Impact wrench recommendation

Rog · 19th July 2020, 10:04

Morning - am after your thoughts & recommendations.

Would like to treat myself to a cordless impact wrench.

Enough power to shift most car nuts; used for my DIY use.

My research has confused me..... some makes seem to claim a certain amount of Nm but reviews seem to question the actual output. Prices vary greatly.

Your thoughts appreciated as to what you use.

ta Rog

AndyN01 · 19th July 2020, 10:17

If I may I'll join you on this one.

I've front suspension pinch bolts to remove and rear suspension lower bolts too so any recommendations shall be welcome.

I think it's Mickyboy who has a MAC corded one which I believe has never been beaten but I really need a cordless one.

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

macafee2 · 19th July 2020, 10:59

cordless gives flexibility, take it to the middle of a field and it will work but my concern is battery life if used only 2 or 3 times a year.

I don't know what features are on offer but here is a suggestion:-
A brake so when you let the trigger go it stops quickly

Not battery but mains, I have https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...impact-wrench/
Large, Heavy, sockets do not fit properly in case but this may have been resolved.
Ok for the occasional use, would not recommend it for daily frequent use.
I don't even get it out to undo my wheel nuts, I got it only to undo my drive shaft to hub nuts but have undone a couple of other bolts but only a few

macafee2

SCP440 · 19th July 2020, 14:51

I can highly recommend the Milwaukee range, I have had one for 18 months and it never fails to undo even the most stubborn fixings.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/milwaukee-m18fhiwf12-502p-gen2-18v-1-2-1898nm-impact-wrench-2-x-18v-5-0ah-batteries-charger-and-packout-case-kit
Not cheap but you do get what you pay for.

mh007 · 19th July 2020, 16:37

I have a couple of Dewalts, the better & latest one being a DCK899P2 XR 18v. This kit comes with 2 x 5.0Ah XR batteries & charger.

Not cheap but I use it day in day out & I haven't found anything that it won't undo yet!

The batteries & charger can be used with other tools in the XR range too (up to 18v) so if you wanted to expand the range, you can buy just the bare tool.

ceedy · 19th July 2020, 16:39

Apart from my diesel's crank pulley

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chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

I have a couple of Dewalts, the better & latest one being a DCK899P2 XR 18v. This kit comes with 2 x 5.0Ah XR batteries & charger.

Not cheap but I use it day in day out & I haven't found anything that it won't undo yet!

breakfastinsmethwick · 19th July 2020, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

I have a couple of Dewalts, the better & latest one being a DCK899P2 XR 18v. This kit comes with 2 x 5.0Ah XR batteries & charger.

Not cheap but I use it day in day out & I haven't found anything that it won't undo yet!

The batteries & charger can be used with other tools in the XR range too (up to 18v) so if you wanted to expand the range, you can buy just the bare tool.

Same here, brilliant bit of kit.

I also have a corded 1/2 inch drive clarke thing from machine mart, not much good. My son has the clarke li-ion clarke cordless, which is great for light jobs and nut running, it will struggle on correctly tightened alloy wheel bolts.

I could not find more power for the money than DEwalt and there is a brilliant DEwalt store in Shrewsbury, not too far from me.

SCP440 · 20th July 2020, 10:13

One thing I forgot to say yesterday, you will also need to upgrade your sockets with one of these guns, I split several what I presumed were good quality but after a few goes it does show up the quality kit.

Briodyjl01 · 20th July 2020, 10:41

I need one of these so thank you !

Blink · 21st July 2020, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh007

I have a couple of Dewalts, the better & latest one being a DCK899P2 XR 18v.

Should that be DCF (not DCK)?

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/...act-Wrench-Kit

19th July 2020, 10:04	#1
Rog Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 544 Thanks: 26 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Impact wrench recommendation Morning - am after your thoughts & recommendations. Would like to treat myself to a cordless impact wrench. Enough power to shift most car nuts; used for my DIY use. My research has confused me..... some makes seem to claim a certain amount of Nm but reviews seem to question the actual output. Prices vary greatly. Your thoughts appreciated as to what you use. ta Rog __________________ i like rovers XD

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Briodyjl01 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer, Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2018 Location: Castleford Posts: 974 Thanks: 237 Thanked 185 Times in 113 Posts	I need one of these so thank you ! __________________ Too many Rovers to count ……

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	If I may I'll join you on this one. I've front suspension pinch bolts to remove and rear suspension lower bolts too so any recommendations shall be welcome. I think it's Mickyboy who has a MAC corded one which I believe has never been beaten but I really need a cordless one. Thanks in advance. Andy.

19th July 2020, 10:59	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,925 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	cordless gives flexibility, take it to the middle of a field and it will work but my concern is battery life if used only 2 or 3 times a year. I don't know what features are on offer but here is a suggestion:- A brake so when you let the trigger go it stops quickly Not battery but mains, I have https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...impact-wrench/ Large, Heavy, sockets do not fit properly in case but this may have been resolved. Ok for the occasional use, would not recommend it for daily frequent use. I don't even get it out to undo my wheel nuts, I got it only to undo my drive shaft to hub nuts but have undone a couple of other bolts but only a few macafee2

19th July 2020, 14:51	#4
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I can highly recommend the Milwaukee range, I have had one for 18 months and it never fails to undo even the most stubborn fixings. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/milwaukee-m18fhiwf12-502p-gen2-18v-1-2-1898nm-impact-wrench-2-x-18v-5-0ah-batteries-charger-and-packout-case-kit Not cheap but you do get what you pay for.

19th July 2020, 16:37	#5
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	I have a couple of Dewalts, the better & latest one being a DCK899P2 XR 18v. This kit comes with 2 x 5.0Ah XR batteries & charger. Not cheap but I use it day in day out & I haven't found anything that it won't undo yet! The batteries & charger can be used with other tools in the XR range too (up to 18v) so if you wanted to expand the range, you can buy just the bare tool.

20th July 2020, 10:13	#8
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	One thing I forgot to say yesterday, you will also need to upgrade your sockets with one of these guns, I split several what I presumed were good quality but after a few goes it does show up the quality kit.