Mikwaukee fuel impact driver

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I've got two battery platforms, ingersoll and milwaukee. Both make an impact driver but im wondering if one is better than another. I'm not famaliar with them as I've always just used a drill. After an experience with my drill constantly slipping out of screws going into hard wall studs, I'm thinking I cod use one. Do they have a use in the automotive field as well? 99.9% off my tools are automotive tools. Some do double duty, but they're either simple have tools or my fuel drill & sawzall.

 

[kctyphoon]

In impact driver can double as an impact wrench with an adapter. One good use is the ability to use multiple size drive adapters, and you can choose either ball detent, or a pin lock. The advantage of a pin lock, is it will lock onto impact sockets, and the adapter will lock into the impact driver. Basically there is zero chance of a socket falling off like that.. My m18 fuel impact driver removes lugs on my car no problem..

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

The main use of this impact driver will be for construction type purposes. Screws, maybe lag bolts every so often. Do you think the 18v is over kill?

 

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[FigureItOut]

The main use of this impact driver will be for construction type purposes. Screws, maybe lag bolts every so often. Do you think the 18v is over kill?

The 18 Volt is very nice. It may be more power than you regularly need, but you'll be glad when you have it. That, and since you mentioned doing double duty in auto work, go for it. While not the ideal automotive tool, the M18 Fuel is the only hex drive impact that'd really be suitable for auto work.

I must not watch, Woodstock sells me on everything he reviews. Then again, I click on the videos of stuff I'm already interested in.

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[SuzukiGS750EZ]

No no, a driver. Like the 1/4" hex. I did not watch the video, but I own the IR W7150 as well as the 3/8 m18 fuel impact.

 

[Greg85mcss]

I have the non fuel m18 & m12. Both are very good for what they are. I have driven large screws into studs with the 12v so I'm pretty sure the 18 would suit your needs.


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[kctyphoon]

I have the m18/impact driver at work, and the m18 fuel at home.. Both are very well suited for what they do. Personally I'd always go with the bigger platform for anything that involves large screw or lags. The 12v will do it (I have those too) but i dont see it as a good idea to ask so much for a small platform. Better to let the bigger machine work easier than constantly ask a small one to work extra hard.

 

[BK13]

My first instinct would be the M18 Fuel. I wonder how many impact drivers Milwaukee sells for every one IR sells. But you probably can't go wrong either way.


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[theoldwizard1]

In impact driver can double as an impact wrench with an adapter.

Do they "turn down" the torque on the 1/4" hex drivers ?

Also the adapters "absorb" some of the impact energy.

 

[abvw]

I dislike using impact drivers for automotive.

Too powerful for small fasteners (and plastic parts) and about useless for anything bigger than 3/8" lag bolt.

Get a M18 3/8" impact wrench and a quick change bit chuck.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I dislike using impact drivers for automotive.

Too powerful for small fasteners (and plastic parts) and about useless for anything bigger than 3/8" lag bolt.

Get a M18 3/8" impact wrench and a quick change bit chuck.

I have one, for the time being I have a 3/8 square drive to 1/4 hex adapter on it

 

[firebox40dash5]

Personally, I think the hex driver in 18V Fuel is overkill. More torque than you need in the format, but you still lose a lot of torque if you put a square adapter in. I can't think of a use (other than sockets) where the M12 Fuel version came up short.

I disagree that the hex driver has no automotive use. The trigger modulation is great, and both versions have torque-limited modes... I use mine plenty on interiors and lighter underhood stuff.

 

[BK13]

Speaking of M12 Fuel, now, I sometimes have my 3/8" drive impact wrench and the 1/4" hex impact driver set up for different sizes of fasteners.... easier just to grab a different tool rather than changing sockets. Obviously I lose a little torque, but not enough to make a difference for what I'm using it on....

 

[diggerrick]

After an experience with my drill constantly slipping out of screws going into hard wall studs, I'm thinking I cod use one.

I used to have the same problem until I learned that drive bits wear out and have to be replaced. Not saying that's your problem, but worth considering.

 

[92integra]

m18 hex driver will put lug bolts in damn near 100ft lbs all day... baller *** warranty, jus sayin.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I'm looking at a 2753-20 and the m18 5.0 battery for $163. That's about 100$ less than I've seen elsewhere. Hope I like it! I have an IR drill driver in the 12v line and an m18 fuel drill, hope it doesn't make my IR driver useless, I just got it!

 

[BK13]

I'm looking at a 2753-20 and the m18 5.0 battery for $163.

Screaming deal!

 

[jd_1138]

I'd probably just stick to an 18V impact driver for now instead of 12V. You will love the power of it compared to a regular drill. 1,600 inch pounds of torque. You can drive fasteners so much easier. I especially love it with torx or Robertson fasteners, but it also makes driving Phillips fasteners more pleasant too.

 

[afbrian13]

I have the m18 fuel hammer drill and impact. Both have been great tools. I'm not a contractor, but i've done plenty of heavy house and auto work with them. The impact will drive 3 1/2 in framing screws all day without swapping batteries (I got the big ones) I can't believe how long the batteries last me on a charge.

I've used the impact on the cars. it works pretty well, but makes me want the 3/8 drive impact!

 

[Greg85mcss]

I have the m18 fuel hammer drill and impact. Both have been great tools. I'm not a contractor, but i've done plenty of heavy house and auto work with them. The impact will drive 3 1/2 in framing screws all day without swapping batteries (I got the big ones) I can't believe how long the batteries last me on a charge.

I've used the impact on the cars. it works pretty well, but makes me want the 3/8 drive impact!

This sounds like the set I have & the the 3ah xc batteries last me months being used daily. That's on cars so not as constant as construction work but they get used.


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[blacknblue]

I have the M18 fuel impact wrench (3/8 anvil) and it is worth its weight in gold. I use it all the time for my home automotive use. For a driver I bought the $50 craftsmen driver and it works for most anything I need it too. If I ever needed more power I could just use an adapter from 3/8 to hex for the M18. :2cents:

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

What bits do you all recommend? Can these use regular hex shanked drill bits? How about screw driver bits? Do extensions **** up torque on these?