Cordless Impact...What do you have..

[spoolin spec v]

I am looking to get a cordless impact, 1/2 drive.

What do you have, and how do you like it? pros, cons?

Thanks!

 

[skipskip]

DeWalt 18V.

I have beat the tar out of it for 3 years and it still runs fine.

I have used up 2 batteries and had them rebuilt at Primecell.

I occasionally find bolts too tight to undo with this, but the air gun usually struggles with them too.


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[Fedwrench]

I have the Snap on CT4850HO 1/2 cordless impact, a Makita 14.4v 3/8 impact, a Dewalt 12v3/8 impact, and a blue point 3/8 impact.
I will tell you that there is no substitute for a cordless 1/2 impact from Snap on. They got it right with the CT4850HO and everyone else fails trying to copy it. It's expensive but, everything else will let you down. You could buy cheaper but, you can't buy better. Take the pain and if you really need a cordless 1/2 impact, the Snap on is the only one worth getting.
The 4850 is as strong as it can get, the battery's charge lasts a long time, and it's durable. The only cons are the price, and it's a little heavy compared to a 2135 series impact. However, not having to drag an air hose around or being able to have an impact where their is no air supply is a great thing.

 

[spoolin spec v]

I have the Snap on CT4850HO 1/2 cordless impact, a Makita 14.4v 3/8 impact, a Dewalt 12v3/8 impact, and a blue point 3/8 impact.
I will tell you that there is no substitute for a cordless 1/2 impact from Snap on. They got it right with the CT4850HO and everyone else fails trying to copy it. It's expensive but, everything else will let you down. You could buy cheaper but, you can't buy better. Take the pain and if you really need a cordless 1/2 impact, the Snap on is the only one worth getting.
The 4850 is as strong as it can get, the battery's charge lasts a long time, and it's durable. The only cons are the price, and it's a little heavy compared to a 2135 series impact. However, not having to drag an air hose around or being able to have an impact where their is no air supply is a great thing.

I was looking at that one, and the new Matco one. I know they are expensive, BUT, I would rather just buy a good one the first time, and not have to **** with a cheap on later down the road.

Thanks alot!!

 

[ulev1st]

I have both the Snap-On and the DeWalt..the Snap-On doesn't hold a charge long..I prefer the DeWalt for long run. Both are 18 volt.

 

[AutoTech]

When it comes to 1/2 cordless impacts buy the Snap On CT4850HO you won't be disappointed. blows all others out of the water. They hold up well in a garage environment, batteries hold a charge well and the strongest cordless impact I have found.

 

[mgoehner]

I have the Ingersoll Rand W360-KL2 1/2" Square Drive 19.2V Impactool. It's incredible. Excellent power, batteries, charger, etc. Highly recommend it.

http://www.irtools.com:80/IS/product.aspx-en-30711

 

[global72]

I have been real happy with the new Makita 18v

 

[Mike83]

I am curious as to how the brand new Milwaukee 1/2" M18 cordless will compete with these others. Milwaukee boasts 450 lb-ft and the price is in the $350 range with two XC batteries. Not many folks have the M18 line since it is newer, but since I have 3 of those tools already that is the platform I'm sticking with.

I have the 3/8" M18 that I built from an M18 impact driver (I just swapped out the anvil) but that is just for smaller bolts on my car. Pretty good power, but won't rotate my tires.

I also like the new Milwaukee 1/2" since it is the most compact and lightest of most models I've seen.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I just looked at the specs of the 28v Milwaukee, and its specs were less then Snap-on's. A guy down at the shop just bought the Snap (we FINALLY got a freakin driver, MF), and he was talking about the video. Well, I had seen the video, on You Tube, and I went and found it again. I can't find any information on that particular model of IR gun (IR123), but the current one (360 series), doesn't have the same specs, so it wasn't a fair fight.

My issue, is I know how people play with ratings, look at your 110v, 6 HP shop vac.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

I have the older 1/2 Snap-on 18v and love it. It is not a replacement for my air guns but it has never failed to do what I needed out of it. I looked into trading for the 4850 several weeks ago but when I stopped to really think about it, this impact already does everything I need. Great gun and runs strong. If you are buying new, the 4850 will be hard to beat.

 

[Chris Adams]

Cheap HF. Cost almost nothing.
I only use it where I NEED 1/2.
So I break wheels in the field with it, remove hub nuts, etc.
Since I have the Bosch and Craftsman 1/4 drive cordless this works fine.
A half inch impact is only really useful on big stuff.
You really wouldn't want to pull a water pump, put screws in drywall, take down a front end, with a big heavy half inch. It would also tend to snap things.
So I use the half only when it is indicated, so it gets little use.
In the shop of course I use air.
If I didn't have air I would use an A/C half impact for wheels, etc, and still use my 1/4 impacts for everything else.

 

[sberry]

I have 2 of the Mil 28v, they work good. I like air in the shop better especially for tire & wheel. The battery ones have their place but they really rap and hard to get a real feel for wheel nuts, I can dial them right in with air it seems.

 

[LWW]

I have the Longacre 24v 1/2" cordless impact and use it at the track where air and power aren't always readily available. I use air almost exclusively in the garage.

 

[GSteg]

I have the Ingersoll Rand 2530K 1/2" impact.

It works fine for lug nuts and stuff here and there. The biggest thing I've used it for was my axle nut.

However for the really stubborn bolts, nothing beats my air gun.

 

[Jokeman]

Snap on CT4850HO 1/2 cordless impact and the Snap on CT4410 3/8 cordless impact. I wouldnt trade them for anything else.

 

[eborcim]

I have the Milwaukee V28 1/2 drive. Works good and battery lasts quite a while. It takes a beating in the shop and at the track. If you can find the batteries on sale or snipe them on eBay you are ahead of the game.

 

[iron dragon]

This has been the best $70 I ever spent.

Later, David

 

[peter_x]

iron_dragon: I have a friend who needs a charger for that gun, but it doesn't look like it is available. Do you know anything about that? Thanks.

 

[ratchet_gear]

Right now the new Matco is supposed to be the best. Only bad thing is you only get one battery and its $600 bucks.

 

[GSteg]

WOW that matco gun looks awesome! I'll be waiting for the price to come down a bit before I replace my IR cordless. This could make air guns obsolete (up to 1/2")

 

[PCW]

I just received my new cordless impact, I got the Milwaukee M18 Cordless 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench w/Friction Ring Kit #2663-22. This kit was sold out just about everywhere online, but found one at Ohio Power Tools, they had just got some in. It is very compact and weights 6 1/2 lbs with the battery attached. It's rated at 450 lbs of driving torque. I charged the battery, took about 1/2 hour and I snapped on a 19mm impact socket and it handled my lug nuts on my STI very easily. Next was my neighbors F250, again, no problem at all. I got the kit which included a second battery, charger and the kit box. I paid 379.00, no tax and I worked in free shipping.

I'm sure the Matco is nice but 600.00 and only one battery, seems way to much. The Milwaukee has 25LBS more driving torque and weight less than the Matco. Milwaukee Battery Warranty is 5 years. Also, Milwaukee is including a free cordless tool (see link below) as well. You just can't beat that deal.

http://www.toolbarn.com/rebates/milwaukee-m18-free-tool-rebate-2009.pdf

PCW