I love how you could tell he was genuinely wanting it to be awful, but was very surprised with the quality

To be fair, your Milwaukee power tool comes with 1 battery and 1 charger. When buying the Hercules Ultra Torque, you purchased 2 batteries and a charger. Based on your receipt each battery was $69.99. If you simple purchased "item for item" (1 tool, 1 battery and 1 charger) the actual comparison ( based on your receipt in slowmo) would be Milwaukee $449.00 -vs- Harbor Freight $284.97. What you also didn't mention...... You compared the Harbor Freight purchase after tax with an "additional battery" to the Milwaukee's 449.99 without tax. The true price comparison is the Milwaukee price of $485.98 after tax -vs- the Harbor Freight $383.36 with an extra battery. Which means you can work twice as long for $102.00 less, with a solid tool (based on your video). Sorry, but, I have to roll with Harbor on this one. Great Video!!!!!!!I look forward to seeing more.

The normal complaint is that Harbor Freight makes cheap junk. So they give you an impact that's equivalent to Milwaukee for $60 cheaper, and now you say it's too expensive.

The bare tool is $359 for Milwaukee generation 2 and Hercules is $199.00( without coupon). Milwaukee has many options. I'm leaving the red for blue the 5 year warranty and go to the store is a win for me. I'm an ITC member for harbor freight so randomly get the 25% coupon no exclusions.. I have the gun it Will take me like 2 more months to get the charger and battery but I'm transitioning to blue , I still have my reds

I can almost guarantee this video will be used by Harbor Freight to show how durable this gun is.

Being able 2 return them over the counter without issue BEATS ANYTHING! What the hell you mean bro, this str8 up poops on the competition just for the return policy

😅😂 I just purchased the 3rd Generation Ultra torque Hercules with 1,650 ft lb . Right now they're giving a free battery and charger if you buy the impact gun. Only spent $220 on everything I say that so much better deal than Milwaukee.

Best believe your little precious Milwaukee could never 🤣🤣

Just to be clear. My work was completely leveled by a tornado in December and this impact as well as the Hercules 3/8 impact were laying in 1 inch of AW46, 1540 oil, and rain water and still works like it did out of the box. I love Hercules

"Would I run my Chinese milwaukee over with a tractor? Absolutely not" I guess blue ain't your color

I am a fan of your Channel but not once have I seen you do any of that stuff to your Milwaukee Tools

Been looking at videos of this impact. I saw TTC test it against Milwaukee to a dead tie...says nothing about durability, but this video shows it can handle straight up abuse. I'd like to see a bit of shop abuse from daily use, not just exterior tossing around, but wondering if it will lose power over a few months of ripping off lugs, hub nuts, and crankshaft bolts. I have the Earthquake XT 1/2 impact...it was alright when I got it several years ago, it will still take off lugs, but it seems to have lost a little bit of its power over time. It is a brushed motor so it makes sense it would lose power, but the Hercules is brushless. Seems like a solid buy if you are in the line. I am mostly Milwaukee M12 driven but I have beef with their brushed ratchet, apply over 75 ft lbs to the ratchet and it breaks. The Hercules 12v ratchet breaks at 150, twice as durable. My m12 ratchet broke while removing a loose oil drain bolt. Sure I could get a Fuel model, but the heads are so massive that it's hard to get where I need it. So I have one Hercules tool. Looks like I may add another. I've been watching the Hercules line closely...started out as a running joke, then they started releasing brushless tools, now 5 year warranty, new 8 and 12 amp batteries with 21700 cells and now an impact that competes with top of the line tools...if the trend continues, I have hope for the brand.

He should test this tool with there new 21700 cell batteries

I'm impressed, I wouldn't trade my Milwaukie gen 2 impact for that Hercules joint but you have to give it the respect that tool earned!!

I use the Hercules power tools a lot at my job as an industrial mechanic. They hold up pretty good, just replaced the driver and the hammer drill.

So after this video, this thing is FAR tougher than his precious Milwaukee tools.

I've purchased Harbor Freight "one use only" tools over the years. I've noticed in the past couple years their tools have become reasonably reliable - maybe from a different prison factory. Eh, they've worked pretty well for me. YMMV.

Would like to see you do the same test on that milwaukee impact

Bought it yesterday…battery 5amp, fast charger, 1500 torque (there is one higher..no package deal)…$209.99. Saw a water torture test…survived. Great tool! But you really put a beating to it. Amazing it held up.

I’ve had my ultra torque for a while, I love the thing. I’m gonna sound like some fanboy but I’ve been able to take off lugs at work that other coworkers can’t get. (Milwaukee, Matco, snapon and Mac)

Thanks for the video Robert great torcher test. Take care of yourself.

They’re already dropped the price on this impact, and it’s REALLY good for what it is, as you showed here. I know you’re no fan of HF, but you gotta give it to them on this one. They make SOME decent tools!

Haven’t watched you since I sold my Outback. You helped me a lot with that car. I forgot how entertaining you are 🤣

Torque test channel did a review on the high torque and ultra torque and the torque figures harbor freight says were relatively accurate, I think the ultra torque got to like 1300 lb ft in 15 seconds which is really pretty accurate vs some other major brands

Took a good whooping! Still working too.... Not bad

LOL, it kind of hurts seeing a tool mistreated like that right out of the box, even a Sharter Mate! If you are looking for someone to foster this abused puppy, I will come pick it up 😜stay warm

I LOVE Harbor Freight!! I’m in Kansas, & we have 2 stores within driving distance!! They always have some sort of in-store special, in addition to add coupons!! (I’m waiting for them to put the WENCHES on sale so I can afford to put one on my beautiful Jeep!! I already have a (naked) bumper FOR a wench, just waiting…. (A Hooke Road Mid-Size bumper SET for Jeep Wrangler JKU!)🙂🙂🙁❤

Honestly, with harbor freights warranty on power tools and in general, I’m not so opposed with getting more stuff from there. Beats waiting a week for the tool truck to come back. But I do love my snap on ratchets lol

And like that … a Harbor Freight ad pops up between videos

I picked up all the Hercules impacts. Been good so far going on a year of daily use. Got the ultra on the way!

That exchange thing could be a huge bonus. Looks like a pretty solid gun.

I got the new ultra torque gen 2 for $159. Then later (few minutes) made another purchase for their current deal...One 5ah and charger for $99 plus one free tool. I chose the new. 20v brushless 1/2 compact impact... Not a bad deal if you ask me!

I'm thoughly impressed by this tool. Its clearly really good.

Watching you drag that thing behind your truck made my day

Yessss waiting for this

This was hilarious 😂 I looks like you had a lot of fun abuse the hell out of the tool! I wouldn’t mind seeing you beat up more of garbo freights tools

That smell is from the element known as Chinesium. The Earthquake brand they carry is not too bad for what you pay. AvE did a tear down of the Earthquake a few years ago and surprisingly the innards were not that bad. But with the supply chain like it is now days, that probably has changed as well.

Thank you. That tool held up ! The only thing that seems to get week in the knees was the tester after getting a smell of the battery charger. Maybe the manufacturer will start to use those moisture absorption packs during shipping ? You the man Rob. !! Any snowfall predictions for South Carolina this winter? :)

I think sales on this impact gun just went up at harbor Freight. Don't be surprised if they cut you a check lol. Quite impressive 👏, great video.

Bro was throwing the charger and took like it was garbage, made me laugh so hard 😂😂

Wow pretty sturdy

Hello again MrSubaru Thank you for another Great Video 👍 Just how bad did it smell? Does occur to all HF power tools? I was thinking about buying? Again thank you 😊

Mr. S, send it to me. I could use a 1/2" impact and put her to great use. 👍 on the great video!

Milwaukee puts out more beans. But I have a hard time imagining the Subaru rust buckets where you'll need the Milwaukee or the Hercules. Maybe you need another channel for those adventures. 😂

I’ll admit that I buy some cheap tools but I have expensive ones too. My total HF tool list is a trailer wiring tester, IR thermometer and a metric tap & die set and I’m disappointed with all of them. Oddly the one metric tap I really needed was missing from the set which was in a sealed box when I bought it. The use-it-throw-it-away concept never attracted me. The non HF cheap tools I have are working fine. Mr. Subaru did a nice job kicking this tool around it looks like he had some fun. I especially liked the water test I can’t believe it survived.

Just got a ultra torque, 12amp battery, charger. All brand new sealed for $150 on marketplace. Thing is truly a beast.

LOL!!! Fun video! Trying to be the American version of AvE? Good job!

8:37 when mrsubaru's engine blows up 😂

It's actually about 100 dollars difference in price. The Home Depot ad doesn't have tax, your receipt did. Still not enough difference for to me to try it.

i was lucky to catch the current 1500 ftlbs version ultra torque on sale for $149.99. bought the charger and 5 amp hour battery for $100 plus picked up the 8 amp hour battery for my free tool. $262.98 tax and all for the impact wrench, 2 batteries, and a charger

Was able to buy this for $102 during the last clearance event. All in I paid $220 for 1. this 2. an as is drill/driverwith charger and 2.5ah battery (i had no battery or charger) 3. a 3/8 impact with 5 ah battery with the current buy one get one free promo. Not bad for a so that I have it when I need it type of tool for a DIYer.

Looks quite a lot like the Flex 24v 1/2 Impact I bought at Lowe's a few years back.

Question: have you seen the new Subaru oil filters? Was at the dealer and bought some not knowing. They are blue but unmarked. Dealer told me Fram broke the contract with Subaru and they’re having them made by an unknown manufacturer. Would love to know your thoughts! Especially if you think it’s an improvement

The "rapid" charger will probably charge fast since the "fast" charger charges slow 😅

Just waiting for a coupon myself and will probably add the gen2 high torque to my lineup. The performance for cost is just better than expected.

nice tool , I was disappointed with the two inch NUT test .. will check another's brand

Does not take a rocket scientist to figure out this is a great tool .We own 4 of them in our diesel shop and are used to take sprockets off our dozers and excavators.Strapon and the other tool trucks need to take note Harbor Freight is coming for them.The quality is getting better and better.And as far as the Icon line a lot of it is starting to be manufactured in the good old USA.So how do u feel now Strapon fanboy

I own the lower version of this, and I love it. I've had it for about 4-5 months and I've had zero issues. I use it everyday, too. #TheRealMiami

Just paid $340 for the 1/2 Milwaukee at home depot w/ battery

Bad thing is that it making harbor freight look good

Wow! Really ?.. its good impact gun.. really ha! Good one..

The Ramcharger durability test reminded me of the first scene in Napoleon Dynamite.

I wonder if the kobalt xtr impact would be a better buy

Another excellent free information from the great one Mr. Subaru. Thank you 🙏 sir.

😂 mr subaru casually flexing on us peasants with his tractor and excavator bro is rich rich, but in all honesty the gun held up well but only time will tell

Another point for the Milwaukee you're comparing to is that hard case it comes in.

Tool videos are great! Keep them coming! I love the Subaru content as well but there’s really only so much you can make, they’re ultimately just cars ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I feel like there are brands with large tool catalogs that people would love to know more about!

I'm looking to maby buy the 1/4" screw gun. Most of my bolts are 10mm and lawn mower repair..

i got a deal on mine bought the 12amp battery and the gun my homie hooked me up with the 20 percent discount worth it

I think the big selling point for this tool is being able to change out easily.

In my opinion I think the real deal is the batteries. You can get new batteries and pretty good batteries for a pretty good discount compared to Milwaukee.

You must've bought this when they didn't have any promotions. You can currently get this tool a battery and a charger for $100 because they are running a promotion that I see quite often where if you buy a battery and a charger if you get a tool for free.

it may sound super dumb, but try it with the extreme Hercules batteries, they use the 21700 samsung cell instead of cheap 18650 chinese battery that the regular batteries come with. it means alot and i mean ALOT more beanz and a higher full power threashold.

Honestly it way out preforms it's advertised numbers. It's more like 1900 -2000 ftlbs breakaway with the high output battery. Harbor Freight has been killing it with the new Hercules tools.

i have been using it to take off lugnuts on semi

Lets see you do those exact same tests with the Milwaukee.

Durability looks pretty dam good lol

Don't forget you have two pay shipping both ways on the Milwaukee for the warranty.

Oilfield Days we would wire brush and a lil lubricant to help the tool and be productive. 🤷🏽‍♂️

how long would you say it honestly took to charge your impact batteries

I bought the hercules in a pinch, normally use Milwaukee, but I must say for the 200 bucks I got it for, I'm okay with it. Beats the 300-400 I would've had to spend on a 1/2 Milwaukee.

Damn those tractor tires have seen better days

That tool holds up to everyday use it isn't Snap on or Dewalt quality but it gets the bolt of with a hassle free warranty

But does the consistency of that performance hold up from one impact to the next? See that would be a factor. Yes every brand even the expensive name brands will have a bad egg from time to time but, these could be like one in fifteen are any account and perform that way, and you just happened to get lucky and got a good one. But with the walk in replacement policy I guess you could just bring it back if it’s a bad one and they’ll replace it with another bad one. If it takes 15 repeat trips back to the store for an exchange to finally get a good one, well most people would give up after the third or fourth trip, and go to Home Depot and get the Milwaukee one that’s only 60 dollars more, and have the ratio be more like only one in 5,000 being a bad one. So just something to look at also.

No need for torque test or project farm just call mr Subaru and his farm equipment

I wonder why everyone seems to be ashamed of having cheaper tools, getting into this as a career your screwed from the beginning 20g’s in tools and they are paying 15hr flat rate as a newb. Stupid! What other career fields pay so low and expect so much start up capital just to work in the first place. The hole system is ridiculous anyway I ramble, as technicians especially newbs don’t be afraid or embarrassed from a name on a tool if it works than it’s a good tool. Harbor freight has steeped up tremendously from the early 2000’s and being able to walk in and warranty instead of hunting down a tool truck that rips you off on 85% of everything seems like a better deal to me. That’s like buying something getting kicked in the nuts and going back for more. No thank you! Warranty wait times is the stupidest thing ever and I own good tools just don’t deal with tool truck anymore

Hi! Have you tried Maikta or Hikoki tools? If you have then why do you use Milwaukee?

I think you might like it

It isn't actually a "marketing gimmick" Milwaukee have a patent or something on 18v so other companies put 20v.

Bruta em top queria uma dessa é só comprar kkkkk

well looks like im buying it 🤷🏻‍♂️

Can we get a tour of this place?

Hey man, just a quick question, how to permanently stop tha auto stop start on my 2017 forester? Thanks man.

looks like ingersoll rand knock off, with the tilt as well? Maybe paying a license fee

Might be surprised it might be made buy same famous impact tool companies... but I'm sure you could find that out !!

I’d rather buy the Milwaukee at that price but with the amount of coupons harbor freight has I would consider buying it with a coupon

My issue with the Harbor Freight cordless tools the same as yours. They cost too much if they are trying to compete on price! There simply isn't a big enough difference versus a brand name with a much wider tool selection. That said, this does seem like a pretty impressive tool! I don't think my DeWalt batteries would have survived those durability tests at all. Fun stuff.

The fact that it’s 100$ less and stronger and you fucked it up like that is crazy but won’t do the Milwaukee like that 😂😂😂

Both made in Gyna probably in then same factory rebranded 😂

"Its not cheap" Goes on to show the the milwaukee costing almost $100 more before tax