Cordless Impact Drivers....

[1dumbquestion]

Go DW all the way. I have two 18v impacts. One with 1/4" hex and one with the 1/2" square drive.
I have a 12vMAX lith-Ion impact and a 20vMAX lith-ION.
I rarely use a ratchet anymore unless space is an issue or tightening is crutial. It will strip smaller bolts very quickly.
The 18volt versions are heavy but full of power. I have one at work and one in the racecar trailer. Ive changed hundereds and hudered of bead lock wheels with these. Never gives up. Makes repairs 3-4 times faster.
I use the 12vMAX to hang pictures and shelves with at home. Super light weight and still plenty of power and LOVE the belt hook.
I use the 20vMAX in the shop. Hands down the best version. I swear its the best tool I've ever bought. It's light weight and more powerful than the 18v. I use a 1/4" hex with a 3/8" drive on it. I've had it for six months and only charged the battery 3 times.
Belt hook is so handy. Totally awesome tool.
Highly highly recommended.

brand new here. I have some Dewalt 18v tools and came on here to reseach the DW 18v 1/2" impact. it seems there are a few version out there. 2 that I've seen are rated in "lbs and are very compact and just one is rated in 'lbs and is much larger. I'm looking for something to replace/suppliment my 1/2" air impact not something to drive deck screws. what model is it that you have that your happy with and what model would you recommend for my purpose? thanks, 1

 

[Hoyer Motorsports]

To replace a 1/2 air impact you would want the DW059 version. I have one of those at work and it's basically a 1/2 electric impact that uses an 18v dewalt battery. It'll remove lug nuts and tighten 5/8" bolts with ease. It's heavy tho. Way heavy. But it will never give up. I use it at work to hang steel I and W beams. Heave duty too.
If I had to pick one all around tool it would be the DCF885. 20vMax lithium-ion impact driver. Not for lug nuts but it's great for about anything smaller.
Of all you want to do is remove and replace lug nuts, the DW059 is your tool.
But the DCF885 will all but replace your 3/8 ratchet. Ask yourself which one you use the most? I would say the 3/8 ratchet over the 1/2" impact gun. I do a lot of heavy work and rarely do I use my air impact.
Get back with me on this. I'm interested in what you decide.

 

[1dumbquestion]

To replace a 1/2 air impact you would want the DW059 version. I have one of those at work and it's basically a 1/2 electric impact that uses an 18v dewalt battery. It'll remove lug nuts and tighten 5/8" bolts with ease. It's heavy tho. Way heavy. But it will never give up. I use it at work to hang steel I and W beams. Heave duty too.
If I had to pick one all around tool it would be the DCF885. 20vMax lithium-ion impact driver. Not for lug nuts but it's great for about anything smaller.
Of all you want to do is remove and replace lug nuts, the DW059 is your tool.
But the DCF885 will all but replace your 3/8 ratchet. Ask yourself which one you use the most? I would say the 3/8 ratchet over the 1/2" impact gun. I do a lot of heavy work and rarely do I use my air impact.
Get back with me on this. I'm interested in what you decide.

I had made my previous post never having used a 1/4" impact driver and then the other night I was at HD and actually tried one. Don't think I can live without that tool now. You are correct, I do use my air ratchet a lot more then my impact but now I want them all. So since I've already got a bunch of the 18V DW stuff I'm going with the DW059, DC823 and the DC825. If I dirty them up a bit before I put them in the tool box the wife will think I've had them the whole time. Thanks for the help, 1