Milwaukee 18V impact gun?

[sixdogs]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

Amazon.com

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

 

[airbiscuit]

I have one, and it has a LOT of torque. It is heavy, but I like the convenience and power. It's a get er done tool.

 

[LittleBill21]

1000ft lbs is massively overkill for lug nuts. I don't know what the shovels run at.

 

[deserteagle71]

I've been using that model Milwaukee for several months now. It is very heavy, especially if you stick a 6 AH or bigger battery on it. Heavier than my 1/2" IR air impact I've had for years - and also more powerful. It has 4 power levels it can be set at; the most powerful will bust off lugs.

If you are concerned about weight you might consider one of the smaller, lighter models. I also have a Milwaukee M18 1/4" Hex Impact that amazes me with what it can do. It is a fraction of the weight of the 1/2" drive M18 and I've been able to remove lug nuts with it.

 

[Midniteoyl]

You might wanna look at the newest Milwaukee High-Torque that 'replaces' the 2767 (in fact, use this channel to look up just about any impact driver you are looking at):

And you can get a free 5.0 XC battery at Home Depot at the moment:

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (Tool-Only) 2967-20 - The Home Depot

Remodify your tool kit by adding this Milwaukee M LithiumIon Brushless Cordless Impact Wrench with Friction Ring.

www.homedepot.com

 

[LHF2019]

Have one. It's awesome. Replaced a craftsman I had for about 20 years. Proceed with caution when tightening light stuff or even lugnuts. I've heard stories. I still use a torque wrench on lugnuts and other application. Use impact to run bolt/nuts on and and impact a couple times and finish by hand. I keep mine on full power mode and have no issue controlling it.

 

[slckeys]

If you don't want to lug around the high torque, there is the mid torque option from Milwaukee also. It's lighter, but also had less ugga duggas...

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Mid Torque 1/2 in. Impact Wrench w/Friction Ring (Tool-Only) 2962-20 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring delivers the best power to weight ratio, most access in tight spaces, and faster removal speed. It provides 650 ft. lbs. of nut-busting

www.homedepot.com

 

[Spanner]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

Amazon.com

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

Nothing wrong with Makita products down here.

Where do you get your misinformation from?

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I am going to buy a 1/2" drive impact gun and likely a Milwaukee 18V. Trouble is, I'm confused by the many choices. This is what I think I want:

Amazon.com

My use is lighter farm work, mostly for lug nuts and cultivator shovels. I'm tired of dragging around an air hose. I don't want one that's too heavy. Does anyone own this or other 1/2" Milwaukee impact gun that can offer advice or experience?

It would be easier to buy Makita things, because I already own plenty, but I'm not sure the quality is still there.

I own that one and I am a Milwaukee guy, but if you already have Makita batteries and tools I don't think you could go wrong with their stuff if they have an impact. Milwaukee was the innovator in the brushless technology withe M-18 Fuel line, but all the other brands such as Dewalt, Makita, Rigid etc have caught up and IMHO it's about tit for tat nowadays. Good luck on whichever brand you choose. Charlie.

 

[sixdogs]

All good posts and I'm glad I asked this question here. I think my first choice was too much power and too much weight for mostly medium duty work. It's hard to wiggle between cultivator places with a too-heavy tool plus I'm not getting any younger. I'm going to take a look at the lighter and lower ft lb tool mentioned and lean that way.

I'll take another look at Makita. I've owned them for years and have lots of their 18V things but have been disappointed lately. Also, I noticed some tool places now have a much smaller Makita selection with Milwaukee the most dominant. As well, a lot of the Amish now use Milwaukee where they used to use Makita and with them performance is the number one consideration. Never price. I've tried to find a place to by Japanese made Makita but so far no good leads.

 

[slckeys]

I don't know if you are already in the M18 line, but there is an M12 stubby impact coming out soon rated at 550ft lbs I believe. In half inch anvil also. All I can find is preorder specs. No real world experience, but I've seen a couple in YouTube. If you decide to look, just make sure it's the new version.

I do have the mid torque I mentioned earlier. It's my go to anymore. But that high torque is amazing

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

You can’t go wrong with either “M” brand. I have a bunch of Makita stuff including an 1/2 impact gun but was left with having to order a blower or buy a Milwaukee. It was immediately followed up with a pole saw that I was also impressed with.
I can’t even get the proper 18 volt DeWalt batteries anymore because they changed the design.

 

[SARG]

I bought a M18 model 2767-20 last year and love the tool.
It replaces four other electric and two air.
If I were to buy today I would get the model 2967-20 which is the latest unit and even more powerful.

 

[aesanders]

I just got a Harbor Freight Ultra Torque Hercules model (now with 5 year warranty). Got the 3/4 inch model, which does very well on the Torque test channel. I think for farm use, this is a hard to beat item for the cost, especially now that they have the long warranty. Milwaukee probably a better overall battery lineup, but time will tell if I made a good choice.

It’s normally 200 bare tool, but I bought it on 20% off deal, and then a smaller toolkit that came with a small impact driver and two batteries. Total cost was $260 with two drivers and two batteries and a charger.

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My other battery line is Makita. Very nice tools, but wanted a second platform with some less expensive bare tools to purchase. So far the Hercules line really impresses me. I do have a bunch of corded Milwaukee tools that have always been good.

 

[Racer4]

I have a high torque dewalt impact gun. I’ve only used it a few times so far, but it impressed me. I thought nothing would compare with my Aircat 1/2” or my 120v dewalt, but it works great. I also have a bunch of Makita stuff in my work truck for home repair/general construction. They all work great.

I have the dewalt stuff in the garage because when I bought them, dewalt was offering discounts if you traded in old tools. So I got a drill kit and the 1/4” hex impact kit. I’ve added a 3/8” square drive impact, the 1/2” impact, and a couple flashlights. Traded in an old 12v NiCd dewalt drill and an old Metabo drill. I don’t even use a corded droplight anymore.

For the Makita stuff in the truck, I have the drill and impact drivers, circular saw, sawzall, buzz cutter, vacuum, hardie board shears and most recently added a jigsaw to replace my 30 year old dewalt corded. They all work great.

Whichever you choose, they’re all good quality.

 

[woody]

I have that one and I've told this story before I was at the tire dealer where I buy most of my tires and his big air impact was down, they were stuck on two lugs that would not break free. I told him I could break them but was not responsible if the lug broke and he said ok big man do it so I pulled out the Milwaukee handed it to his tire guy and both lugs came off with no problem. He claimed he was going to get one because they had been working on that truck for way to long.

 

[John0829]

Look at the amount of torque you need, I have a Milwaukee 3/8 drive that I use for lug nuts on my truck and it takes 160lbs. of torque, the 3/8 handles everything that I need an impact for.

If the need should arise, which has not yet, that I need more there is always the air impact or my SIL's 1/2" Milwaukee

I'll bet a 3/8' M18 would handle all your needs.

 

[bigtiller]

I got started on Makita from the recommendation of Eddy here on TBN. I'm glad I did. I have a lot of their stuff and never a problem in years.

 

[LouNY]

I have a M18 Impact that I have been fairly well pleased with for a few years. I think it was rated for 1200 fr pounds of loosening torque it has removed most bolts I've used it on, not all.
Mine has a little push button to allow you to change the amount of torque that you apply. I use the lowest setting to run lug nuts on then bump it up to the high setting and use a torque stick to finish them off.
If I had to replace it today I would likely go with the Bauer or Hercules, likely the Bauer as I have several of their 20V tools.
I have a mix of M18 and Bauer 20V tools and batteries.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I'll take another look at Makita. I've owned them for years and have lots of their 18V things

I also have Makita. I own both the 3/8" XWT14Z and the 1/2" XW17Z Impacts, as will as the 1/4" XDT16Z Impact Driver. Both the 14Z and 17Z have been outpowered by Milwaukee and Dewalt in the last year, but those 2 reigned supreme for many years before now. The electronics in the newest Milwakee 2972 (stop tightening at ~50ftlb and ~120ftlbs; slow down or stop after busting lug loose, etc) have also been in Makita's for years. And while not as many ugga dugga's as the latest from team Red or yellow, are still smoother and less vibration than either.

17Z

14Z

If you have the 18v batteries already, it could make the decision a no-brainer.