Walmart VS Harbor Freight: Budget Drill Showdown

[@LRN2DIY]

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[@HarrySturgeon]

I thought this was a Walmart drill and a harbor freight drill not about glasses

[@HarrySturgeon]

Shady stuff

[@Bamamike223]

You are obviously trying, and succeeding, at pissing is Hercules fans off! Good stuff because… We Mad Bro! 🤣

[@ChrisVanWorth]

I have had the Hart impact and drill combo for almost 4 years now. They have never let me down, and I have remodeled several rv's and now a 3 bedroom mobile home with them in between using them for other jobs.

[@Bamamike223]

Wow! You are the first person I have seen to get these results. Hercules usually always beats out the Hart. Interesting to see different results with the same tools.

[@bleyz3557]

Surprisingly Torque test channel tested the very same Hercules in terms of its power and torque output and it is on pair with the most powerful Milwaukee GEN 4 and in some instances it is even able to bit that milwaukee, so big suprise that hart which on Torque Test Channel didn't perform anywhere close to that Hercules is winning here? I mean really didn't perform anywhere close it is like 1/3 of the Hercules power, and here it is able to produce more torque and it is faster? Something doesn't add up.

[@Bamamike223]

@@bleyz3557 exactly

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Hart tools are much cheaper in bundles/kits and go on sale frequently. The only tools I never see on sale is ½" brushless impact and 4½" brushless grinder. I just got a ½" brushless drill, ¼" brushless impact, 7¼" brushless circular saw, 200 lumen flashlight, 2ah battery, and 4ah battery for $149 all on 20v platform.

[@BigDirtDawg]

@@GrabLifeByDaPoosyhow do you like that kit?

[@richardwang474]

​@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy that is an amazing deal.

[@betods1013]

good video. I'm really surprised at the Hercules results. Wondering if you got a dud. There are many other videos showing the Hercules as a serious competitor to Milwaukee, Dewalt, etc.

[@TacticalThib]

There's also many people getting paid to fake results when you see that sponsor logo results may be... Not quite honest 😂

[@rlgonzalez04]

This test is with the basic 4ah. Everyone else is testing with the Extended Performance 5ah or the new Extreme Performance 4ah

[@SuperGamerzchannel]

It’s the batteries. Just as if you were buying Dewalt or Milwaukee, you are better getting the PowerStack or M18 batteries, you’d do basically the same for the Hercules. If you don’t need the extra power I’d pick Bauer over Hercules for sure.

[@Matt90541]

and this video comes to you...sponsored by Walmart. just kidding :D

[@Huckleberry52]

That’s like saying an average Joe could compete in the Olympics lol

[@WorkingBeard]

Gotta say, in behalf of Hercules, I've abused mine (all of them but especially the hammer drill) and they've all outlasted the Bauer stuff we have at the shop that doesn't get used nearly as hard.

[@WorkingBeard]

By abused, I mean I frequently used my hammer drill to bore 3/4" holes under sidewalks through dirt with a 3/4" masonry bit that's 3' long. I finally burned up the gears after 2 years of it. The Bauer was used for light drilling (3/8 wood bit through walls for cable) & the occasional masonry drilling at 5/16"in hammer mode. Went through 2 of those in 18 months.

[@LRN2DIY]

I don't doubt it. There are always times when drills don't perform as expected (whether better or worse than average) and it's hard to say if that's the case with your drills or mine, but I certainly didn't perform a thorough durability / longevity test here so I can see the Hercules being built tougher, which wouldn't show up in my tests.

[@WorkingBeard]

@@LRN2DIY I think the biggest selling point is the 5-year warranty on the brushless tools & a 3-year warranty on the batteries. This warranty is honored at any brick-and-mortar store with your physical or digital receipt (I use my phone number and they look it up). Whereas with Milwaukee or DeWalt, the tool needs to be sent in for warranty repair. I can destroy a tool and have one the same day. The Bauer on the other hand only has a 90-day warranty and you have to pay for two years. If you use the extended warranty, it is spent and you have to buy a new one with the replacement tool.

[@Hi-TechHillbilly]

I love my Hart drill. I'm far from a professional of any kind. Just standard around the house stuff. The occasional wood project. It's held up really well.

[@Drago0900]

If you need an impact ryobi makes a really decent one for the money.

[@josephfossa8]

TTI that makes Milwaukee Ryobi makes Hart tools.

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Hart tools are much cheaper in bundles/kits and go on sale frequently. The only tools I never see on sale is ½" brushless impact and 4½" brushless grinder. I just got a ½" brushless drill, ¼" brushless impact, 7¼" brushless circular saw, 200 lumen flashlight, 2ah battery, and 4ah battery for $149 all on 20v platform.

[@armandocuevas304]

I think you should've included Walmarts Hyper Tough instead of the Warrior.

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

Probably, Hart is new stuff.

[@mandaloresmercy]

I have a lot of the Bauer lineup and it's honestly served me very well for a home DIY tool set in projects. Every now and then I've brought parts into work when needed and it's held up well for me. I've decided to stick to 1 battery type for cordless electric drills and so far I'm very happy with the Bauer lineup! I've used everything from various drills/drivers (brushless & brush versions), saws, lights, to the weed wacker and gardening tools with the same battery set. Nice vid, thanks!

[@joshuagarner5233]

Every hart tool ive used burnt out drills, drivers,reciprocating saw,and the angle grinder all failed. So since then been using Hercules even if its slower its built better and lasts longer

[@Marcos0ne]

Only Hart tool I ever had die was a brushed weed Wacker after draining three 6AH batteries back to back cutting 3 foot tall weeds

[@solomonpachowiak106]

The Hercules has a lesser speed but at significantly higher torgue? That doesn't really seem like much of a fault really.

[@user-zl1pj5ii1f]

Weird. I’ve done similar test minus the warrior. My Hercules out performed my hart and Bauer. But then again this is the new Hercules.

[@SuperGamerzchannel]

It’s the batteries being used, if you use the 5AH packs, you’re gonna get much more out of your tool

[@Scortd]

@@SuperGamerzchannel Even on the site the higher ratings on the Hercules are with the 8ah battery connected. the 4ah will do just about anything most people need, but if you are really needing power you'd have to step up to the 5, 8, or even 12ah which are available. The 4ah has been more than enough for my needs so far.

[@jayjudd6518]

😂 Not sure I’ve learned anything. Although I gave you my time.

[@anthonyf1548]

I’ve learned not to buy the Warrior 😂😂

[@MrJonnieos3]

What Hercules are you using ? And is it maybe on speed 1 I've seen it beat milwaukee

[@jordanalexander615]

Maybe its the smaller drill. And if you look closely its the most basic battery. Hart had the edge in the test because of its larger battery

[@NPAMike]

Something is amiss here the Herculess is supposed to be HF pro brand. Something to keep up with the big boy tool brands.

[@outcast668]

With Harbor Freight, you're not going to buy a basic battery; you're going to buy a more extreme and rugged battery to operate their heavy duty impact wrenches for those occasions. Almost broke my wrist when I had a NASTY kickback and got feedback from this channel about avoiding, now I'm confident again; lol. People can laugh at me all day, but I didn't know tools can be so expensive; and here I'm shopping for cheap tools, THAT hurts... 🤪😂😂😂

[@user-jo5fz8iw3b]

Great job - i was waiting for this so as i could purchase one - just wish you compared a few other lower priced drills/drivers along with these 4

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Hart tools are much cheaper in bundles/kits and go on sale frequently. The only tools I never see on sale is ½" brushless impact and 4½" brushless grinder. I just got a ½" brushless drill, ¼" brushless impact, 7¼" brushless circular saw, 200 lumen flashlight, 2ah battery, and 4ah battery for $149 all on 20v platform.

[@histguy101]

The hart _IS_ a Ryobi. Its just molded in a different color

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

I agree. I've noticed there's usually always a Ryobi with same specs as Hart.

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

I seen another person in the comment section say they spoke to a Hart representative and they said the only difference is Hart brand have a thinner/cheaper case.

[@datograt]

No offense man, but you were putting the Hercules at a disadvantage by using a 2ah battery while using a 4 on the bauer and hart

[@plaid11]

That doesn’t make any sense. When you first tested the clutch to see lowest and highest torque, Hercules was about 100 higher that Hart buy then with the lag bolt, it was cut in half. Something isn’t right. I’m also guessing this isn’t the new Hercules drill that I have seen many times out preforming all other drills? Maybe you got one of those quality control misses

[@killroy3607]

Ive had a hart 1/4 impact driver for dead at a year and it is very surprising! Im very please with it! Its had transmission fluid, used gear oil, engine oil, coolant dumped all over it, it just goes and has plenty of power!( i only use the 1/4 drive bit i dont use 3/8 or 1/2 drive at that point im grabbing my mac or snap on impact guns!) That thing is great!! Highly recommend!

[@timothyzdroik890]

What was the settings you had the drills at for the tests that is also a big factor and what size battery did you use. Those claims on boxes mean at the best so you won't get them with the 2ah battery just so you know. Like have a truck and saying my 6 cylinder doesn't pull what the Truck says it can but you look they didn't say what size engine they put the best specs on paper to let you know what it can do

[@darkknight84123k]

Been wanting to buy some Bauer stuff since they have such a vast selection of tools and they're pretty good for a budget tool

[@NPAMike]

its much cheaper just wait for tool deals happens every month often times you can get a battery and charger free with the purchase of a select tool.

[@timmason3022]

The Warrior would make a good household screwdriver

[@VWDen67]

I tried Hart, but the motors quit. Very little home use, but becuase of the length of time out of warranty I received no help. I've been going with Bauer ever since and no problems....

[@DadReviewThis]

I am loving my brushless hart tool because they are always on sale lol.

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Check out the brushless 4 tool kit for $149 right now.

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Hart tools are much cheaper in bundles/kits and go on sale frequently. The only tools I never see on sale is ½" brushless impact and 4½" brushless grinder. I just got a ½" brushless drill, ¼" brushless impact, 7¼" brushless circular saw, 200 lumen flashlight, 2ah battery, and 4ah battery for $149 all on 20v platform.

[@stubbbbbs]

Did the 4th episode already come out? Can’t seem to find it

[@jjjacer]

I have a mixture of tools from Black&Decker, Hart, and Hercules. Black&Decker with interchangeable heads was my first buy when that's was the best Walmart had at the time, all of them are still going although starting to show their age 10 years later, i got Hercules after that as usually harbor freight would have them on discounts and other deals, and once i had the battery family i didn't really have to invest in another charger and battery, Hart i got as it had some tools that Hercules didn't (small vacuum, glue gun, tire inflator, and a few others), also walmart was the closest store so when i need something its quicker to go to them. As far as performance, all 3 work the way i need and no complaints, i at least know harbor freight has a decent return policy, and so does walmart (usually).

[@MrJordan71017]

What about Menards drills?

[@TheValidation]

I had to drill 24 holes 9in deep in a concrete slab to put in anchor bolts. I bought a 9 dollar warrior hammer drill from harbor freight. It drill every hole without a problem I couldn't believe but it saved me in a pinch Got to love harbor freight

[@oraslone9]

I have used both of these drills and by far the Hercules is better. I think this is an ad paid for by Walmart.

[@mtasubwaymartasubway]

I believe so to

[@gxbchiro]

To be fair, the HF Hercules drill comes in a bundle package for $97, which includes the drill, 2 amh battery and a dual mode charger for 12 and 20 Volt batteries.

[@ProckerDark]

It deserves it's name, competing with the expensive big guys while only worth 28$

[@timothyzdroik890]

Just got 1 min in video and seen issue with WHT you said for hercules tool battery charger you can buy the drill for 80 then spend 99 to get an impact or non hammer drill with battery charger bag and tool so you get two tools battery and charger for less 200.

[@jeromegrunwald9564]

2:26. For the Worrier...He Says battery has no amp Hour listed, but clearly says 1.3 ah on the page he talks about. 😂

[@MMAMadMac]

Should of tried the newest hercules drill

[@ns_racing]

that is the newest brushless hammer drill

[@LegendaryMike]

I wonder if the hercules would do better with an 8ah

[@ns_racing]

Def try the Hercules brushless drill driver. I own it its a great drill so far

[@engineer_alv]

that's what he reviewed here

[@ns_racing]

@@engineer_alv he reviewed the brushless hammer drill not drill driver

[@TacticalThib]

@@ns_racing same thing only one doesn't have the hammer feature.

[@ns_racing]

@@TacticalThib true but most times the torque output is different between them

[@TacticalThib]

@@ns_racing exactly the same it's just one with or without a hammer mechanism I've taken every drill you can imagine apart batteries too

[@BigDirtDawg]

Hart brushless is definitely bang for buck. Especially now. Dirt cheap and a serious line up

[@gxbchiro]

It makes no sense that HF Bauer drill would outperform the HF Hercules brand which is Harbor Freight premier line of tool. Something just does not add up in the performance test comparing these two HF drill, and the Heart drill. Where all the test perimeters and drill settings the same for all drills used in the review?

[@gardenstate235]

What's the Craftsmen in the video 🤔

[@aydenr2060]

Really enjoyed video. Well done. Have an old B&D orange 18v drill that sparks but still works even drilled into cement with it. Always buy a quality drill

[@rlgonzalez04]

Sparks are normal, that's brushed motors for ya

[@bryanteel3046]

You only have a 1 1/2 amp hour battery on the Hercules drill an 3 amp hour battery on the power drill will make a huge difference

[@someoneelse745]

The warrior brand isn't bad to keep around the house for small repair jobs. Just don't think they'll do the big jobs

[@dalejulian989]

Yea they actually will though

[@anthonyf1548]

I’m very surprised by the Hart I would never think any power tool from Walmart would perform this great but it proved me wrong

[@josephfossa8]

TTI that makes Milwaukee Ryobi makes Hart tools.

[@bigbadjohn7053]

Yea, I think Hart's are supposed to basically be repackaged Ryobis. Maybe made a little cheaper.

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

​@@bigbadjohn7053 I seen another person in the comment section say they spoke to a Hart representative and they said the only difference is Hart brand have a thinner/cheaper case. Hart tools are much cheaper in bundles/kits and go on sale frequently. You never want to pay full price. The only tools I never see on sale is ½" brushless impact and 4½" brushless grinder. I just got a ½" brushless drill, ¼" brushless impact, 7¼" brushless circular saw, 200 lumen flashlight, 2ah battery, and 4ah battery for $149 all on 20v platform.

[@jayjones8424]

So hyper tough was left out of the picture?

[@dylanowens3173]

Wonder if you got an old discontinued Hercules model. Or its just crappie Harbor freight quality control as usual, hit or miss per item.

[@toolinhand]

I'm suspicious that all those tools have such a high rating.

[@fabiantaveras8458]

You average DIY homeowner and trades person are 2 completely different worlds with completely different expectations.

[@mtasubwaymartasubway]

​@@fabiantaveras8458Irrelevant response

[@kmart014]

Where is the video comparing all the best drills from each store?

[@necrosbowen]

the reason the warrior did so badly. it stated on the spec sheet that it only had a 1.3a battery. it is never going to stand any chance with that battery. if you could rig a 3-4a battery to it or buy one you would see it do much better. 1.3a does not have very much of a discharge rate so will give the drill very low torq and will also go dead within minutes

[@meissnerflux]

How long itll last will be the true test.

[@RockinBR88]

Ive watched more than 15 reviews on brushless drills and impacts and NOT a one of them puts Hercules at the rear on speed and torque.

[@willmallory9085]

I ❤ this channel.

[@LRN2DIY]

You're the man, Will!

[@willmallory9085]

@@LRN2DIY You're the man! I enjoy your content Brother.

[@x6King6x]

Hart to me is the best bang for the buck. Now they are slowly getting more pricey tho.

[@TacticalThib]

I can't wait to see all the Hercules heros comments 😂😂

[@mtasubwaymartasubway]

So what, off of one lousy video

[@Kreacher1974]

You can have 10 different people get 10 different results. It also depends on your favorite/not-so favorite tool and how much effort is put into them.

[@jeremiahpacheco3916]

I've used the Hart and the Hercules and there was no comparison the Hercules is a far better drill, one of the best I ever used. So I think your methods are a little wonky.

[@kirksway1]

He's using the "bottom of the barrel" batteries .

[@InaMopar]

I could have sworn I’ve seen you before then i remembered your the guy that got the 5 cheap 3d printers! 😂

[@waynewicks5349]

Funny every other video says different on the Hercules it beats Milwaukee gen 3 and very close to gen 4 Milwaukee

[@jrummy73]

Got the 5ah battery and charger for $99 got the Hercules drill for free

[@sociopathmercenary]

I don't make money with my tools but I do a lot of DIY. I made do with a Craftsman 12-volt Nextec kit that actually built a couple of decks and fences along with all the other fix-It stuff around the house. I had one battery go bad and stripped out the gears in one of my drills but that was over eight years of moderate to heavy use. I started building a collection of Ryobi tools last year and have about 12 of them... Some brushed and some brushless. Between Christmas sales and home depot's daily deals, I don't think you can go wrong. Every tool has done what I've asked and in some cases seriously exceeded my expectations. Lower pricing means that I can add specialty tools that I would never consider if I had gone with Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Makita

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

"Walmart versus Harbor freight" that's just funny

[@katrinarasmusson3521]

I ❤ this video.

[@dmidkiff66]

I wouldn't buy my power tools from Walmart. I trust Harbor Freight for problems, Walmart depends on who runs the desk that day. Also how come your test show different results from all the rest. I think someone has been sponsored!

[@mikemcniel3086]

Harbor freight doesn't offer a Bauer 4amp battery but they off a 5 lol

[@stevenbrindisi4719]

They offer an 8Ah and soon to come, a 12Ah battery

[@IrfanKhan-ze4yx]

Hart and Hercules aren’t much cheaper than Ridgid or Kobalt or Craftsman when they are on sale. Not sure if even bother with these brands at those prices

[@engineer_alv]

Agreed, Hart can end up being more expensive than Ryobi which is non-sense as Hart is bottom of the barrel on TTI's lineup. I see a case for Hercuels as it's got a very good warranty and you get a replacement the same day on any HF store. Just use some coupons instead of MSRP which many people do. Craftsman's lineup is a bit underwhelming they just can't compete with Hercules nor Kobalt. SBD wouldn't let them creep up on DeWalt

[@josephfossa8]

TTI that makes Milwaukee Ryobi makes Hart tools.

[@breaking4u]

I think the Hart is made by Skil

[@treywright4307]

Weird results.. Torque Test Channel just compared the Hercules to the Gen 3 and 4 Milwaukee Hammer Drills and it was neck and neck.. Maybe you have a defective drill because this is the only video I’ve seen so far in which the Hercules has performed this poorly..

[@LRN2DIY]

Could be. I was certainly pretty surprised at the outcome.

[@inkandbarrel]

@@LRN2DIY did you try an exchange and see if this was an aberration, although I wonder if that is an issue with the 2.5 ah battery.

[@gardenstate235]

Harbor freight dose sell 5 ah Bauer battery

[@markusgarcia8445]

Result may change a little with the extreme performance battery for Hercules.

[@LRN2DIY]

I actually was using the Extreme Performance battery. If you take a close look at 03:23, for example, you can see the label on the battery. It's possible that I would have had better results with their big 12 Ah battery, though.

[@JustCallMeRock]

Should of used hyper tough also

[@tumbleweed1976]

With Harbor Freight sales, coupons and kits pricing can be much less.

[@LRN2DIY]

Very true. It's almost hard to pay full price with all the sales they have. I actually had to re-record parts of this video because between my original filming and releasing it, two of the drills went down in price :)

[@engineer_alv]

@@LRN2DIY true, actually if you can do w/o the hammer function the Hercules Brushless drill/driver with a 2Ah battery and charger is only $97.99

[@LRN2DIY]

@@engineer_alv I hadn't even noticed that! I'm focusing on hammer drills for this series but, boy, that $98 deal is a steal, especially since most folks probably won't care about the hammer feature. Thanks for sharing! For anyone else interested, here's the link to this: www.harborfreight.com/20v-brushless-cordless-12-in-drilldriver-kit-70067.html

[@HarrySturgeon]

I didn't get the results from him but I know the best way is the truth and Walmart is the best way to get the job done

[@james2042]

9 months and no head to head of the best

[@jordanalexander615]

Anyone watching this video. Look at the batteries on these drills itll tell you most of the story. Woth equivalent batteries the hart doesn't stand a chance . The Hercules is being underpowered

[@unclejimy]

Hart is made buy tectonic same company that make milwaukee. Milwaukee is one if the best drills made. So there you go.

[@engineer_alv]

They also own Ryobi cordless tools. Actually this Hart looks like a re-painted previous gen Ryobi Hammer Drill. I believe model number was P251

[@BOOGiNS]

Tectonic doesn't make anything. They design internal components. Everything in this video is made in china

[@TheCharleseye]

Now do it again with the best batteries available for each. It's not a real showdown if you're not running them at max specs. After all, if someone needs more power/runtime, they're not going to run the middle-of-the-road batteries (at least not those of us with any sense). Hart has a 6Ah battery for $100. Hercules has the 8Ah and 12Ah batteries that can be had for $100 and $130, respectively. I'd be willing to bet that the results would be very different.

[@kirksway1]

exactly!

[@Noslime]

there’s something wrong with that Hercules

[@vmoutsop]

Yeah, torque test channel already did this and the Hercules came out on top.

[@engineer_alv]

wasn't that the impact driver?

[@dylanwhite6539]

And I thought 25 for a Hypertough drill was cheap

[@jimmcintyre4390]

This is why we have KZbin.

[@faris504]

What happened to kobalt.

[@joelTorres-ws2xl]

After reading all this comments sounds like a lot Hercules fans are hurt that the MR Hart is better.

[@Veau88]

These results go against every other test ive seen on the hercules… user error id say… looks like yo had the hercules in low speed….

[@warrenc0417]

The 60 dollar craftsman cordless outperformed all of these so called budget drills

[@edwardoavila7666]

those herc 4ah batteries suck.

[@Swampyankeehomestead]

Hart is made by Milwaukee

[@engineer_alv]

I can't make up my mind about what surprised me the most from this testing: 1. The underwhelming results of the latest Hercules drill 2. The Warrior drill not going up in smoke.

[@Jfresh55]

140$ is crazy high for this

[@optimumpcyt]

Come on dude. No man uses ear muffs for a drill. Lol

[@RayAllen-vw8zw]

Buy used name brands at a pawn shop.

[@BuckHumphrey-n5d]

58194 Daugherty Views

[@BobMuir100]

Sorry Nils but left me cold, what was i supposed to conclude? Bob England

[@josephfossa8]

TTI that makes Milwaukee Ryobi makes Hart tools.

[@StarlancerAstro]

Literally says 1.3 Ah on the warrior just left of battery type

[@DBShouse69]

It looks like you don't know how to hammer drill. You don't put all your weight on it, all you're doing then is canceling out the effect of the hammer. It is supposed to be able to go up and down. Let the hammer drill do the work it's intended to. If it's not allowed to hammer, all you are doing is drilling.

[@joshuarichardz6010]

I got my dewalt brushless drill and driver with 2 2AH batteries for $100 each on a sale. Both having better specs than all of these.

[@mandaloresmercy]

My Bauer drill & brushless driver I got with sales, think they ran me about $30-40 ea, including batteries and charger and a case for each. Have served me perfectly well over years and was very affordable.

[@jaywhite1850]

Something is off about your methods. And why are you applying so much downward force on screws? Use star/torx screws and let the threads do the work if there’s that much slippage. Something ain’t stirring in the pot.

[@archieherrington9955]

Ive owned hart and hercule and hart is absolutely garbage compared to hercules dont care what the tests say

[@ajmartinez1514]

This guys just messed up with glasses advertising from drills to glasses so corney im out

[@trickybobcat3105]

Hey you forgot hyper tough from Walmart