Hi, I'm looking to pick up a cordless 1/2 impact wrench, and have pretty much narrowed my choices down to the IR 7152 and the Milwaukee M18 fuel 2767, as both of these look pretty comparable. I was wondering which one you guys would recommend? I'm not invested in either platform right now, so I could really go either way. I'm leaning towards the IR gun, as I like their 4 position torque selector and halo light, but I'm thinking that maybe I'll wait a bit to see if Milwaukee releases an updated version of the 2767, since they recently released their new compact and mid torque models. Also waiting on a upcoming review of the IR 7152 on the Torque test channel to see how it actually compares to the Milwaukee. Any thoughts?
IR 7152 or Milwaukee M18 2767?
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Milwaukee,
I own a lot of it, I have given them as gifts, my friend is beating the **** out of the stuff I gave him last year and it had not given the slightest hint of failing
Once you get one M18 (or M12) tool, and you have a battery and charger, it makes it easier to buy more and Milwaukee is making new stuff all the time.
The Milwaukee has 3 different selections for torque too
The impact wrench you mentioned is a monster, and even the mid torque ones are enough for most folks
I own a lot of it, I have given them as gifts, my friend is beating the **** out of the stuff I gave him last year and it had not given the slightest hint of failing
Once you get one M18 (or M12) tool, and you have a battery and charger, it makes it easier to buy more and Milwaukee is making new stuff all the time.
The Milwaukee has 3 different selections for torque too
The impact wrench you mentioned is a monster, and even the mid torque ones are enough for most folks
Torque Test Channel
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If you're buying 1 tool and it's a high torque, the IR. It better in almost every way, especially if you're seeing rust or corroded stuff. Fits more places, hits harder out the gate than pretty much anything which is great for busting stuff free, and the light is quite nice.
If you plan to eventually get another size impact or anything else within an 18V line like M18's, get Milwaukee. The mid torque is hard to ignore for how useful it is.
But just 1 tool vs 1 tool, the IR all the way.
If you plan to eventually get another size impact or anything else within an 18V line like M18's, get Milwaukee. The mid torque is hard to ignore for how useful it is.
But just 1 tool vs 1 tool, the IR all the way.
dnschmidt
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I have ALL of the Milwaukee impacts including the newest High-Torque and living in Phoenix I have never needed to use the High-Torque. The mid-torque has done everything I've ever needed it to do and it's MUCH smaller and lighter. It all depends upon where you live and what you work on. Frankly for normal car work (especially top end work) the 200 ft-lb Milwaukee M18 compact or M12 stubby is all I've ever needed on my Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry or my old 911. The Mid-torque has handled all of the suspension work. Once again if rust is part of your life bigger is better. If it isn't, and you're not trying to build up you muscles smaller and lighter is better.
I have an I-R mini belt sander (used to remove spot welds) and I like it a lot so I'm not going to argue with the TTC comments. But, if your battery shits the bed it is a hell of a lot easier to buy a replacement Milwaukee battery, which are available damn near anyplace, than finding an I-R battery on a Sunday afternoon.
I have an I-R mini belt sander (used to remove spot welds) and I like it a lot so I'm not going to argue with the TTC comments. But, if your battery shits the bed it is a hell of a lot easier to buy a replacement Milwaukee battery, which are available damn near anyplace, than finding an I-R battery on a Sunday afternoon.
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Option #3...
That thing is a monster. We haven't needed to use our 3/4 or 1" air impact on anything since getting this. It's power is ridiculous and maintenance is 10x ...yes literally 10x quicker than it's Milwaukee counterpart.
That thing is a monster. We haven't needed to use our 3/4 or 1" air impact on anything since getting this. It's power is ridiculous and maintenance is 10x ...yes literally 10x quicker than it's Milwaukee counterpart.
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To add...if your intention is to buy a slew of other tools down the road then Milwaukee is a no brainer.
But you can substitute Makita, Dewalt or Milwaukee in that thinking as well. All have batteries readily and easily available plus all three make an enormous amount of other battery tools.
This whole Makita vs Milwaukee vs DeWalt stuff is nonsense.
They all **** heads and all perform pretty much on par with each other.
One thing of note...
DeWalt is the only one that has some drivers and drills made in the U.S.
If that means anything.
Their 1/2"impact is fine too.
If you just want the very best electric impact and no interest in other tools...(i assume this is a long time purchase) the Snap On is the one I'd recommend.
*** they do offer other items to work with their 18v battery too. .we just got a little shop vac that works great too.
But you can substitute Makita, Dewalt or Milwaukee in that thinking as well. All have batteries readily and easily available plus all three make an enormous amount of other battery tools.
This whole Makita vs Milwaukee vs DeWalt stuff is nonsense.
They all **** heads and all perform pretty much on par with each other.
One thing of note...
DeWalt is the only one that has some drivers and drills made in the U.S.
If that means anything.
Their 1/2"impact is fine too.
If you just want the very best electric impact and no interest in other tools...(i assume this is a long time purchase) the Snap On is the one I'd recommend.
*** they do offer other items to work with their 18v battery too. .we just got a little shop vac that works great too.
I have the IR. I have not used it much, but so far, so good and I really like it. It is a little heavy. I try to always buy the best tool regardless of platform but do understand if a person is invested in a platform, sometimes sticking to it makes sense.
Xcursion88
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The only thing on the battery issues is this....makita and Dewalt are fooling around with a 40 and 56 volt or some ****.
What's that mean?
Milwaukee will be doing similar and probably already have and I just haven't paid attention.
What's that mean for the 20 and 18 volt of the current Makita, Milwaukee and Dewalt...not sure.
Hard to say how far the life cycle will go with the current batteries.
In other words are at the tail end of the current 18,20 volt battery life cycle and they're moving on to greener pastures?
Battery technology is growing in a rapid fashion. Faster than ever before and I wonder if these battery life cycles will begin to decrease going forward. My gut says yes because many people want the latest greatest thing.
What's that mean?
Milwaukee will be doing similar and probably already have and I just haven't paid attention.
What's that mean for the 20 and 18 volt of the current Makita, Milwaukee and Dewalt...not sure.
Hard to say how far the life cycle will go with the current batteries.
In other words are at the tail end of the current 18,20 volt battery life cycle and they're moving on to greener pastures?
Battery technology is growing in a rapid fashion. Faster than ever before and I wonder if these battery life cycles will begin to decrease going forward. My gut says yes because many people want the latest greatest thing.
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Thanks for all the great advice guys! I think I’m gonna go with the IR. I do live in NE Pa, so I’m in the rust belt! If the IR hits a little harder, seems like it might be the better choice for me. I’d like to eventually pick up some of the Milwaukee tools, but I’m more interested in the M12 line. I’m sure the Snap on is an awesome gun, but I’m guessing it’s a bit out of my price range. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks again!
visionguru
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Good choice! IR tools are designed for mechanics. Just the exterior built quality, it's superior to Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Snap On. Snap On is probably the worst, cheaply made with old tech.
Farmer888
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I was so close to buying the Ir, But then went with the 2767. I'm super happy with it and hit's very hard on stuck rusty bolts. I like the Milwaukee for having common batteries and I started my collection after this impact.
boss has the dewalt high torque and it's also very good and it's been used a lot and hard still going strong.
Personally I'm happy with my choice, if you don't want any other cordless tools then the IR is likely a good choice. Kind of a toss up and I doubt you'll notice much difference in torque between them. At the top end of the range your at the limit for what a 1/2" anvil can take in my opinion
boss has the dewalt high torque and it's also very good and it's been used a lot and hard still going strong.
Personally I'm happy with my choice, if you don't want any other cordless tools then the IR is likely a good choice. Kind of a toss up and I doubt you'll notice much difference in torque between them. At the top end of the range your at the limit for what a 1/2" anvil can take in my opinion
Kscardsfan
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Milwaukee. The sheer amount of tools and accessories in both the M18 and 12 universes is unparalleled by anyone else out there.