I currently have a DeWalt 18 volt cordless impact and want to step up a couple levels. Looking at the Snap On 18 volt and the IR 18 Volt. Are the IR and SO really that much better than the DeWalt? Looking for mainly power, they both are expensive so thats not a concearn. Is SO the way to go? Has anyone ever used the IR impacts? Thoughts?
18 Volt Cordless Impact? Dewalt vs Snap On vs IR
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Hammer1963
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The answer is yes. The Snap-on and Matco impacts are that much better. The Ingersol-Rand I can't speak for. As stated by t100, the Snap-on is a bit bulky. The overall balance is better with the Matco and battery life is much better
SouthCoastMudder
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I have DeWalt 18v 1/2" impacts and 1/4" impact and my new SO 14.4v 3/8" impacts blows them both out of the water. Yes, they are a bit bulky but gobs of torque.
jethro29
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i have the snappy 18 volt and a dewalt that i got for christmas and the snappy smokes it.
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GeorgiaHybrid
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Don't have the IR but I can't imagine it would do more then the 18V Snappy that I have. Very satisfied with it.
Where did you get your IR at?
whatsitsname
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You can get the IR at most brand name online tool store now. Amazon, Toolbarn, ohiopowertool, and etc.
I agree with t100 that the IR is very dirt and chemical resistant. I had mine over 3 years and it still looks like new. Oil, mud, grease, and etc. just wipe right off.
If money is not a issue, you might consider Matco Infinium series cordless impact too.
I agree with t100 that the IR is very dirt and chemical resistant. I had mine over 3 years and it still looks like new. Oil, mud, grease, and etc. just wipe right off.
If money is not a issue, you might consider Matco Infinium series cordless impact too.
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mrholeshot
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I have the Snap-On and Dewalt. The Snap-On has way more power but the power it has is rarely needed. For most things the Dewalt is fine. If I could only have one it would be the Snap-On.
johnsdeere850j
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I have the dewalt....it does fine, for the price you can almost buy like 3 of them for what the snap on costs
les_garten
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Everybody step back... While I mount this soapbox!
There is absolutely no Freakin' comparison between the Dewalt and the Snap-ons.
Like Comparing Pee Wee Football to the Green Bay Packers.
Here's my story and I'm stickin to it!
I tore down my Porsche 930 motor at a friends shop. He let me use some of his tools and one of the bays in his shop. I had never used a Cordless impact before. He had the Snappy 3/8" and 1/2". Both were phoenominal! The 3/8" seemed to run all day, and I very seldom needed the 1/2" or air.
So I move on about 24 months and reminisce about how nice those cordless impacts were. Decided since I have all my cordless as Dewalt, and the Snappy is so freakin' expensive, I'll get the Dewalt.
What a useless POS! I'm not convinced that thing can break loose 50 pounds. It sure couldn't ever do a single lug nut. I always had to break them and then spin them off with the Dewalt. It was basically a nut spinner used about 6 times.
When I sold it, it was pristine, because it was never used, because it was worthless..
Now onto where it went:
Ebay Listing
I felt guilty selling it to anyone. Hopefully the guy who got it, don't need much of an Impact. I was very careful in the auction to not brag about the Teeny Tiny Nutz this thing has.
I won't buy the Snappy, I just don't use it enough to justify the expense, but I would LOVE to own one. I just bought 4 Dewalt Lithium batts, and the batts are what **** you in to them.
There is absolutely no Freakin' comparison between the Dewalt and the Snap-ons.
Like Comparing Pee Wee Football to the Green Bay Packers.
Here's my story and I'm stickin to it!
I tore down my Porsche 930 motor at a friends shop. He let me use some of his tools and one of the bays in his shop. I had never used a Cordless impact before. He had the Snappy 3/8" and 1/2". Both were phoenominal! The 3/8" seemed to run all day, and I very seldom needed the 1/2" or air.
So I move on about 24 months and reminisce about how nice those cordless impacts were. Decided since I have all my cordless as Dewalt, and the Snappy is so freakin' expensive, I'll get the Dewalt.
What a useless POS! I'm not convinced that thing can break loose 50 pounds. It sure couldn't ever do a single lug nut. I always had to break them and then spin them off with the Dewalt. It was basically a nut spinner used about 6 times.
When I sold it, it was pristine, because it was never used, because it was worthless..
Now onto where it went:
Ebay Listing
I felt guilty selling it to anyone. Hopefully the guy who got it, don't need much of an Impact. I was very careful in the auction to not brag about the Teeny Tiny Nutz this thing has.
I won't buy the Snappy, I just don't use it enough to justify the expense, but I would LOVE to own one. I just bought 4 Dewalt Lithium batts, and the batts are what **** you in to them.
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johnsdeere850j
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It does seem to be pretty legit....
Seems to be pretty stout on fresh, clean nuts and bolts... I don't have one so I can't compare the dewalt with the s o
Seems to be pretty stout on fresh, clean nuts and bolts... I don't have one so I can't compare the dewalt with the s o
Scuderia-F1
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Ordered the CT6855 18V Snap-On today.
Got a too good deal to resist.
Can't wait to get my hands on it, the truck will come by on monday.
Got a too good deal to resist.
Can't wait to get my hands on it, the truck will come by on monday.
american lockpicker
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I recommend Bosch some are Assembled in USA. 
justin85
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Milwaukee M18 line.
mikebramel
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If you don't mind me asking how good of a deal did you get?
I have the ct4850 and it has more power than I actually need for my small mechanical needs. The good news is that I plan on getting the ct440 so that I can use my 18volt batteries with it. I looked at the Dewalt before I decided to get the SO. You can get a new dewalt for less that the price of a used SO on ebay but I didn't like the feel of the trigger on the Dewalt and didn't know about IR yet so I went with the SO. I have no regrets yet, even on a battery that has been sitting on the shelf for 3 or 4 weeks, it can still easily take up all my lug nuts.
les_garten
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I didn't like the Dewalt trigger either BTW.
You guys who are recomending the Bosch and the Milwaukee, have you used the Snappy also, and are you saying these are just as good as the Snappy?
People recomend the Dewalt too, and it BLOWS!
You guys who are recomending the Bosch and the Milwaukee, have you used the Snappy also, and are you saying these are just as good as the Snappy?
People recomend the Dewalt too, and it BLOWS!
Not taking anything away from the SO, but I like the way the guy in the vid is runnning a 3/4" impact off what looks like a 1/4" hose with 1/4" npt fittings.
johnsdeere850j
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Wow I didn't even notice that.......
I personally do not buy snap-on stuff unless its extremely cheap, and air and impact tools I am IR all the way so I have no way to make a REAL test video between the two although I would really like to...I have the 2141 but not the ct4850 ho.... anybody on here have both and would like to make a video, personally I think it would be very interesting to see what the SO does when that 2141 is setup like it is supposed to be in the manual, with 1/2".....
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i'm not sure why everyone is hating on the Dewalt 18V. I have the DW059B and it's worked great on removing lug nuts tightened to about 90ft-lbs. the DW059B takes them off in 1 to 2 seconds. I use the XRP NiCad batteries and they last for several sets of 4 wheel swaps. I've taken off even tighter nuts with red loctite off suspension parts with ease using the DW059B.
i can't compare to the SO or IR, and maybe the Dewalt isn't as good, but i don't think it is junk. for a weekend mechanic who swaps wheels, works on brakes and suspension components, i think the Dewalt is totally sufficient; and certainly much more affordable.
i can't compare to the SO or IR, and maybe the Dewalt isn't as good, but i don't think it is junk. for a weekend mechanic who swaps wheels, works on brakes and suspension components, i think the Dewalt is totally sufficient; and certainly much more affordable.