Milwaukee right angle impact wrench 3/8" vs 1/2".....?

[rshimizu12]

Thinking of buying a Milwaukee right angle impact wrench....? Does anyone have any thoughts which is moree useful.....?

 

[HMCFab9]

What do you plan to use it for?

 

[dnschmidt]

To me the answer is obvious. You use such a tool because space it at a premium. 3/8" drive impact sockets are far smaller than 1/2" impact sockets therefore 3/8" is the choice.

 

[Badger 13]

The 3/8 one was a good choice for me. Like previous said, smaller sockets due to space.

 

[ex-x-fire]

I'd go to a mini impact before a right angle one. They just seem weak.

 

[rshimizu12]

I'd go to a mini impact before a right angle one. They just seem weak.

The Milwaukee right angle impact puts out 200 foot pounds.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

A stubby 3/8 is rated for "250" ft/lbs. Right angle is rated at 220. Add in a universal/swivel socket, and the stubby will regularly lose to m10 hardware.

IMO the output doesn't justify 1/2 drive. 3/8 goes up to 22mm, in easily available sets. I doubt 220 advertised ft/lbs is touching anything with a head size bigger than 22mm.

 

[dtt454]

i have the 3/8 i like it alot, i use that rather than an air ratchet. the 1/2 i believe is the same tool just a bigger arbor.
although the 220 ft lb is a dream more like 30 these dont have much power at all.

 

[dnschmidt]

i have the 3/8 i like it alot, i use that rather than an air ratchet. the 1/2 i believe is the same tool just a bigger arbor.
although the 220 ft lb is a dream more like 30 these dont have much power at all.

Mine takes off my lug nuts (80 ft-lb) like their nothing so I think your 30 ft-lb number could be considerable low.