Milwaukee 18V impact gun?

[WranglerX]

The biggest thing I have ever tightened was a gland nut on a VW aircooled motor...300 ft-lbs (verified with torque wrench) ..... Bigger is always better but it can also be a problem of to much energy and to heavy when trying to operate.. For me something with about 350ft-lbs is conceivably something I would ever need .... One other thing I try to do is stay in same battery type so I dont have multiple chargers and mismatched batteries....

 

[kozal01]

I have the Dewalt High Torque 1/2" impact and its powerful, sometimes to a fault. I got sick of lugging it around so I bought a 3/8" mid torque and I use it way more than my high torque, it'll bust the lugs lose on my truck no problem. Id say start with the mid torque in 3/8" or 1/2", it will likely do most or all of what you need it to do and is a much more manageable size and weight.

 

[sixdogs]

Considering the cost of batteries, charger and change of brand, Makita is more practical. I don't have to make a living with this tool and rarely need enormous power. I have an air gun for that. There are many models so this becomes somewhat subjective in choice.

This is the Makita XWT14Z with friction ring

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed 1/2 in. Sq. Drive Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only XWT14Z - The Home Depot

Get an essential addition with the help of this Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Drive Impact Wrench w or Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only.

www.homedepot.com

 

[dlctcg]

Considering the cost of batteries, charger and change of brand, Makita is more practical. I don't have to make a living with this tool and rarely need enormous power. I have an air gun for that. There are many models so this becomes somewhat subjective in choice.

This is the Makita XWT14Z with friction ring

If your looking to purchase soon CPO is currently having a sale with an additional 10% off... of course the carry all the other models of Makita (& all the other brands too). I've been customer for ever... good company, good pricing & fast shipping... just another option...

 

[Midniteoyl]

Considering the cost of batteries, charger and change of brand, Makita is more practical. I don't have to make a living with this tool and rarely need enormous power. I have an air gun for that. There are many models so this becomes somewhat subjective in choice.

This is the Makita XWT14Z with friction ring

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed 1/2 in. Sq. Drive Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only XWT14Z - The Home Depot

Get an essential addition with the help of this Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Drive Impact Wrench w or Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only.

www.homedepot.com

If I had the Makita 18v batteries and was only buying one impact, the XWT14Z would be it. Hands down..

The only reason I have the XWT17Z is the higher torque is good for things like bush hog blade nuts and maybe some suspension work, but I use the XWT14Z 99% of the time.

 

[mjonesnh]

Have the Makita 3/4 drive impact, (MKTNXWT07Z) Already had several batteries from other tools so Makita made the most sense. Has never failed to loosen any nut that I have tried. Used mostly to swap out bush hog blades

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[Lineman North Florida]

Considering the cost of batteries, charger and change of brand, Makita is more practical. I don't have to make a living with this tool and rarely need enormous power. I have an air gun for that. There are many models so this becomes somewhat subjective in choice.

This is the Makita XWT14Z with friction ring

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed 1/2 in. Sq. Drive Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only XWT14Z - The Home Depot

Get an essential addition with the help of this Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Drive Impact Wrench w or Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only.

www.homedepot.com

I'm gonna say that's your best bet.

 

[sixdogs]

Considering the cost of batteries, charger and change of brand, Makita is more practical. I don't have to make a living with this tool and rarely need enormous power. I have an air gun for that. There are many models so this becomes somewhat subjective in choice.

This is the Makita XWT14Z with friction ring

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed 1/2 in. Sq. Drive Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only XWT14Z - The Home Depot

Get an essential addition with the help of this Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-Speed Drive Impact Wrench w or Friction Ring Anvil, Tool Only.

www.homedepot.com

If I had the Makita 18v batteries and was only buying one impact, the XWT14Z would be it. Hands down..

The only reason I have the XWT17Z is the higher torque is good for things like bush hog blade nuts and maybe some suspension work, but I use the XWT14Z 99% of the time.

I'm gonna say that's your best bet.

Thank you all very much. Nothing beats the collective voice of experience. Every post was helpful and I just ordered the Makita XWT14 from Amazon. I tried to buy local but no luck on this item. I do like Makita and it's all I've ever owned, including an old 1980-ish drill that had almost 35 years of hard use before I passed it on to my FIL.

Coming up I have four sets of tires to rotate and a bunch of cultivator shovels with 7/16" bolts and awkward access that are nasty to remove. Getting a battery powered impact was something I avoided because the earlier versions were not that great. There must have been leap forward when I wasn't paying attention because the power today was formerly unthinkable.

Thanks again.

 

[kozal01]

Nothing wrong with Makita, especially if you already have their batteries.

 

[bigtiller]

That's a good choice sixdogs.