Which Cordless Impact ....??
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The majority of name brands 18 volt & higher are quite similar. That said, it falls to the next level: Match the brand of tools you already carry! That way no issue with wrong chargers or mutiple chargers needing homes on your Cruiser.
Round here DeWalt & Makita are king. Curious what is in your kneck of the woods.
Round here DeWalt & Makita are king. Curious what is in your kneck of the woods.
Do not buy a Milwalkie I have all Milwalkie and they work fine but the batteries crap out quickly. Makita nikad seems to be the one with no complaints except don't drop it the housing breaks easier.
I have been running the Snap On 18v cordless impact for a few years. I bought it for work initially but, once I started to use it I thought that it make a great trail tool. Poor thing has had its' ass handed to it and it keeps on going strong!
We use the makitas at our shop. I think we have (2) of the older 3/8" and (3) of the new 3/8". They get used on a daily basis and work well for all but the tighest bolts, we use a 1/2 pneumatic impact for the tight ones. The battery cases are probably the weakest part if you drop them we have cracked a few but they still work fine. The Makita flashlights are VERY prone to breaking the bezel that holds the lens on the front. ALL of ours are taped up. I wouldn't reccomend getting a flash light unless you find a Kit thats really cheap.
Todd
Todd
I have a Craftsman I got on sale. If you can wait, they're on sale periodically. I use it primarily for changing to race wheels when autocrossing. I bet I've gone a month or 6 weeks without charging it and it did >100 lugs with nary a sign of loosing charge.
180 ft./lbs of ultimate torque. 2200 impacts per minute, 0 to 2200 rpm free speed. Soft grip handle dampens vibration.
180 ft./lbs of ultimate torque. 2200 impacts per minute, 0 to 2200 rpm free speed. Soft grip handle dampens vibration.
- Removes 250 lug nuts with one battery charge
- 1 hour battery charge time
Ingersoll Rand.
I got this drill
I love it. The impact below uses the same 19.2V L-ion battery and I am going to order it next week.
Great tools.
* 360 ft-lbs Max Reverse Torque
* Less than 6.2 lbs with Lithium Ion battery
* 1650 RPM, 2200 BPM
* Engineered Composite Housing with patent pending metal subframe for unbreakable strength
* All metal hammercase and housing ring for added durability
Pound for pound, the IRTW360 is the most powerful cordless impactool in it's class. Patented IQv technology provides maximum performance, durability, and battery life. The IRTW360 is compatible with both Lithium Ion and Nickel Cadmium 19.2v IQv batteries. The W360 is ideal for mobile service, automotive, tire lane, off- highway, industrial facilities maintenance, and production applications.
Ingersoll Rand (IRTW360) 19.2V 1/2" Square Drive Cordless Impactool<br><img src="/free-shipping.gif" width="79" height="26" border="0"> - IRTW360
I got this drill
I love it. The impact below uses the same 19.2V L-ion battery and I am going to order it next week.
Great tools.
* 360 ft-lbs Max Reverse Torque
* Less than 6.2 lbs with Lithium Ion battery
* 1650 RPM, 2200 BPM
* Engineered Composite Housing with patent pending metal subframe for unbreakable strength
* All metal hammercase and housing ring for added durability
Pound for pound, the IRTW360 is the most powerful cordless impactool in it's class. Patented IQv technology provides maximum performance, durability, and battery life. The IRTW360 is compatible with both Lithium Ion and Nickel Cadmium 19.2v IQv batteries. The W360 is ideal for mobile service, automotive, tire lane, off- highway, industrial facilities maintenance, and production applications.
Ingersoll Rand (IRTW360) 19.2V 1/2" Square Drive Cordless Impactool<br><img src="/free-shipping.gif" width="79" height="26" border="0"> - IRTW360
I'd definitely look at the lithium ion battery devices. They are very strong, batteries last forever and weight much less. I have a Bosch 10.8V Pocket Driver that will push 3" screws all day long and the batteries charge in 30 minutes. Bosch has a few cordless impact's however I don't think they are using their lite-ion technology in them as of yet. Their flagship pushes 350 ft-lbs. Here is a link to their store.
Bosch Impact Drivers & Wrenches
Tripper
Bosch Impact Drivers & Wrenches
Tripper
I got the drill, charger & Li battery NIB with three year manufacturer warranty for 214.xx delivered from ebay.
I have an 18V Dewalt. Bought new several years ago off ebay for cheap w/o bat/charger since I already had multiple bats/chargers. Works great. Everytime I go on a road trip with a trailer - I take just to expedite tire changing if needed.
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M5driver
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x2 on the Ingersoll Rand. I picked up the impact wrench and a power ratchet. The impact is 19.6V, the ratchet 14.4v. Both batteries use the same charger. Powerful tools, pretty light weight with the L-ion batteries; great for an old man like me 
I bought a Hilti 14.4 Li Ion impact driver and it is the most badass tool on the planet...period. My good buddy is the largest independent Dewalt and Hilti dealer in Colorado and he recommended the smaller Hilti over the 18v Dewalt unless you are doing some serious wrenching. I have the bit collet model rather than 3/8" drive version but it is very impressive for wrenching and amazing for driving screws and lag bolts. I've broken two Dewalt bit adapters while torquing 3/8" nuts. Plus it weighs like half as much as the Dewalt - my vote is to carry a breaker bar and a lighter impact rather than the 1/2"
That being said - the Cashman Caterpillar dealer service guy here runs the IR 1/2 impact and has his truck set up for the charger in one of the boxes and that is all he mechanics with almost all day long. That is as good of an endorsement for a tool as there is if you really want the toughest 1/2" for everyday use.
That being said - the Cashman Caterpillar dealer service guy here runs the IR 1/2 impact and has his truck set up for the charger in one of the boxes and that is all he mechanics with almost all day long. That is as good of an endorsement for a tool as there is if you really want the toughest 1/2" for everyday use.
i've always been partial to DeWalt. super solid, dependable. our electricians used milwakee and seemed to burn thru betteries quickly. and our finish guys used mostly Makitas and had to handle them with kid gloves. The framers used DeWalts and beat the #$%* out of them but they just kept on going and going. I've had the 6 piece set for about 3yrs now and the impact is still going strong
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looks like you have to sign up for their service to read reviews........do you have the cliff notes on what they rated the impacts at?
From CR:
Cordless drills
Pricier may not be better
You don't have to spend top dollar for a capable cordless drill or driver that's easy on your arms. Three of the top picks in this cordless drill review cost less than $100, and 10 weigh less than 5 pounds.
You'll find plenty of cordless drills priced much higher, largely because of better battery technology. Lithium-ion batteries typically deliver more power for their weight than the more common nickel-cadmium (NiCd) cells. They also work without toxic cadmium, which can contaminate groundwater if spent NiCd batteries aren't recycled and are thrown out with trash. But lower-priced NiCd cells still power most drills at stores and on our Quick Picks list because they provide decent performance for most tasks.
You'll also see more $300 to $400 drills and impact drivers that promise "heavy-duty" and "pro-grade" performance, as well as ultralight cordless screwdrivers with a heavyweight price. But as our tough tests show, some of the largest tools delivered less than their brawn and bulk suggest, while some of the smallest proved to be little more than high-priced toys. Here are the details:
Bigger isn't necessarily better. At 7.2 pounds and $450, DeWalt's 36-volt DC900KL is among the heaviest, priciest, and highest-voltage cordless drills you can buy. Yet it was also one of several heavyweight drills that were outpowered and outscored overall in our cordless drill review by lighter, lower-priced models in our tests.
Less can cost more. Black & Decker's new 2.8-pound SC1400 is the lightest drill we've tested. But it delivers little performance for its $130 price. Smaller cordless screwdrivers weigh even less and offer bendable powerheads for getting into tight spots. But our tests of the Panasonic, $160, and Hitachi, $90, found both models low on speed, power, and run time, despite their high prices.
Impact drivers are pricey and loud. These tools emphasize torque for driving fasteners into hardwood and loosening stuck or rusted bolts. Nearly all we tested in this cordless drill review delivered noticeably more torque than our most powerful cordless drills without twisting in our hands. But all were relatively slow at drilling and noisier than the 85 decibels at which we recommend hearing protection. Most top-performing impact drivers also cost $200 or more. An exception: the high-scoring Ryobi P230C, $130, a CR Best Buy.
If you’re in the market for a new cordless drill, read our expert buying advice and rundown of important features to look for in a drill. And before you shop, refer to our Quick Picks and Ratings to find models that performed well in our tests.
They are dinging the IR for speed, power & time to charge.
I disagree on all three. Mine took 35 minutes discharged out of the box and has averaged 15 minutes to charge since from almost dead.
It has a slew of torque in both fast & slow speed & feels great in my hand.
Cordless drills
Pricier may not be better
You don't have to spend top dollar for a capable cordless drill or driver that's easy on your arms. Three of the top picks in this cordless drill review cost less than $100, and 10 weigh less than 5 pounds.
You'll find plenty of cordless drills priced much higher, largely because of better battery technology. Lithium-ion batteries typically deliver more power for their weight than the more common nickel-cadmium (NiCd) cells. They also work without toxic cadmium, which can contaminate groundwater if spent NiCd batteries aren't recycled and are thrown out with trash. But lower-priced NiCd cells still power most drills at stores and on our Quick Picks list because they provide decent performance for most tasks.
You'll also see more $300 to $400 drills and impact drivers that promise "heavy-duty" and "pro-grade" performance, as well as ultralight cordless screwdrivers with a heavyweight price. But as our tough tests show, some of the largest tools delivered less than their brawn and bulk suggest, while some of the smallest proved to be little more than high-priced toys. Here are the details:
Bigger isn't necessarily better. At 7.2 pounds and $450, DeWalt's 36-volt DC900KL is among the heaviest, priciest, and highest-voltage cordless drills you can buy. Yet it was also one of several heavyweight drills that were outpowered and outscored overall in our cordless drill review by lighter, lower-priced models in our tests.
Less can cost more. Black & Decker's new 2.8-pound SC1400 is the lightest drill we've tested. But it delivers little performance for its $130 price. Smaller cordless screwdrivers weigh even less and offer bendable powerheads for getting into tight spots. But our tests of the Panasonic, $160, and Hitachi, $90, found both models low on speed, power, and run time, despite their high prices.
Impact drivers are pricey and loud. These tools emphasize torque for driving fasteners into hardwood and loosening stuck or rusted bolts. Nearly all we tested in this cordless drill review delivered noticeably more torque than our most powerful cordless drills without twisting in our hands. But all were relatively slow at drilling and noisier than the 85 decibels at which we recommend hearing protection. Most top-performing impact drivers also cost $200 or more. An exception: the high-scoring Ryobi P230C, $130, a CR Best Buy.
If you’re in the market for a new cordless drill, read our expert buying advice and rundown of important features to look for in a drill. And before you shop, refer to our Quick Picks and Ratings to find models that performed well in our tests.
They are dinging the IR for speed, power & time to charge.
I disagree on all three. Mine took 35 minutes discharged out of the box and has averaged 15 minutes to charge since from almost dead.
It has a slew of torque in both fast & slow speed & feels great in my hand.