Snap-on 1/2" cordless impact

[seanb02]

Hey folks, new on the scene apparently is a beefier Snap-on 1/2" cordless impact. Brushless, 18v and all that jazz. They say it is higher in torque than comparable offerings on the market currently from Milwaukee and DeWalt and the like. What I'm most curious about is if anyone has picked one up yet and done some real work with it.

In the next year or so I will be in the market to get another cordless impact as my DeWalt is starting to show the amount of work I have put it through. Maybe I'll get another DeWalt, I've been considering jumping ship and trying Milwaukee as they have a few other things that interest me. But the Snap-on has actually made me question that, as I held one in my hand and felt how much heavier it was in comparison to my DeWalt brushless 20v.

Mass is important when it comes to removing big things. And for a lot of farming applications the things needing removed are big. So hence my curiosity in regards to anyone using this impact yet.

 

[Skin]

If you mean the CT9075 it's still got issues. People are breaking the anvils. It also looks like they're suppose to update the battery housing at some point as the included batteries don't fit flush with the handle lines and it just looks sloppy. For nearly a grand I'd definitely wait if not pass all together.

 

[Retroman]

I would look at the Milwaukee 1/2" High torque impact. Never used one but our shop guys swear buy them. I am getting ready to purchase a 3/8" Milwaukee mid torque just for my DIY shade tree stuff, brakes and rotating tires. The 3/8" produces 450 Ft pounds of torque with 600 of nut busting. the 1/2" I believe is 1000 FP with 1400 nut busting.

 

[chris6278]

I would look at the Milwaukee 1/2" High torque impact. Never used one but our shop guys swear buy them. I am getting ready to purchase a 3/8" Milwaukee mid torque just for my DIY shade tree stuff, brakes and rotating tires. The 3/8" produces 450 Ft pounds of torque with 600 of nut busting. the 1/2" I believe is 1000 FP with 1400 nut busting.

Yes the Milwaukee 1/2 is a beast!

 

[ChrisLS8]

For the price and lack of a good tool ecosystem along with the complaints above I'd highly recommend looking at the Milwaukee or Dewalt

 

[txvwnut]

If your just looking for a cordless impact the Harbor Freight 20v Earthquake is quite the beast. I haven’t found a fastener it won’t break loose yet. The one thing I have found out is that it doesn’t really like an extension between it and the socket so I’m looking at getting the extended anvil one as well.

 

[bixxjs]

When comparing SO and other tool truck brands against Dewalt or Milwaukee then you realise that the price difference is far too great.

 

[dsimatt]

Hey folks, new on the scene apparently is a beefier Snap-on 1/2" cordless impact. Brushless, 18v and all that jazz. They say it is higher in torque than comparable offerings on the market currently from Milwaukee and DeWalt and the like. What I'm most curious about is if anyone has picked one up yet and done some real work with it.

In the next year or so I will be in the market to get another cordless impact as my DeWalt is starting to show the amount of work I have put it through. Maybe I'll get another DeWalt, I've been considering jumping ship and trying Milwaukee as they have a few other things that interest me. But the Snap-on has actually made me question that, as I held one in my hand and felt how much heavier it was in comparison to my DeWalt brushless 20v.

Mass is important when it comes to removing big things. And for a lot of farming applications the things needing removed are big. So hence my curiosity in regards to anyone using this impact yet.

When it comes to cordless tools you need to decide if you will be buying other tools on the battery platform, if not I dont think it's worth it as others offer plenty of power to.

I've talked with my dealer about this and he agrees that' SO is in a tough place with their 18V line as it's not only costly but geared around just a few tools, its competitors you offer so many tools on that platform it's a no brainer.

 

[BFHtime]

I like Makita https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XWT08XVZ this is what I use. I have not had any problems with it yet.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Personally, I'd go with an air impact if I have access to a decent compressor. Full sized cordless impacts are too bulky and heavy. Snap on cordless tools are way overpriced. If you already have dewalt batteries and don't need anything that Milwaukee has and Dewalt doesn't, then stick with Dewalt.

 

[OHMS LAW]

I don’t trust most offerings from snap on 18v. I’ve had good luck with 14.4 stfff. But for 18v stuff is hit or miss

I have since switched to all Milwaukee stuff. Been happy every since. Haven’t met a nut or bolt it couldn’t bust.

 

[MattT]

Mass is important when it comes to removing big things. And for a lot of farming applications the things needing removed are big. So hence my curiosity in regards to anyone using this impact yet.

Sounds like you need to step up to a 3/4" gun. The larger anvil does a lot better job at converting marketing torque into actual torque. The Milwaukee looks better on paper but personally I'd get the IR. The IQV tools & batteries are higher quality than Milwaukee IME.

https://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/W7172.html

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2864-20#sp-specs

 

[seanb02]

Sounds like you need to step up to a 3/4" gun. The larger anvil does a lot better job at converting marketing torque into actual torque. The Milwaukee looks better on paper but personally I'd get the IR. The IQV tools & batteries are higher quality than Milwaukee IME.

https://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/W7172.html

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2864-20#sp-specs

Good point. Actually that would be a proper step up from the DeWalt 1/2" that I currently use. Now I've come across a Milwaukee 1" gun, and I'm rather tempted to just do that and skip over 3/4" entirely.

Any other manufacturers of 1" cordless guns? Or is Milwaukee the only one on the market currently? Granted that would require a purchase of 1" impact sockets as well, but I don't have any 3/4" impact sockets either, only chrome so no difference either way there.

When it comes to the big stuff the DeWalt hasn't been able to handle I typically break out the 3/4" drive chrome set and go about it by hand. But perhaps getting a 1" gun would be the trick?

 

[Skin]

The Milwaukee 1" is more like a Pneumatic 3/4". You should be fine with 3/4" sockets and a step down adapter.

 

[Htscheg]

Dont rule out the Ingersoll Rand brand of cordless tools, I gave the 3/8 impact and the damn thing is a beast!!! I love it and use it daily!

 

[VinceG]

I have the Matco 1/2 electric impact. and love it . its 20v

 

[Tonyuk]

Forget snap-on electric impacts.

The only one of any use from them imo is the 3/8 gun with the dual trigger, purely for convenience.

Everything i have is Milwaukee now. And one big dewalt.

 

[chris6278]

Sounds like you need to step up to a 3/4" gun. The larger anvil does a lot better job at converting marketing torque into actual torque. The Milwaukee looks better on paper but personally I'd get the IR. The IQV tools & batteries are higher quality than Milwaukee IME.

https://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/W7172.html

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2864-20#sp-specs

IRs batteries are extremely expensive an not sure what makes them better than Milwaukee's

 

[Sugarfryz]

I highly recommend using a Milwaukee before you buy one. I have one and the power isn’t what they claim at all. I have the newest half inch, the battery flops around like crazy and doesn’t make good contact in my experience. I would go for ir or something and spend the money

 

[MattT]

IRs batteries are extremely expensive an not sure what makes them better than Milwaukee's

$115 for an IQV20 5.0 isn't what I'd call extremely expensive And they're very good batteries so it ain't like you'll be buying new ones every couple years. I'm still using IQV 7.2/14.4/19.2 batteries that are probably 10+ years old.

And the IRs hold up better than M18 to heavy mechanic work IME.

 

[chris6278]

$115 for an IQV20 5.0 isn't what I'd call extremely expensive And they're very good batteries so it ain't like you'll be buying new ones every couple years. I'm still using IQV 7.2/14.4/19.2 batteries that are probably 10+ years old.

And the IRs hold up better than M18 to heavy mechanic work IME.

Oh i dont doubt IR is good tools. My coworker has their new W7152 an their 3/8 impact, don't know the model # but ive used the Milwaukee 2763 an now the 2767 daily an never once had a problem w the impact or any of the batteries so cant say that i agree w their batties holding up better than Milwaukee's but I respect your opinion

 

[Tbird22]

My boss got the 2767 and I’ve had the ir w7150 since 2013. Beat the hell out of it. I was excited to get a hands on feel for the Milwaukee stuff everyone is raving about but honestly it is so damn heavy even in comparison to the w7150. I can’t decide if the ir dies to continue with ir or finally go with Milwaukee for the convenience of the battery platform. Hopefully that day won’t come just yet though


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[RedneckWelder]

Snap on Driver came in to our shop last week pushing the 1/2 impact kit for $950. That’s crazy money.

 

[seanb02]

Lets forget about the thread title I posted about the Snap-on 1/2" impact. Since I already have a DeWalt 1/2" even though beginning to reach the end of it's life span, I'm leaning towards continuing on with that and getting something bigger to fill in the gap.

The 1" Milwaukee has very much caught my eye, however at $1000 it's a bit more than I would like to jump on and have to get sockets to fit it. The cordless 3/4" drive impacts seem to be much more palatable in the expense category however what makes me curious is they appear to be the exact same as a comparable 1/2" drive based on the look of the units. I can't imagine that would be much of an upgrade.

I am rather tempted to just go for the 3/4" Ingersoll Rand as that seems to have excellent torque on paper in comparison to the DeWalt 3/4" offering. At this point I am beginning to realize I don't know exactly what to look for when comparing different impacts versus my intended usage.

The bottom line is my DeWalt does good enough for most tasks. It's aging from use, the battery falls out on a regular basis when impacting on something, many of my batteries are beginning to crack from being dropped so many times. It makes sense to upgrade to something higher torque, whether it be 1/2", 3/4", or 1" drive and continue to use the DeWalt as well until that completely dies.

 

[WittHay]

I went whole hog with the Milwaukee impacts, 1/2 2763 and 3/4 2764 shown in the picture. Also have the mid torque, 1/2 compact and the 3/8 compact. in the same truck.

I dont really need a 1" for farm equipment more for trucks. The 3/4 gets a lot of use, saves wear and tear on the 1/2 high torque. Also with having a mid torque the usage gets spread out between impacts.

The 3/8 compact is showing its age, Surprising how tough 1/2 and 9/16 head size bolts are to remove on farm equipment. If the Milwaukke 2763 needs replacing i might go with a Mac. Dont need a super duty 1/2 and I dont care for the push button speed selector on the Milwaukee's

Long and short look at a cordless 3/4 impact for farm equipment work. i would probably currently recommend the new Milwaukee 3/4 with the one Key. Myself by the time my 3/4 wears out, there will probably be some new improved impact from whoever. For example Makita is supposed to be coming out with a 40 volt made in Japan 3/4 impact next year

Lastly haven't seen the new Snap-on brushless on the truck yet. Put it in the same category as a IR or Matco. Good quality but limited tools on a platform

 

[visionguru]

IRs batteries are extremely expensive an not sure what makes them better than Milwaukee's

Milwaukee's red plastic looks/feels cheap, side by side, it's quite obvious who is better built. In terms of built quality, among common brands, I'd rand Milwaukee behind IR and DeWalt.

 

[shockwave]

I have had the irw7150 the snap on ctg8850 and Milwaukee 2763 and sold them all except the Milwaukee it’s stronger than all plus best line up with the m18 line

Didn’t keep ir was heavy and unbalanced
And snap on 18 volt line is junk IMO but there 14.4 line is great now Milwaukee m18 is great especially mated with 9.0 or 12.0ah battery

Look at Home Depot they have kits like 8 plus pieces drill driver sawzall skill saw 3/8 and 1/2 impact and angle grinder all these can be useful around the house too

 

[Tbird22]

I have had the irw7150 the snap on ctg8850 and Milwaukee 2763 and sold them all except the Milwaukee it’s stronger than all plus best line up with the m18 line

Didn’t keep ir was heavy and unbalanced
And snap on 18 volt line is junk IMO but there 14.4 line is great now Milwaukee m18 is great especially mated with 9.0 or 12.0ah battery

Look at Home Depot they have kits like 8 plus pieces drill driver sawzall skill saw 3/8 and 1/2 impact and angle grinder all these can be useful around the house too

Maybe the 2763 is lighter than the 2767 but the 2767 (with a 5.0) is way heavier than the w7150 (with a 3.0).

In decision making, I would say battery platform is a factor. You may have some dewalt batteries already but they don’t seem to be in the best shape. Snap on 18v hasnt had best results on power or battery performance since they got sued by milwaukee. I bought the 3/8 impact ct8810a in 2013 and the only thing they changed was more color options. Doesn’t seem like they are moving forward productively. Personally, I think Milwaukee always has great deals on both starter kits for batteries and free battery promos... much more than dewalt (I have dewalt m12 and m18). Price is also a factor. At the end of the day, it’s really your choice. I always thought about what I would do if my w7150 died, if I would stay with Ir or move to Milwaukee side...


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[visionguru]

I have had the irw7150 the snap on ctg8850 and Milwaukee 2763 and sold them all except the Milwaukee it’s stronger than all plus best line up with the m18 line

Didn’t keep ir was heavy and unbalanced
And snap on 18 volt line is junk IMO but there 14.4 line is great now Milwaukee m18 is great especially mated with 9.0 or 12.0ah battery

Look at Home Depot they have kits like 8 plus pieces drill driver sawzall skill saw 3/8 and 1/2 impact and angle grinder all these can be useful around the house too

Stronger? IR W7150 had been the undisputed top dog for a long time, with the old brushed motor. Milwaukee 2763 came out about 2 years later than W7150. 2 years is a long time in cordless tools. Check out the newer IR W7152. 1500 ft-lb.

I have 3 M18 tools, 3 IR 20v (W7152, W7150, W5132), and 4 IR 12v tools. Milwaukee may have greater selections and interesting technology (such as wireless), but in terms of impact wrenches, Ingersoll Rand is superior both in performance and built quality.

 

[xj31]

Well I just got a CT9075. It is a beast. Trust me, if I had to pay full price I would have bought 2 Milwaukees but my snappy dealer hooked me up. It is totally not worth the price but so far it seems like the hardest hitting impact I have ever owned in my 30+ years of wrenching. It's heavy too. Hope it holds up

 

[ChrisLS8]

Milwaukee's red plastic looks/feels cheap, side by side, it's quite obvious who is better built. In terms of built quality, among common brands, I'd rand Milwaukee behind IR and DeWalt.

You are judging the quality of tools performance by the casing? Ok.. The quality of your posts are low side by side with people who use logic

 

[greg13]

last week I went head to head new Snapon vs my year old Mac (red Dewalt) My Mac would move it but not break it loose. Snapon would not even move it.

 

[vssjim]

Might want to look at this video and see what it is like when released, I am very interested in one of these

 

[seanb02]

I'll go ahead and revive this thread. Purchased the Snap-on 9100 kit today, also purchased a 1/2" drill bare tool only as an introduction into the 18v line of tools. Likely grab a 3/8" impact and cordless grease gun at a later date. It came out in green and was on promo - so despite folks pushing me towards sticking with DeWalt, or going to Milwaukee, IR, and others, ultimately I ended up jumping ship.

Will be putting the DeWalt on my service truck and primarily using the Snap-on with repairs around the shop. 2 year warranty on the tool and battery, so will have to see just how good it is as I tend to push tools pretty hard around the farm. Decided to just go with air for 3/4" and larger - battery technology just isn't there yet in my mind.

 

[greg13]

The guy I work with has gone through 3 of their cordless grease guns in the last year all replaced under warranty, finally gave up and went with Dewalt for half the price.
My opinion of Snappy's cordless stuff is that it simply is over priced and the quality *****. I have found Mac/dewalt better quality at at least 1/3 the price. Mac just did a special with both 1/2" & 3/8 cordless guns for just over $600, Our snappy guy wanted over $900 for the 1/2 alone.

 

[seanb02]

The guy I work with has gone through 3 of their cordless grease guns in the last year all replaced under warranty, finally gave up and went with Dewalt for half the price.
My opinion of Snappy's cordless stuff is that it simply is over priced and the quality *****. I have found Mac/dewalt better quality at at least 1/3 the price. Mac just did a special with both 1/2" & 3/8 cordless guns for just over $600, Our snappy guy wanted over $900 for the 1/2 alone.

That's a little concerning to say the least. Suppose I'll find out soon enough if this venture into Snap-on cordless is a complete flop. I will mention that the Snap-on impact feels "right" in my hand with the balance and ergonomics. The DeWalt tools always have as well. While I've never owned Milwaukee, they don't have that "right" feel to me.

The heft of the new impact is much greater than the DeWalt however despite it being balanced well. Could become tiresome when changing tractor wheels for long periods of time. Can't say for certain without having actually used it just yet.

 

[setfocus]

I've got an old snap-on ct4410 3/8 impact that I got at about half price from the student program, back then it was one of the more powerful 3/8 cordless guns rated at 150 ft/lbs working torque and 230 bolt breakaway. It's been a good tool, used pretty regularly, aside from the big crappy nicad batteries

I agree with others, snap-on wants way too much for their cordless tools, I wouldn't have got the ct4410 at full price. I've known a few techs who had the 3/8 ct761 and were happy with them, that one is rated at 120 ft/lbs working torque (little weaker than my ct4410 but more compact) and has the butterfly type trigger and better li-ion batts

At some point I plan to replace the ct4410 with either the milwaukee 3/8 stubby or maybe 3/8 mid-torque. I've already got the fuel sawzall and trimmer, so I plan to stick with m12/m18 platform in the future. I work in a shop with plenty of air so I don't see the point of getting a big 1/2" cordless for work, when high end pneumatic impacts are still smaller, lighter, faster, stronger than cordless

When looking at the full battery platform, dewalt and milwuakee are the way to go, so many tools. For 1/2" impact only, I think the new IR w7152 is pretty cool. Has the full circle light on the end, different torque settings, and a bit shorter than the others

 

[lethal-6]

I have the older 7150 and it has been great. Milwaukee is a great tool and a lot of other things to offer. But Ingersoll is geared for the automotive industry not for the home user with things that are not used in the automotive shop. They are all great choices it's just what your preference is.

 

[slackdaddy1]

I read this and think "Why the HELL would someone ever even consider the SO cordless""
Then I remember: 909 died at Jonestown

Snap on Driver came in to our shop last week pushing the 1/2 impact kit for $950. That’s crazy money.

 

[Ton ton]

I use Milwaukee 1/2" cordless impact , I don't know which model. I have handled IR @ the farm show. Ingersoll Rand is way way better than Milwaukee.