1/4" Drive Cordless Impact Recommendations

[Ethan1972]

Can anyone recommend the best 1/4" drive cordless impact on the market? I see the Ingersoll-Rand, but no others. Well, other than the M12 Milwaukee, but it is not as strong as the IR. Any others out there? Thanks! Ethan

 

[AdamRos19]

Impact driver or wrench? If wrench the m12 fuel says 500 in-lbs but the driver says 1200 in lbs you can always get a hex to square socket adapter?

 

[Ethan1972]

Impact driver or wrench? If wrench the m12 fuel says 500 in-lbs but the driver says 1200 in lbs you can always get a hex to square socket adapter?

Yes, impact WRENCH. Didn't even think of the adapter, too.

 

[Ethan1972]

I have the 1/2" M18 Milwaukee version with 5.0 red lithium batteries and absolutely LOVE it. So, I guess I will go with the driver and use the adapter. Thanks! Ethan

 

[AdamRos19]

M18 fuel impact driver with adapter will put you around 1600 inch lbs (approx 130 ft lbs) max

 

[CJM8515]

I have the milwaukee m18 impact driver (the one you can put hex bits into). It works well and is plenty strong for smaller items. I also have the M18 fuel 1/2 and 3/8 guns and love them. The 3/8 gun is my go to.

 

[Fedwrench]

For 1/4 square drive do you really need anything more powerful than the M12 Fuel? I don't. I really like my M12 1/4 square drive impact wrench. It's great for upper engine and trim work.

 

[bcradio]

For 1/4 square drive do you really need anything more powerful than the M12 Fuel? I don't. I really like my M12 1/4 square drive impact wrench. It's great for upper engine and trim work.

I love mine as well and certainly don't need more power than it offers.

 

[kblee27]

I have the M18 1/4" hex, more than enough power, for that drive size.
With the right adapter, it can drive 1/4" or 3/8" sockets.

 

[djcslice]

Ridgid brushless

 

[gdocktor3]

The new Ridgid Gen5x brushless 1/4 impact driver is very powerful. It puts out 2000 inch lbs, but that converts 166 ft lbs. The Milwaukee m12 1/4 impact wrench only puts out 450 in lbs and the m18 1/4 impact puts out 167 ft lbs. So, I recommended that tool because you can use it as an impact driver or get adapter, 1/4 or 3/8, and use as impact wrench. Plus Ridgid has the lifetime warranty on batteries and tools.

 

[engineer2]

Check out Makita. The 18V LXT battery system fits hundreds of tools they make.
They have many different types of impact drivers depending on what you are looking for.
http://makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/Default.aspx?CatID=5
I use my XDT01Z almost every day. Get one with multiple speed settings.

 

[bry@n]

I use the m12 Milwaukee version. More than enough for me.

 

[Jamie V]

Are you looking to use it with 1/4" sockets?

If so my M18 impact (3/8 drive) with compact battery is my favorite of all my 20+ m18 tools. Is it small enough to use a 3/8-1/4 adaper on?

 

[willjogervais]

DeWalt makes a good one also. I use my 20v brushless 1/4 hex bit impact all the time. Probably my most used cordless tool. I switch the bits between 1/4 driver and 3/8 driver quite often and has plenty of power to remove/twist off grade 5 5/16 bolts if on the high setting. It is much better than the 18v version

 

[Ethan1972]

The new Ridgid Gen5x brushless 1/4 impact driver is very powerful. It puts out 2000 inch lbs, but that converts 166 ft lbs. The Milwaukee m12 1/4 impact wrench only puts out 450 in lbs and the m18 1/4 impact puts out 167 ft lbs. So, I recommended that tool because you can use it as an impact driver or get adapter, 1/4 or 3/8, and use as impact wrench. Plus Ridgid has the lifetime warranty on batteries and tools.

Looks like I will be going with a Ridgid. Basically because of there lifetime warranties. I think that is real nice. Thanks everyone! Ethan

 

[Jamie V]

Make sure you register your batteries and have a copy of your receipt otherwise they won't warranty them.

 

[djcslice]

Make sure you register your batteries and have a copy of your receipt otherwise they won't warranty them.

I just got an email from Ridgid that their stealth force impact is on sale for 179

 

[Ethan1972]

I went with the Milwaukee instead. Since I already had 4 5.0amph batteries, that was my decision and I like it. I also like the sheetmetal screw function on it as well. Pretty cool. Part number 2753-20 is what I got. I REALLY love it!

 

[maitman99]

DeWalt makes a good one also. I use my 20v brushless 1/4 hex bit impact all the time. Probably my most used cordless tool. I switch the bits between 1/4 driver and 3/8 driver quite often and has plenty of power to remove/twist off grade 5 5/16 bolts if on the high setting. It is much better than the 18v version

totally agree, I have two of them and I use them for everything from dealing with nuts and bolts, to drilling holes, to removing or drilling in screws.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I have the milwaukee m18 impact driver (the one you can put hex bits into). It works well and is plenty strong for smaller items.

I was pretty surprised today to find mine had overtorqed a Subaru CV axle nut.
I ran it on full bore figuring I'd still have a half turn with the torque wrench.
For heavy stuff like that, a square is better, as when the adapter breaks in the hex chuck they can be a pain to extract.

 

[CJM8515]

I was pretty surprised today to find mine had overtorqed a Subaru CV axle nut.
I ran it on full bore figuring I'd still have a half turn with the torque wrench.
For heavy stuff like that, a square is better, as when the adapter breaks in the hex chuck they can be a pain to extract.

Amazing isn't it? Powerful little things.

 

[G-ManBart]

DeWalt makes a good one also. I use my 20v brushless 1/4 hex bit impact all the time. Probably my most used cordless tool. I switch the bits between 1/4 driver and 3/8 driver quite often and has plenty of power to remove/twist off grade 5 5/16 bolts if on the high setting. It is much better than the 18v version

I have the same Dewalt and use it more than all of my other cordless tools combined. I'm always shocked at how much power it has, and how long the battery lasts.

I think Dewalt lists it at 125 Ft-Lbs, which is pretty stout for such a small device.

 

[dodge610]

The ryobi is listed at 1800 in. lbs on high speed might work out well for smaller jobs. Seems to be a ton of them on e bay at reasonable prices. Just an idea for you to look at I have a lot of the ryobi one tools and am very pleased with the performance.

 

[Greg85mcss]

I have the 1/2" M18 Milwaukee version with 5.0 red lithium batteries and absolutely LOVE it. So, I guess I will go with the driver and use the adapter. Thanks! Ethan

Works well for me. 1/4 on the m12 & 3/8 on the m18. It's iffy on removing lug nuts but I guess you can break out the 1/2 for that kind of stuff.

 

[oldldh]

Milwaukee 2754-22 Fuel M18 3/8" Drive Impact Wrench...

Lots of folks have them on sale with Case, Charger, Tool, and 3 - 5Ahr Batteries for $299.00 or less...

If you can live with smaller batteries the sets are available for even less...

Santa has already told me, that if I'm a really good boy, I "might" get the 3 battery set for Christmas...