Cordless Impact Wrench Recommendations

gtodrive · Guru

Cordless Impact Wrench Recommendations

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Boy, I bought the Milwaukee Fuel 18 volt High Torque impact about 2-3 years ago and I can't imagine life without it. I just can't find a rusty bolt it won't either break loose or snap off. I'm so impressed with it.

At the time I bought it, it was the highest torque spec listed for a cordless 1/2" impact and I sure believe it, it's amazing. I often work taking apart rusty old stuff and it's been a life saver many many times.

I don't doubt that the Dewalt is good also but for me it's red tools!

1965CS · Guru

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gtodrive · Guru

LMAO!! I think Im getting closer to an answer! biggrin

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I have the DeWalt and have had bolts that it wouldnt loosen (eg: the cradle bolts on my winter car). A mechanic friend has the Milwaukee and he deals with a lot of siezed bolts and it's never let him down.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

1965CS wrote:
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Hahaha, I never saw that coming!!!

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Canadian Poncho wrote:
I have the DeWalt and have had bolts that it wouldnt loosen (eg: the cradle bolts on my winter car). A mechanic friend has the Milwaukee and he deals with a lot of siezed bolts and it's never let him down.

In a weird way, Todd is to blame for me being so convinced the Fuel 18 is the impact to buy.

A few years ago he needed a frame crossmember for his red truck. My friend about 10 minutes from here had a junk truck with a crossmember in it and I went out to help him remove it from the truck. When I was there helping him he was using his impact to remove some rusty old bolts and my jaw dropped when I saw what it could do. I bought myself one very soon after that and use it often. It's a great tool in wrecking yards. Beaumontguru and I pulled a set of disc brakes off an early Monte a couple of weeks ago and it was a good tool to have for that job. It's particularly suited for rusty suspension/chassis bolts if you live in the rust belt.

gtodrive · Guru

4SPEED427 wrote:
Canadian Poncho wrote:
I have the DeWalt and have had bolts that it wouldnt loosen (eg: the cradle bolts on my winter car). A mechanic friend has the Milwaukee and he deals with a lot of siezed bolts and it's never let him down.
In a weird way, Todd is to blame for me being so convinced the Fuel 18 is the impact to buy.
A few years ago he needed a frame crossmember for his red truck. My friend about 10 minutes from here had a junk truck with a crossmember in it and I went out to help him remove it from the truck. When I was there helping him he was using his impact to remove some rusty old bolts and my jaw dropped when I saw what it could do. I bought myself one very soon after that and use it often. It's a great tool in wrecking yards. Beaumontguru and I pulled a set of disc brakes off an early Monte a couple of weeks ago and it was a good tool to have for that job. It's particularly suited for rusty suspension/chassis bolts if you live in the rust belt.

This is what I want to hear! I like real world experiences being told. When I moved to Florida, I lost a lot of garage space and have been going cordless in an effort to get more space by removing the compressor. Cordless tools are so fast and easy to use. Appreciate you sharing your experiences as I only wan to make the best decision, with no regrets. Thanks!