1/2" Drive Cordless Impact?

[ChiliPepperGarage]

I went to use my air 1/2" impact for the first time in quite sometime and it doesn't have the oomph it used to. So time for a new one but seems like everyone is going cordless these days. I have a couple Makita 3/8" drive 18V impacts and they work pretty well.

You guys that have 1/2" drive cordless find they are as strong as the air guns? What brand do you have? I'd like to stick with Makita because I have a bunch of other Makita stuff and can use the same batteries and chargers.

 

[4Waters]

I have a Dewalt 18v 1/2 and I've used the shit out of it. The new ones have some balls compared to mine but I got a deal on it since the 20v were on the shelves and I already had all the other 18v stuff.

 

[Fast Willy]

Milwaukee, we use battery Milwaukee at our auto body shop everyday. Very powerful & reliable.

 

[Riverbound]

I have this one and it seems to have more power than the dewalt. I bought it for changing tires in the desert.

RIDGID 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) with Belt Clip R86011B

RIDGID introduces the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool-Only) with Belt Clip. OCTANE Tools feature high performance brushless motors and advanced electronics, providing best-in-class

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[monkeyswrench]

I use Mac battery stuff in the shop, but that is for two main reasons. My Mac driver cuts me better deals for cash, and Mac is owned by the same company that owns DeWalt, so the batteries swap. I have a ton of yellow stuff from construction days. I have used Milwaukee stuff at my buddy's shop, and it seems stout as well. They are probably all fairly comparable.
1/2 inch cordless impact is nice to have. Mine travels with me now, especially when towing heavy. Makes changing out flats much quicker, and to me that means safer as well.

 

[mjc]

I bought a cheap Kobalt 24v and have been very happy with it do far. I got is cheap on black friday.

 

[HPBoats83]

I have the 18v Milwaukee and it’s pretty bad ass


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[Nordie]

I went to use my air 1/2" impact for the first time in quite sometime and it doesn't have the oomph it used to. So time for a new one but seems like everyone is going cordless these days. I have a couple Makita 3/8" drive 18V impacts and they work pretty well.

You guys that have 1/2" drive cordless find they are as strong as the air guns? What brand do you have? I'd like to stick with Makita because I have a bunch of other Makita stuff and can use the same batteries and chargers.

I have the 1/2 makita and it does exceptionally well. I suspect you want to stay with the same battery platform. I would strongly recommend the makita. I was able to rattle on rebar couplers with it and they take a certain torque to snap the bolts off. We did 48 couplers 6 bolts each on 2 4.0 amp hours batteries. I think the snapping torque of the bolts is around 135ftlbs. I believe they are stronger in reverse.

 

[lbhsbz]

Just the impact???or are you gonna hope for a bunch of tools that share a battery? The Earthquake gun from Harbor freight is very good. Just about every modern 1/2” battery impact has more than enough torque to deal with lug nuts. Lug nuts don’t need 1200 ft/lbs.

I have the Big dewalt 20V...I’ve yet to find anything it won’t unscrew

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

I have the 18v Milwaukee and it’s pretty bad ass


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Another vote for this, but all of my stuff is M18 so I can share batteries and chargers.

Makita is my pop’s brand, and it will serve you well. The tech is so good now that there is no need for air imo.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I bought the stubby m12 3/8 impact and even that little sucker is badass! It has zero issue with popping the lug nuts off my truck and anything else I've put it to. There really is not much need for pneumatic tools anymore.

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[petie6464]

Fuel is the only name you need to know.

 

[Wasted seamen]

Milwaukee tops them ALL!

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Milwaukee, we use battery Milwaukee at our auto body shop everyday. Very powerful & reliable.

Right here great for tighting down red heads

 

[Hdgasser]

We have a plethora of 12v and 18v milwaukee fuel tools on our work truck that get a workout DAILY... 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 nuts doing blinds on pumps.

I'll never use another pneumatic impact again if I don't have too!

 

[4Waters]

Right here great for tighting down red heads

Kinky

 

[Tooned Up]

I love the Milwaukee products and the fuel line is the real deal. We use them at work all the time and the 3/4” and 1” impact guns are unbelievable. They will both break loose 60mm head bolts like they are 1/4”. I have a circular saw, ratchets, impacts, saw all, and even a leaf blower. The shit just works.

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

Kinky

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[JDKRXW]

Fuel is the only name you need to know.

This.

 

[DLC]

I have the fuel m 18 and also the ridged posted above they both work great! I’ve been wanting the little Fuel m12 ratchet they are bad ass

if you don’t want to reinvent the battery just google the makita impacts and get a model number for what you think you want, then look for it online.
‘’I’ve used the little m12 impacts for all kinds of stuff also, they are all pretty amazing!

my neighbor is a mechanic and he doesn't use air any more all battery and it’s FUEL....

 

[RiverDave]

I have the 1/2 Dewalt and that thing will break the studs off of shit if you let it.. lol

 

[sintax]

Go Red, Go Fuel, as everyone above has said. That high torque model is a beast.

 

[Havasu Hangin']

I have a Dewalt 18v 1/2 and I've used the shit out of it. The new ones have some balls compared to mine but I got a deal on it since the 20v were on the shelves and I already had all the other 18v stuff.

This ☝

There's some articles out there comparing brands...and the Dewalt had the best torque values for the money. I use mine to put my props on- no more breaker bar and wood for me.

 

[dribble]

I bought a 20v Dewalt with battery and charger for $150.00 on Cyber Monday a few years ago. It works better than my buddy’s $500.00 Snap On model.

 

[Rajobigguy]

If you want to stick with Makita then this is the one you want. I have both Milwaule and Makita and both are excellent tools.

Makita USA - Product Details -XWT08Z

18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless High-Torque 1/2" Sq. Drive Impact Wrench, Tool Only

www.makitatools.com

 

[lbhsbz]

Everyone and all the tool reviews are all focused on the highest torque. Ignore that...because if you’re dealing with 1000lb ft fasteners...which few of us are...you don’t need big torque. For lug nuts...which is what 90% of home gamers use them for...300+ ft/lbs is fine. My big Dewalt is a pain in the ass for lug nuts...it heavy and bulky. If torqued correctly, my brushed 3/8” dewalt will pop them right off. Actually, my brushed 1/4” hex dewalt with a 3/8” square drive adapter pops the lugs right off my 3/4 ton truck...and it’s easier to handle. Plus, going back on, things should be hand torqued anyway....otherwise you’ll need the big gun to take them off again, but that’s dumb. Carry a breaker bar to crack Mem loose and then use a small impact. If you’re not using it all day every day, this is the best solution.

 

[ParkerRat]

18v Milwaukee , I looked at all of them when I had a stuck axle nut on the duromax. From what I could find Milwaukee had the highest torque rating. I was lifting the front end of the truck off the jack stands trying to get the nut off with 6 foot bar. I put the 1/2" impact on the medium setting and it spun it off like it was hand tight. I am sold and have since started buying all 18v Milwaukee

 

[traquer]

I have a 3/8 Fuel, love it for the small stuff. Gotta try the big bro. That being said, if you're Makita, just stay with that you won't go wrong