Which 3/8 impact wrench kit for my taco and home use

Going to get one of these, but not sure which. It will be used around the house and for my Tacoma if need be. I don't need/want 1/2 either. So, the Milwaukee M18 18volt FUEL 3/8" drive Impact wrench kit (# 2854-22) or the Ingersoll-Rand 3/8" Drive Impact Wrench Kit (# W5133-K12)?

https://www.ingersollrand.com/en-us/power-tools/impact-wrenches/w5133
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/2854-22

I'm leaning IR

I'll also be getting the Grey Pneumatic Impact Socket DUO set (#81659CRD)

 

I'd recommend the Milwaukee line. They have a tool for everything. You could even get away with the M12 Stubby, but the M18 will have more than enough oomph for nearly anything.

 

I have a Milwaukee - beat the hell out of it, dropped it quite a few times and still works like a charm. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

 

Personally, I would for future endeavors. As an example, if you decide to upgrade your weed eater but want electric... Milwaukee. Leaf blower? Milwaukee. Chainsaw? Milwaukee? They offer an awesome line of tools from carpentry, mechanic, to lighting.

And you already have the batteries. I just like using one system.

 

I am old school with air tools.

they practically don’t wear out, I have my dads 1980s 1/2 inch

they don’t feel like they lock you into a brand

they don’t use lithium, a politically and environmentally challenging mineral

they are future proof and interchangeable

you need a compressor anyway

they work

 

Pick a brand pick a size stick with it.

My only use of Electric tools is up 10 plus flights of stairs install one bracket (4 )5/16" bolts a few times a year.

 

accccckkkkkk.......

1/2" pneumatic. Ingersoll-Rand.

 

research replacement batteries avalibility/prices. The ability for one battery to be used in multiple tools is a plus. Ryobi has lots of neat tools but some of the batteries if left uncharged will not charge up unless you do some "tricks" to them. Dewalt is very proud of their batteries and you pay a premium for them. I dont know if IR or Milwaukee is the same but I bet they are.

 

All the primary players in the Cordless tool game are running LI-Ion batteries.

Most are setting up their product lines to use a common battery mount which allows 1 battery to power many tools or batteries with larger charge capacity.

BTW, all Li-ion batteries need the same "tricks" if left uncharged. Its a quirk of the LI-ion battery chemistry.

 

I got the craftsman 1/4 inch. Thenngot all the adapters so i can use itnfor more stuff. It also accepts the 14 in drive drill bits.
I used itnfor my rear seat delete andnit wad great. 70 bucks and came w 2 batteries.

 

Milwaukee will be fine, good lineup and quality tools. Just know that 3/8" impacts aren't particularly torquey, you don't be doing lugnuts with it for example.

 

I just posted a video of me using the M12 3/8 stubby impact to pull the tire on my trailer the other day on facebook cause someone made the same uninformed comment.

 

I'd go for a 1/2" drive on an impact; you don't need to run an impact on everything.

For when I do use a 3/8", I run a ratchet.

 

I have the Makita (2nd one in this review), and love it. Also have 4 other Makita 18V tools.
https://www.protoolreviews.com/best-cordless-impact-wrench-reviews/

 

I have Milwaukee in 3/8 and 1/2 inch. IR makes a great tool also my boss has there line and I like it ever bit as much as mine. I got the 1/2 inch first for tire rotations (I work on my daughters cars also) harmonic balancers larger stuff like that. I have always used air but really wanted to try an electric. I liked it so much I got the 3/8 for the smaller stuff. I think if you go with the mil, IR or the tried and true yellow and black you will be happy. I personally wouldn’t go with Ryobi they are ok for some stuff but definitely not as well made as the other 3.

 

Admittedly my experience is with 3/8" air impacts, and they're shit for torque.

 

I have an 18V Hitachi 3/8 impact driver and matching 3/8 hammer drill and Sawzall. No complaints. I have an electric 1/2" porter cable for the big jobs. As has been said, the 3/8 is more for convenience than torque. I can make more torque using a regular 3/8 ratchet without any kind of breaker bar.

 

ROFLMAO....

Do some homework.

Ryobi, Ridgid and Milwaukee are primarily made in the same factory. Its located in Houjie Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.

Although, some of the products are being moved to production in Vietnam. Due to Tariffs and profit margins.

 

Depends on which brands I have a few 3/8" impacts with some Torque

 

Ok.... and? They don't all offer the same products and the ones they do don't have the same specifications. No one that I noticed even said anything about that.

They'll make a believer out of you! I said bullshit til I started using them honestly, tech has come a long way. My dad had sold me on it with the 1/2 impact initially (1400 ft lbs) but everything has been awesome I've used. I've still got air tools and an air hammer though!