Metabo HPT's New High-Torque Sleepers in 3/4" & 1/2"

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The new Metabo HPT WR36DGQ4 1/2" High Torque and WR36DFQ4 3/4" High Torque impact Wrenches take on M18 1/2" and 3/4" High Torques on today episode. Bringing some updated spicy specs, without much visual change so pay close attent to model numbers, these new intros aim to steal Milwaukee's Gen 3 2967 thunder before it even officially drops!
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As always, the creator of this channel works in product development for Astro Tools, who don't make cordless impacts but always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

These have been added to our list of tools that don't suck, and are currently a bit cheaper than we paid: www.amazon.com/shop/torquetestchannel Do you think M18 Gen 3 will beat these, everything on screen? We'll find out! The creator of this channel works in product development for Astro tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[@rhyskeown1576]

Can you guys test the Katana 1/2 gun?😂😂

[@RR-fi4oh]

sooo, when will you fellows be updating the TTC google sheet?

[@scanr10]

I will say whilst the claims may not match at present, this may be worth testing again in the near future, as Hikoki in Japan have also just release their 2nd gen batteries (BSL36A18X fo 2.5 AH; BSL36B18X for 4AH on 36v tools respectively). As this battery was supposed to be relseased (but for some reason has been delayed), this may have been tested with their new battery. Still, I love seeing them around and can't wait to see what more they have in store. Thanks!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@RR-fi4oh It IS updated. Hit refresh or somethin

[@RR-fi4oh]

@@TorqueTestChannel sorry, I have tried following the link, refreshing the file, etc. None of the recent battery comparisons are showing for me.

[@FoxBox923]

Metabo HPT is the most underrated tool brand out there

[@arturob5306]

Yup, this is why most of my power tools are now Hikoki

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Man I’d agree they are some of the best tools out there durable as hell but the disjointed relationship between hikoki and mhpt is an annoying inconvenience because you never know when or even if they are going to release a specific tool say the barrel grip for instance or the new “high torque hammer drill dv36dc which is phenomenal or the wr36dh new compact impact wrench or the new vacuum and those are just recently released tools w haven’t seen a word of and even employees at mhpt haven’t heard of a lot of the hikoki releases which is nuts to me but I do really love some of their tools

[@Dtonk4609]

They are really comfortable in your hand too… also hitachi always made the best chop saws for years

[@pleappleappleap]

If only they called it Hikoki here in the US. Reusing the Metabo name is just dumb.

[@Dtonk4609]

@@pleappleappleap agreed because there is already a highly regarded metabo company

[@D3M3NT3Dstrang3r]

Bonus weekly video yeah!

[@Dr.Westside]

I have that 3/4 drive Metabo . It is a beast but you have to be careful . My helper ruined a steel 10" flange ring and butterfly valve with it . I dont think most people realize what 900 ft-lb really is .

[@mediocreman2]

Hitachi Koki (Hikoki), Metabo HPT (Hitachi Power Tools). Not confusing at all. Haha. But I did read that they could no longer use the name Hitachi for licensing reasons when they were purchased along with Metabo. So that's the reason for the alphabet soup. I think they could have just used Hikoki globally but they wanted to exploit the brand recognition of Metabo.

[@arturob5306]

I’m confused though because like he said the Hikoki version of the WR36DF is listed at 2100 nm on their website and Amazon Japan But the Metabo HPT variant of the same model (WR36DF) is at 2400nm, so the American version has 300 more nm even though it’s the same model?

[@baseballdude8491]

When they were doing the name change "Hikoki" didn't test well in US so they got scared and went with Metabo HPT They should have just went with Hikoki across the board Still love the tools though-i dont care what they call it I just want great tools at a great price, warranty etc

[@DarienNewman]

If they’d given an accurate torque claim they would have beaten Makita on your list. I guess Makita could do that too!

[@jaysdood]

A bonus video?!? Merika, fuck yeah! And I'm not even Merikan 😂😂😂

[@Troyvidihoo]

"But I do speak torque" 😄 Me too! Another great video. Thank you!

[@rc-daily]

I hate the fact that more honest tool companies are being forced to fudge numbers just to look on par with other offerings...

[@TorqueTestChannel]

This is a trend we're starting to see and we hate it too, but also understand it

[@rc-daily]

@TorqueTestChannel oh yeah I understand it too. Eventually we will see impacts rated for 2k+ but not break 1000.

[@Wildland_Firefighter]

It's probably best to go with the 3/4" and get the 1/2" adapter.

[@alfredbernal8603]

Metabo is surely stepping up their game. Thank you for your time and review Friend!

[@ITubeTooInc]

It's not a Metabo (German brand), but a Japanese Metabo HPT (a.k.a. HiKOKI outside North America and formerly Hitachi Koki). Although Metabo is now owned by HiKOKI/Metabo HPT. But they are entirely different brands with differeret tools, battery platforms and different colors.

[@inftube]

@@ITubeTooInc not confusing at all! :D

[@chrisprobert6]

In UK in 90' s, was given a worn out metabo 240v, 4.5 inch angle grinder. Still best I've Eva had ..👍 used daily😊

[@Utuber-x44]

I wish they would go back to naming their tools Hitachi instead of confusing people with Hikoki/Metabo HPT depending on where you are from. EDIT: I guess they were so excited with the purchase of Metabo they wanted to advertise the Metabo name in all the tools and just suffix it with HPT so you know its "Hitachi Power Tools"

[@bandombeviews6035]

@@Utuber-x44they can’t use the hitachi name anymore, hitachi doesn’t own the company anymore

[@JCWren]

It would be interesting to take some of these impacts that have a high wrist break score and fixture them in place to see just how much power is lost through the plastic to meat interface.

[@tumelin]

Have you tested it with the ac adapter they make to see if it's any better than on battery power?

[@BigDGolf-23]

TBH you can get the 8 AH battery for 78 bucks. that was 22 dollars cheaper than the 5 ah with 18650 cells.

[@brentdabels803]

Just a little of my experience. The snapon 9080 will hit harder in the real world and remove stubborn fasteners. But, I've broken the insides of the 9080 twice within a month, can't hold itself together. I bought a dcf 900 as a backup, and on the board, it's powerful but not as much in the real world, comparable to milwaukee. And yes I've owned milwaukee. I haven't found the ultimate cordless tools yet. I've had more luck with air tools over the years. Heavy equipment tech. I have actually liked the snapon 14.4 line, though.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

The DeWALT is a weird one, sometimes it absolutely eats, other times it just shakes about

[@anthonyk6265]

You're just a little Snap-on boy

[@wty1313]

Milwaukee is falling behind pretty badly the last couple of years - even when they come out with their next-gen, it's behind out of the gate. Seems like they've turned their backs on automotive related tools and have been putting more time/energy into other sectors, like lawn care. I'll have to start contemplating switching platforms.

[@omaristephens2143]

I mean, the mid torques are still pretty spicy. And what kinds of situations do you run into where the existing tools don't get the job done but a more powerful tool would?

[@Knowa7]

I agree l, I have Milwaukee and their tools are falling behind, but they still get the job done. Up until a couple months ago(started welding) I used DeWalt tools at work and they were good, but they didn't last at all. At one point we broke 2 DeWalt mid torque XR impact wrenches in a week, we were literally breaking them faster than we could get them, and we usually kept extras on the shelf to grab when one breaks. The DeWalt batteries seem to hold up better in the long run, but dang, we literally have 3 totes that are labeled DeWalt warranty returns. Thank goodness the company bought the tools for us lol.

[@wty1313]

@@omaristephens2143 I have the stubby, mid, and high torque. Last weekend, I did the front brakes on my wife's Prius. The mid could not take the caliper bracket bolts out. A friend had my high, so I used a breaker bar. It was last torqued to 107 ft lbs, albeit about 3 years ago (Prius hardly uses the fronts). Pretty sure, based on the reading on TTC, the DCF891 would have had no problem for a mid. The main issue, for me, with switching is that I'm so entrenched in M18 (as far as total tools). I might pick up the DCF (with battery/charger) when it goes on sale, and SLOWLY migrate (or the DCF might end up being my only Dewalt).

[@omaristephens2143]

@@wty1313 Are you somewhere with salt/rust? I'm in California, and my mid-torques (Gen 1 and Gen 3) will both remove a staked axle nut, no problem. I definitely realize my situation isn't representative, though.

[@wty1313]

@@omaristephens2143 New Hampshire

[@MattC86]

Been waiting for you to do the Metabo 3/4 inch stuff. I have a 1st gen I use at work that I love!

[@nickrider5220]

Maybe a fair bit of marketing going on, but both churn out decent lb/ft or Nm torque. 'Giving it the beans' trade mark TTTC !

[@connor3288]

When do you think new Milwaukee vs Dewalt Dcf961 is going to happen? I think many people are really looking forward to that. Also, i know it has been suggested before, but if tested for decibel level on the impacts, more so air impacts, that would be great for comparisons. Thinking about the Astro 1894 G2, but seems loud in specs. The Aircat 1125 impact looks like a great newer tool, supposed to be 3.8ish pounds, would love to see you test one. Maybe the aircat airhammers, and high torque long handle air ratchets too.

[@TheSir2005]

In Europe Hikoki advertises the 3/4" with 1900/2400 nm, 1/2" with 1400/2000 nm so exactly the same as Metabo HPT. Kinda weird, Hikoki isnt known for a lot of marketing wank really.

[@free2chasehappy]

I don't remember ever having any German/Japanese tool brands that disappoints... Too bad they are not in more stores.

[@ZeLoShady]

I wonder if there is a way you guys could start doing long term tests to try and get a better idea of how these tools hold up with time.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We do use these things, but eventually it's like everyone we work with and know has high torques and we can't all use them all enough to break them. We've even tried sending out 6 to people who use them everyday with a prize for the 1st 2 people who break them with no feedback in a year lol

[@Wolfman_3344]

@@TorqueTestChannel I’ll test out the 1/2 metabo and give feedback 😉 lol. been using their mid torque 36v for a while now. Only high torque I have is Astro gen 1 and considering the gen 2. Love the videos! Looking forward to more.

[@malachai5542]

​@@TorqueTestChannelWow! That's really cool of you guys. Is it still available to the participants? Like is it still ongoing?

[@bradhaines3142]

i use these all the time at work. the 1/2 in likes to snap the square, and one of the 3/4 stopped working

[@noaheh8840]

@@TorqueTestChannelthat’s an awesome incentive lol at my job our 3/4 DeWalt 899s never last us longer than 3 months! We had one last us a week!

[@marcuszettergren8885]

Doesn't matter what brand it is, but anything less than 95% of the claimed performance should automatically be put aside and never mentioned about again. I understand that would involve most if not all tools, but it is the only way to teach these companys to be honest. It's like buying a 55" tv set but only getting actual 49". In some countries (like the one i live in), it would be outright impossible for a store to sell these, cause consumer protection laws are actually working here. I honestly wouldn't mind if the function for promised performance at 95%-100% gets a bonus. I wonder how a list would look if you gave the true marketing a 50% bonus for that function.

[@angus4202]

metabo hpt has the ace up its sleve though of the ac adapter so if you are doing alot of lags on a jobsite that you have an outlet you can go basicallly non stop

[@PhillyFixed]

Hikokitachitabo 💪

[@bartfoster1311]

I've had the gen1 3/4 and it has broken loose everything i have thrown at it in then last year!

[@render8]

Hitachi always made great tools back in the day and usually at a reasonable price point... They introduced the sliding miter saw in the US back in the 90's... Metabo was a premier German tool company specializing in drills back in the day also...90's Great video 👍

[@pleappleappleap]

Metabo HPT doesn't have much to do with Metabo. Metabo HPT = Hitach, Japanese. Metabo = Metabo, German. They have the same parent company, but they aren't remotely compatible. And reusing that well-known name was just DUMB.

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

@@pleappleappleapi agree it was dumb but as a mhpt fan that’s not exactly true, if you look at a lot of their mhpt hikoki offerings vs metabo Germany there are uncanny similarities such as the hikoki tracksaw, they are practically the same so is the vacuum from each as well as some of the lights radios and impact wrenches and even the batteries using the same parts bins and some are nearly identical

[@deadsettom9054]

​@Jeff-rk8hq alot of the tools are just reshelled from metabo offerings, snapon do this aswell, the brushed 1 handed reciprocating saw is used by all 3(4) brands, even as far as the snapon unit having metabo printed on the motor 😂

[@ericnichols9275]

It will be interesting when the new DEWALT XR DCF 961 comes out see what it does Especially when they make it in 3/4 and I want Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2967 made into 3/4 too

[@koenvg6440]

I have got the german metabo high torque the ssw 1750 that thing is the most powerful thing i have used yet. Would appreciate it to see you testing it and it will not disappoint

[@-opus]

These companies need to be held accountable for their fake claims.

[@JimDoubleYa]

I really like my Metabo-HPT tools, but I wish they'd just gone with the HiKOKI name in the U.S. It's confusing and strange and maybe we'd get the new tools faster if they didn't have to go through rebranding first. I'd be okay if Koki Holdings just changed the name in the U.S. One more example of the marketing department making a mess of things.

[@KeijonAutoVuokra]

Makita released their new high output batteries, would be interesting to test.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Didn't release 'em here yet though

[@KeijonAutoVuokra]

@@TorqueTestChannel 👍

[@justinweaver7553]

Milwaukee obviously gave up trying to be the king of the hill high torque...I mean, when you get beat by everybody else even harbor freight and Walmart...you lost

[@mlindholm]

3:45 WTF, did the they put a rafter hook big enough to hold a 2x4 on this tool?!? What is their intended market for this, auto mechanics or framers driving in lag screws?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Yes, it's a 2x4 hook - they even put it on their smaller impacts. It looks stupid. People do use them for large concrete footers and such, but nothing up in the rafters that i can think of, though that's not my arena

[@nationlessnationalist]

I wish they were called hikoki here as well.

[@marlinyoung1606]

says lifetime warranty i wonder how hard it would be to warranty the tool

[@alfredm3785]

I want to se the insides of the Ingersoll Rrand 1" and Rambo Millwaukee 1"

[@DaveC-q5t]

Would love to see a test on whether using a gloved hand to apply tension to the socket makes any difference. I do it all the time thinking it makes a difference, it certainly makes the impact easier to hold when doing stuff up to "FT" levels of torque. I know about the safety aspect of sockets exploding, 95% of the bolts I do are M24 and go though about 4 sockets a year, they all split over time. If anyone can recommend a make that will last the power of a makita 3/4 xgt, not snap on, never seen a van and not going to track one down for one socket

[@i_eat_dirt2]

you should test tools with different batteries of the same type because of different grade of hardware in the battery

[@Boodieman72]

There are very few applications where forward torque is important. Most fasteners that would require a lot of forward torque would require an accurate torque specification.

[@onikwa]

True, there are some applications that benefit from that though, like drilling. Which is what the Milwaukee, Klein (DeWalt) and Makita 7/16 impact wrenches are made for, which is great except for the specialty trades tool tax they slap on to make say the Milwaukee a worse deal than buying the Metabo and 7/16 hex-1/2 square adapters. But I digress

[@ultraspeed7625]

Certainly impressive numbers. Cant wait to see the MILWAUKEE 2967-20 VS DEWALT DCF961 battle! Thank you for keeping us updated on all the cool new stuff!

[@ToolDeals]

Not to mention the no fuss Lifetime Warranty! I'll be hunting down some deals on these soon.

[@Utuber-x44]

And IP56 rating!

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

A word of advice to ya tho to avoid annoying warranty claim situations would be to be careful assuming that all cordless mhpt tools have the lifetime lithium ion tool warranty because i assumed that and I confirmed this with a rep and sadly their grinders only gave a one yr warranty even the new dv3615dvf 6” beast so that’s definitely a con in my book. Don’t get me wrong I really love mhpt but their marketing and corporate structure being so disjointed and such a huge disconnect from country to country, varying with each arm of the brand

[@Utuber-x44]

@@Jeff-rk8hq yeah I noticed it doesn't apply to ALL the tools just the ones marked on the box. Batteries are usually 2 years which isn't bad.

[@SheikhN-bible-syndrome]

Ive never seen somthing battery powered that can bust such a big nut!

[@hunterrick4]

2 video weeks are awesome

[@740GLE]

Tell us more about the $100 wine voucher!!!

[@RubenKelevra]

Sounds like a steal. Can you do a heat stress test, like run 4-5 batteries with high capacity through it and see if it catches fire or shuts down safely?

[@TekDrgn]

Oh, neat. Didn't realize Metabo offers wine vouchers with their tools

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Paws off, it's my free ($180 shipped) wine!

[@TekDrgn]

@@TorqueTestChannel If you get enough free (shipping charge) wine vouchers, you should really do a wine showdown

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@TekDrgn bruh you don't even know! We got a spreadsheet for wine too

[@PhillyFixed]

Tannin Test Channel

[@Nate-m8y]

Can you test the new makita 40v high output batteries

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Not out yet here

[@Nate-m8y]

@@TorqueTestChannelokay, thanks

[@alfredm3785]

Can you do more teardowns of the impacts you test?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Doing a tear down on next weeks tool & vid!

[@alfredm3785]

@@TorqueTestChannel great

[@jamesward5721]

Pulled the engine & gearbox out as one unit on the worlds filthiest LR Discovery yesterday, in the pouring rain, outdoors, in a big hurry. Had my Dewalt 1/2" along for the ride. Without it, no way was that task getting done. A real good impact is not a luxury, it's essential. These Metabo's look like contenders.

[@Goatman31]

After seeing shop tool reviews I’m so patiently waiting for you to get your hands on the 2967

[@randr10]

I really want to see a test of the Central Pneumatic 62355, 62396 1 inch impact. I have one and I'm pretty impressed with it. I bought it to see if it would remove the monster piston retaining nuts on some hydraulic cylinders I'm working on. I had tried previously with a 4 ft cheater bar on a 3/4 inch drive breaker bar and I couldn't get the thing to stay put. It started to rip the vice bolts through my work bench so I stopped. I broke one of those breaker bars previously in the 1200 ft-lb area so I know I wasn't quite putting that through the nut (breaker bar didn't break, the vice did), but it can't be too far off of a thousand that I was applying to it. This impact got it off there instantaneously, and that's through 1/4" fittings on 3/8" hose.

[@aessu]

So no reason to upgrade my Gen 1, the ½" drive definitely likes to back out of sockets when driving large concrete screws and lag bolts. Bought it in a kit with two 2.5Ah batteries, charger and 5" (125mm) 36v angle grinder for 599€ here in Finland 3 about 3years ago. Also came with two Hikoki cases (same design/manufacturer as Makita Makpacs, but with Hikoki branding/colours).

[@RobtTa]

Your channel is very addicting, I really enjoy your content. Thanks!

[@NOREENULR50BMG]

I really want to see another IR 1" video. Perhaps an extented torque test? Like 20 or more seconds to see if it actually can reach the advertised torque nunbers? Maybe torque a large bolt to the 3000ft/lbs and see if it can remove it?

[@Okun240]

The numbers are one thing, but if Makita's truck blew a tire on the way back, a wrecker with M18 everything would likely show up.

[@mos8541]

Metabooboo!!

[@johnmorrow1628]

Do you know if dewalt is going to make a 3/4 dcf961?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Yes. Next year

[@johnmorrow1628]

@@TorqueTestChannel I'll be saving up for that bad boy 👍

[@Iowa599]

I can't wait until ITT releases a Hart 40v impact that can use the battery from my 40v string trimmer.

[@crandonborth]

This just proves how much the Makita XGT is of a beast!! That impact hit 1,000 Ft/Lbs 2 YEARS AGO!! I want one… 😂

[@MrCaribe65]

I thought the same thing when I heard how old the model was. Impressive indeed.

[@iwenive3390]

Hikoki would be my second choice after makita.

[@riba2233]

same, or bosch maybe

[@baseballdude8491]

I like Makita and red as well but I can get almost double the product from MHPT than Crazy priced Makita

[@riba2233]

@@baseballdude8491 there is a reason why makita costs as much as it does and why hpt costs so little. Also that is only the case in the us, in europe makita is similar cost or cheaper

[@baseballdude8491]

​@@riba2233so Americans are dumb enough to pay double or sometimes triple for the same quality, performance, worse warranty, no backwards compatibility between 18V and 36V and no AC Adapter option Yep some of my American friends aren't very smart-they also are sheep for DeWalt as well which has turned into a joke.of a brand as well

[@J.Wick.]

NEVER underestimate Hikoki/MHPT. IMO, despite a limited line compared to "The Big 3" in the US. They are at the top for me. I wish they'd fully commit to North America, as they have all the tools in the JP market. Most of them just don't come here.

[@greapsoho]

I really wish they just named it Hikoki in the states. Metabo makes some of the best metalworking powertools in the world and now the regular joe DIY guy confuses the HPT stuff with Metabo😢

[@maxkarlsson7326]

Nice video, Im team green!

[@histguy101]

Hikoki JP gives sustainable torque figures in NM. Metabo hpt North America gives max or peak torque figures in inch lbs. I don't know how they're measuring it there vs here, but this is true across the board, even though the tools are identical. Theyre just giving more conservative figures there

[@deadsettom9054]

If you read the manual/marketing, the 36v tools are built with a 1400w motor, the 2.5/5ah batteries will only run the tool at 1100watts, the larger 4/8ah batteries allow you to run the tool at the full 1400watt. My understanding is that they throttle the tool to save the smaller batteries because the 18650 cells cant sustain the discharge rate. Ill back this up from my own personal experience, been running the same batteries for the last 5 years in a fairly severe environment and haven't had a 5ah battery go bad yet.

[@riba2233]

not bad, but makita xgt 3/4 is much cheaper in eu, over 150e less...

[@jackhgallagher]

I've always felt that Metabo is held back by their name sounding gimmicky. I still don't really understand why they didn't stick with Hitachi in the US. Surely Hitachi had powerful name recognition? Even Hikoki is better than Metabo. Idk, Metabo just sounds like some Amazon OEM branch to me.

[@Arctic_Falcon]

Licensing issues prevent the Hitachi name from being used in the US.

[@jackhgallagher]

@@Arctic_Falcon Yes, though that's only because Hitachi bought Metabo then spun off Metabo + Hitachi Power Tools in 2017. Prior to that Hitachi Power Tools was the name of the brand in the US

[@deutz450]

Can you get your hands on the German Metabo High Torque in 1/2" and 3/4" ? I`m really interested how they compare.

[@SasquatchMelee]

"I do speak torque..." Well played sir!

[@jeffreycole2816]

Thank you guys for all your hard work. I really enjoy your videos.

[@luciankristov6436]

These impact guns are getting ridiculous lol... i have a Hercules ultra torque and i have yet to find something that wont come lose or break off. From diesel engines to rusted 4x4 axle nuts. The herc dont give a fxck

[@nfi2nfi2]

Years of dishonesty from other brands finally hurting metabo HPT, so they decided to follow everyone else’s claims. The fact is they are good tools that are reliable

[@Bamamike223]

Great Work TTC!!! Bringing us what others won’t. Shake it up!! How do I go about sending you my Flex 5” Angle Grinder for ranking? It would be an HONOR!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We've bought one. Just haven't bought a bunch more yet

[@Bamamike223]

@@TorqueTestChannel Awesome! Thanks and can’t wait!!

[@jmetjmet]

Can you swap the anvils over and see if it makes a difference? would be super interesting!

[@foxwood67]

Big mistake making only subtle appearance changes with new models. Yes people will absolutely pass over this unless they are focusing on specs.

[@patdud1979]

I’m surprised you guys didn’t get the new Milwaukee impact just released 🧐. Hope Milwaukee send you one to start testing it 🤙

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We don't accept tools from brands is all

[@justinweaver7553]

There's a new one? Good, I was thinking Milwaukee was getting lazy letting everyone beat them

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

What ever happened to that Dewalt impact wrench that you got right after the dcf900 came out?

[@piergiorgio919]

Dont forget metabo is part of the CAS (its a program for cross compatible batteries with over 30 brands participating)

[@johnjohnny2002]

Padu sobat🎉🎉

[@tjtobin86]

I really appreciate your channel doing this work for us. Consumer reports back in the day was the only way to see if products were worth it and frankly, the cost of that subscription wasn't really worth it. Thank you for doing your part to keep the public informed!

[@rodan2852]

These guys help big time with the "proper assesment and allocation" of my limited resources 😂

[@solomonshv]

does metabo do that battery stupidity that makita does? makita's 40V compatibility is a s**t show. they all have weird mounting patters that restricts some 40V tools to specific 40V batteries. some makita impacts will work with the 2.5ah and 4ah batteries but not the 5ah or 8ah

[@baseballdude8491]

No All MetabO HPT 36V batteries are backwards compatible to all of their 18V tools and they also have the AC adapter for all 36V tools(no other tool brand offers this)

[@octymocty132]

Green all the way good German kit Only 2 battery tools ya need to know makita and metabo Metabo also make the high end woodworking kit that destroys festo

[@stevenhobson2292]

Every morning I check for the new milwaukee high torque

[@KRuslan1000]

How long till we see the 2967 Benchmarks¿

[@gagefriedrichs]

Make a video of power loss from extensions on electric impacts and ratchets

[@Xoars]

TTC and project farm posting on the same day? Christmas

[@1987FX16]

DCF961 1900ft-lb has entered the chat.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

The easy way to tell the difference: the older version has the brand name in a recess. The new version is not recessed.

[@JDMFANBOY-ww7sh]

just about to buy some metabo/hikoki tools new 36v lineup

[@johnger850305]

Metabo high torque is basically Hikoki high torque 🤔🤔

[@drshadowfan96]

Yeah same company, just different name based on region. Metabo hpt isn't metabo (German)

[@TorqueTestChannel]

No way

[@saulGjr]

You should do a how to video on how to make that makita battery you built recently

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We mostly go over everything here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SwdGyZltqcibs

[@riba2233]

if you are not 100% confident around batteries you shouldn't do it, for your own safety. you could easily burn your house down for eg

[@mphill1491]

DeWalt has an 8ah X-RAY battery at Lowe’s.

[@owenholder8792]

So, have you looked at Temu and saw the Heimendinger impacts yet? The 3/4" 18V claims 1300N for 112.48 as long as you have Makita batteries, and the 1/2 claims 800Nm for less than $60. I'm . . . Intrigued and afraid being that it's Temu.

[@geeksquad1476]

You should do a video on seesii's cordless wrench

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We've done 4 :p will buy more tho

[@geeksquad1476]

@@TorqueTestChannel looks like they are sold out. I can send you mine to test if you would like.

[@james88477]

Test some rigid stuff is there a big difference across the tti line up

[@OscarArellano-w9x]

Hyper tough has an impact wrench is it any good ?

[@michaellinner7772]

At some point enough is enough. If you really want something to be super, ultra, mega tight and secure just weld it on.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

It's for removing what was welded with rust... with an extension

[@JohnScheppler]

Have you tested an of the Earthquake impacts? I've seen them at Harbor Freight.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Yeah, their 3 different air models and cordless 1/2".

[@johnwood346]

I'll stick with dewalt got the dcf 921 the 899 in 1/2and3/4 plus the 900 Waiting for their next new high torque

[@TheF1shh]

I just bought the red boy high torque, first non air high torque I've owned, and I'm shocked at the desire to jump off bolts this thing has.. works great though. broke my 24mm impact socket I've been beating with my earthquake 1/2" air for 20 years.