Battery vs. air impact wrench

I just brought an electric impact wrench. 350ft lb and no air compressor needed. I doubt I’d ever need anything above that much torque. And I don’t have to worry about batteries

 

Yep. I was going to quote the first two posts until I realized how old they were.

I'll add my vote for the Ridgid impact. Battery replacements for life and lifetime service agreement. I've had to have 2 tools repaired/replaced under warranty. One was absolutely abused and was repaired with no questions asked.

I'm thinking the 18v impact wrench is likely going to be one of my next tool purchases. I have an air and don't use it as often as I used to. The hose is a pain and the compressor is loud. I've been using an impact driver with a socket adapter and I'm pretty sure I'm using it beyond its intended purpose. The impact wrench will make up where that lacks.

 

Milwaukee is my recommendation. Brushless, 5 year warranty on the tool and 2 to 3 year warranty on the batteries.

I just bought this for myself after hours of research:
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Mid Torque Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench W/Friction Ring Kit W/(1) 2.0Ah Battery

this was my other consideration. Can't beat the power and comes with a free battery:
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with Free M18 5.0Ah Battery

 

Can't beat the Milwaukee High-Torque units. I've used this to pull track pads off of a 90 year old bucket excavator; it barely broke a sweat. With 1400 lbs of torque, it beats ANY pneumatic unit I've owned. For day-to-day stuff, I use the M12 Stubby; practically fits in a pocket, and has sufficient torque to remove the lug nuts on anything up to and including a 5 ton...

 

I am leaning this way as well as I rarely use an impact for anything other than lug nuts a couple times a year.

 

If you're just taking lug nuts off, I would bet one of the battery powered ones is fine. But I doubt they will handle a stuck pulley bolt.
I've got an Ingersoll Rand and a med. sized compressor. The gun is 20 years old and works like brand new. One of the best purchases I made.

 

I ended up going with a Kobalt 110v corded impact for $99. It comes with 5 year warranty as previously pointed out and a set of impact sockets which I did not need. While I was checking out, the cashier asked "Would you like to purchase a 2 year extended warranty?" I responded with "Why would I do that when it comes with a 5 year replacement warranty?" They kind of smirked and finished the transaction.

I haven't used it yet and kept the receipt in case I change my mind over the next couple weeks. Like the idea of a battery impact but with the little bit I use it I am concerned the batteries will go bad prematurely.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-8-Amp-1-2-in-Corded-Impact-Wrench/3307992

 

I have this and it's badass.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Detent-Pin-Socket-Retention-9070-20/100049972

 

Just purchased this set. Haven't used it yet but seems like reviews are pretty decent for it.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-W-Friction-Ring-Combo-Kit-2663-22R/310446815

 

I carry a battery unit in the truck. Use air for the garage. I'm glad i have the battery one, I prefer the air.

 

Recently picked up the Ridgid 18v Impact Wrench. It doesn't quite have the power of the pneumatic, but it is so nice not having to run the compressor or unroll the air hose.

 

I hope that's a typo in the write-up; 450 in-lb is only 37 ft-lb. That won't even impact the skin off of a banana!

 

so true. after my DeWalt died i ran to HF and got a Hercules battery powered. it's actually well-made and everything about it is nice except one huge flaw: NO TORQUES!

 

ya scared me for a second. scrolling down it says 450 ft/lb phew

 

Currently running an air impact, but ever since I built my shop on the side.back yard, my compressor is so much farther away that I'm starting to dream of an electric one...

The air still reaches, but not only do I use all 50' of my roll up hose, I also use my spare hose. It turns into a bog nest pretty easily, and it's annoying. But I'm also a cheap bastard for certain things. Spending $250 on a tool just so I don't have to pull an air hose isn't quite my cup of tea (yet).

 

A Like my Air Tools .

I had a Air Compressor on my Welding Rig about 300' feet of hose so I could reach pretty much as far as I needed .

Same with at home Now I have about 500' of air hose so that gets me as far as I need to go.

I did break down and buy a Cordless drill for those jobs of a few holes on the 35 floor

 

I just got a Dewalt 20 Volt Max cordless drill for Christmas and I was looking at the 20 Volt Max 1/2" brushless high torque impact. It has 700 Ft\Lbs for torque.
Not bad for battery power. I will still keep my 18V stuff but I $$$ keep $$$ looking at all the $$$ 20 Volt max stuff out there.

 

I wrench full time for a living. I have the snap on mg725 1/2" and I believe it's a mg325 3/8 Impact.2 years ago I bought the mac 3/8 electric impact and about a year ago I switch and bought the DeWalt 1/2 "package off of Amazon. It came with the gun 2 5amp/hr batteries and the charger for $400 canadian. I love it way more then my air gun. But each tool has a purpose. There is no replacement for Air. The electric guns are big compared to air. Dragging air lines around suck. So you have to figure out what the primary use is going to be for. Just make sure you get a gun with a hog ring not a detent.

The fuel is a nice gun but in my opinion it's not worth all the extra money. After watching all the reviews and reading the specs. The DeWalt was the better purchase for me. I've had it for over a year now and I'm still very happy with it.

$528 DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with Hog Ring Anvil, 1/2" (DCF899HP2)

https://www.amazon.ca/DEWALT-DCF899HP2-Brushless-Torque-2-Inch/dp/B00FREST98/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=dewalt+1/2+impact+high+torque&qid=1577256448&sprefix=dewalt+1/2&sr=8-3

 

Haha I just was watching a video for hog ring vs detent. Defentatly a hog ring for me. My 18V has a dentent pin that is not beveled and is a PITA. Not in the hole it just falls out, in the hole you have to poke in a tiny screwdriver to remove it and it still fights you.

 

It is always going to be a personal choice for the most!