Recommendations for a ~500ft-lb battery impact?

[bandit25]

Hey all,

I've been searching for a while and I can't seem to find any impacts around the 500ft-lb range. I found the M18 Fuel, which is around 130, and the M18 Fuel High Torque, which is a crazy 1100ft-lb (but, you're paying for that).

I just need an impact for around the garage busting off rusted bolts. I'm moving across the country in a few weeks, and then again to Australia within a couple years, so I don't want to haul around an air compressor (had one, actually, just sold it). Since I'm going to Australia, I don't want a corded impact because that would put a much bigger draw on an electrical converter than a battery charger would.

So with that said, any ideas? My jeep has a lot of rust, and I'm imagining (i.e. hoping) 500ft-lb would be enough. Or should I **** it up and get the 1100?

 

[CobraChevelle]

I would just stick with the m18. CP has a new cordless that just came out. maybe check them out.. I have the m18 fuel.. So far nothing stops it.

These just came out on my tool flyer at my work

http://www.cp.com/usen/whatwedo/powertools/cordless/cp8848.aspx

It is a little cheaper than the m18 fuel. I still think the fuel is a better buy because there is so much you can do with the m18 line

 

[BK13]

If it were me making this purchase (and it will be, fairly soon) I'd just **** it up and buy the M18 Fuel or the IR. I know you can get chargers for M18 stuff in Oz, and I assume you can get IR chargers as well, but I'd check before I took the plunge one way or another.

 

[Ericgst]

There is a 450ft/lb and a 700ft/lb M18 1/2" impact wrench. Dewalt, Makita and others also make a ~450ft/lb imapct

 

[todd_fuller]

Just get the Milwaukee 2763. Unless a raft of other options have come to market recently, there aren't many options for what you're looking for. When the 2763 came out, there were plenty of ~300 ft-lb options and the IR big daddy, but not much else.

DeWalt has the DFC889 @ 400 ft-lbs
Panasonic's EY7552LS2S57 is ~350 ft-lbs
Bosch has the IWHT180 @ 500 ft-lbs

For the price, size and weight, IR or Milwaukee are the way to go, IMHO.

 

[bandit25]

There is a 450ft/lb and a 700ft/lb M18 1/2" impact wrench. Dewalt, Makita and others also make a ~450ft/lb imapct

Oh wow, yes there is indeed. I didn't realize the M18 Fuel impact was actually a line up of so many models, I thought there was just 1 compact and 1 high torque.

I would just stick with the m18. CP has a new cordless that just came out. maybe check them out.. I have the m18 fuel.. So far nothing stops it.

These just came out on my tool flyer at my work

http://www.cp.com/usen/whatwedo/powertools/cordless/cp8848.aspx

It is a little cheaper than the m18 fuel. I still think the fuel is a better buy because there is so much you can do with the m18 line

I'll take a look into this! At the time being I don't have a use for anything else that would use the same battery, but who knows, maybe that'll change down the road.

If it were me making this purchase (and it will be, fairly soon) I'd just **** it up and buy the M18 Fuel or the IR. I know you can get chargers for M18 stuff in Oz, and I assume you can get IR chargers as well, but I'd check before I took the plunge one way or another.

I'm assuming you're referring to the high torque model? And true, buying an Oz charger would probably be a better option than a converter, and possibly cheaper!

 

[redmed]

Get the M18 Fuel 2763-(20 or 22). You want the brushless M18 Fuel because the vibration produced by impacts is bad for the brushes a brushless motor will last longer.
Order online @Home Depot for $219 or a reconditioned from CPO for $165.
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory...l-/milr2763-80,default,pd.html?start=4&q=2763

 

[bandit25]

Get the M18 Fuel 2763-(20 or 22). You want the brushless M18 Fuel because the vibration produced by impacts is bad for the brushes a brushless motor will last longer.
Order online @Home Depot for $219 or a reconditioned from CPO for $165.
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factory...l-/milr2763-80,default,pd.html?start=4&q=2763

I'd rather pay a bit more for a new one with a 5 year warranty than a reconditioned one with a 1 year warranty. I'm fine with reconditioned tools, but spending that much money on one, I want that longer warranty!

 

[bandit25]

Get the M18 Fuel 2763-(20 or 22)

What's the difference between the -20 and the -22? Is the 22 the kit and the 20 the bare gun?

 

[Ign]

What's the difference between the -20 and the -22? Is the 22 the kit and the 20 the bare gun?

Yes.

 

[bandit25]

Will the 48-11-1815 batteries work on this? I don't need the huge one that comes stock with it

 

[Adam.C]

I have a 500ftlb Bosch model that may be attractive. Bosch parts and chargers are available around the world. The 18V Bosch is common to all Bosch drills, sawzall etc.

For more power you could look at those new IR/Bluepoint sockets that have a torque multiplying effect.

I know guys rave about the Milwaukee. I bought my Bosch as a bare tool because I already had an 18V drill. For $200, I thought it was a good move.

 

[03protege]

Will the 48-11-1815 batteries work on this? I don't need the huge one that comes stock with it

Actually you do need the huge batteries, so that should answer your question as to the 48-11-1815. The compact batteries cannot supply the juice needed.

It may cost you almost as much to get a drill kit with XC battery plus the bare impact vs buying the impact kit.

 

[03protege]

For more power you could look at those new IR/Bluepoint sockets that have a torque multiplying effect.
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Would you mind pointing me in the direction of these, I tried searching but couldn't find what you are talking about.

 

[musgofasta]

I have the 300 ft/lb Ridgid 1/2 inch 18v impact.

It is a beast for a cordless tool - there isn't anything that I've come across where it has failed.

 

[eldunco]

Second the ridgid. Already had almost their full 18v line up however. But $100 for the bare tool was a hell of a deal if you have batteries and don't need more torque. Warranty also can't be beat. Although I've never had an issue with their 18v tools even with multiple years worth of use in the field.

 

[619DioFan]

Having recently purchased the fuel in 1/2 and 3/8 drive I can say that I wish I had got them sooner. haven't used my air impacts in several weeks as these tools just flat out rock. will absolutely add more Milwaukee tools to the line up. just super impressed with these impacts.

 

[BK13]

You want the brushless M18 Fuel because the vibration produced by impacts is bad for the brushes a brushless motor will last longer.

I'm sure that's news to Ingersol-Rand...

 

[bandit25]

How "worth it" is buying this and the batteries new, in order to get the warranty? I can get this 2763 used for a better price. I would probably buy the batteries new, though. Thoughts?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Second the ridgid. Already had almost their full 18v line up however. ...

Having recently purchased the fuel in 1/2 and 3/8 drive I can say that I wish I had got them sooner. haven't used my air impacts in several weeks as these tools just flat out rock. will absolutely add more Milwaukee tools to the line up. just super impressed with these impacts.

Sadly, this is a common problem. You hiych your wagon to one brand and it is damn expensive to go to another ! Kind of like marriage and divorce on a small scale !!

 

[Fcvapor05]

How "worth it" is buying this and the batteries new, in order to get the warranty? I can get this 2763 used for a better price. I would probably buy the batteries new, though. Thoughts?

Depends on the price break and your intended usage.

If you're saving $20 and you're a pro that's going to run it hard, probably better to eat that $20 and get 4 additional warranty years.

If its $150 less and you're a homeowner type who's going to use it to do occasional wheel changes and light maintenance, 1 year of warranty is probably pretty safe.

 

[LordPsychon]

The way I see it, there are several good options. On the high end you have the IR and the Milwaukee Fuels, in the middle you have the Ridgid/Dewalt/Bosch line, and on the low cost end yet still effective you have Ryobi and Craftsman. If you are only going to use the tool once in a blue moon, consider renting a unit instead of buying. If the use is going to be once a month or less, go middle or low. If you are staking your livelihood on it, go high.

 

[RedRabbit]

I recommend the IR impacts. I use them at work and love them. I'm not gonna say they are the best but they work well for me.

 

[bandit25]

I would probably be using it every weekend. Not for work or my livelyhood, but for my seemingly constant supply of projects I find. I would need it to get through severely rusted nuts and bolts of my current Jeep (Michigan joy) as well as making work a little easier when it's horribly hot outside (moving to Yuma, and then in a few years to Australia).

Decided to get the Milwaukee 2763! Girlfriend isn't too happy about it... "You could buy me a wedding with that money". Yeah yeah yeah...

Won't be getting it for a few weeks, but when I get back from vacation I'll be checking out eBay. If nothing on there is good I'll just buy new.
Thanks everyone!

 

[shockwave]

Get the ir 20v or Milwaukee 18vfuel woodstockva has a great video review on both and you will want the extra torque for rusty bolt and both have variable triggers so you are not 100% of load all the time

 

[EDGAR]

Comparison of some battery impact tools.

http://media.caranddriver.com/files/hammer-time-may-2011-gearbox.pdf

 

[truckdriver]

Here is a comparison of the IR and Milwaukee