Need a 18V impact wrench

[Zurawskt]

So I see not one person mentioned the Makita 1/2'' impact, I purchased mine 2 years ago off of amazon for an amazing price of 91 bucks! It was a cyber friday deal or something was watching the price and it came down to 101 bucks and if you paid with a mastercard they would knock 10 more off just that day so I pulled the trigger. Now that was tool only {18 volt LI ION}, great gun love it for the price I paid, already had a drill kit with batteries so it was a cheap add to my collection. The milwaukee looks nice, most guys at work have either snappy or IR both great guns my makita works awesome for lug nuts anything else I grab my snappy air.

 

[subarub4]

It's easy if you already have batteries for that brand, for me I factored in the price of replacement batteries and the amount of tools offered. the Milwaukee dual M12/M18 charger with a XC M18 battery made the pick for the tool easy.

 

[subarub4]

Going to give us a review?

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

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-22

 

[pauls_workshop]

It's easy if you already have batteries for that brand, for me I factored in the price of replacement batteries and the amount of tools offered. the Milwaukee dual M12/M18 charger with a XC M18 battery made the pick for the tool easy.

Yes, but only if the ryobi cheapo one is worth getting! Most Ryobi cordless I really like but a few are real clunkers. And what do you lose compared to the better options out there like in the rigid one? That is the nature of my question. thx- Paul

 

[subarub4]

Yes, but only if the ryobi cheapo one is worth getting! Most Ryobi cordless I really like but a few are real clunkers. And what do you lose compared to the better options out there like in the rigid one? That is the nature of my question. thx- Paul

Sorry to confuse you my reply was meant for Zurawskt

 

[pauls_workshop]

ah very good. Actually, your reply would apply to either one of us just as well! - Paul

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Yes, but only if the ryobi cheapo one is worth getting! Most Ryobi cordless I really like but a few are real clunkers. And what do you lose compared to the better options out there like in the rigid one? That is the nature of my question. thx- Paul

The ridgid ($139) is rated at 300ft lbs of torque while the ryobi ($99) is rated at 200ft lbs of torque. I have not used the new Ridgid 1/2" impact yet, but when comparing their 1/4" impact with Ryobi's version, the difference is Obvious. The Ridgid 1/4" impact is slightly smaller and more powerful than the Ryobi 1/4" impact. I would ask myself what kind of tools would I want to use in the future, as Ridgid currently has much fewer cordless tools in their lineup.

 

[pauls_workshop]

Thanks Ka, that is good info I was looking for. Sounds like the Rigid is the way to go for sure for what you get for the money. Problem is if I got the Ryobi, I could use my existing lineup of batteries. Then again, I could also get a cheap electric 1/2" impact and have more power than probably either of these for less money (HF is like $40). Maybe I'll wait to find the ryobi tool itself cheaper sometime, maybe as a cpo remanufactured one or used or something. - Paul

 

[subarub4]

Thanks Ka, that is good info I was looking for. Sounds like the Rigid is the way to go for sure for what you get for the money. Problem is if I got the Ryobi, I could use my existing lineup of batteries. Then again, I could also get a cheap electric 1/2" impact and have more power than probably either of these for less money (HF is like $40). Maybe I'll wait to find the ryobi tool itself cheaper sometime, maybe as a cpo remanufactured one or used or something. - Paul

That HF tool is Ni-Cd

 

[pauls_workshop]

That HF tool is Ni-Cd

Not the corded one! that is the HF I was thinking of. - Paul

 

[928'er]

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

I've got both the Ryobi 1/4" hex impact driver and the Ryobi impact driver with the 1/2" anvil (along with a bunch of other One+ tools). I'm very satisfied with both of them as a DIY'er. They've done everything I've asked of them, but the newer, higher, Ah lithium batteries make a world of difference.

I do, however, tend to break things loose with a breaker bar first and do final tightening with a torque wrench. Just a habit I've gotten into (alloy lug nut syndrome).

Sorry, no experience with the Rigid line.

I bought into the Ryobi One+ system about 6-8 years ago and, so far, not a single complaint. I've still got the two original NiCads plus six Lithium batteries (including the two new 4Ah batteries I got in the BOGO deal yesterday). Everything is still going strong.

 

[subarub4]

Time for a little harder test, gotta remove a 14mm plate in order to stick my engine block heater on it

 

[subarub4]

Ha.. that hex ended up rounding out.. Only way out now is to wield a 14mm hex and try again.. the hex area was a little rusty so that did not help much. Everything else it took off with ease.

Anyone try that M12 ratchet? I wonder if it's really useful, my air ratchet is loud as heck