Best 3/8" cordless impact?

[AVR2]

Hi guys,

I have an IR W7150 cordless 1/2" impact, and I absolutely ****** love it. I have yet to find a bolt or nut it won't break free in a few seconds, even the biggest and crustiest suspension fasteners.

The only downsides are its size and weight. I'm pondering getting a 3/8" cordless to sit alongside it, and while the immediate thought is "well, go for IR again, duh", should I be looking at anything else?

I'm a big fan of Eric The Car Guy's videos, and he uses a DeWalt 3/8" cordless all the time, although you can sometimes see it taking a while to break fasteners loose.

 

[Negen]

For 3/8th these are the only two I would look into outside of W5131P or W5130.

https://www.us.hilti.com/cordless-systems/drills,-impact-drivers-&-wrenches/3497768

http://www.boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=IWH181-01

 

[AVR2]

Cool, thanks. Looks like IR is probably the way to go again.

Any opinions on the "Milwaukee trumps IR" debate, which I didn't even know was a thing until I started looking at 3/8 impacts?

 

[1950mercury]

It is the way to go esp since you already have the 1/2. That a no brainer....

 

[BK13]

They are all pretty decent. Buy the one that feels best in your hand, or buy the one you already have batteries for.

 

[cgv69]

Cool, thanks. Looks like IR is probably the way to go again.

Any opinions on the "Milwaukee trumps IR" debate, which I didn't even know was a thing until I started looking at 3/8 impacts?

Yes, the Milwaukee Fuel line is the best line of cordless tools going right now IMO. And that's the thing with cordless tools, you shouldn't just look at one tool but the whole line. It's the batteries that can get really expensive but when you buy into a line, you can have 4, 5, 6 or more tools with the same 2 or 3 batteries.

If you want to compare specific tools, just look at the specs...

IR W7150 > Peak Torque = 190 ft#, Weight = 2.6#, Length = 6.6", Warranty > 1 year full/3 year limited

Milwaukee 2654-20 > Peak Torque = 200 ft#, Weight = 2.3#, Length = 6", Warranty > Tool = 5 years, Battery = 3 years

The Milwaukee is lighter, smaller and has more power and a better warranty.

But all that said, since you already have the IR 1/2 wrench, I would probably stick with their 3/8 wrench for battery commonality.

 

[bowlofturtle]

be happy your only choosing between a cordless 3/8.(if i was you i would get the IR due to battery already being bought)

I dont have a cordless but i have a IR2135 and compressor. So i have to debate between all the cordless 3/8's out there plus the guys like astro 1822 nano. But everything is leaning towards M18 3/8 fuel line for me. Becuase once you have the battery, mostly all the other bare tools are $100-150. I'm not sure what IR cordless has up their sleeves, but the W7150 is beastly.

 

[Hammer1963]

I've owned Snap-on, Matco and Milwaukee Fuel and I definitely prefer the Milwaukee. The Snap-on has been my least favorite. Just my experience with them

 

[snail81]

Bought the milwaukee fuel a month ago. Absolutely love it.

 

[MattPersman]

The Milwaukee fuel It's way stronger than the snap on 3/8 and much less money to boot, warranty is best in class as well.

 

[Bruce51d]

Milwaukee fuel is the route I'll go. 1/2, 3/8, grease gun, sawzall and drill. prolly get a fuel 12 mini impact and maybe a ratchet

 

[Wrenchinfool]

Whatever you Already have batteries for, I have used snappy, makita and now own dewalt the only reason I switched was the dewalt clearance at home Depot earlier this year now everything at home and work is 20-Volt

 

[Caparris]

I've been very happy with my M18 fuel impact. Model 2654. It will take lug nuts off no problem and isn't much larger than a 1/4" driver..

I sold my snap on one to buy this one. There is no comparison--this thing will destroy snap on's over priced POS.

 

[thaas4488]

I'd stick with the IR as well. I see guys at the local shop using them and they seem to really love them.

I'm a milwaukee/makita guy myself but remember the IR lineup still has that cordless angle impact and powerful ratchets to expand with in the future.

 

[stikman56]

I'd stay with Ingersoll if you have the charger already. My preference is not li-ion batteries, I don't like them. I've been using Snap-On CT4410A for years along with CT6850and like them.

 

[mikebramel]

After having both the Milwaukee M18 and the Ingersoll 20V, I have had a much better experience with the Ingersoll Rand line. BOTH Milwaukee battery cases cracked without falling, the overmolded grips literally peeled off from oil, the FWD/REV had a dead spot within a week, and on the non fuel line impacts the torque ratings were WAY exaggerated. The Milwaukee warranty is 5 years for defects. Not abuse it and gimme another. Some people just love the red plastic LOL

Since you've already invested in the Ingersoll Rand line I'd look at
Cordless hammerhead (at this point there is no cordless competitor AFAIK)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZXAB5M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Finky198]

^^^BOTH Milwaukee battery cases cracked without falling, the overmolded grips literally peeled off from oil, the FWD/REV had a dead spot within a week, and on the non fuel line impacts the torque ratings were WAY exaggerated. The Milwaukee warranty is 5 years for defects. Not abuse it and gimme another. Some people just love the red plastic LOL.

Hearing guys go on about Milwaukee junk makes me think about red cool aide for the masses. Or that kid that can't eat enough red candy and runs around in circles

 

[hangfirew8]

Since you have a larger cordless, and mentioned size... I would go for the physically smallest 3/8 I could find (assuming it makes at least 100 ft/lb). That way it can get in close spots where the other cannot. Sharing batteries is nice and everything but if it's practically the same size and weighs almost as much, not a lot of reason to own both.