I bought a MILWAUKEE 18v FUEL mid torque impact wrench. I also have a MILWAUKEE 18v FUEL drill and can use the same Lithium-Ion batteries and charger. Mine has the pin detent, or a friction ring kit is available. They also make high torque models. The batteries last a long time even with heavy use and recharge quickly.

I do a lot of automotive work and have not found anything their impact won't break loose with it's three settings. If you watch TRUE VALUE for their MILWAUKEE tool sales, you can save money.

With Arthritis in both wrists I've acquired a collection of Milwaukee cordless tools. Among that collection are the M18 Mid Torque Impact Wrench and the M12 Stubby Impact wrench. both have 3 level settings that will produce 3 different maximum torque values. The Stubby the highest setting will produce 95 ft.lbs. if you hammer the fastener for 2-3 seconds. Since my Fiesta ST specs the lug nuts at 100 ft.lbs. it's carried in the ST for any roadside wheel changes. The mid torque gets used at work and I will take it home if I anticipate the need for a tire/wheel change or rotation because it is faster for dismounting the tires. The Stubby will break the lug nuts loose but it does take some time to get each one to break loose.

I've got 20v Porter Cable impacts in 1/2" and 1/4". The 1/2" is a beast and will do anything I want. The 1/4" surprised me. I was shopping for 3/8" but Porter cable didn't have one. The 1/4" has more torque than I can apply with a standard 3/8" ratchet. It's light weight and pretty handy. I've been happy with both and they get used a lot.

I'm a DeWalt 20 volt guy.

All my 18v tools are now Makita. Prior job I carried Milwaukee, in my opinion the Makita's are far superior.

Milwaukee Fuel.

I was buying the M12 setup by Milwaukee but picked up a Dewalt 20v chainsaw over Christmas. Now all my heavy duty tools are becoming Dewalts.

Last week HD had the 20v 1/2” impact wrench for over 50% off. It’s got 400lbs of torque and has no problem taking off lug nuts. This thing is a beast. See if you can find it on sale.


Dewalt DCF889 20v 1/2” Impact Wrench

I'm around an industrial environment a lot of days.... I see more Milwaukee than anything else combined... The 18 volt Fuel line to be exact...

Hope that helps you.

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Originally posted by Excam_Man:
I'm a DeWalt 20 volt guy.

Same here. Dewalt even has some US made battery tools.

Look for a Milwaukee Fuel on sale. I have the 1400 ft.lb. one, used every day and hard, and it has been great. They make a smaller 600-ft.lb. one that should be suitable for less demanding needs. A 400-600-ft.lb. gun would not have budged the rusted cross member bolts I had to deal with yesterday, nor a Honda crankshaft pulley bolt. Unfortunately - much more so with this commie cold business - they are made in China. (At least my particular one was.)

In my home shop i use ryobi, it does the job, never had any issues with it.

I can change tires and take apart suspension bolts and a whole lot of other things. Battery charges in 30 minutes and i have 10+ of them for when I'm using multiple tools.

The only experience I have is with 18volt Millwaukees... I own something like 30 of them... one is the 1/2" impact driver.... I have only used it about twice... So, I really can't say for sure good or bad... I carry it in my work vehicle for one reason... if I have to help someone on the side of the road change a flat... helped a lady out about two years ago and even with my star lug wrench it was a pain... that's why I bought the 1/2" impact driver and a set of sockets....

I bought the Rigid 18v octane after forum recommendations and it's been great. It's light but feels durable. I've been using it a lot lately with no issues.

I have two Milwaukee, one puts out 1500 ft lbs of torque. Both are great but I got them during Christmas sales at Home Depot when they were half price. Home Depot has daily sales, check in and you may find them on sale. On their website click on “specials and offers” on the top left menu then “special buy of the day”. You can also check “pro specials”. They have some pretty good deals.

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I've got 20v Porter Cable impacts in 1/2" and 1/4". The 1/2" is a beast and will do anything I want. The 1/4" surprised me. I was shopping for 3/8" but Porter cable didn't have one. The 1/4" has more torque than I can apply with a standard 3/8" ratchet. It's light weight and pretty handy. I've been happy with both and they get used a lot.

Porter Cable 1/4" takes the 140ft-lb lugs off my truck just fine even with the standard battery. Their 20v system has a lot of tool choices as well.

I have Milwaukee corded tools mostly and Makita cordless(just worked out that way), but I have been very happy with both brands.

I'm an 18V Ryobi fan here. Have been using these tools for the past five-six years now. As someone else mentioned, spend a little extra and get the brushless. And no, I don't make a living with my tools. Just a jack of all trades......

I would entertain just about any major brand except Ryobi because they are the cheapest and worst made units out there. Crap.

Bought the RIGID on sale for $149 last week. Used it to remove mower blades on two big decks as well as the blades on my bush hog. No problems. Nice gun for 149 bucks.

I have a Kobalt 24V brushless from Lowes. It's the best value and I shopped them pretty hard. 750ftlbs of tq and under $200.