Anyone use this? [Cordless Impact Wrench]

[tbst]

Description

$150

Bare-Tool Milwaukee 2663-20 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

The M18 cordless 1/2-inch high-torque impact wrenches provide industry-leading power in a compact size. Built with a Milwaukee four-pole motor and a powerful impact mechanism, the 2663-20 delivers 450 foot-pounds of torque. A variable-speed trigger provides speed control between 0-1900 RPM and 0-2200 IPM. The 2663-20 has a 1/2-inch anvil with friction ring for quick and easy one-handed socket changes. This is a tool only--it does not include battery or charger.

Amazon.com: Bare-Tool Milwaukee 2663-20 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (Tool Only, No Battery): Home Improvement

Commentary

I have read nothing but good reviews on these.

I would go for an air system, however I am in college now. Currently keep jack and other tools in the back of the runner.

In May I will be moving to NE PA (Susehanna Cnty) for those who know where it is. I do not know where I will be living there, or for how long. So I can't really plan on having a space to store tools. That is all assuming NG doesn't keep going down down down.

Anyway, what do you guys think? Would this be a viable alternative to a pneumatic impact? Would this work for things like getting off my steering rack?

Any input will be good, other than saying to go with air. Can't do that.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Never used that one but I've used them before. They work surprisingly well.

 

[Singtoe]

i USE A 20V LITHIUM Dewalt impact driver . Broke down an entire Sequoia with one. Great tool.

 

[tbst]

Good to know. I used one a couple years ago, pre mainstream li-on, and it was terrible. But it seems like it is as good or better than air, according to the reviews I have read.

Worked as well as a pneumatic when you used it?

 

[tbst]

I am thinking about buying this and the impact driver.

Seems to get a good starter set out of college.

Amazon.com: Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit: Home Improvement

 

[Singtoe]

I am thinking about buying this and the impact driver.

Seems to get a good starter set out of college.

Amazon.com: Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit: Home Improvement

I got the similar set in 20v dewalt. Awesome tool. I would say it is better then air on most 1/4 and 3/8 sockets. 1/2 socket tools need to be loosened first, then it is good to go.

The reason it is better is because, it is very mobile, quiet, has a built in light,
don't have to mess around with a hose or umbilical cord, batteries last a long time and just down right fast.

Set up and clean up is way to fast and easy.

 

[tbst]

Singtoe, so I can get te kit. That is $200. What do you think about the 1/2 impact that I have in the OP? I am pretty sure we are agreeing the 1/4 inch is good... Just wanted to know if youd seen someone use te 1/2. It's $150.

 

[PNWRunner]

A couple friends and I took apart a 3rd gen to scrap in a couple hours using something similar to that. Used it to break every bolt on the runner no problem.

 

[02SE]

I use a Snap-on CT6850 1/2" and CT4410A 3/8" battery powered impact wrenches at the races. They have good power, and have never failed.

I have used battery powered Milwaukee drills in the past that were good, but we're talking ten+ years ago. I don't know if their current stuff is as good.

One thing about that tool you're considering in the first post, is that doesn't include any batteries, or a charger. Spare batteries especially can really add to the final price.

 

[Stick Figure]

I personally use the Makita 18v Lithium Ion impact drivers. They are awesome for smaller hardware. A year or two in the batteries are in need of replacement, they just don't provide the same power as my newer home pair.

Now if I were looking for all out power ...

Ingersoll Rand W360KL2 1/2" Drive Cordless Impact Tool Kit

I would look into the ingersoll rand stuff. We had a chance to play with these at SEMA, and I was more than a little impressed with these.

 

[MC1983]

I have the 18v (XRP NiCad) Dewalt impact and have been pretty happy with it. I am in a similar situation and live in an apartment so can't have any air tools. I mainly use mine just to rotate tires and it easily removes lugnuts (torqued ~80 ft/lbs)

 

[tbst]

I use a Snap-on CT6850 1/2" and CT4410A 3/8" battery powered impact wrenches at the races. They have good power, and have never failed.

I have used battery powered Milwaukee drills in the past that were good, but we're talking ten+ years ago. I don't know if their current stuff is as good.

One thing about that tool you're considering in the first post, is that doesn't include any batteries, or a charger. Spare batteries especially can really add to the final price.

Yeah, I was going to order a drill + impact combo and then this. Looking at $350 out the door.

I personally use the Makita 18v Lithium Ion impact drivers. They are awesome for smaller hardware. A year or two in the batteries are in need of replacement, they just don't provide the same power as my newer home pair.

Now if I were looking for all out power ...

Ingersoll Rand W360KL2 1/2" Drive Cordless Impact Tool Kit

I would look into the ingersoll rand stuff. We had a chance to play with these at SEMA, and I was more than a little impressed with these.

I think people get really mad that batteries give out. They obviously don't understand the lack of knowledge about capacitance. Rationale people, like you and me, realize that batteries will give out.

Most of the negative reviews are about batteries not lasting 76 years.

I have the 18v (XRP NiCad) Dewalt impact and have been pretty happy with it. I am in a similar situation and live in an apartment so can't have any air tools. I mainly use mine just to rotate tires and it easily removes lugnuts (torqued ~80 ft/lbs)

Have you ever tried anything more serious? Looked it up, that sucker is PRICEY!

 

[Singtoe]

I don't have any experience with the 1/2" electric impact but getting a cordless one unless you used it all the time would probably die an early death. Batteries need to be maintained and exercised. If you want an electric impact driver, get one that plugs in the wall. It won't need to charged, the batteries won't die, they are cheaper and probably more powerful.

This is just an opinion though and once again, have zero experience with them.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I have the Dewalt and have used it regularly for the removal of lug nuts, brake bolts, you name it but also to drive in 6"+ lag bolts.
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Bare-T..._1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1327067353&sr=1-1

If you have deep enough pockets to afford the Milwaukee, dig a little deeper and find your local Snap On guy for their 18 volt impact. It is the best out there and puts everyone else to have to fight for second place. But if the OP already has Milwaukee batteries to fit that tool, buy it.

 

[tbst]

One would have to have VERY deep pockets for the snap on.

One thing I just found out is that the regular M18 batteries do not fit on the other "auxiliary" Milwaukee tools, like the sawzall, impact wrench, hole saw, etc. Those are $100 a pop.

Either way, from what Singote said, I think I am going to get the drill and small impact driver set. Amazon.com: Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit: Home Improvement

Not having a drill and not having access to an extension cord is unbearable.

 

[JWaldz]

I'm actually in the market for a cordless impact wrench.. I was going to pick up that Milwaukee 2663-22 bare tool. I think amazon has it for $169. I think the 2663-20 is the older version. Not sure though. I've heard nothing but great things about them. And over 400 ft lbs of torque, yea it'll work great.

 

[tbst]

It seems to be a nice tool. However it's bs and sucky that the drill combo set doesn't come with the proper batteries for any of the other tools than the drills.

 

[the great him]

One would have to have VERY deep pockets for the snap on.

One thing I just found out is that the regular M18 batteries do not fit on the other "auxiliary" Milwaukee tools, like the sawzall, impact wrench, hole saw, etc. Those are $100 a pop.

Either way, from what Singote said, I think I am going to get the drill and small impact driver set. Amazon.com: Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit: Home Improvement

Not having a drill and not having access to an extension cord is unbearable.

yeah but if you work at a shop and or have an account with snap-on then they are not that bad, especially if that tool makes you money and pays for it self in a week...

 

[LittleCaesar]

+1 with what the kid said. If your tools put food on the table and petrol in the autos, the price of tools is not the #1 priority.

Having a Snap On account yields a discount but I cannot remember how much.

I cannot believe the Milwaukee drills are battery specific like that.

At a time in the tool market where demand is not as high as it was five years ago per se, Milwaukee seems to be shooting themselves in the foot by making such an egregious decision.

 

[tbst]

No doubt the snap on are worth it, especially for a lively hood. I wasn't trying to diminish their value at all. Just not for me.

Yeah, I don't understand. So they want me to pay $199 for the combo it, fine. And then $150 for the impact wrench, fine. And then another $100 for a battery, not fine.