wagner Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'm looking to get a cordless impact for general garage use and to take to the track for wheel and tire swaps. What do some of you have and recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I have a 18 volt Ryobi One+ 1/2 impact. Works well. I use it for what you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Milwaukee M18 seems to be the one to get from what I've heard. I'm still using old fashioned air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I have a 18 volt Ryobi One+ 1/2 impact. Works well. I use it for what you described. I have this one as well, it's a great impact. I would suggest also buying the impact driver they offer as well. You can run 1/4 and 3/8 on it, and it can zip most items apart and together without over torquing. I use this more than my 1/2" impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criitter7 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I have both snap on 1/2 and 3/8. Love them but damn they are expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Milwaukee Fuel M18. IE. this- https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-22 Had one for a little over a year now, it's been flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have the Dewalt 20v setup. Also got the cordless drill and 2 batteries.. Love it so far have had it for over a year now and not one hiccup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Snap on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The lithium powered snap on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Heard great things about Ingersol Rand and Milwaukee. Just ordered a Snapon but haven't got it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Have a Snap-On 1/2 18v. It's a beast, yet so is the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Have 2 different Snap-On 3/8 impacts and not bad at all. However for the price and reviews I've read and heard from other techs I'm really tempted to trade them I on a Milwaukee M18 set. However I would want minimum 1/4" driver, 3/8" impact and 1/2" impact The warranty on the tools and battery is what's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98WS6 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Milwaukee fuel series. My 3/8 m18 will take off and put on wheels, I've used it in a pinch on my TA. But the 1/2 impact is a beast, used it to take lugs off a tractor trailer. Kills the battery but it can be done. I'm unsure what warranty is offered through the store but mine came with a 5year warranty no questions asked on the body and 2years on the battery when ordered through cornwell. In the 1 year I've owned my impacts, guy I work will has sent his snap on lithium in already after 6months and it's still acting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have a Milwaukee M18 with the 5.0 amp hour battery. I can take it to the track and use it it change tires on multiple cars and it never skips a beat. It's also been able to take off the flywheel but on my rotary (spec is 325 ft lbs and slathered in locktite), axle nuts on Andy's Porsche and axle/hub nuts on all of my vehicles. Now that the fuel is out it's a no brainer with even More power. I also have their M12 fuel 3/8" impact and M12 3/8" electric ratchet. The ratchet is a MUST HAVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98WS6 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have a Milwaukee M18 with the 5.0 amp hour battery. I can take it to the track and use it it change tires on multiple cars and it never skips a beat. It's also been able to take off the flywheel but on my rotary (spec is 325 ft lbs and slathered in locktite), axle nuts on Andy's Porsche and axle/hub nuts on all of my vehicles. Now that the fuel is out it's a no brainer with even More power. I also have their M12 fuel 3/8" impact and M12 3/8" electric ratchet. The ratchet is a MUST HAVE. +1 on the cordless ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I use my M18 fuel 3/8" at work all day long. Use it at the track to swap tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 When I get one its going to be the m18 fuel. It had the highest torque rating until recently when makita released their 1/2" high torque impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I've had one of these for about 6 months now. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-X4-18-Volt-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-Tool-Only-R86010B/203930523 Lifetime warranty, great power, great price point too. It literally cuts the maintenance time by 2/3 when doing a tire rotation. You could buy a gift card for the purchase, get the fuel points, and I'll meet up with me for 10% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have a Dewalt 18v that's about 8 years old. I love it. It's been a great tool. But I've noticed it doesn't have as much torque as it used to. I'll probably upgrade to the 20v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Milwaukee Fuel M18. IE. this- https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-22 Had one for a little over a year now, it's been flawless. What's the difference between what you have, and this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-1-2-in-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-Free-M18-18-Volt-XC-5-0Ah-Battery-2755-22-48-11-1850/206581421 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Milwaukee M18. We beat the ever loving crap out of them for years at work. The older Dewalt stuff was awesome but the new stuff seems like junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 What's the difference between what you have, and this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-1-2-in-Cordless-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-Free-M18-18-Volt-XC-5-0Ah-Battery-2755-22-48-11-1850/206581421 4.0aH vs 5.0aH battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have a 1/2" 20v Dewalt I like, works on lug nuts; and I also have a 1/4" makita that is awesome for all kinds of projects, both cars and home improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz89GTA Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The 20v dewalt 1/2 I got for Christmas a few years ago brakes crank pulley bolts free, best gift I've ever gotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 FYI, Dewalt really isn't a 20V. Drops to 16 as soon as you put a load on it. Milwaukee M18 all the way. The Metabo units are nice too. Check out coptool.com for a heads up comparison. Snap On LOL Come visit me Wags. I'll show you the ways of the Impacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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