impact wrench recommendations

[Jackimus]

It’s silly that something that fits in the palm of your hand can be that powerful. The max torque is based on 5ah batteries though as they perform better than the 6ah

5ah is better than 6ah?

 

[Craig-SM]

5ah is better than 6ah?

Something to do with the cell size and configuration

 

[reb78]

Something to do with the cell size and configuration

I was looking earlier and the 5ah is a fair bit more expensive than the 4 (couldnt see a 6 on the site I was on) but marked as a 'high output'

 

[Craig-SM]

I was looking earlier and the 5ah is a fair bit more expensive than the 4 (couldnt see a 6 on the site I was on) but marked as a 'high output'

The 4ah aren't High Output just the 2.5 and 5ah.

Not sure if you were looking at Torque Gun, charger and batteries kit or just batteries but the kits seem to be all coming as 5ah now

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[reb78]

The 4ah aren't High Output just the 2.5 and 5ah.

Not sure if you were looking at Torque Gun, charger and batteries kit or just batteries but the kits seem to be all coming as 5ah now

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Ah!

I was looking to buy a few bits without another charger to cut the costs a little. Its crazy that the batteries add up so much compared to the actual tool really!

 

[Craig-SM]

Ah!

I was looking to buy a few bits without another charger to cut the costs a little. Its crazy that the batteries add up so much compared to the actual tool really!

If you shop about it's about an extra £15 for a 5ah over a 4ah.

The problem with the kits is the charger is just a slow basic one not a rapid charger. I've a few M12 chargers that have never been used as I already have 2 M12/18 rapid chargers on the go and at least another as spare.

 

[Trevorleach]

The 3/8 ratchet is something I’m still not sold on as again the Stubby has a mode for spinning nuts on until they seat so use that mainly.

The high speed 3/8 extended ratchet is my go to for body work on the trucks.
The normal ratchet heads are to fat and to slow, so hardly get used now.

 

[Domdom]

The M12 stubby torque gun is a great bit of kit and makes the big M18 high power virtually redundant and only for those nuts that really don’t want to let go.

A lot of my recent cordless tools have been M12 and Milwaukee are really investing in the platform so no doubt you if you do go for the M12 stubby then you’ll have plenty more tools to tempt you.
If you have the choice High Output M12 batteries then take it as they do deliver that extra performance that the newer tools can provide.

Do you have the model number please?

 

[RichardM]

As we already have an impact wrench thread, does anyone have any recommendations for a Makita/Fakita one?
Not bothered about big nm figures as it would be for motorbike / general use and would prefer ease of use with 4ah batteries.

 

[Craig-SM]

Do you have the model number please?

which model number? Torque gun on its own, 3/8 or 1/2 or as kit including batteries and charger

 

[roofman]

I have the Dewalt DCF899 with a 6ah flexvolt battery, it has not found a bolt or nut it cant shift yet, even the most stubbon twin wheel transit rears it can wizz off.

 

[Domdom]

which model number? Torque gun on its own, 3/8 or 1/2 or as kit including batteries and charger

Would prefer a 3/8” unit, as small as possible from to back. Complete kit as I don’t have other Milwaukee tools.

 

[Craig-SM]

The 3/8 and 1/2 are both the same size just the end that is different. I got the 1/2 as I didn't want to double up on impact sockets. Talking of impact sockets their weight makes a noticeable difference. I had a cheap Draper set before getting a Milwaukee standard and deep impact sockets and they much heavier and seem to work quicker.

3/8 inch

Milwaukee M12FCIWF38G3-502X 12v Fuel 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench Kit - 2 x 5.0ah High Output Batteries - PowerToolMate

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1/2 inch

Milwaukee M12FCIWF12G3-502X 12v Fuel 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench Kit - 2 x 5.0ah High Output Batteries - PowerToolMate

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