Looking for a High Torque aimpact Wrench

[Theronswanson]

I find myself in need of a High Torque impact wrench. I'm invested in the Milwaukee platform, however they seem too pricey for me right now (I also need a new battery). That being said, looking through Black Friday Deals, I've narrowed it down to these choices

Dewalt Deal

Rigid Deal

Flex Deal

Any of these deals get me into a new platform, which is not a bad thing IMO. Dewalt is pretty self explanatory. The Rigid deal comes with a free tool, and lower cost for the entire platform. Flex doesn't have many mechanics tools yet, but offers a lifetime warranty. Which of the 3 would you choose?

 

[mervyn]

I'd go with the dewalt. Max torque. Never heard of flex.

Bought a Milwaukee M18 fuel impact used off eBay for 300 awhile back. It laughs at lug nuts.

 

[jptbay]

This is the king. DeWALT XR DCF961

 

[scooby074]

del

 

[Theronswanson]

del

Normally I would, that $299 Deal is the lower end high torque with a 4AH battery though. The ones I've listed have a higher torque rating and better battery.

 

[scooby074]

Normally I would, that $299 Deal is the lower end high torque with a 4AH battery though. The ones I've listed have a higher torque rating and better battery.

I noticed that just prior to you quoting me. I hadnt realized that Milwaukee had released a new "high torque" as they call it, that isnt "High torque" but more mid torque.

The new actual HT is a heck of a gun by the looks of it. If you can swing it in a Kit, its what Id do considering youre already invested in the system.

 

[rancherbill]

I don't know whether you use it a lot.

I have been a Makita guy for a long time. I have strarted to buy Ryobi. They are good for my non-pro needs. I have a battery adapter. I can buy 3 tools for the price of 2 Makita tools and the same statement would apply to Milwaukee. I bought my son Ryobi and ebverytime I see him he's bought a new tool - they're low cost. He has more than me. Neither him nor I as a DIYer will be ever able to wear them out.

 

[Theronswanson]

I noticed that just prior to you quoting me. I hadnt realized that Milwaukee had released a new "high torque" as they call it, that isnt "High torque" but more mid torque.

The new actual HT is a heck of a gun by the looks of it. If you can swing it in a Kit, its what Id do considering youre already invested in the system.

Too pricey for me right now. I think the new high torque kit with the forged battery and new charger is running around $500. The kit we talked about above isn't even the fuel model. The old fuel model is around $280 bare tool IIRC. It just so happened I had a battery **** the bed this weekend, so I started looking for a kit to replace it as well.

 

[Theronswanson]

I don't know whether you use it a lot.

I have been a Makita guy for a long time. I have strarted to buy Ryobi. They are good for my non-pro needs. I have a battery adapter. I can buy 3 tools for the price of 2 Makita tools and the same statement would apply to Milwaukee. I bought my son Ryobi and ebverytime I see him he's bought a new tool - they're low cost. He has more than me. Neither him nor I as a DIYer will be ever able to wear them out.

I'm sure I'll buy something from Ryobi eventually, definitely a big cost difference when looking at the higher end tools.

 

[Snapped-off]

If you're dead set on those choices, I would get the Ridgid and pick up the free mid torque with it.

 

[fourjeepin]

I would not consider the Flex. And would choose the Ridgid over Dewalt. Ridgid has the lifetime warranty, 2 batteries, and comes with a free tool of your choice.

 

[mike93lx]

These high torques are really heavy and not something you want to wield unless you really need it. Just throwing it out there so you don't blow your wad on a tool that you find just sits and you have to come back for another.

The DCF900 is a monster that is overkill for nearly everyone. Curious, what's the application? The dcf891 is their latest mid torque and it's a beast too... Just as much beans as previous Gen high torque stuff and a lot lighter