I haven't used my High-Torque since I got the Mid-Torque.
I work on pick up trucks and trailers. Probably break out the high-torque for red loc-tite trailer hitch balls and that's about it.
Most people/trades do not need the awesome power of the high torque. It's a beast for sure. But the mid-torque is quite beastly as well.
Look at the Milwaukee Addiction Thread on here. Start reading...
(I think it is fair to say, that if you (anybody, not you in particular) need the high-torque, you would know it from your line of work)
Cheers for that. I'm a light vehicle apprentice mecahnic, so nothing too big. The occasional truck here an tehre, but we don't see F-series or Dodge rams too often here down under, so mainly smaller utes (pick-ups) and landcruisers etc.
The mid torque is a HUGE step up in power compared to the impact driver.. just look at the torque ratings.
Yeah for sure! On paper it looks like a huge step up.
I have mine and like it a lot, a good tool and powerful, best pared with a 5ah battery imo.
I use my 1/2" compact 90% of the time however, a great compact impact that's nice and balanced on 2ah batteries and powerful enough to do most jobs (About 300nm max) if that cant handle it i go for the mid torque. I also have a dewalt high torque that i haven't used since starting back after the new year due to having the mid-torque Milwaukee.
I also have the impact driver, its excellent for dealing with smaller fasteners like the torx head screws for the undercover, headlight modules, interior fixings etc.. I use mine with long 1/4" screw bits pretty much every day, again i like it with 2ah batteries to keep it light.
Yeah 2ah batteries are awesome !
I have both, I used my high torque every single day working on heavy equipment, now a days not so much. I still use it, but maybe only every other week or so. I think they both have their place but the mid torque will cover 95% off your needs
Yeah, i don't do heavey equipment, mainly light vehicles, thats why i think it might be the better option
I have the high-torque only. For the minimal difference in price, if you're taking a nut off, I can't see using the mid-torque instead of the high-torque. If you're trying to torque a nut down to spec then you should be using a torque wrench anyway, in which case mid-torque vs high-torque doesn't matter.
Yeah, i always use a torque wrench in the approriate situation.
I had similar issues witht he mid torque breaking things loose. But in all fairness they were rusted hub bolts on a 2000 dodge dakota that it took the big boy Milwaukee to take off. Everything else Ive had no issue with the mid torque.
The compactness is what sells the mid torque for certain jobs. Trying to balance all 5lbs or whatever the high torque is can be tiring. Ive also found several spots where I cant fit it.
Yes compacteness helps too, i'll be dropping the air impact if the mid-torque can handle most jobs.
You can tell who in here has very little experience with impacts and who actually uses them regularly.
The mid torque and high torque are two different tools with two different uses. As mentioned above, the mid torque will handle the majority of the work you need an impact for. The high torque will be used as a problem solver for the extra tight bolts. One impact does not replace the other... no matter how much you want it to. The mid torque is lighter and smaller (getting into tighter spots). The high torque has more power.
Couldn’t agree more.
I love my mid torque with a compact 2.0 battery but my high torque with a 4.0 or 5.0
Yes, i only have 2.0ah batteries at the moment. Hoping to buy a 5.0ah soon.
The mid torque is not as powerful as you think should be. I use the compact and high torque 1/2 more often. I have the Fuel impacts from 3/8 to 3/4 and each has their purpose.
Yeah i will expaned eventually, but just to start me off i hope this does a good enough job.
I have both high-torque models, and got the mid-torque a few months ago. I try and grab it whenever I can versus using the high-torque as the mid-torque is much lighter and easy to get places.
That said, the high torque blows it out of the water. So it really depends on what you plan on using it for. I'm definitely not disappointed in the purchase.
Light vehicle work mainley. Landcruiers, Patrols etc are the heaviest vehicles i usually work on.
