Need a 18V impact wrench

[subarub4]

I figure it would only be a matter of time.. I own the air version which is no problem, just that what I need taken care of is in another location.. Not sure if I can find anything this black Friday but I was budgeting around $120 max for the tool and the battery if that's possible.

Looking for the highest rated torque for the money.

 

[crewchief888]

I figure it would only be a matter of time.. I own the air version which is no problem, just that what I need taken care of is in another location.. Not sure if I can find anything this black Friday but I was budgeting around $120 max for the tool and the battery if that's possible.

Looking for the highest rated torque for the money.

1/2" dr or 3/8" dr ?

i think you'll be hard pressed to find much of anything (worthwhile) in your price range.

unless you can find something (very) used

 

[subarub4]

1/2" dr or 3/8" dr ?

i think you'll be hard pressed to find much of anything (worthwhile) in your price range.

unless you can find something (very) used

1/2"

 

[ADSR]

not going to get much in the 120 buck range.

 

[subarub4]

The worst bolt is around 110 ft.lbs

 

[PDXCummins]

Only thing in that price range that comes to mind that gets decent reviews is the Craftsman. One of those Craftsman Club Deals is coming on in about a week, might wait to see if its included. If not you can still probably get it for around eighty bucks using a 20 off coupon. Not a Snappy, IR, etc but your also talking about 80 bucks.

 

[HMCFab9]

I have the Craftsman 1/2" cordless impact.
It has decent power, but the batteries don't last long. (maybe they would be better if I used it more often though)
If new ones come with the better batteries, it's a good one for the price.
I paid around $100 several years ago.
Ideally, you'd get the Milwaukee, but that's not gonna happen for your price.

 

[kblazer87]

I paid 125.00 for my Snap on 18v CT6850 last year at the pawn shop. Very little use and came with one Ni-cad and one Li-ion battery plus the charger and carrying case. Keep your eyes peeled and jump on the deals when you find them.

 

[tjmonsen5]

tightest bolt is 110 ft lb? Dont waste your money, save it until you can buy a real cordless impact gun that does 400+ ft lbs. Anything less you might as well not even bother buying it.

 

[sselander]

Also, Ridgid offers one, it has been discussed recently:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221650

supposedly 300 ft.-lbs ..

Ridgid 18V 1/2" Impact Wrench Model R86010B
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/18v-half-inch-impact-wrench

Home Depot link:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-R86010B/203930523#.UpQStsTbObw

 

[subarub4]

Just came from Home depot.. OK I hate how they only have cordless drills to test but nothing else..

that being said the rigid tool felt OK, but I picked up the Milwaukee M18 next to it and it feels solid and it seems the battery slot is way smaller..

On the other hand the Ridid tool rep came to me and said since I don't have any type of tool/battery system (I know he is trying to sell) I would be better off getting the cordless drill/driver with the impact driver for $299 I get two of the larger size batteries with the charger and you get a free tool only (not the impact wrench) but a sawzall,grinder or circ saw..

Now if I went with the impact only it's $139 with that, $49 for the charger and I think it was $79 of the battery.

Now if I got that kit I would be $299 + the $139 for the impact wrench.

 

[GSteg]

The Craftsman is a good gun providing you have the lithium battery, or just keep the nicad charged frequently. For the price, you won't find anything better (brand new).

 

[subarub4]

I've had many Nicad tools and I know I don't want to go that way again.

 

[pipsters]

If you're going to marry a cordless tool family pick the one that offers the most tools that you will use. What really would **** is to have 3 different tool families, with different batteries and chargers. In my opinion free battery replacement is secondary to that, for the huge reduction in clutter it allows.

Also keep in mind, IIRC, only the Ridgid batteries bought in sets are guaranteed for life. Meaning, the spare batteries bought separately wouldn't carry a LSA.

I went with Ridgid because of the deal I got on the drill/driver combo + two batteries + LSA and the quality of the tool was MUCH above Ryobi. Above that the prices really start to jump and you're stuck buying new batteries as well. What I plan on doing is picking up the limited use Ridgid tools used (such as the 7-1/4 circular saw) used. Also I found a Ryobi battery drawn in CAD and plan to have it 3D printed and graph a Ridgid battery to the bottom of it, to purchase Ryobi tools like their string trimmer for use with the Ridgid battery.

I want ONE battery and charger and tools able to use them, none of this charger musical chair stuff that some people play. I don't have the room for the clutter.

 

[subarub4]

If you're going to marry a cordless tool family pick the one that offers the most tools that you will use. What really would **** is to have 3 different tool families, with different batteries and chargers. In my opinion free battery replacement is secondary to that, for the huge reduction in clutter it allows.

Also keep in mind, IIRC, only the Ridgid batteries bought in sets are guaranteed for life. Meaning, the spare batteries bought separately wouldn't carry a LSA.

I went with Ridgid because of the deal I got on the drill/driver combo + two batteries + LSA and the quality of the tool was MUCH above Ryobi. Above that the prices really start to jump and you're stuck buying new batteries as well. What I plan on doing is picking up the limited use Ridgid tools used (such as the 7-1/4 circular saw) used. Also I found a Ryobi battery drawn in CAD and plan to have it 3D printed and graph a Ridgid battery to the bottom of it, to purchase Ryobi tools like their string trimmer for use with the Ridgid battery.

I want ONE battery and charger and tools able to use them, none of this charger musical chair stuff that some people play. I don't have the room for the clutter.

The ridgid is nice but I can't find much on info on the impact wrench, things like run-time and impact feel. I would assume it can handle 150 ft.lbs

I was looking at the sawzall and it felt good as well I will have to see how the pay is if I do the $299 package + the $139.. in the end I would have 3 tools + a bag and charger + 2 batteries. I doubt they are the 4 Amp version and being as it's a tool combo pickup the sawzall as well.

 

[Voi]

Last winter I found the Dewalt DW059B (bare tool) for $140 at Lowes. I'm guessing it's cheaper now.

300 foot pounds of torque, IIRC, but it's not brushless and it's not nearly as compact as some of the newer impacts out there today.

But if you have any of the 18V Lithium Ion or NiCad batteries and charger for other tools it's an option worth considering. I don't think I'd consider it if you don't already have one of the battery systems in your tool arsenal.

I'm only throwing this out there as there might also be some screaming deals on the old Dewalt battery systems.

Since you're starting from scratch, Bosch also has a 1/2" impact wrench that also works as a 1/4" hex driver. I'm sure it's expensive but the dual purpose nature is appealing. I use my 1/4" impact driver all the time. I wouldn't use a 1/2" impact wrench nearly as much. Of course I said the same thing about the driver when I bought my drill/driver combo. Turned out to be very wrong.

 

[craigconnor]

Last winter I found the Dewalt DW059B (bare tool) for $140 at Lowes. I'm guessing it's cheaper now.

300 foot pounds of torque, IIRC, but it's not brushless and it's not nearly as compact as some of the newer impacts out there today.

I have that same impact and it works great. Took off a couple crank pulley bolts off with it, so it's definitely got power.

Amazon sells it for $129, and they are having a $25 off $100 sale right now. You could probably pick up a battery and charger for pretty cheap off ebay or something.



Otherwise, I have heard great things about the Goodyear Impact.
http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9343447/00102/?quantity=1

 

[subarub4]

I'm still leaning for the ridgid because I really do need another drill.. I dropped my last one (it was the HF hammer drill blue one) about 10 FT up on a ladder to a wooden floor and it cracked at the base where the motor head sits about the trigger.. it still works but it's impossible to fix.. but it turned out to be good because knowing where to go when your battery is shot was another thing.

I could really do without that impact driver in that $299 kit But I guess people find those things helpful enough..

I think I saw that Dewalt at home Depot it was huge vs the ridgid and Milwaukee 1/2" versions I'd know by Thursday what's going to happen The chucks on those drills feel better then most other cordless tools I've used

 

[stage20]

if you are loooking for the BIG 1/2 dewalt impact, tractor supply has them right now for 169.00 with charger and ONE battery. everybody else sells it for 299 329 with 2 batteries, so its a pretty good deal.

 

[Voi]

if you are loooking for the BIG 1/2 dewalt impact, tractor supply has them right now for 169.00 with charger and ONE battery. everybody else sells it for 299 329 with 2 batteries, so its a pretty good deal.

Thanks for that info. I went and looked it up myself. Here's the link to their site:

http://www.tractorsupply.com//Produ...rViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&categoryId=

 

[WildwoodChuck]

I have the Ryobi and I like it fine. I keep it and the in car charger in the truck all the time along with the air pump.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

I have the Ryobi and I like it fine. I keep it and the in car charger in the truck all the time along with the air pump.

Same here. I was already invested in Ryobi, so $99 wasn't bad for the impact.

 

[subarub4]

How would the Ridgid do on a 2 Ah battery?

 

[subarub4]

Looks like I will be getting the Milwaukee, I'm headed out in a few to go get the battery starter kit and hopefully on Friday morning it wont be a long line at HD, I've never been to HD until like 10 AM on black Friday so I don't know how it is when they open at 5 AM.. I have to be to work at 6:30AM.

 

[joshmodelskidoo]

i have the craftsman impact and i like it but it does have battery issues and its not overly powerful but o figured i was going to be disappointed and im not. that dewalt is a hell of a deal. might look at the ryobi+1 or harbor freight sells one with like 300ftlb tourqe also. theres a northern tool version also. or get a cordless drill deal for black friday and then get the bare tool. kobakt has a good deal at lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_510518-1124...entURL=?Ntt=cordless+impact&page=2&facetInfo=
http://www.lowes.com/pd_515979-1124...-_-Spcl_Val|BF_SV_Kobalt_18V_Drill_515979_Buy
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200596355_200596355
http://www.homedepot.com/s/ryobi+18v?NCNI-5
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drivers/12-in-18-volt-cordless-impact-wrench-60380.html
http://www.theblackfriday.com/ads/searshome/sears-black-friday-ad5.shtml

 

[stage20]

who makes the kobalt? ive played with some of them in the store, seems to be lighter quality, like the newer porter cable stuff.

 

[scarney1988]

Sent a PM to the OP... if you know what I mean

 

[subarub4]

replied

 

[subarub4]

nice that it can charge both types

 

[emeraldcoupe]

i've got a craftsman c3 1/2" impact, picked up two lithium ion batts on sale for $39.00 ea ( last year ). i've used it on lugs,suspension, dif work,etc. no complaints.

 

[subarub4]

Was not sure how it was on black Friday at home depot.. arrived at 4:40 AM and I was like the 10th person in line.. as soon as the doors opened people went to the fridge section, I went for the tools.. I was in and out in almost less then 2 min, first to check out.

 

[Papas63]

Nice. Was that a black friday special buy?

 

[subarub4]

The impact? No lol which is why no one was over in the tool area

 

[Nocturnal-G]

The impact? No lol which is why no one was over in the tool area

Going to give us a review?

Is Milwaukee coming out with a Fuel version of that impact?

 

[subarub4]

I'm pretty sure they have a fuel version it's like 700 something ft.lbs

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[subarub4]

Man I was super tired, I got up early like I said wen to HD then left for work, so I got to use it and it's great! I love it it took everything off with ease so far. The crank pulley I will have to do when I get my oil pan back on I ended up ordering a o-ring seal for the pickup tube but I noticed the O-ring set at HF would of worked as well.. Oh well just have to wait a few days.

Feels the same as my Central Pneumatic earthquake in weight with the air tool being a bit shorter.. I will put the video up after it uploads to youtube, the engine mounts took a bit more force but they came off pretty easy.

 

[Danglerb]

You should have no issues with that impact.

For cheap nothing I've seen has the bang / buck of the Goodyear Pep Boys has for BF $70.

My own choice was a Craftsman C3, and it does fine so far, but I do plan on switching to Lion batteries from the poor quality NiCds it comes with.

 

[subarub4]

I went back to home depot after work and I played around with the M12 tools, that jigsaw was pretty nice, I can't think what the m18 version is like.


the M12 ratchet was a little meh

But so far the wrench has been nice no issues

 

[subarub4]

Nice. Was that a black friday special buy?

I noticed just awhile ago, the charger and battery in the kit was a "while supplies last" deal I guess it was a pre black Friday deal.

Youtube video

 

[pauls_workshop]

I wanted to ask the forum too: Anyone use both the Ryobi 18v cordless 1/2" impact and the more pricey Rigid 1/2" cordless impact? How are they both for DIY, non-pro mechanic, occasional use when you need more than the little 1/4" cordless impact type? I have a bunch of Ryobi 18v cordless, so that would fit my line, but Rigid is supposed to be a step up in general and could be an entry point for me to gradually move towards the Rigid cordless over time. Wanted to weigh the pros/cons of those choices. thx- Paul