Husky -VS- Kobalt 1/2' Torque Wrenches ( Home Depot -VS- Lowes ) H2DTWA / 85602

Two big box store economy 1/2" torque wrenches are what many people (maybe you) can't decide between. We decided to buy some off the shelf and run them head-to-head to see which one has the best features and is the most accurate.

Home Depot (H2DTWA) Husky version is $85 & is Made in China.

Lowes (85602) Kobalt version is $80 & is Made in Taiwan.

Which torque wrench do you own?.....and more importantly, would you recommend it? Leave a comment below & let everyone know about it!

[MarkK]

All you guys that are criticizing his testing please remember he buys and pays for the testing tools out of his own pocket. He rarely gets sponsored so his testing is accurate and he does not pick favorites. Sorry I can not remember your name. I trust his reviews and testing over most of the guys reviewing tools because they get sponsored. Keep up the great work.

[mythril]

I have all three Husky torque wrenches and have been using them for 2 years now. Mine measure spot on during calibration still. I prefer the 20 steps in one revolution, especially because I have to change torques often during a project. The rubber handle has survived brake cleaner, chlorinated brake cleaner, acetone, and an array of many other solvents, so far it just stays clean.

[Septimius]

also have to say absolutely love the scientific and non biased nature of your videos, keep up the fantastic work!

[ederm]

I appreciate people like you, no politics, no preference, just science and facts, thank you very much.

[johnstrodtman]

I have the Kobalt torque wrench. I work as a diesel mechanic and have had this torque wrench and have used for everything from wheel seals to engine rebuilds. Love the wrench and love the accuracy it gives.

[gigidiaz]

Love how you actually measured the torque on each brand. Very helpful, I'm very proud that I've been using kobalt for the last year and I'm glad it looks like I made a good decision.

[kenxiong]

Went with the Kobalt 1/2. Better quality and accuracy.

[danielgrulke]

what do you do with all your tools? you have so many?

[mrgearheadfromhell]

I have a assortment of torque wrenches, all of them are Snap on. The oldest was purchased about 30 years ago now and has never given me any issues. I recently purchased the new digital wrenches because everything seems to have the angle torque step, I liked the 1/4" and 3/8" so much I bought the 1/2" version, and while I already had a 3/4" click type I got the 3/4" digital as well. And a 1/4" dial type to adjust fuel injectors on Cummins engines.

I'm a level 4 technician for a International truck dealership currently, prior to that I worked heavy equipment for 10 years at a local landfill. Although I started out at 17 under a shade tree, today I do in frame overhauls and heavy line repairs on medium and heavy trucks.

Proper use and care will give years of service, torque wrenches should be stored at the lowest setting and should never be used to break fasteners loose.

[Phos]

Kobalt... I once broke a kobalt screwdriver trying to take a mouse apart. One of the teeth snapped off.

[xSxDK]

I have gearwrench brand torque wrenches. do you think you can test those?

[life-teto]

You should compare a ingersoll rand cordless impact gun with a snap on cordless impact gun

[TheSPAZZANATER]

i think everyone has something to offer. but i never had luck with cobalt, husky or crescent. i tried to like them but they never seem to do me any good in the field.

[Banshee]

The Chinese Husky is garbage. It's predecessor was made by Danaher in the USA and was identical to its Matco brother. I have that wrench and it's phenomenal. It's so much more accurate and consistent than that Husky you tested there. The old USA made Husky was the hidden gem of hidden gems when it came to torque wrenches. Now? Blehhhh...

[izzysantiago]

I own a harbor freight half inch torque wrench I would like to know the specks of it.

[joshuapoche]

husky. i hate lowes and have never had any luck with any kobalt tools. im surprised to see the kobalt did so well but its brand new. i wonder how long they last

[anthonyramirez]

lows makes a electronic torque wrench do you think wr coul see how accurate it is?

[TheHayes]

Wait? You are complaining that the Husky only has even number torque settings, yet you set the proto unit to a 4% error? HAHA! Like anyone would think either of these tools would be accurate to within a foot pound new out of the box or after years of use.

[Bandeeforlife]

I have the craftsman torque wrench. 1-2 inch. would be neat to see a video done on it

[computergeek]

Damn I have the previous version of the Husky you just tested and it makes me wish i had done my homework instead of going straight to home depot. That Kobalt is way more accurate and $5 cheaper