Earthquake XT Clearance?

[shadetree_mech]

Is HF coming out with a new impact wrench to replace the Earthquake XT?

Looking at the HF site https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-composite-xtreme-torque-air-impact-wrench-62891.html it shows it as clearance? Although it's not at a clearance price. It was on sale for $100 around a month ago.

Anyone know of something being developed for replacement? Or was this just a misprint on the clearance thing?

 

[demarpaint]

I have a feeling HF uses the term "clearance" a lot in their advertising, and it doesn't really mean they're clearing out and replacing the item.

 

[Mr_B]

I wouldn't waste time and money with HF air tools or the sloppy marketing, plenty better air tool brands at similar price range that better tool and support .

 

[Prospecter]

I have an Earthquake XT that's worked fine for my personal vehicles for several years now. I suppose if I break it, I'll upgrade, but so far I have no reason to do so.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

They are excellent for the money. Both the cordless and air ones. I have the 1/2 air gun there I picked it up back in August for $99. Then used my Inside Track Club card and got the cordless ratchet on Saturday for $89.99 so far both are absolutely excellent tools and I’m using them professionally. Everyone in my shop has some Earthquake stuff besides on guy who only uses Snap-on. In my opinion nothing beats them.


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[Rabid Badger]

They're coming out with a "new" version. Same specs, but much uglier:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-composite-xtreme-torque-air-impact-wrench-green-57157.html

I suppose it's possible they've updated the manufacturing process to match the quality of their stubby. That would push it from "good" to a top tier product.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

They are excellent for the money. Both the cordless and air ones. I have the 1/2 air gun there I picked it up back in August for $99. Then used my Inside Track Club card and got the cordless ratchet on Saturday for $89.99 so far both are absolutely excellent tools and I’m using them professionally. Everyone in my shop has some Earthquake stuff besides on guy who only uses Snap-on. In my opinion nothing beats them.


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- If price is a consideration. -

They're a good value impact gun, lots of entry level guys buy them. It's not an MG725, or an IR 2235. My opinion has always been to try to maximize the output I can buy, and the air supply I'm using can support. The earthquakes hold up pretty good though.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

- If price is a consideration. -



They're a good value impact gun, lots of entry level guys buy them. It's not an MG725, or an IR 2235. My opinion has always been to try to maximize the output I can buy, and the air supply I'm using can support. The earthquakes hold up pretty good though.

Yes I’ve dropped mine a few times. I’m not too familiar with the MG725. I like Ingersoll Rand stuff though and have had good luck with it.


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[marineman]

I've had both the earthquake and the mg725, now have the pt850 or whatever it is. Earthquake had the same power as the snappy but vibrated a lot more to the point my hand would go numb if I used it a lot. In most cases an impact isn't really a constant use tool so I'd say it's good enough for what most people need.

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[Mr_B]

For pro use a lot beats them and for similar money, the battery tools are even worse deal, pretty much a one tool battery platform, 3 month warranty, unlikely useful part support and short lifespan in hard use .
Astro kuani sumake aircat offer a lot for small money and grab a deal on dewalt or milwaukee and you got a good warranty, parts and expandable platform for few bucks more .

 

[rlitman]

I've had both the earthquake and the mg725, now have the pt850 or whatever it is. Earthquake had the same power as the snappy but vibrated a lot more to the point my hand would go numb if I used it a lot. In most cases an impact isn't really a constant use tool so I'd say it's good enough for what most people need.

Interesting. I have an AirCat that hammers quite a bit up and down on stuck fasteners. Sounds a lot like your issue. They probably share the same design flaw.

My IR 2235 QTiMax is much easier on the hands.