Hyper Tough 6 AH 12 Volt Battery | Test and Compare

[@eldorripu]

good review that 6.0 really adds some power. Do the $99 high torque impact sometime it would be nice to see a review on it.

[@zacksintheshop]

I am redoing my hydraulic force gauge so I can test stronger impacts. I will do the high torque when able.

[@fireinacan]

Split screen was fun! Thanks for doing these tests. Gonna be on the look out for the clearance stuff and the new stuff at Walmart. I don't even see the 6ah on the website yet, so nice find!

[@zacksintheshop]

There is a ton of great clearance stuff right now as Walmart is introducing the new tools. I bought a grinder kit for $30 yesterday. That kit has a 4 AH battery which sells for over $50 by itself.

[@fireinacan]

@@zacksintheshop Picked up the Brushless 3/8 Impact Wrench for $20 in the clearance isle! Any recommendations for serviceable, cheap impact sockets? Mostly just going to use it for occasional oil change, lawn mower maintenance, or perhaps driving a double handful of timber screws from time to time.

[@createproduce1222]

Nice video. Real nice video. Extremely informative. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@zacksintheshop]

Thanks for commenting

[@FacilitiesDIY]

I just bought the router on clearance for $20. I also got the Gen 1 wrench and a 4AH and used it on a brake job and it was great. I learned that they came out with a Gen 2 for cheaper and included the 4AH so I returned the 1 and picked up the Gen 2. Will definitely pick up the 6AH for doing more auto work with the wrench. Great video!

[@derekbelcher6885]

Dose the Gen 2 fill like it's got more power I know the Gen one says 280 ft Pounds and the Gen 2 is 225ft pounds but dose it fill any difference

[@FacilitiesDIY]

@@derekbelcher6885 I haven’t gotten to use the Gen 2 yet. The thing about the gen 1 is the torque specs were “hyper-inflated” and in reality the tool isn’t hitting anywhere close to 280. They realized how outlandish that claim was compared to how it was actually performing and dropped the claim down to something more realistic. Now, if the gen 2 gets no more power and it just gets a new speed mode plus 4AH kit for cheaper than the gen 1 kit, then it’s still a win. But if it can actually get close to its new more realistic torque claim. Then it would be the best $50 I think anyone could ever spend on a power tool.

[@erasmochavez5614]

You should do more testing with the impact wrench. We would love to see how strong it is with the 6ah battery

[@MrElmarioz33]

I agree

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes sir. I will try to get the new model for that video.

[@MrElmarioz33]

@@zacksintheshop do you know if they are coming out with a new versions of the 12v 3/8 impact wrench as well?

[@zacksintheshop]

@MrElmarioz33 I think there’s a newer version than the one I have. That’s the impression I get from comments. They were saying that the new one has modes, and mine only has one mode - go.

[@MrElmarioz33]

@@zacksintheshop oooo ok I got it. I just got mine yesterday and it has 2 modes so it must be it. ! Nice good to know

[@jazroT]

Zack is the man! Love the reviews bud

[@zacksintheshop]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@conanrdk]

It seems like there is a resurgence in interest in the HT 12v system. I didnt know they came out with 6ah battery. Good on HT for adding to the line. Did yiu see theybadded a die grinder to the line. That seems like a handy tool in the 12v system. Great video!!

[@zacksintheshop]

Appreciate the comment. I think I might get that die grinder for my next video. I have the Ryobi 18 V right angle dye grinder, but it would be nice to have a lighter, smaller version.

[@shepshomestead]

Great video man. I gotta pick me up a 6 ah now or two haha. I'd be interested to hear your opinion on the new 12v die grinder. I know you said you was interested in it. I used mine to clean up an old vise and was very impressed with it and a 1.5 battery. I would also be interested in seeing a video comparing the new 3/8 impact with the two settings vs the old one. Thanks for great content

[@zacksintheshop]

I will work on getting that die grinder. I was fixing up my hydraulic force gauge today. Hopefully I can get it to withstand those bigger impacts. Thanks for watching.

[@hernan44]

Walmart just updated the 3/8 impact wrench. It now has a 2 mode option and comes with the 4.0 battery and fast charger. Curious if there is a difference between the old 3/8 and the new. The torque ratings dropped from 280 to 225.

[@MrElmarioz33]

@@hernan44 I just got mine and noticed that too. What a bummer. You would think if anything it would be stronger.

[@kg4muc]

Good review!!! I found out you can’t mount a mailbox with the 2ah M-12 Milwaukee. After we retrieved our mailbox after the flood I had to attach it to the side of our pedestrian bridge since we have very little main road left and at that time no driveway . I had to get my bigger 5ah battery as the small one gave up after a couple of lags The Hyper tough line is getting more and more impressive!

[@zacksintheshop]

Thank you for comment. Did you have the brushed Milwaukee M12 or the Fuel version?

[@kg4muc]

@@zacksintheshop it’s the brushless version

[@JAERepair]

​@@kg4mucI just keep the 2.0 and 1.5 m12 batteries as dedicated lighting and heated gear power supplies. Anything in the fuel line gets a 2.5 or higher for the added power (the big power consumers like the vacuum is getting a 4.0 minimum).

[@kg4muc]

@@JAERepair that’s what I started out doing but figured out I would try the small battery I’m sticking with 4 or better and using the small batteries for things like you mentioned 😊

[@d7060388]

I told someone this. They say 12v is 12v no matter the amperage. I noticed anything above 4ah. These tools come to life

[@zacksintheshop]

Absolutely. I try to tell people it’s like running on 100 foot drop cord for a tool. Larger batteries are like using a 10 gauge drop cord and smaller batteries are like using a 16 gauge. Larger batteries are able to supply more power through more and often better cells.

[@mkoewf-pi8rw]

A psi test for the 6ah vs 4ah pls! Want to see how the impact wrench will do with lug nuts now. My favorite tool line for light duty mobile work.

[@clintglasgow5633]

Kinda felt sorry for 1.5, Walmarts stepping there game up 👍

[@zacksintheshop]

It seems they have been stepping up last few years. Hyper Tough might end up besting Hart one day.

[@e.z.e.932]

Having used Skil 12v as well, what do you think is a better 12v line between that and Hyper Tough? Value and performance wise.

[@zacksintheshop]

Skil has better performance, although I have had some failures in my Skil stuff. I would almost go tool by tool with those two brands.

[@josephnavarro3620]

Great video and thanks for doing the research. I'm thinking of picking up a couple of the brushless 12v tools. I wish Hercules had more 12v brushless options

[@zacksintheshop]

Your welcome. I wish Hercules would put more effort into their 12 volt tools too.

[@Lyle-1999]

Love the video, 6ah seems worth it for $37.44 for more power and longer run time!

[@zacksintheshop]

I think so, too.

[@MarcS-mp1je]

I have and use the extended reach HT 3/8 ratchet with the standard 1.5AH battery that it came with. Do you think that the 4 or 6AH would be a big upgrade over what I currently have? I just worry about the physically larger batteries being an obstruction for mainly automotive use in some tight areas. In your opinion, would the larger batteries be worth it for my intended usage? Is the power upgrade and run time worth the loss of being able to sneak into a tighter area? Thank you , I just subscribed.

[@zacksintheshop]

I can test to see if they improve my 3/8” HT ratchet.

[@MarcS-mp1je]

I’ll be looking out for that video thank you much

[@airingtonjesse6691]

6ah battery is great but would like for them to come out with a bigger compact battery like a 3.5ah they work better for some of the other tools like the wrenches and the rotary tool like the review

[@stevooliver3877]

The cells in the 6ah are high star brand with 3000 mah cells & the 4ah are no brand name but 2000 mah cells

[@Xaluber]

I don't recall ever seeing a power tool battery using 3ah cells before. Normally they top out at 2.5. Very interesting. Edit: Any chance you could tell us what cells each battery uses?

[@Iowa599]

Do they have 3 sets of 2, or 2 sets of 3?

[@zacksintheshop]

2 sets of 3

[@JAERepair]

The 6.0 will pair nicely with their new cordless battery powered tire inflator. Just picked it up for under 43 plus tax. But it came with the standard 1.5 Ah battery and plug in low amp charger.

[@zacksintheshop]

You remind me I need to try that inflator. Yeah, it would be nice to use a larger battery with that tool.

[@rallaa941]

I've been thinking of getting a cordless ratchet and impact wrench for working on my car. So I've been weighing my options: These Hyper Tough 12v tools that seem to be getting popular lately Harbor Freight Hercules 12v because I already got their 12v screwdriver with battery and charger. *or* just making do with hand ratchets, a dewalt impact driver in place of a wrench, and my bauer corded impact for the tougher bolts.

[@LEADSPRAYER45]

@rallaa941 @I’m a rental fleet tech and I decided to go with Hercules power tools for work. I think I made the best choice possible for me. With the 5 year tool and 3 year battery warranty and working on heavy equipment I should have free tools for life after the initial purchase. Harbor freight is 3 blocks down the road when I break something The ratchet is next on my list!

[@4g63justin]

Where can you get these 6ah batteries i dont see them online or in store.

[@zacksintheshop]

I bought mine at a Walmart in Nee Bern, NC. Not all Walmarts have them yet.

[@erasmochavez5614]

I found my in a Walmart 2 hours away from were I live. The Walmarts closest to my house didn’t carry them. The Walmart were I did find the 6ah batteries didn’t have them posted online either. I just got lucky and found them.

[@brenthann2623]

i have a few of the hyper tough 12v. i actually remodeled my home with them just to see if they could do the job. ( i did use my makita for sheet rock screws just because it was so much faster). i have been eyeballing the 6ah batteries but after watching this i am not sure there is enough of a difference to justify the price over the 4ah.

[@Toolsareus]

Hyper tough has a new GEN 2 version of their 12 V stubby impact wrench

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@JamesMJaime]

Wish they sold the tools separately without the charger and battery. Price would probably be even better.

[@zacksintheshop]

Another commenter said if they did that they’d probably keep the extra money. It would be nice not to have a pile of crappy chargers, though.

[@JAERepair]

​@@zacksintheshopSame thing happens when you buy a bunch of m12 starter kits for the cheap /free batteries. You get piles of chargers. Since adding more hyper tough plug in chargers to the collection, I've been putting em in different locations where I'm comfortable leaving em charging for long time and un attended.

[@982Nighthawk1337]

Not bad for how inexpensive the tools are. I might have to pick up a few just out of curiosity.

[@stevooliver3877]

The router is more effective cutting 1/8 inch cut making 2 passes also bit the need to be deeper into the collet..but with the collet off rotary tools will fit into router making hundreds more bits with or without the base..I made a small video about the router

[@jacksonchastain4220]

So you say the 6 amp is worth the 38 39 bucks

[@zacksintheshop]

Yes

[@tonyh148]

I wish they would start selling them tool only

[@zacksintheshop]

If they really catch on, they mind. I assume they think that people are buying one tool and not all the tools.

[@tonyh148]

@ yeah. It sure would be nice to pay even less for a tool only version though

[@j5962]

2 sets of 3 cells

[@zacksintheshop]

Yup. I misspoke

[@konadayz426]

Looks like you got alot of testing to do😅

[@zacksintheshop]

For sure. Thanks for commenting.

[@AaronHollingshead]

Get the die grinder

[@zacksintheshop]

Already working in the video.