cordless Impact wrench?

[Mr.Nutcase]

I am in the market to buy a 1/2 electric impact , I bought the Craftsman 1/2 cordless few years ago and it is weak so I have decided to replace with IR w7150 or milwaukee fuel impact. Which is better impact wrench?

 

[chrisnazzy]

The only 1/2 cordless impact I have any experience with is the Milwaukee. Part # 2763-20 (Bare Tool) and 2763-22 (w/ Charger and 5.0 batteries). It is a monster and has never failed to impress anyone I have let give it a try. Pretty hard to beat 1100 ft. lbs. of breakaway torque, 700 ft. lbs. of max fastening torque and Milwaukee reliability and warranty. My $0.02!!!

 

[paulsomlo]

I have the W7150. Both the IR and the Milwaukee are good - it's more a question of what platform of cordless you want to get locked into. Milwaukee has a much better selection of cordless tools, while IR has a reputation of being more favored by professionals. One thing that might sway you is this: http://www.coptool.com/ingersoll-rand-iqv-20v-brushless-impacts-w5132-w5152/. Milwaukee doesn't currently have anything in that size range that will approach that torque rating.

 

[gdocktor3]

I would say go with the Milwaukee because of the larger tool selection for expansion, as well as the ability to buy/replace batteries in the future if needed. Milwaukee has made it clear they are going to keep the 18v platform around for some time. I've personally never used the Milwaukee, but do own the Dewalt DCF899 and wow. I'm not a mechanic by trade and still consider this the best tool purchase I've made in recent years. Since buying this I haven't touched my MG725.

 

[Jason280]

I have to agree, go with Milwaukee simply for the batteries and availability of other tools. I picked up a Milwaukee 18v 1/2" impact recently, and I have been very impressed with it. Has much more torque than my DeWalt, and extra 18v batteries are $55 or so shipped to your door.

 

[Art From De Leon]

I used to have a Snap on 1/2" drive cordless, which was heavy and bulky, and once I decided that I would probably never use it, I traded it back for a CT8810 18V 3/8" drive, which has no problem taking off lug nuts the few times I have had use for it.

 

[gdocktor3]

I have to agree, go with Milwaukee simply for the batteries and availability of other tools. I picked up a Milwaukee 18v 1/2" impact recently, and I have been very impressed with it. Has much more torque than my DeWalt, and extra 18v batteries are $55 or so shipped to your door.

What model is the Dewalt?

 

[DFB]

One thing that might sway you is this: http://www.coptool.com/ingersoll-rand-iqv-20v-brushless-impacts-w5132-w5152/. Milwaukee doesn't currently have anything in that size range that will approach that torque rating.

These are impressive cordless impacts for their general size.

I too have the 2763 it is powerful but also big and heavy. I favor using my 2655B more often but wish it had more breakaway torque.

I do hope Milwaukee can eventually offer up something with a similar peak power range in a compact 1/2" drive model. Just seems to me the 3/8" drives and 1/2" compact offerings should stand apart with the power ranges.


I don't know if the latest Milwaukee 2754/55 impacts both have the exact same speed ratings now for the 3 different mode settings or not. I don't seem to find that info posted anywhere I do know the earlier 26's had different max ratings and speeds for modes #1 and #2 depending if it was the 3/8 or 1/2 drive. IPM was the same for both at 3100. They have always advertised that small 10ftlb difference at max between the models with either series guess that be because of the size the drive anvil.

2654
•3/8″ Square drive with friction ring
•Volts: 18V
•Torque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs Max
•RPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900

2655B
•1/2″ square drive with ball detent
•Volts: 18V
•Torque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
•RPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-impact-wrench/

 

[winlinmac]

There's a battle between Milwaukee and Dewalt out there. Here's an awesome comparison video,

 

[DFB]

There's a battle between Milwaukee and Dewalt out there. Here's an awesome comparison video,

I might be wrong but I thought the new Makita's topped them all in these torque measurement test.


Real Tool recently announced they now have a different test to run on these impacts. It's supposed to give a more accurate measurement of actual power. Cant wait to see these results.

 

[Showkey]

On a budget and not a pro using daily.......the Milwaukee ( non fuel) can be had for less money and still packs a punch.
Since the Milwaukee Impact purchase have not used my air impact.

 

[gdocktor3]

So after watching that video, one could only wonder how these manufacturers come up with their max break away and working torque numbers. The Dewalt is advertised with 1200 ft lbs break away and 700 working if I remember correctly. RealTool came up with 1000 ft lbs working and 415 ft lbs instant torque, which I thought was the "max break away" that Dewalt stated was 1200 ft lbs. Keep in mind, every brand has higher advertised numbers than those shown during testing on RealTool, not just Dewalt.

 

[Jason280]

What model is the Dewalt?

Mine is an older 18v 1/2" impact, probably 3-4 years old (or more).

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Does your Craftsman have the 4ah battery? Without at least a 4ah battery I personally wouldn't bother with a cordless impact wrench.

 

[stikman56]

On a budget and not a pro using daily.......the Milwaukee ( non fuel) can be had for less money and still packs a punch.
Since the Milwaukee Impact purchase have not used my air impact.

Between the two, this for the price and they're all over as well. The w7150 is not, and costs a lot more. Parts are easy and cheap for the Milwaukee's I'm finding out.

 

[scissorman]

I own the W7150 and will never own another brand. The IR has more power than any other impact I've used, including air impact guns.

 

[gdocktor3]

Mine is an older 18v 1/2" impact, probably 3-4 years old (or more).

Well, obviously the Milwaukee is more powerful.