Today we are testing out some Milwaukee impact wrenches to see what stubby is right for you!
What's up everyone, I'm Nick with Ohio Power Tool and today we are going to test and compare
Milwaukee M18 FUEL impact wrenches. We're going to use a skidmore machine for testing. What's a
skidmore you ask? Well it's Wilhelm's hydraulic tension calibrator, or bolt tension calibrator,
and has been the industry standard for testing high strength bolts
since it was invented in the 1950s.
I honestly don't know, I just Googled it and that's what it said...
but I do know that we're going to use it to match some of the Milwaukee fastener
ratings and how they perform using the different models, so let's get started!
Now, calibrations on the skidmore machines may vary. For this test,
we use M18 6.0 batteries for each tool. First up! The Milwaukee M18 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench with
a Friction Ring--the 2855-20. This compact impact is the smallest of the M18s we are testing today.
We're getting a reading of just about 20,000,
which is really good performance for such a small design. Compacts like these are good
for standard day-to-day use and tight jobs where there might be a little less space.
Next up we have the Milwaukee M18 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench with Pin Detent--the
2962P-20. When we attach this to our skidmore machine we got a reading of just about
28,000. That's about a 40% increase in fastening power from the compact and the size is pretty
comparable to the compact, so you can still hit the tighter spaces with a little extra umph!
Onto the Milwaukee M18 1/2" Extended Anvil Controlled Torque Impact Wrench with ONE KEY--the
2769-20. These guys are extended anvil controlled torque impacts and are great
option for tire technicians, as you can eliminate the hassle of the hoses and still
get up to 1,100 pounds of torque. You know, you can even customize the level of torque with the
handy dandy torque adjuster right on the tool. This is great for vehicle applications from
small cars and bikes to box trucks and larger vehicles. When we threw it on the skidmore we
got a reading of just about 34,000, so about a 20% increase from the Mid-Torque
and a 70% jump from the Compact in fastening power. But that's why it's High-Torque, duh!
Last, but not least, the Milwaukee M18 1" D-Handle High-Torque Impact Wrench with
ONE KEY--the 2868-20. Just like Covid, this was released in 2020. This powerhouse when
attached to the skidmore got a reading of just about 65,000. That is 91% above
the High-Torque, 132% above the Mid- and a massive 225% above the Compact.
Great for rail workers, ironwork, utility work, and large mechanical applications.
So that's the gist of the skidmore comparisons! But wait,
there's more! We didn't talk about friction ring versus pin detent! De-tent. De-detent.
So a friction ring is a rubber ring that helps keep the socket seated to the square base. Now,
this is useful for applications where you are needing to quickly
get a socket on and off. This is primarily used for a lot of horizontal applications,
such as taking off lugs or tightening something from the side. The rubber has some flexibility
so it's a little looser, which makes it easy for removal or change out of different heads.
The pin detent on the other hand is a spring-loaded pin that holds the
socket on the driver. When you are attaching the socket to the driver there is a small indentation
or groove that you can attach into for a firm, solid grip. Now this is a tighter hold than the
friction ring and is often used on applications where speed of changeout is not the primary focus,
but it'll help prevent the socket from falling off when you're using the tool. It's great for
overhead vertical applications or to help prevent a bit from falling and hitting you.
Milwaukee also offers their impacts with ONE KEY so you can track, manage,
and customize your tools, as well as organize your data for them all in one place.
So that's it for today! Shoot us a comment if you have anything you'd like to see.
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