Anyone use this? [Cordless Impact Wrench]

[helokid]

i have the 18v dewalt that i use to swap tires on the truck and car. works pretty good so far

 

[Stick Figure]

Not sure about other brands but the reason for the battery difference is the amperage needed for the higher output tools. For example the white Makitas are 18v but 1.5amp where the blue 18v (that look the same) are 3amp. With the Makita you can use the 3amp on the 1.5 and they will last quite a bit longer than the normal 1.5's. You can't put the 1.5 battery on the 3.0 tools with out modification, and I've heard they don't do well this way anyway.

Its just how they make the combo kits affordable.

 

[Devious81]

I personally run with the Makita 18v 3.0 aH cordless tools. I bought the kit with two impacts (3/8 and 1/2), a drill, and two batteries. I've been using the Makita's for the last couple years with no failures. I previously used DeWalt 18v nicad impacts, and they were ok, but I had to replace the trigger switch about once a year. Got very annoying. As for the Snap-on, good power, but very heavy, hence my choice of Makita.

 

[russ_]

I have the DeWalt that Little Ceasar posted. It shares the same 18v battery with the other cordless DeWalt tools I have so that's a plus. I've been very impressed with it. It will bust lugnuts on my F350 on a fresh battery. I use it out in the garage frequently even though I do have air available just because it's easy. No air hose to string out or put back. I can't speak to the Milwaukee unit, but I've never regretted spending the money on my DeWalt impact.

 

[Duhockey]

if you have a choice and the money go with Makita...

I got one piece for christmas (waiting on more pieces! : ) and even my wife loves the thing... she likes that sounds like a plane turbine when you pull the trigger.

or you can see if one of these will fit on your roof?

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[88xtraSR5]

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

Want to buy one of these really bad, all the guys at wotk use the 18volt
Li-on Dewalts except for one Milwalkie user. I know it sounds odd in the energy delivery buisness for a bunch of lineman to be using battery operated tools, but we do alot of wrenching and most of our area is underground power. So we use the snot out of these things.

 

[tbst]

The Milwaukee has the best warranty on them, after looking at them, other than Rigid.

Makitas: Every Makita lithium-ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-year warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita lithium-ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty.
Dewalt: The tools in DEWALT DCK265L 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Drill/Impact Combo Kit are each backed by a limited three-year warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, and one-year free service contract.
Milwaukee: Backed by a 5-year warranty. Didn't find anything about the battery.

Both the Makita and Dewalt impact wrenchs have ~300 ft-lbs, while the Milwaukee has 420.

 

[ToolmanJohn]

Same here with the 18V DeWalt

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)

I have had a few different electric (battery and plug in 120VAC, even a pneumatic one) and returned them all because they wouldn't remove my lug nuts (83 ft/lbs per spec)... So I bought a DeWalt 18V DW059 1/2" drive Impact Wrench. I already had the battery packs , so the $120 I paid for the bare tool was worth it. It takes the lug nuts off easily. I still use a real click type torque wrench to install the nuts.

 

[tbst]

I agree about still using a torque wrench. I am mainly looking to take things off. And then use the impact driver to get them back on quickly, and then use torque wrench.

After breaking a bolt taking my lower ball joints off with a breaker bar, and then doing the other side with an impact, I want one. The "knocking" really seems to help with rust.

I have had bad experiences with Dewalt, which is why I am shying away from them.

However, they are cheaper overall.

 

[benedict1337]

My buddy has the lithium 18v ryobi and that actually has a bigger torque rating than my plug in black and decker.

 

[tbst]

I went ahead and bought the Milwaukee. I have good luck with them in the past. Rigid is too expensive. Dewalt I have had bad luck with, and Makita I would still eventually need to buy another battery anyway.

 

[tbst]

Ok, so I cancelled my Amazon order.

Here is what I know. Both kits come with two of the BIGGER batteries, the ones that can be used on the auxiliary tools.

Makita
Drill combo (impact + hammer drill) $268.70
Angle grinder $86.69
Impact wrench (100 ft-lbs less than Milwaukee) $141.00
Sawzal $72.24
Total $570.63

The Makita tools have a three year warranty on the tools. They have a one year warranty on the batteries.

Milwaukee
Drill combo (impact + hammer drill) $279.95
Angle grinder $109.00
Impact wrench $150.00
Sawzal $98.00
Total $636.95

The Milwaukee tools have a five year warranty. The batteries have a five year warranty or 2000 charges, whichever comes first.

From a long term perspective, I think I will end up buying the above accessories. I won't have a place to have a compressor or even at 120V outlet in the foreseeable future. Cordless tools are nice anyway.

What do you guys think? What are your experiences. I have seen previous in the thread people only have good things to say about Makita. I think that Milwaukee is trying to offset Makitas impressive notoriety by having such a substantial warranty.

 

[LittleCaesar]

having used tools by both five + years ago, I'd chose the Makita. I still have friends who employment is in low voltage and structure wiring; they swear by either DeWalt or Makita. Milwaukee has a reputation of not taking hits too well on the job site or they are bad right out of the box.

That said, either one will work OK for ya.

 

[Full_Throttle]

I just got the Milwaukee in today. I bought it off of the link for Amazon. I then went to Ebay and ordered a new charger and battery for around $106 ish, so I am $256 into a NEW Impact,New battery and new charger. It zipped my lug nuts right off with ease.....(yes I know how that sounds:banana

For the $$ I don't see how you can do better with this setup....

 

[tbst]

If my stuff ever comes I will do a comprehensive review.

Ended up ordering the drill and driver combo from Milwaukee. Mainly because of the warranty. Yes, it is only for mechanical failure, however, I would like to hope they trust their equipment to a certain extent...

Also ordered the impact wrench. Need to take a whole bunch of rusty bolts loose in the coming days, want to be able get them off while not snapping them.

One snapped bolt, IMO will pay for the impact wrench.

Getting the tranny cooler on the Runner will pay for the drill. (Need to drill out bolts that are rusted, the recessed ones, on skid plate).

Will do a video review once I get them.

Tell me something that is torqued to 450 ft-lbs and I will try and bring the impact to the max, on video!

 

[JWaldz]

I actually just bought the Milwaukee 2663-22 kit.. I've heard nothing but good reviews about it and the high-torque beats all other brands out there. Can't wait to use this thing. it ought to zip off lug nuts and the cv nut with EASE! Got a used-like new kit off Amazon for $380 shipped. Nothing wrong with it at all.

 

[4R99JB]

... Tell me something that is torqued to 450 ft-lbs and I will try and bring the impact to the max, on video!

How many ft-lbs does it take to snap your wrist? Just say'n ... be careful. :nerd:

 

[ScottyBoi]

Noob question. I have a 1/2" DeWalt 20V Max impact wrench, can I use this to loosen bolts when doing engine work (don't worry, I'll tighten them with a manual torque wrench during reassembly) or will the impacting action run a risk of cracking metal on the engine?

 

[Dieselchessy]

Noob question. I have a 1/2" DeWalt 20V Max impact wrench, can I use this to loosen bolts when doing engine work (don't worry, I'll tighten them with a manual torque wrench during reassembly) or will the impacting action run a risk of cracking metal on the engine?

Revived an old one.....

I use a smaller 1/4” drive impact for engine disassembly. 1/2” drive would be a bit much. Also you take apart almost the entire engine, rig really, with a 10, 12, and 14mm, with the occasional 13 and 17mm.
About the only use for a 1/2” drive would be the 19mm crank bolt and the 21mm running gear drain plugs.
Probably 85% of the bolts you play with on the engine are threaded into aluminum. They aren’t what one would consider tight or hard to break free.

Would be good for chassis work though.

 

[phattyduck]

Noob question. I have a 1/2" DeWalt 20V Max impact wrench, can I use this to loosen bolts when doing engine work (don't worry, I'll tighten them with a manual torque wrench during reassembly) or will the impacting action run a risk of cracking metal on the engine?

Removing fasteners with an impact is generally easier on the components - you are less likely to damage fasteners as long as you use 6-point sockets and get them on the bolt/nut correctly. You do have to be careful on assembly though.

-Charlie