You don't know what your talking about Rico.

don't worry I think you bought the better one. The new one is too bulky/heavy. ;-)

I don't own any and was thinking the same. Although I just ordered a older version for 200 dollars with 2 batteries and 5 piece kit. Id like a newer one and it makes sense performance wise; besides price. I have brush-less dewalt drills and the battery last a long time. The only times I would use the rachets is likely doing front engine work. Timing, waterpump and belts etc. I don't think I need the battery to last that long. It would be nice.. 5 tools that cost less than the newer model rachet. ???

Michael Phillips Thinking if buying the 3/8" Gen 2 Brushless, which of the two do you prefer for general automotive repair at this point?

The non fuel version is much more useful.

matt889 Good to know. Thanks

There is definitely a place for a smaller and lighter one

I realized all that, and then I said fuck this overly heavy bulky new 3/8, just gimme back my original, perfect 3/8" and I'm back using it forever until it does.

Right angle impact wrench, I don’t understand the right angle stuff, I see Makita right angle and ....I mean ratchets are already right angle...what’s the point? Just the longer neck helps access. Also does the new 1/2” have same size or bigger than 3/8”

My precious!

LOL Did you hear that ladies? Say that again?

@@genxmurse7019 HA LOL

That's what I was thinking through the whole video lol

Jennie RedRose 3/8 is the most common size for fasteners over 10mm or so. You’re less likely to break fasteners with a regular 1/4” ratchet just because they are smaller making it harder to over torque/break bolts.

So you've used both the original and the fuel? How do they compare in real world use.

I've never used the original 1/4" M12, but when I was researching the two, there were enough reviews and videos that showed that the originals aren't as stout as the FUEL M12. The main area being the piece where the socket attaches. I guess they're prone to breaking on the 1/4" drive ratchets. So, I figured I'd spend a few dollars more and buy the FUEL model. I've used it quite a bit and it works awesome! For a 1/4" drive, it has really good break-away torque and the RPMs are good, too. I'm definitely going to get the 3/8" FUEL ratchet, once I pay off the 1/4" ratchet. The Harbor Freight 3/8" ratchet that I have is OK, but if I had to do it over again, I'd spend the money on the 3/8" M12 FUEL ratchet.

+Jose Cabada yes they are interchangeable

Agreed

They're both so freakin big. But they are two different beasts altogether. The IR is an impact so you can get off a whole lot more.

Your D/G drum is busted and the trans needs to be removed and that part replaced.

+50sKid d/g drum?

Lawrence English Are you saying there’s no reverse??

brutisking Ur an idiot

Is he?

Hi @50sKid, any advice would be more than welcome :) thank you in advance. 🙏

BrownParticles I’d get the older 3/8. I love that one

Yup, fair enough.

lol hes an amature clearly

adapter adds slop and reduces power transfer, try using these ratchets on something really flexible like a hose clamp that uses a nut and bolt, or even better, use it in your hand, you can hold the anvil still and because your hand is soft the motor continues to run, its just the way they're designed.

Not an amateur but a pretty skilled DIYer. Regarding the length of the adaptor, yeah, it will add but if you notice the 1/4 drive head is much smaller so that makes up for some space. Yes, adapters add slop and reduce power transfer, but so what? It always comes down to splitting hairs with these things. People think they can tell the difference between a few ft/lbs by feel! As I see these tools, the main reason I would have one isn't to tighten or loosen bolts/nuts to some spec but rather to reduce time spent ratcheting. If I want precise torque I use a torque wrench. If I want something tight I'll tighten it that extra bit by just using the tool as a ratchet. GENERALLY speaking, the 1/4" drive with a 3/8" adapter is fine for my purposes and I'd guess most others but maybe not for some pros or super picky DIYers who can afford one of each size!

Who cares about the size of the head? This isnt made to cram into a place smaller then your hand and actually be able to to function properly! If it does not work for the job at hand you should probably figure a new stradegy

+Cristian first time I’m hearing about this!

50sKid I just bought 3 today from 1 guy, said he didn't know what happened. Planning on fixing two and flipping them and keeping a "free" one :D

nice

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Vincent Jiovino I just purchased the 2nd gen 3/8 and I feel now I shoulda bought the old version or the 1/4 2nd gen! This thing is heavy & large🤯

+samus989 never. Brake clean is pretty mild.

Use alcohol based brake clean. Others will break down the material.

Did I say it was?

Mike Eldredge they are half the cost of the snap on version so they aren’t really expensive as you think.

austinr09 the letters are raised.... I just use angules paint and paint the letters back on with a brush. Brand new again!

REALLY!!! Doesn't make sense to leave that out.....smfh

Of these two, I use the 1/4" because the 3/8 is usually too big and heavy for me. I use the old 3/8" more than either of these.

3/8 seems very heavy.

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is this for sure? I was about to dump mine since the head broke.

Damn. Was gonna get the Earthquake. I live in Wisconsin though. I better buy local.

www.protoolreviews.com/news/milwaukee-tool-expanding-us-manufacturing/34788/ Wow it's true, it will be I'm Mississippi. Interesting

I don’t think this is true. I just bought one with what I think is a date code of March 2018, purchased Aug 2018. It is still Chinsum.

Complete lies....

From milwuakee's testing

It definitely still has a place

Alexey Gerasimov Ur a fucking idiot

Well.. ok, but why?

He says that to anyone who prefers the old one.

+yenyen33089 yeah I was thinking the same thing yesterday when I took it out to the field. Was wishing I had the smaller 1/4 or the old one 🤔