which snap on cordless impact do I buy?

[raptout]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/cata...D=121069&Sub_Cat_ID=121070&store=snapon-store

check the link above for the different models available.

I'm looking for a cordless impact and can get a good deal on the snap ons. I will be using it for farm repairs and my personal shop. I do not know the difference in any of the models and am looking for reccomonations like nicad vs lithium and what the hammer and anvil feature is all about. Any other input would be great.

 

[whatsitsname]

Lithium batteries (2) with the biggest gun you can afford. All of them is hammer and anvil. Its just describing the impact mechanism used.

 

[Tigwldr]

Ive never used a 1/2 in drive cordless. I have used a 3/8 drive snap-on and man those things are powerful. I bought a 1/4 in 12 volt and I can do alot with it that I couldn't do with a drill.

 

[raptout]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=24645&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

That link is the 18V lithium with charger and battery. Is that the best choice? What applications are the NiCad batteries going to be better?

 

[Stuey]

What applications are the NiCad batteries going to be better?

Generally, NiCad batteries are only better than some Li-Ion batteries in cold weather, and they're cheaper to purchase. Moving forward, Li-ion batteries are often worth the extra investment.

 

[chadster1]

In my route, I am still selling mainly ni-cad batteries due to the cost of the Lithiums. You get 2 ni cads for the price of one Lithium. I have not heard of any problems related to the Snap-on Lithium batteries. Just because the lithiums batteries are a new technology, does not suddenly make the Ni-cads a bad choice.

 

[TheDukeofDeere]

It all depends on what type of farm repairs you are talking about?

I have both a 3/8" and 1/2" cordless impacts on the farm (Milwaukee, but not talking you out of Snap On) and some repairs I need the 1/2" and for others the 3/8" is better suited. The 1/2" would get heavy if I am replacing field cultivator sweeps or doing light torque work, while the 3/8" might not touch some heavy torque applications.

Just food for thought. Whatever you choose, I'm sure you will love using a cordless impact.

 

[mrshaun]

the ct4410a and the ct6855/ct6850 are great. I just sold my last ct6850 this morning and the cordless drill is awesome as well

 

[raptout]

I used the 1/2" Milwaukee some this summer and they were great for the application but I can get a really good deal on the Snap-On student program and am leaning towards that route now.

I was using them mainly to change knives on rotary hay mowers, so in most cases I was only dealing with a 1/2" bolt but I will most likely be doing service and repairs on combines this next year and will see a large variety of applications. It is so much nicer to grab the impact out of the cab or truck than to have to back up a service truck to your machine and start an air compressor, etc.

 

[chadster1]

the ct4410a and the ct6855/ct6850 are great. I just sold my last ct6850 this morning and the cordless drill is awesome as well

I have about 15 CT6850's and 10 CT4410a's in my inventory. I got about half of them from the edeals site. Cordless impacts is something that I try to never run out of on my truck. I sell more of them than I do air impacts

Thanks for the tip on the CDR6850's. I sold my first 3 in a day and I have 9 more on the way.

 

[TheDukeofDeere]

I used the 1/2" Milwaukee some this summer and they were great for the application but I can get a really good deal on the Snap-On student program and am leaning towards that route now.

I was using them mainly to change knives on rotary hay mowers, so in most cases I was only dealing with a 1/2" bolt but I will most likely be doing service and repairs on combines this next year and will see a large variety of applications. It is so much nicer to grab the impact out of the cab or truck than to have to back up a service truck to your machine and start an air compressor, etc.

Yep, the cordless impacts sure do have their advantages.

I would go with the 1/2" if you already have used them and know where they fit, how heavy they are, etc. Plus, you'll have enough power to do a large amount of tasks on farm equipment. I use both my 1/2" cordless impacts (one is a Milwaukee Compact with 1/2" anvil instead of 3/8") and they work well on the farm. Not relying on dragging the air hose and starting the compressor for small jobs or jobs on top of combines, etc is where the cordless pays.

Down the road you can get a 3/8" as well.

Sounds like you just need to decide Ni-Cad vs. Li-Ion now!

 

[raptout]

how about battery life between the two choices? Is it a factor of time or X number of charges on the batteries?

 

[wafrederick]

Li-Ion batteries last longer,no memory at all.The Ni-cads do have a memory.There are a few thing to do with Ni-Cad batteries which makes them last longer.Remove from the tool when not in use.Anyone telling you to tape down the trigger draining the battery down with a Ni-Cad battery is a good thing is full of BS.It is not,reverses the battery cells and kills them.When they run low,put in the charger right away instead.

 

[raptout]

ok, the Li-ion sound like a better fit for me.I had heard that about the nicads though, they told me you should run them till they are dead before you recharge because they only have a limited number of recharges

 

[chadster1]

ok, the Li-ion sound like a better fit for me.I had heard that about the nicads though, they told me you should run them till they are dead before you recharge because they only have a limited number of recharges

600 charge cycles is what the ni cads are rated for

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

One advantage to the Ni-Cads that has not be mentioned here is that places like Batteries Plus can rebuild them with new cells when they die. I have not heard of Li-Ion batteries having this done.

 

[raptout]

any clue what that would cost a guy?

 

[mramirez125]

I just bought the snap on lithium ion 18v 1/2 impact. Although price is high it's a great tool to have with 600 ft lbs by far the strongest battery operated impact I could find. And will break your studs off if your not careful. Great buy

 

[kbradley4333]

i have the snap on ct8850 and even tho i just sent it to be rebuilt i think its a great gun, i work in a tire shop and my battery averages 2 days

 

[DodgeMech]

y'all realize this thread is from over 3 years ago right? technology has jumped by a **** ton since then

 

[stikman56]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/cata...D=121069&Sub_Cat_ID=121070&store=snapon-store

check the link above for the different models available.

I'm looking for a cordless impact and can get a good deal on the snap ons. I will be using it for farm repairs and my personal shop. I do not know the difference in any of the models and am looking for reccomonations like nicad vs lithium and what the hammer and anvil feature is all about. Any other input would be great.

CT6850 for 1/2" and CT4410A for 3/8" are my personal favorites. These are ni-cad tools.

 

[stikman56]

any clue what that would cost a guy?

I know a place that rebuilds them for cheap, like 2 bucks a volt. I can give you the info if you need it. They have a one year warranty I believe.

 

[MattPersman]

Please share for anyone who may find interest in rebuilding them. Thanks

 

[arms1970]

One advantage to the Ni-Cads that has not be mentioned here is that places like Batteries Plus can rebuild them with new cells when they die. I have not heard of Li-Ion batteries having this done.

They advertise on the tool section on craigslist a lot. Like 25 bucks or so.

 

[stikman56]

Please share for anyone who may find interest in rebuilding them. Thanks

Will do, as soon as I can dig up the info.