Cordless Torque Driver

[fattogatto]

Looking for a 1/2" drive, cordless, reversible torque driver with at least 160 ft/lb capacity. Any suggestions?

 

[eschoendorff]

What is your budget?

http://www.motherofallcordlessimpactwrenches.com/

 

[daveblank]

What is your budget?

http://www.motherofallcordlessimpactwrenches.com/

Why do they list the "max torque" instead of "working tork" like other companies?

 

[Geeforce]

Looking for a 1/2" drive, cordless, reversible torque driver with at least 160 ft/lb capacity. Any suggestions?

I'm interested in this as well....

 

[scofo]

Marketing. I do know the 18v 1/2",14.4v 3/8" and the "Mini Thug" weren't cheap but they get worked out every weekday. I liked those so much I bought a Skil 1/4" lithium ratchet [$20] and that Bosch PS-40 [$99] both Home depot closeouts. If the compressor at work takes a dump, I'll be the "Energizer Bunny". Perhaps a little off topic but that little Skil ratchet looks a bit like a toy but it really works pretty good, excellent for dash work and plastic timing covers etc...

 

[DiStOrTiOn]

You might want to try the craftsman professional cordless impact. It's under the drill section of cordless tools on the sears website. I bought a used on one ebay, works pretty well so far, but I dont know the max torque rating.

 

[Valsmere]

Take a look at Ingersoll Rand alson, thats the one I'm going with.

 

[fattogatto]

What is your budget?

Like to stay under $300 if possible.

 

[fattogatto]

Take a look at Ingersoll Rand alson, thats the one I'm going with.

At 650 inch-pounds it's way too weak. I need 160 FT-lbs.

The problem, as always, is the combination of needing a high torque rating PLUS a reversible unit.

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

A friend of mine just got this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WICYK4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Seems to work pretty good. Takes the lugs off of his car and truck.

 

[fattogatto]

A friend of mine just got this one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WICYK4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Seems to work pretty good. Takes the lugs off of his car and truck.

Thanks CAT. That seems to be the best option so far.

 

[fattogatto]

Just picked this up at what seemed like a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Milwaukee-9079-...6689474QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

 

[hamburglar]

Any clue from anyone who has owned one on how long those batteries actually last? I like the idea of being cordless, but simply don't pull enough tires off of cars (and all that other stuff that requires a larger impact) to justify the purchase on something like that Milwaukee if it's only good for 4-5 years or whatever.

 

[fattogatto]

Any clue from anyone who has owned one on how long those batteries actually last? I like the idea of being cordless, but simply don't pull enough tires off of cars (and all that other stuff that requires a larger impact) to justify the purchase on something like that Milwaukee if it's only good for 4-5 years or whatever.

The first time you have to change two rear dually tires while hooked to a 28' loaded trailer at 11:30 at night just outside Cairo, Illinois you'll think it is justified.

 

[hamburglar]

The first time you have to change two rear dually tires while hooked to a 28' loaded trailer at 11:30 at night just outside Cairo, Illinois you'll think it is justified.

LOL. That sounds like a blues tune.

 

[fattogatto]

LOL. That sounds like a blues tune.

Probably would have saved at least 45 minutes. Use the driver on the scissors jack to get both truck wheels off ground without having to drop the trailer (instead of using a 2 ton floor jack) and then removing the wheels and reinstalling the spare. Saves lots of time and mosquito bites.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I've changed truck tyres with my 36" Snap-on ratchet. Handles them quite well, but is a little tiring by the time you do up the 10th nut.

 

[Vicegrip]

You were looking at the wrong IR cordless gun if it was only 160 inch pounds. IR makes a good unit that hits plenty hard at 350 ftlb. I have a Snap-On and the IR is a better unit IMO. Be sure to get one that is VSR. On/Off cordless guns ****. They are lug nut machines only for the most part. VSR lets you use it for anything other than lug nuts. You can gently start and set a 10 mm nut or blast off a lug with the same tool.

 

[Major Ramifications]

Dewalt has the DC821KA with 160 ft. pounds max for $179 and the DW059K-2 with 300 ft. pounds of max torque. I would think that Milwaukee, Bosch, etcetera have similar products.
Here is the DC821KA:
http://www.dryesupply.com/p-330-dewalt-heavy-duty-18v-12-high-performance-impact-wrench-kit.aspx

I don't think the Milwaukee is worth $155 more with only 23 extra ft. pounds.