Electric impact questions

[DetroitStyle]

OK... While installing my lift kit, I borrowed my neighbor's Snap-On electric impact and was pretty impressed with it's performance over my air powered impact.. but about shit my pants when he told me how much it was. He bought it right off of the truck, as a 3 tool set around $1500... I can't justify that.

So... it looks like I can find the same one used on eBay around $350. Am I better off trying to snag a deal on eBay for a used Snap-On CT7850... Or is there something that I can buy new in the $300 range that's nearly as good and would come with the benefits of a warranty, etc?

Or am I still way overpaying and is there a $100-$200 18v 1/2 impact that hangs with the expensive ones?

 

[moneypit]

I have a 7850 its a monster, the new lithium stuff is impressive, The miluwaukee 18 fuel brushless stuff is nice same with the IR cordless stuff

I have a 7850 that ive been considering selling, Its still under warranty so I would send it out for a once over before selling. I wanna get the 8850


theres nothing under 200 worth a shit, if you dont need cordless get a corded impact

 

[jameser]

We use these at work for our trailer and they work great, tons of power and work flawlessly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-1...hash=item2c9ad00d0d&item=191575887117&vxp=mtr

 

[chunkybs]

I have a snap-on 18v 1/2" drive and love it, makes swapping wheels/tires a breeze. I use it for damn near everything.

 

[capone]

We use these at work for our trailer and they work great, tons of power and work flawlessly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-1...hash=item2c9ad00d0d&item=191575887117&vxp=mtr

X2

I have a Milwaukee 18 Volt M18. I love it. I bought mine from Home depot with a Lowes 10% moving coupon.

 

[that national]

X2

I have a Milwaukee 18 Volt M18. I love it. I bought mine from Home depot with a Lowes 10% moving coupon.

x3
the milwaukee is a beast. most of my electric power tools are milwaukee

 

[moneypit]

also depending on what you are doing, alot of the new 3/8 guns will yank lugnuts easily, I only use the 1/2 for headbolts in the junkyard

 

[RBOD]

Another vote for the Milwaukee stuff. I have a drawer full at work and it's all great. Plus, one charger for everything I have.

 

[1BADAIR]

If you get a used one make sure battery's are good. They cost as much as the kit

 

[Overboost]

I've got a Dewalt 20V Max 1/2 impact that is around the $300 mark. Works great and runs on the same batteries as most of my other tools.

 

[Billydroveit]

http://www.ohiopowertool.com/P-4674...pact-wrench-w7150-k2.aspx?CA_6C15C=1660133411

Hands down the best cordless impact on the market today. I used to test these in real world scenarios, nothing has the hitting power of this impact, the Milwaukee is a strong second place unit and both units are miles ahead of the dewalt and any other brand on the market.

Note: I was a power tool prototype test tech for MAC tools for 4 years.

 

[mustangmike6996]

I have the Makita 3/8 impact and its impressive. The Milwalkee stuff is insane as far as power. We use them here at work too. If I were in the market, I would go Milwalkee hands down.

The Snap-on 1/2 electric impact is a BEAST for high torque as well. I wouldnt stray too far from any of these 3 brands.

 

[moneypit]

I just grabbed a snap on 3/8 lithium ion. Took the lug nuts of the truck with ease

 

[RBOD]

http://www.ohiopowertool.com/P-4674...pact-wrench-w7150-k2.aspx?CA_6C15C=1660133411

Hands down the best cordless impact on the market today. I used to test these in real world scenarios, nothing has the hitting power of this impact, the Milwaukee is a strong second place unit and both units are miles ahead of the dewalt and any other brand on the market.

Note: I was a power tool prototype test tech for MAC tools for 4 years.

The Milwaukee Fuel 1/2" impact is stronger than the IR. I've tested both removing subframe bolts.

 

[Billydroveit]

The Milwaukee Fuel 1/2" impact is stronger than the IR. I've tested both removing subframe bolts.

That one came out after i left MAC, never got a chance to test it, thats gotta be a bad bitch.

 

[RBOD]

That one came out after i left MAC, never got a chance to test it, thats gotta be a bad bitch.

It really is. They raised the bar with the Fuel line. There have been quite a few guys at work trading their snappy stuff for Milwaukee.

 

[transamtom]

My Dewalt 18v is a beast it takes off all the lug nuts on my 2010 Camaro no problem on one battery and they are 140 lb ft.

Best of all I got the whole thing(case charger and 2 batts) for $65 on clearance at HD.

 

[OMG ITS BEAN]

I've got one of these and it handles quite a bit of stuff. Lug nuts and smaller rusty bolts no problem.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...rench-Compact-Battery-Kit-2654-22CT/203807309