Milwaukee 1/2 M18 Impact👍

[karoc]

Couple weeks ago I posted question about the Milwaukee 1/4 impact. Reading each post and researching I believe I finally made a decision thanks to GJ input. I increase my budget, put more thought into my needs. So with all this in mind I decided on the 2855-20 M18 1/2 drive impact. Watching several Youtubes it’s the mid range impact that will or may break loose lug nut. As a member pointed out that at one time or another there will be need.
I have plan my purchase around my retirement check so hopefully on 15th of this month I’ll order it. It looks like Walmart will order it for 200.00 Mostly other places it’s at 249.00. So Walmart getting Thanks again for all help

 

[mikey03]

Wal mart is not an authorized dealer and it’s not Walmart selling it, it’s a third party company using the Walmart site like a flee market platform.

dont buy it there

 

[CoThG]

Wal mart is not an authorized dealer and it’s not Walmart selling it, it’s a third party company using the Walmart site like a flee market platform.

dont buy it there

If he buys it from Walmart, good luck if he needs to ever warranty it... LOL

Here is a paste from the Milwaukee website...

REGISTRATION & WARRANTY​

When you purchase a Milwaukee tool from an authorized Milwaukee distributor it automatically comes with a warranty, so no worries about registration. We highly recommend that you keep your receipt, as it may help in the determination of your tools age and assessment of warranty.
We have numerous service centers around the country if you ever have troubles with a tool. You can access them via our eService center or our service center locator. Our factory-trained technicians will provide a quick, convenient solution for all your warranty and maintenance claims.

 

[karoc]

Point taken on warranty, 249.00 at HD. So for extra 50.00 get warranty Thanks for heads up

 

[mikey03]

Point taken on warranty, 249.00 at HD. So for extra 50.00 get warranty Thanks for heads up

Unless you need a tool right now never pay full price for milwaukee if you can wait up to 6 months and check the deal sites daily you can get 30% off usually and I recommend the Milwaukee tool subreddit but if it’s too much a hassle I can see just buying it outright

also not just warranty the Walmart one might be counterfeet. It’s just anyone selling on there not Walmart themselves

 

[OneEyedMan]

Unless you need a tool right now never pay full price for milwaukee if you can wait up to 6 months and check the deal sites daily you can get 30% off usually and I recommend the Milwaukee tool subreddit but if it’s too much a hassle I can see just buying it outright

I’ll second this. Home Depot has enough buy one get one sales online that a little patience can net a cheaper price or a free battery. I’d guess every two weeks the HD site rotates through the 1/2” mid torque.

 

[ctandc72]

Check the Milwaukee website for small businesses that are authorized dealers near you. If you call or drop my, many times they will give you a heads up when sales / rebates / deals might pop up. Sometimes they get used stuff too from trade ins etc. I've scored deals in the past doing this - YMMV

 

[mngundog]

I think a 3/8" would be a better choice for that compact mid-impact.

 

[mikey03]

I think a 3/8" would be a better choice for that compact mid-impact.

Honestly most people say that but I see the reasons for the m18 mid torque

the m12 gen 2 stubby requires using the 5.0 battery which is now an extra expense if you don’t got them. And if your using it alot you need two to rotate while one charges

the m18 you can use any battery

but most importantly I can’t get over the new button system on the m12 gen 2. In order to squeeze the bigger motor into the same size case they had to remove the switch and put some real stupid put it in neutral and tap the trigger to change the setting. That don’t sit well with me.

but honestly if you prefer 3/8 over 1/2 then I see the use case. And if you don’t already got any m18 and don’t plan to buy any m18 but already got m12 other stuff then I see the use of the stubby.

i think if you wanted fewer tools in a smaller setup you could get real far with:
shallow 1/4 chrome sockets
shallow and deep 3/8 chrome sockets
3/8 m12 ratchet running your chrome sockets as I just learned here is okay to do
1/2 deep impacts with a m18 mid torque and m18 high torque
add in @AEAdam favorite 1/2 drive 2 foot snap on ratchet and your cooking

could probably handle just about any car job relating to regular nuts and bolts with that setup

of course you should get both the m12 stubby and m18 mid torque because garage journal though

 

[mngundog]

Honestly most people say that but I see the reasons for the m18 mid torque

the m12 gen 2 stubby requires using the 5.0 battery which is now an extra expense if you don’t got them. And if your using it alot you need two to rotate while one charges

the m18 you can use any battery

but most importantly I can’t get over the new button system on the m12 gen 2. In order to squeeze the bigger motor into the same size case they had to remove the switch and put some real stupid put it in neutral and tap the trigger to change the setting. That don’t sit well with me.

but honestly if you prefer 3/8 over 1/2 then I see the use case. And if you don’t already got any m18 and don’t plan to buy any m18 but already got m12 other stuff then I see the use of the stubby.

i think if you wanted fewer tools in a smaller setup you could get real far with:
shallow 1/4 chrome sockets
shallow and deep 3/8 chrome sockets
3/8 m12 ratchet running your chrome sockets as I just learned here is okay to do
1/2 deep impacts with a m18 mid torque and m18 high torque
add in @AEAdam favorite 1/2 drive 2 foot snap on ratchet and your cooking

could probably handle just about any car job relating to regular nuts and bolts with that setup

of course you should get both the m12 stubby and m18 mid torque because garage journal though

I'm simple talking about the anvil on that impact. No point in using 1/2" impact sockets with an impact that with that low of torque. I have a mid-torque with the 1/2 anvil and after I bought it, I wished I would've got it in 3/8". I'm just a shadetree guy.

 

[mikey03]

I'm simple talking about the anvil on that impact. No point in using 1/2" impact sockets with an impact that with that low of torque. I have a mid-torque with the 1/2 anvil and after I bought it, I wished I would've got it in 3/8". I'm just a shadetree guy.

If you only got impacts in 1/2 drive it would make sense. Everyone needs impacts in 1/2. Not everyone needs chrome in 1/2. Not everyone needs impacts in 3/8. But everyone needs chrome in 3/8. So if your trying to reduce how much sockets you got to own and store.

 

[karoc]

As good as the 3/8 fits my needs, but I have set of Proto impact sockets 1/2 drive. Which is another reason for my choice 1/2 over 3/8.

 

[chubby one]

Couple weeks ago I posted question about the Milwaukee 1/4 impact. Reading each post and researching I believe I finally made a decision thanks to GJ input. I increase my budget, put more thought into my needs. So with all this in mind I decided on the 2855-20 M18 1/2 drive impact. Watching several Youtubes it’s the mid range impact that will or may break loose lug nut. As a member pointed out that at one time or another there will be need.
I have plan my purchase around my retirement check so hopefully on 15th of this month I’ll order it. It looks like Walmart will order it for 200.00 Mostly other places it’s at 249.00. So Walmart getting Thanks again for all help

I bought one of the Chinese knock offs 140 with 2 batteries charger and case . If it Milwaukee badges you could not tell the difference. Very pleased so far. Yea lmao cheap *** Lol.

 

[assassin10000]

That impact is fairly weak. It's about the same as a gen1 m12.

If you have m18 batteries go with the mid-torque. If you have m12 5.0HO batteries go with the gen2 m12.
If you have neither go with the m18 mid-torque and wait for a deal with an xc5.0.


What's your use for it?

 

[dnschmidt]

That impact is fairly weak. It's about the same as a gen1 m12.

If you have m18 batteries go with the mid-torque. If you have m12 5.0HO batteries go with the gen2 m12.
If you have neither go with the m18 mid-torque and wait for a deal with an xc5.0.


What's your use for it?

^^^^^ TRUTH!

 

[Byrdnyrd]

Go 1/2” full torque! You will Never regret it! I haven’t touched my air tools in 3 years! Go team RED!


Cheers,
BN

 

[pbon]

The 1/2 full torque is a heavy beast. It is the last one I reach for, but I am 61, not 31. I used to choose all be biggest, most powerful tools but now choose the lighter ones if I think they will get the job done. In the Northeast, lug nuts do not always come off with the M12 stubby and 5ah. I think try the M18 mid torque and that usually works. But on rare occasions, I have to pull out the M18 high torque beast and it always works. Seems odd given that I do not work on any cars with over 150 lbs tightening torque and always use a torque wrench, but it is true and proven over years of experience.

Big does not always fit in tight spaces if using for other than wheels. Often extensions and joints will get you there but not always. But tools like the right angle impact are low power so sometimes you have to work by hand. I do a lot of DIY car work and recently bought a 24” 1/2 drive ratchet for more leverage and easier rotation than a breaker bar since impacts do not always fit. I had 18” but 24” makes a difference. Breaker bar would have worked but slowly.

 

[mepstein]

We use the big 1/2" M18 in the shop. It's easier than trying the mid torque, then walking back to the toolbox for the big one. You know it will get it done every time.

 

[jar944]

The high tq is overkill unless you just want one.

 

[karoc]

Thanks for input, going to check Daily Deals at HD and wait for sale. It seems that mid torque is 2962-20 is best choice for about 50.00 more than 2855-20

 

[MattV]

Thanks for input, going to check Daily Deals at HD and wait for sale. It seems that mid torque is 2962-20 is best choice for about 50.00 more than 2855-20

If you're only getting one, it's the most versatile for sure. It fits into places much better than a high torque, but still has the jam to do a lot mlre stuff than a stubby. It's the one I use at home and it's been good enough for most things.

 

[Beerhippie]

I purchased a 2962-20w 2X6ah batts this winter. I used it a lot while I had my Van up on a lift and it hasn't let me down yet. Disk brake mounting bolts, crankshaft bolt on a Subaru EJ25, lugnuts--everything I put it on came right off.

Money well spent.

 

[finn]

I rarely reach for the M18 high torque. It’s a wall hanger Queen, too bulky, heavy, and unwieldy for 99% of my use. Even when I do drag it out, I could just as easily grab the pneumatic impact and air hose. Not one of my smartest buys.

Mid torque is used more frequently, but I actually prefer the Dewalt Atomic, either 3/8 or 1/2 for most work.

I wouldn't worry about warranty . Milwaukee will still warranty it, in the remote chance you have a failure. They’ll just use the build date rather than the registered purchase date.

As a casual user, the chance of something going wrong is about the same as you winning a 250 million dollar powerball drawing.

This site is the only place I know of where members obsess over warranty. I just don’t get it.

 

[mepstein]

I rarely reach for the M18 high torque. It’s a wall hanger Queen, too bulky, heavy, and unwieldy for 99% of my use. Even when I do drag it out, I could just as easily grab the pneumatic impact and air hose. Not one of my smartest buys.

Mid torque is used more frequently, but I actually prefer the Dewalt Atomic, either 3/8 or 1/2 for most work.

I wouldn't worry about warranty . Milwaukee will still warranty it, in the remote chance you have a failure. They’ll just use the build date rather than the registered purchase date.

As a casual user, the chance of something going wrong is about the same as you winning a 250 million dollar powerball drawing.

This site is the only place I know of where members obsess over warranty. I just don’t get it.

I agree. We almost never have a power tool warranty on brand name tools and if we did, probably wouldn't go through the hassle.

There are certainly ways around it if it's important to you.

 

[mikey03]

I wouldn't worry about warranty . Milwaukee will still warranty it, in the remote chance you have a failure. They’ll just use the build date rather than the registered purchase date.

As a casual user, the chance of something going wrong is about the same as you winning a 250 million dollar powerball drawing.

This site is the only place I know of where members obsess over warranty. I just don’t get it.

assuming the wal mart third party seller is selling a newly made one and not one that’s a few years old with expired warranty once you need it.

and assuming it’s not counterfeit

 

[finn]

assuming the wal mart third party seller is selling a newly made one and not one that’s a few years old with expired warranty once you need it.

and assuming it’s not counterfeit

Pretty sure Walmart has a robust return policy like Amazon. Even EBay offers protection to the buyer these days.

Paying an extra twenty or thirty percent for a product to get a warranty you’ll likely never use seems hard to justify in my mind, especially since there should be some backup from the manufacturer.

If you can’t stomach having only partial warranty because of the unlikely event it’s old stock, send it back. Otherwise, enjoy the savings.

 

[mikey03]

Pretty sure Walmart has a robust return policy like Amazon. Even EBay offers protection to the buyer these days.

Paying an extra twenty or thirty percent for a product to get a warranty you’ll likely never use seems hard to justify in my mind, especially since there should be some backup from the manufacturer.

If you can’t stomach having only partial warranty because of the unlikely event it’s old stock, send it back. Otherwise, enjoy the savings.

Or wait a few weeks and get it 30% off from Home Depot with a full warranty

 

[T45]

Never buy milwaukee at full retail.

Those m18 mid-torque and compact impact tools are 5-6 years old,they will go on sale frequently. Since they aren't the flavor of the month, not everyone will recommend them. But I'm sure they will work fine for your needs if you have thought thru your needs in advance and matched them to the work.

Alot of guys here buy stuff based on theoretical "dragons they might slay" one day, not the actual work in front of them. Those guys will always recommend the biggest dragon slayer you can buy...latest and greatest version...because in their head its "necessary"...but that doesn't means its necessary for you and your work.

All things to think about.

 

[Cruzan80]

based on theoretical "dragons the might slay"

I feel like you are missing a Y somewhere...

Either "Dragons the mightY slay" or "dragons theY might slay". Either one works, but "the might" doesn't really.

Now to argue if Y is a consonant or a vowel ...

 

[Beerhippie]

I feel like you are missing a Y somewhere...

Either "Dragons the mightY slay" or "dragons theY might slay". Either one works, but "the might" doesn't really.

Now to argue if Y is a consonant or a vowel ...

HE'S A PEDANT! BURN HIM!

 

[mikey03]

Alot of guys here buy stuff based on theoretical "dragons they might slay" one day, not the actual work in front of them. Those guys will always recommend the biggest dragon slayer you can buy...latest and greatest version...because in their head its "necessary"...but that doesn't means its necessary for you and your work.

I picked up a hi torque for 35% off retail last year and haven’t used it yet. Maybe never will idk

if I wait until I need it now I pay full price and also prices just keep going up

seems like an okay idea to buy some stuff on discounts you might need someday. I can always sell it for what I paid probably

 

[dchawk81]

I'm simple talking about the anvil on that impact. No point in using 1/2" impact sockets with an impact that with that low of torque. I have a mid-torque with the 1/2 anvil and after I bought it, I wished I would've got it in 3/8". I'm just a shadetree guy.

I got the 1/2" anvil because I don't have any 3/8" impact sockets.

 

[T45]

seems like an okay idea to buy some stuff on discounts you might need someday. I can always sell it for what I paid probably

To be honest, that makes sense with some tools and not with others.

-eta-

The resale value goes away once a new revision comes out and the warranty is over. The warranty is only 5 years and the revision window is typiclaly around the same.

So parking money on the shelf for 3 years before you use the tools...isn't really a great idea.

If you don't need the tool for 3 years, for example, you can 100% wait to buy it later...A ± 30% off price is commonly available for most tools if you understand their sales cycle, and don't need them today, or in the next week or month.

That has the benefit of keeping your money in the bank and making sure you get the most warranty for your dollar invested when its actually needed/valuable.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I think a 3/8" would be a better choice for that compact mid-impact.

Not for lug buts ! My Milwaukee 3/8" won't touch most lug nuts !

I use a slightly older model of the M18 mid-torque. Occasionally, I still have to get out my PITTSBURGH PRO 1/2 in. Drive, 25 in. Breaker Bar !

 

[mngundog]

Not for lug buts ! My Milwaukee 3/8" won't touch most lug nuts !

I use a slightly older model of the M18 mid-torque. Occasionally, I still have to get out my PITTSBURGH PRO 1/2 in. Drive, 25 in. Breaker Bar !

????? I guess I'm not following, what this has to do with my post. Whether you get that impact with a 3/8" anvil or 1/2" the torque is identical (250 ft lbs).