Decent impact gun

[imprezaworks]

Need something okay for home, I’m certainly not doing suspension work just after something to whizz wheel nuts off etc. had a Quick Look and the dewalt 899 and Milwaukee m12/18 seem really popular, quite expensive though.

 

[R3k1355]

Just get the big b*****d Milwaukee. It's total overkill for doing wheel nuts, but it's got the capacity to knock off suspension bolts if you ever need that.

 

[Matt e]

Milwaukee M12FIW38-0 12v Li-ion 3/8in Impact Wrench Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Milwaukee M12B6 12V 6.0Ah Li-Ion Battery

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

thats it undoing a rear hub nut on a megane (175nm)

 

[Mr Squashie]

If it's only for wheel nuts/bolts then just grab whatever they have in the weird aisles at Aldi, Parkside or something

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Lidl had one in this week actually, and it's currently 50% off everything in the middle at Lidl

 

[imprezaworks]

Milwaukee M12FIW38-0 12v Li-ion 3/8in Impact Wrench Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Milwaukee M12B6 12V 6.0Ah Li-Ion Battery

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

thats it undoing a rear hub nut on a megane (175nm)

That seems perfect 🍺

 

[Mr Squashie]

Lidl had one in this week actually, and it's currently 50% off everything in the middle at Lidl

Lidl, that's what I meant! I can never remember which is which 🤣

 

[Brigsy]

Buy the milwaukee or dewalt. The cheap ones struggle to undo wheel bolts if tight or rusty and batterys go flat fast.

My dewalt 899 has had years of abuse and no issues, battery lasts ages. When it pops its clogs ill buy a milwaukee.

 

[imprezaworks]

guess the link above for the m12 will be more than sufficient

 

[Brigsy]

The 3/8 one is supposed to be decent, id imagine it will do what you need it to.

Personally id buy the big un. Itll cover all bases in the future.

 

[Robbie Corbett]

I've got a Milwaukee M12 3/8th one and its decent. Will do most things I need. Sometimes it will struggle on something if the battery is low or you are using extensions but overall its perfect.

 

[jenic]

I think you should consider what other cordless tools you'll want in the future, then research the different systems and buy Milwaukee like the rest of us 🤣

Seriously though, once you've picked a system and have some batteries the bare tools are fairly good value for money. And having everything use the same set of batteries and charger is so much better.

 

[Krarl]

Milwaukee or GTFO tbh

 

[pepinosport]

I briefly owned a M12 until I realised it wouldn't undo the 203 hub nut. So I got a M18. M18 for everything, M12 for mild duty tasks I would say.

 

[SharpyClio]

I got a cheap Clarke one it’s not battery though it’s wired but had it 10years, it’s had some stick and it’s still going strong. Might not fit the bill but it’s done everything I’ve asked of it with relative ease.

 

[Lozza-p]

high torque milwaukee 1/2 m18, not found anything yet it can't undo beats all the snap on/dewault guns the other techs at work have.

i have the m12 3/8 with a 6 ah battery which would be ok to get some wheel nuts off, but probably not if rusted.

 

[imprezaworks]

Seems the m18 is the go to

 

[RichValver]

I went for a ryobi, loads of random ass tools you can use on the same battery especially for DIY stuff. Usually have a bundle on offer. The air compressor they do is handy for tyres too

 

[Turbo steve]

Milwaukee all the way, M12 will struggle if the wheel nuts have been over tightened. Powertoolmate have some good deals on at the moment

 

[davo172]

Milwaukee all the way.

 

[DaveL485]

I bought the Milwaukee M18 1/2" and quite frankly its unbelievable.

Spectacular torque, battery life is fantastic.

 

[imprezaworks]

Is there a specific model number to buy?

 

[Turbo steve]

Is there a specific model number to buy?

Just buy one of each Once you have the battery's the bodies are not too expensive.

Milwaukee M18FMTIW2F12-502X 18V Fuel GEN2 Mid-Torque 1/2'' Impact Wrench with Fr

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

This should be a good starting point

 

[thecrim22]

Is there a specific model number to buy?

That will def take your wheel nuts and hub nuts off

 

[Martin_172]

Ryobi brushless HP here for me, mine has taken masses of abuse and never left me stuck yet! 20yr old rusty suspension/subframe bolts etc with ease! You could probably get away with one of the lower powered ones just for wheels right enough but this is the one i use:

½″ Cordless Impact Wrench 1600Nm | Brushless High Torque Impact Wrench | RYOBI 18V ONE+™ RIWH18X-0

Ryobi - RIWH18X-0 18V ONE+™ HP Cordless Brushless High Torque Impact Wrench (Bare Tool) | Buy online today

uk.ryobitools.eu

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers chaps

 

[RustyMojo]

I’ve got the RYOBI and their electric ratchet thing as well. It’s OK and does everything I need it for. But if I was spending the money again I’d be buying the red stuff. It can lack the grunt on things like hub nuts. I will say having interchangeable battery between differing tools is bloody useful

 

[hopgop1]

Not sure I’ve even needed to charge my Milwaukee 3/8ths mid torque impact yet, so definitely not got my moneys worth yet, but it works great for getting my wheels nuts for without needing to crack them off before I get the car in the air.
Highly recommended.

 

[larrymartin]

Milwaukee M12FIW38-0 12v Li-ion 3/8in Impact Wrench Bare Unit

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Milwaukee M12B6 12V 6.0Ah Li-Ion Battery

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

thats it undoing a rear hub nut on a megane (175nm)

That's enough answer!