 4 maybe?

[@hullinstruments]

Hopefully one day you can go into detail about your test equipment. Tear down and deep dive into the Electronic loads, how you chain them together, stuff like that.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Go to the 1st video of any test type

[@nashneubauer9016]

When is Dwalt going to make/release a 3/4 version of the DCF961… That would be the ticket!

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

i support your drill adapter 100% amazing idea and could be a decent source of revenue if done right!

[@1440PGamingContent]

Can someone make an 1/4 impact rated lock tight extensions kit please...... I have to wrap electrical tape just so I don't drop it. Then I have to remove it just to remove the smaller pieces of it to accommodate for hard to each areas at work. Thanks guys!

[@BeatTheD3viL]

Those numbered transition slides are really cool.