Cordless impact

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Hey guys. In the market for an cordless impact. I have an IR 2135 ti max quiet right now, but want a cordless for jobs where I won't have a compressor. I was looking at the IR 5130 and 7150 mainly. I kind of need it to be a multi use gun. I know I wouldn't pull my 2135 out to take my upper intake off, but since its electric I wonder if it would be more gentle in that sense. I used a buddies 3/8 IR impact in the shop, but I don't know if the 5130 would do wheels, suspension and whatever else on a car. I would possibly also use it to remove and replace cv axles and bearings. If the 5130 would excel in those I would gladly buy it. I would like an impact that ican use on a vast array of things since I don't have money to buy multiple ones. And I have a half inch impact socket set, but I can afford a 3/8 set with the price difference between the two. The 7150 puts out a max of 1100, the 5130 pits out a max of 190 ft lbs.
 
I work in the tool business and the IR cordless tools, W7150 1/2 and the W5130 3/8 are the strongest as of now. They have a three year repair warranty on the gun, and a two year battery and charger replacement warranty. As of now, those are the only tools, along with a worklight, availble on their 20 volt lithium series. I 3/8 cordless ratchet and 1/2 drill are on the way. They are pretty expensive though.

Another very good option is the Milwaukee 2663 1/2 gun, 18 volt lithium. It's not nearly as strong as the IR's 550/780/1100, but 450/450/640 should be plenty. Best part is there is a FIVE year warranty on the tool, instead of just the normal three.
 
Deth, do you think the 5150 would break lug nuts free? I'd like to e able to bring it on car tips just in case.
 
In theory, yes. Passenger cars normally have a torque rating of no more than 120 lbs, so by that reasoning, the 3/8 gun should be able to take it off no problem. However, most mechanic shops just have a 1/2 air gun on the highest setting and tighten lugs without checking the actual torque rating. It may make more sense to purchase the 1/2 gun and familiarize yourself with the trigger. They usually employ a feather-tough trgigger system, in which the more pressure applied to the trigger, the higher the rpm and torque it will produce. Hope this helps!
 
I ended up buying a milwaukee m18 fuel 3/8 recently, just to update. The model is 2654-22ct. Awesome gun. Removes lug nuts easily. Used it for my entire head gasket job.
 
I have a craftsman "C3" 19.2V with a Li-ion pack and this thing will take off all 4 8-lug tires on my chevy 3/4 ton 5 times on a single charge (hand tq'ing them to 110# each time) that's 160 22mm lug nuts torqued to 110lb-ft per charge.
 
Great thread topic since I am also in the market for a cordless impact drill. There are times when there is no substitute for the extra power versus a regular 3/8" drill.
 
I have a Ryobi one+ impact driver (the half inch drive one, and the little 1/4 hex one too, but im talking anout the big one here)

It works very well, i keep it in the toolbox in the car for quick wheel changes.
My cars wheels are only done up to 80ftlbs, but it will easily rattle off 30 wheelnuts, and do them back up again too (only gently though, i go and check them with a torque wrench or breaker bar afterwards) with the small 1.4 ah one+ lithium battery.
They do a little compressor that uses the same batteries too - which also lives in the car
The batteries hold a charge pretty well, i top them up after each use, typically every 2-3 months
And theres a 12v car charger for the batteries, and a spotlight, area light, sawzall, angle grinder and a whole bunch of other stuff that works pretty well (for cheap cordless stuff its excellent)

Supposedly has 265 ftlbs of torque - wouldnt surprise me, but will take a while to undo bolts at that torque.
Just running nuts on gently is a piece of cake too - the trigger is like an electric drill, press a little and it goes slow/gently, smash it down and its very quick and powerful - typically has my wheelnuts undone before i can press the trigger down all the way


Just dont buy the one+ chainsaw - its shit - slower than sawing manually (although if you are really lazy it works) - the sawzall with a pruning blade is a better choice.
 
I love the milwaukee. 200 ft lbs max. Took my 100ft lb wheel nuts off easily. Did my whole head gasket job with it basically. Has settings for 30, 75 and 200 ft lbs. Fairly close too. I hit my wheel nuts with the first two and checked with torque wrench, only about 1lb off.
 
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