CRAFTSMAN V20 RP Brushless 1/2" Drive Impact Wrench Review & Comparison To Milwaukee And Metabo HPT

[@andrewchristensen85]

Nice review brother! From someone that just recently started investing in the V20 series, I really do appreciate all the craftsman reviews. Hopefully we can see a lot more craftsman tools.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Just like when Ridgid came out with "Octane" and had some recent tools in their Gen 5X line so those all got the new labeling but same tools. My theory with RP is we're seeing a lot of the same. The idea that Craftsman cordless was already borrowing a hand-me down design from the DeWalt DCF894 (which the mid pretty much is) but when coming out with "RP" THEN felt it was time to make something new/unique but still same look and specs? A bit too far fetched for me. But hey, a DCF894 for $100-119. This thing is a buy

[@VC-TV]

Its may perform similar to the 920 but its a big improvement in housing size and form factor, so it indeed a decent upgrade over its predecessor, craftsman is also touting the runtime and performance and in tests with other guns in the rp line it does seem to make a bit of a difference, battery size will also play a part in power, and would recommend the 9amp battery to see this weapons full potential, 6amp battery at the least, i know they include a 4 amp but i would just use that for something else like the drill, all in all the craftsman is very similar to the dewalt and i would personally recommend craftsman because of the price point and deals they offer pretty frequently

[@Ultor_]

I was able to pick up this Craftsman impact wrench at Lowe’s a few weeks ago and got a dual pack of 4AH batteries for free with the purchase. I don’t really need an impact wrench as most of what I do is woodworking. But I’m not about to pass up getting an impact wrench and 2 4AH batteries for $119 + tax…

[@alfredbernal8603]

I always re-torque my lug nuts/bolts after i get new tires installed. Brian makes a good point that some tire installers dont pay attention to this in applying the correct torque value because either they are working fast or overwhelmed. Thank you Brian for your review on this craftsman..i was always curious about it.

[@wIzKid16100]

This absolutely not true, I’m a tire tech/lube tech we qc for one another work and trq all our work. We use a trq stick and after dropping the car we trq it to spec too

[@alfredbernal8603]

@@wIzKid16100 i'm glad that there is good people like you performing great quality work l

[@stogie0608]

I had a reputable tire shop that over torqued the crap out of my lug nuts after purchasing new tires. My breaker bar was bowing when trying to remove them, I had to use my jack bar on the end of my breaker bar for more torque. I was pissed. All of them were insanely tight. Bastards.

[@alfredbernal8603]

@@stogie0608 I hear you on that..my experience was that it was late at night and had a flat tire..tried to remove 3 out of 5 lug nuts. 2 of them were stripped and tight and the 3rd was just to tight..the other 2 were just plain loose..this is why i re-torque my lug nuts/bolts after i get new tires installed..i don't see them torquing them at all..

[@stogie0608]

@@alfredbernal8603 I do too. We can never assume the techs always do their job correctly.

[@QuickStix26]

Good review. Just bought that Craftsman today. Was worried if they would be able to take off the lug nuts. Doing a rear break job on my car tomorrow. Look like I’ll be good.

[@jdub099]

Looking at buying this. Do you still own it? How's it been? Has it met its match with anything you've thrown at it?

[@willb3018]

Don't be quick to judge an impact strength when taking wheels off that you have not put on. I bought a Harbor Freight Impact and was disappointed when I needed to take a wheel off and couldn't. My view changed moments later when my air impact struggled until I upped the air pressure. Suffice it to say whoever put my wheels on went well beyond spec.

[@themrgodfather77]

I’m assuming you had the smaller 555 ft lb impact? Because their other one is 1000 and 1900

[@zacharymurdock6721]

Ive been using the older version of the 1/2” Craftsman professionally for quite a while, and its really impressed me, along with all the other V20 tools I use at work on a regular basis, they get the job done, and even with all the abuse i throw at them, i haven’t had a single issue out of any of them. I cant wait to get my hands on the new Craftsman Brushless High-Torque CMCF940M1!!!!

[@luisinhoens90]

It's well known the CMCF920B was a de-rated DeWalt DCF894B and the CMCF921B seems to be sticking to the same formula just new packaging. I had the DCF894 and it was a very capable tool, hence I can vouch for this tool for most owners and even pro duties under 350 ft/lbs.

[@lindaskidmore4615]

That's fair, it also known dewalt was born from the black and decker pro line in the 90s

[@Ryan-lb4cd]

Thank you for your input. Enjoyed the video.

[@bbrock81188]

I have owned the exact same one for a little over a year got it on sale with a battery and charger and a 4amp hour battery for $120 and it has a surprise the hell out of me it busted loose lug nuts on a truck that we were binding a 36 inch breaker bar on if you expected to do the same as a three $400 tool it's just not going to do it but they're having your trunk or just in your garage it's nice to have

[@chuckkolancz4969]

I really like my craftsman 1/2” mid torque (non RP). I noticed a huge difference between 2 and 4ah batteries. The hog ring sometimes is fussy but I find I put a dabble of silicone grease on it and it’s a bit better. The only other thing I’d complain about is the direction switch sometimes can be slightly moved from reverse to forwards with gloves on. I’d def recommend it for $100-120

[@vthegoose]

That craftsman was my first impact, now I have 2 Milwaukees but it’s still in the box for most work

[@alexdel-toro323]

Did a rebuild on a 400,000 mile Toyota forerunner suspension was perfect for the job. Would I recommend for heavy duty truck no not to say that it couldn’t do it I just believe that a high torque will be better for that application but for some thing like a Sequoia or a suburban and smaller this will get the job done nine times out of 10

[@EthanCmsrc108]

I’m looking at getting a 1/2 impact to keep mainly in my ford explorer, I already have craftsman tools so I would like to normalize my stuff, would the 1/2 RP Brushless Craftsman Impact Wrench be good? Or should I go with a different brand?

[@nochnoy13]

Thank you. I was getting frustrated a little. Now I'm just going to get a better battery.

[@CriticalDynamicsSTG]

They may have been using an extension on that impact, I had one on mine and it reduced the power. I took the Extention off and it worked fine!

[@keithrogers8868]

Well, as long ago when working in construction . I started out with desalt, unfortunately 6 months later it burnt up. Replaced with an upgrade from desalt, so again 6 months later burnt up. Replaced that with an early model craftsman , had that for 2 years without replacing . Unfortunately again the craftsman that I owned they didn’t make that model anymore. So I own a ryobi now 5 years later still have the same one without replacing.

[@josephjoubert3835]

So I started to do mechanic work including suspension work etc… what do you recommend that is economical?

[@RedLP5000S]

Just bought one with the 6.0Ah battery today. Ready for use! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@NGMonocrom]

Honestly, guy with the mini-van who said his Craftsman tool failed to take off lug nuts torqued to 200 foot pounds; perhaps his battery was on one bar. Maybe he had a defective battery. But clearly this tool can handle 200 foot pounds without an issue.

[@jetskijer6725]

I appreciate the review on the Craftsman tool. Since I moved away from the city to the country my drive time is 1/2hr drive to a Les Schwab. Before that I was 5min from my local Les Schwab. So, I want to do my own tire rotations on my truck. I already have too many battery tools of different brand's. I want to stick with Craftsman. I have a Craftsman brad nailer I have a Kobalt cordless mower, Ryobi cordless weed wacker) so I want to stick to Craftsman tools if possible. Thank you again.

[@gjolinares23]

Please do test showing differences for tools with the different Craftsman batteries you own.

[@Jarco101]

Nice tool. I would buy it to have it handy in the trunk of my car for tire changing

[@lindaskidmore4615]

That's what I think also, keep milwaukee in shop, have for truck

[@SilentCanary]

Can someone help? I’ve been going crazy trying to decide between this Craftsman or the Dewalt DCF901B.

[@timothydaly4136]

I use all the craftsman brushless no problems

[@yancym.2312]

Thank you. Informative

[@craphittingthefan2360]

Great test, I'm just starting to look at impact guns for the track.

[@JCE0415]

thank you for your videos

[@kongchingpow]

I do a lot of diy stuff...i have been wanting to buy a high torque craftsman for a while now, but recently found a deal on this mid torque unit that i don't want to pass up. After watching your video about it (and a couple other videos) i have a feeling if i get this mid tq one, i might never get around to buying the high tq because this thing might do everything i need a 1/2" impact for. I guess we will find out...and, being a guy, if i end up with both i certainly won't mind 😊

[@jdub099]

Did you end up getting the mid torque? How's it been if so?

[@kongchingpow]

@jdub099 wow...long time ago...sorry no, the guy would not message me back to go buy it.... I never ended up getting one :( I will likely be switching everything over to ingersoll rand soon.

[@atrainace114]

What is your opinion on hog ring vs pin detent.

[@mikerequa820]

Good video!! Well I can tell you first hand Wal-Mart can over tighten lug nuts my Milwaukee wouldn't budge them got 1/2 inch break over with 4 ft cheater pipe couldn't budge them there is no since in that. I may have to check out the craftsman. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@emmettturner9452]

Wow. I also had a minivan with way too much torque on one wheel, leading me here. I broke two impact tools and even jumping up and down on the breaker bar with 300 pounds wasn’t doing it without a torch squelched with WD-40. Even once off, several lug nuts were too damaged to hand-thread (needed one to hold the rotor). During reassembly the threads sheared off the stud with near zero torque, coming off so clean and effortlessly that they looked like a perfect spring/coil! It was clearly because someone tightened them too much (not rust). It was the only shiny wheel hub and the wheel had junkyard numbers written on it. There was body damage around the fender so it was clearly a new wheel hub and junkyard rim grossly overtightened by someone who shouldn’t be allowed near a high-torque tool. Now I just want something high-torque that might’ve saved me some trouble that fateful day so I never have to deal with anything like this again.

[@ministryofinternationalaffairs]

There's been a lot of Rumors that Craftsman RP is just DeWalt painted Red/Black with different badges. So a person can save some dough and buy the Craftsman RP version on tools they don't use so often. 🤑 🛠

[@patriot0971]

Any of these tools can do the job, if the tool is properly sized and is appropriate for the job. Does it matter if DeWalt can do something 2 seconds faster than Craftsman ?. What does matter is durability, and buying a good quality tool is a great idea. I still use my old Craftsman tools for 20-30 yrs back, some of them hand me downs from my Father in Law.

[@loucifer4205]

I think these craftsman are pro quality tools they are just as good as Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Metabo ,I have this same impact wrench and the dewalt mid torque not the newer model and the craftsman is a little better I keep that in my car all the time love craftsman grips

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

if you think this impact wrench is as good as the new dewalt 891 or the new metabo HPT mid torque especially at 199 with charger and 4AH battery free when it droppped then it’s time to take your meds🤪…ima all seriousness man I’m just busting your balls tho I like the new craftsman but wishful thinking imo

[@loucifer4205]

@@Jeff-rk8hq I didn't say that,it's better than the older model mid torque,the new dewalt mid torque is a beast and the metabo is pretty good too

[@67_PowerStroke]

@@Jeff-rk8hq They are almost identical. Watched a video taking the Dewalt and Craftsman tools part.

[@jayoutdoors1534]

@@Jeff-rk8hq your a waist of oxygen

[@KLNYC]

i have like 6 craftsmen v20 battery.. maybe i will order this one.

[@alcerz984]

I’ll keep my Dewalt dcf899 for suspension and brake work. This is for tire changers.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

It's actually a decent impact Brian...👍

[@hotdogs5265]

So many options now in power tools. So many brands I will not buy because it's a different platform. I do have a ryobi/dewalt adapter. For the DIY and lighter pro use you can't beat the ryobi for the value and their massive tool lineup especially when they run sales or direct tools.

[@jamesm568]

The 9AH power battery is the way to go if you want to use its full capabilities.

[@nirmaljosan4373]

what about 2AH battery? that doesn't work good or something?

[@jamesm568]

@@nirmaljosan4373 The only good thing a 2 amp hour battery is good for is flashlight use. Now if all you do is drill a couple holes every 6 months then a 2 amp pack might work for you

[@honchoryanc]

High torque announced today

[@Griffinwoodworks]

I don’t think the line between diy and pro are as defined as you think man. I’ve got a buddy that uses Ryobi as a mechanic in a local shop and I use Milwaukee for my personal use at home. But I’m also the guy that’ll have the hoa driving by Karen-ing at me because I’ll have half my engine sitting in the driveway. 😂

[@WorkshopAddict]

I get it, but everyone from Ryobi to Milwaukee claims they make job site tools. IMHO, I too have to draw a line as to how I review a tool because people think I am too hard on DIY tools or too light on contractor tools. So, I call it as I see it. Feel the plastic on craftsman tools. It feels like toy plastic.

[@erik34]

CG is 1000% right. It's a billion percent about whether or not you want others to bash on your tool choice. You can accomplish anything with a Ryobi set-up, just as you can with a Milwaukee set-up. Yeah yeah, there are pros and cons either way, but the haters are hating just to hate.

[@erik34]

PS, never agree to a HOA. That's just giving Karen and Karen Jrs. ammunition to get outta bed and make homeowners miserable. If it's your house and your property, do what you want, if it's your house and your property and you want someone to do what they want, JOIN a HOA!!

[@Griffinwoodworks]

@@WorkshopAddict now that IS true lol. Any craftsman tool I’ve ever picked up feels like a poor man’s Dewalt lol. Even picking up my old brushed m12 screwdriver feels like it’s a better quality tool.

[@zacharymurdock6721]

@Torque Test Channel !!

[@jeremynguyen2346]

👍👍👍👍

[@kenezos]

💪🏼

[@loucifer4205]

I always grease up my lugs

[@El_Diablo_LI]

Nice!

[@alcerz984]

100 percent for tire changing. That’s my final answer. Case closed.

[@mikevollmer3579]

Craftsman is better than dewalt. Doesn’t get hot like dewalt and it’s not a dyi tool. Better performance and doesn’t smoke like dewalts do

[@loucifer4205]

Dewalts don't smoke stop watching some of these channels that got in trouble for doing some shady stuff with dewalt so they could get free tools from Milwaukee

[@mikevollmer3579]

@@loucifer4205 I used DeWalt tools for years. They always get hot and end up smoking. Impacts and drills especially. I find them to be overpriced and under powered

[@loucifer4205]

@@mikevollmer3579 Stop your bullshit lying, keep watching those Milwaukee sponsored videos I own dewalt drill 14.4 volt and it's still going, see if you find a Milwaukee from 2005 thar still working all I can say is good luck

[@mikevollmer3579]

@@loucifer4205 I don't own Milwaukee tools. Never have and I don't see where you getting that from. I currently own all craftsman which I find to be much better than dewalt and a better price

[@orijimi]

Hand-Me-DoWalt.

[@tinman6922]

Mine will not break the lug nuts on my F150 so disappointed

[@WorkshopAddict]

What battery are you using? Anything other than the 2Ah should easily do that unless someone put your lugs on way too tight.

[@tinman6922]

@@WorkshopAddict I've tried 2 anp and I also have a 4 amp it just won't do it. I tried to stay with Craftsman because all my batteries or craftsmans maybe I need to upgrade to the bigger one