Looking for cordless impact wrench suggestions

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Milwaukee m18 fuel high torque 1/2” is a beast. I use my old model to crush pinion crush sleeves easily. Techs at work use it to remove 15l Diesel engine head bolts. The dewalt(or mac...) is a good gun but neck to neck turning head bolts 90* for the final torque sequence, the Milwaukee does it faster.

if you are not going to be using it for tasks this demanding, the 1/2 mid torque is excellent as well. A lot lighter, will remove any bolt or nut on a tj with ease.
 
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Current ownership of batteries would be my deciding factor. I have only milwaukee batteries but I do have 12 and 18 volt versions. I dont want too many brands of batteries and chargers. I like my milwaukee m12 impact wrench but since you are looking for the most powerful you would need to go with a 18v or bigger.
 
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mrblaine said:
What are you going to be using it for?
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Lug nuts, bumper bolts, control arm bolts, and basically anything you can think of on a Jeep.

Not sure if this is too much power, but I guess I'm just remembering that one time I had to remove a crankshaft pulley and how much of a PITA that was :rolleyes:
 
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Current ownership of batteries would be my deciding factor. I have only milwaukee batteries but I do have 12 and 18 volt versions. I dont want too many brands of batteries and chargers. I like my milwaukee m12 impact wrench but since you are looking for the most powerful you would need to go with a 18v or bigger.
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No batteries to worry about at the moment, so I'm not really locked down with any brand right now.
 
Chris said:
Lug nuts, bumper bolts, control arm bolts, and basically anything you can think of on a Jeep.

Not sure if this is too much power, but I guess I'm just remembering that one time I had to remove a crankshaft pulley and how much of a PITA that was :rolleyes:
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You might be surprised at what a 3/8 M12 stubby can do. Extremely handy size wise.
 
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Apparition said:
You might be surprised at what a 3/8 M12 stubby can do. Extremely handy size wise.
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I wasn't sure about that to be honest, but I'll take your word for it. All of my impact sockets are 1/2" currently, which is the reason I started looking at 1/2".
 
Chris said:
I wasn't sure about that to be honest, but I'll take your word for it. All of my impact sockets are 1/2" currently, which is the reason I started looking at 1/2".
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There’s a YouTube video where a guy tests all the Milwaukee’s on an old rusted engine block, you don’t necessarily need the biggest. I’ll see if I can locate it.
 
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While the m12 1/2” or 3/8” will do lugs, it’s more demanding on the tool to do say a tire rotation. Hardly phases the m18.
 
Chris said:
Lug nuts, bumper bolts, control arm bolts, and basically anything you can think of on a Jeep.

Not sure if this is too much power, but I guess I'm just remembering that one time I had to remove a crankshaft pulley and how much of a PITA that was :rolleyes:
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That is a ridiculous amount of torque for those jobs.
In M18 Fuel-
3 of the 3/8" impacts
1 1/2" mid torque small frame
1 older 1/2" high torque (most powerful at the time)
1 current one of the link below.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers.
In M12 Fuel
Right angle Impact
Stubby 3/8"
1/4" impact.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers

By far the most used are the 3/8", second is the 3/8" M12 right angle.

I break out mid torque for most anything the 3/8" Impacts won't do, and when it wants to be a little bitch, I get out the one below and nothing even begins to defy it. It is big, heavy, powerful and kicks ass but it is the least one used.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2767-20
 
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The milwaukee m12 stubby comes in a 3/8 as well as 1/2 version.


Chris said:
No batteries to worry about at the moment, so I'm not really locked down with any brand right now.
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Then I would take a look at all brands, consider what other tools you might want in the future and make that a part of your decision. You definitely dont want several brands of incompatible batteries.
 
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mrblaine said:
That is a ridiculous amount of torque for those jobs.
In M18 Fuel-
3 of the 3/8" impacts
1 1/2" mid torque small frame
1 older 1/2" high torque (most powerful at the time)
1 current one of the link below.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers.
In M12 Fuel
Right angle Impact
Stubby 3/8"
1/4" impact.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers

By far the most used are the 3/8", second is the 3/8" M12 right angle.

I break out mid torque for most anything the 3/8" Impacts won't do, and when it wants to be a little bitch, I get out the one below and nothing even begins to defy it. It is big, heavy, powerful and kicks ass but it is the least one used.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2767-20
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Which 3/8 is the most used M18 or M12?
 
mrblaine said:
That is a ridiculous amount of torque for those jobs.
In M18 Fuel-
3 of the 3/8" impacts
1 1/2" mid torque small frame
1 older 1/2" high torque (most powerful at the time)
1 current one of the link below.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers.
In M12 Fuel
Right angle Impact
Stubby 3/8"
1/4" impact.
Many 1/4" hex impact drivers

By far the most used are the 3/8", second is the 3/8" M12 right angle.

I break out mid torque for most anything the 3/8" Impacts won't do, and when it wants to be a little bitch, I get out the one below and nothing even begins to defy it. It is big, heavy, powerful and kicks ass but it is the least one used.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2767-20
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How about this M12 stubby?

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2554-20
For what I described, would that be able to do all of it? The compact size is definitely appealing for harder to reach spaces.

I could see myself most often using it for tire rotations and control arm bolts.
 
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