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Apr 22, 2018 | 12:44 PM

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wicked 2018

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...011B/301996008

I use this Ridgid Gen5x - nice cause their tools are covered by a lifetime warranty including batteries (just be sure to register within 90 days of purchase)

Apr 22, 2018 | 01:04 PM

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davidpacificnw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb6989

I am looking to purchase a cordless impact wrench for many purposes as I am contractor. However I would like to purchase one that can serve as a dual purpose for rotating my tires and brake jobs. I am just not sure how much torque I should look for. Was looking to buy a Makita cordless one as all my other tools are Makita and I have all the chargers and batteries already. They offer wrenches from 780lbs of torque down to 170lbs.

Thanks!

I have the Milwaukee 1/2" impact. I use it for tires, brakes, la bolts for balcony/deck installs, and most importantly, It drops trailer stabilizers in a flash. We ordered our TT with the manuals b/c it was so much quicker to do it with the impact driver.

Apr 22, 2018 | 04:08 PM

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Xwild

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From: Greene, NY

So for those of you that carry a cordless impact in the truck all the time, how do you go about making sure it's always charged? Keep a charger in the truck as well? Make a really solid habit of regularly swapping the battery with a charged one? Hope & Pray it's still charged when you need it?

Apr 22, 2018 | 05:01 PM

#19

AMXDREAMER

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From: Vancouver, BC

Lithium Ion batteries last a long time when sitting. I would say just charge it every 6 months when you change the batteries in your smoke alarms!

Apr 22, 2018 | 05:31 PM

#20

System

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Myself and a bunch of other guys in the 6.7 forum just ordered these. Best power tool I've bought in a LONG time...

Amazon

Cheaper on eBay....

Apr 22, 2018 | 05:40 PM

#21

xxxsherpa

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YouTube is your friend here. Lots of testing done between most all brands. Check out AVE channels.

Apr 22, 2018 | 06:49 PM

#22

lawnspecialties

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From: Garner, NC

That Mikita Rodney pointed out is a beast. Might as well stick with the brand you're already running.

I use my DeWalt a TON. Several times per week. Its only about 300 ft.lbs. but it changes my mower blades in a snap. Same thing for my trailer lug nuts if needed.

I'm one of those guys who also uses torque sticks. That Mikita and a good set of torque sticks and you're in business.

Apr 22, 2018 | 07:11 PM

#23

grege

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I'm a Ryobi guy but after looking at their 1/2" impact it looks like I might need to carry something else in my truck. It's only rated at 300 ft-lbs. Am I right?

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Apr 22, 2018 | 07:26 PM

#24

Rustofer

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From: Vancouver Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xwild

I always remove the battery from the tool when carrying in the truck. I don't know if the trigger gets jostled or what, but my charged batteries would not stay charged until I started separating them. Separate they hold a charge for months.

Apr 22, 2018 | 07:40 PM

#25

lawnspecialties

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I use my DeWalt enough that its rarely run down on its own. But in the wintertime when I'm not using it too often, it sits on the back seat floor of my work truck. Its always ready to go.

Apr 22, 2018 | 08:41 PM

#26

Clubwagon

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From: Saint Augustine, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by wicked 2018

I use 1/2 cordless impacts a LOT. Had several over the years. Most recently I bought one of the Rigid units liked above. Its a great unit but most importantly, if you buy it online, in a kit with a charger and battery, you get a FREE lifetime warranty!!! Since I have gone through several, all of the popular brands, a lifetime warranty will be worth a couple hundred bucks in a couple of years when I need it replaced. I always keep two batteries so I have a fresh unit available.

I also have an inverter in my trailer so I can charge the impact's battery off either the trailer battery or truck power.

Apr 22, 2018 | 08:50 PM

#27

Snowman 8

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From: Minnesota

The new Milwaukee Fuel half inch impact is 1100 FT/LBS forward and 1400 FT/LBS in reverse, I believe its the most powerful available right now. But if you have Makita for everything else get the Makita.