IR HammerHead 90* impact.

[Sticks]

Features and Benefits:

* Power of an Impact.....reach of a ratchet
* MAX Power - With 180 ft-lb max torque and 7,000 rpm, Hammerhead offers more than twice the power of the leading competitor’s ratchet
* MAX Control - A feather-touch trigger, two-position forward power regulator, and conveniently located forward/reverse ring provide precise control
* MAX Access - A head height of under 2" and reactionless torque allow you to safely use this powerful tool in tight spaces
* Knuckle-saver reactionless torque eliminates kickback

From the company that invented the Impactool in 1934, comes a revolutionary product that is unlike any other on the market today. The Ingersoll Rand Hammerhead Low Profile Impactool offers the power and speed of an impact with the reach of a ratchet, and it’s going to change the way you work. The combination of MAX power, MAX control, and MAX access now allows you to use an Ingersoll Rand Impactool for virtually any application. Say goodbye to awkward extensions and swivel sockets, and watch your productivity soar as you conquer tasks in minutes that once took you hours.

They fluff the description a bit, but I have to say, it is one handy little tool.

Bought it a couple weeks ago online (need to read the rules about posting links to sites for purchases). I paid $253.99 delivered.

IMO this thing has already paid for itself for busting loose bolts, nuts, and hydraulic filter housings where it is normally a job for the ratchet and a cheater bar.

Comes in 3/8 and 1/2 drive, but the specs are the same for both, so I am guessing it is just a different anvil. Grey Pneumatic makes adapters that are almost flush mount so I went with the 3/8 drive, and can use the 3/8f to 1/2m adapter without the usual inch long extension from the adapter.

Did a rush job on a concrete paver hydraulic filter change, and there were 3 filter housings that were mounted where you only had about 10* of ratchet swing and no room for a cheater bar, or no way to get any leverage. Absolutely would not budge. Put the socket on this little beauty and had the housing off in about 30 seconds (after 10 minuets of fighting with the ratchet, chain wrench, both at once...).

Did a front wheel hub on a '09 Chevy 1/2 ton with it in about 15 minuets start to finish. Got the brake caliper, and the three hub bolts without having to spin the wheel (steering) back and forth and fighting with a ratchet or wrench.

Alternator R&R on a Cat D7 dozer, another where it is ratchet or box wrench only. No room to get a 3/8 impact in no matter what combination of wobble and extensions you use.

No more impact guns and extensions at extreme angles and hope it does not slip off and launch the socket across the shop (or field in my case).

Takes some time to get used to the TQ when tightening. Not like a regular impact where you can speed thread the nut/bolt and let the inertia do the initial snugging before the impact action starts. This thing gives almost no feedback in the handle or sound when the TQ starts to build, so gotta be careful with the smaller dia. threads.

No more smashed or cut knuckles for me...well, not as many at least.

 

[ptab01]

I wish i had met as much success w/ mine own- i have had one successful caliper bracket removal out of the past dozen and a half. I don't hit the set pins with it b/c i fear i'll overtorque them.

I did though a good time today w/ it on a gm drive shaft repair which i am thankful for.

the pro - is obvious on this tool- you are fitting into spots you ain't going to get an impact gun into
the neg - the torque is great as a ratchet app but it ain't enough to unseat my impact gun from top dog - the reactionless head is kewl IF you know the impact actions is gonna get you started - NOT kewl when you are impacting away for a few minutes thinkin' about how the gun would have this thing over and done w/ already.

 

[Sticks]

Not made to replace the impact gun. Just do it's job when it won't fit where you need it.

90% sure my 3/8 air ratchet is going to end up back at the shop though. I'll give it through summer to see how much I need it, then decide then.