Milwaukee 18V impact gun?

[sixdogs]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2767-20-Torque-Impact-Friction/dp/B08P4NX77N

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

 

[airbiscuit]

I have one, and it has a LOT of torque. It is heavy, but I like the convenience and power. It's a get er done tool.

 

[LittleBill21]

1000ft lbs is massively overkill for lug nuts. I don't know what the shovels run at.

 

[deserteagle71]

I've been using that model Milwaukee for several months now. It is very heavy, especially if you stick a 6 AH or bigger battery on it. Heavier than my 1/2" IR air impact I've had for years - and also more powerful. It has 4 power levels it can be set at; the most powerful will bust off lugs.

If you are concerned about weight you might consider one of the smaller, lighter models. I also have a Milwaukee M18 1/4" Hex Impact that amazes me with what it can do. It is a fraction of the weight of the 1/2" drive M18 and I've been able to remove lug nuts with it.

 

[Midniteoyl]

You might wanna look at the newest Milwaukee High-Torque that 'replaces' the 2767 (in fact, use this channel to look up just about any impact driver you are looking at):

And you can get a free 5.0 XC battery at Home Depot at the moment:

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (Tool-Only) 2967-20 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL ½" High Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring is the most power-dense impact wrench in its class, provides greater access in tight spaces, and maximizes productivity through faster

www.homedepot.com

 

[LHF2019]

Have one. It's awesome. Replaced a craftsman I had for about 20 years. Proceed with caution when tightening light stuff or even lugnuts. I've heard stories. I still use a torque wrench on lugnuts and other application. Use impact to run bolt/nuts on and and impact a couple times and finish by hand. I keep mine on full power mode and have no issue controlling it.

 

[slckeys]

If you don't want to lug around the high torque, there is the mid torque option from Milwaukee also. It's lighter, but also had less ugga duggas...

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Mid Torque 1/2 in. Impact Wrench w/Friction Ring (Tool-Only) 2962-20 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring delivers the best power to weight ratio, most access in tight spaces, and faster removal speed. It provides 650 ft. lbs. of nut-busting

www.homedepot.com

 

[Spanner]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2767-20-Torque-Impact-Friction/dp/B08P4NX77N

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

Nothing wrong with Makita products down here.

Where do you get your misinformation from?

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2767-20-Torque-Impact-Friction/dp/B08P4NX77N

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

I own that one and I am a Milwaukee guy, but if you already have Makita batteries and tools I don't think you could go wrong with their stuff if they have an impact. Milwaukee was the innovator in the brushless technology withe M-18 Fuel line, but all the other brands such as Dewalt, Makita, Rigid etc have caught up and IMHO it's about tit for tat nowadays. Good luck on whichever brand you choose. Charlie.

 

[sixdogs]

All good posts and I'm glad I asked this question here. I think my first choice was too much power and too much weight for mostly medium duty work. It's hard to wiggle between cultivator places with a too-heavy tool plus I'm not getting any younger. I'm going to take a look at the lighter and lower ft lb tool mentioned and lean that way.

I'll take another look at Makita. I've owned them for years and have lots of their 18V things but have been disappointed lately. Also, I noticed some tool places now have a much smaller Makita selection with Milwaukee the most dominant. As well, a lot of the Amish now use Milwaukee where they used to use Makita and with them performance is the number one consideration. Never price. I've tried to find a place to by Japanese made Makita but so far no good leads.