Milwaukee 18V impact gun?

[sixdogs]

I’m the OP on this and mentioned I went with Makita because I already had the batteries and the charger. I bought a mid level 3/8” and think I mentioned the model earlier. Ask if needed.
Anyway, it is more than enough for maybe 95% of what most of us need. I can take lug nuts off my F250 truck, bust rusty cultivator bolts and everything I tried so far. Power is stunning.

Most of all, the tool is lighter so when I’m upside down doing somethings, it’s easier.

 

[airbiscuit]

I originally bought the Milwaukee M-18 1/2"m Impact wrench. After reading this thread, I bought the 3/8 impact wrench. I like its lighter weight, and compact size, and have yet to find under-powered.

 

[Garandman]

So it looks like there is a technology change going on with the batteries, from cylindrical cells to “pouch cell.”

These Cordless Tool Brands are Leading the Rest in Battery Tech

toolguyd.com

May have to do this change with my semi-worthless DeWalt DCF059 18V, (which won’t break loose anything) and wait to see what becomes available.

 

[John0829]

I have the 3/8" Milwaukee and it has so far done every job I have asked of it. I bought it from my SIL, he decided a week after he bought it he just had to have the bigger 1/2" impact. Don't know why he wanted the bigger one, I have bigger, heavier equipment than he does, but it worked out for me and I still have access to a heftier impact if I need one.

 

[pmsmechanic]

I wouldn't get too excited about which batterys you have. Buy the tool you feel is best and get a battery adapter.

Google "battery adapters" and pick out what you need.

 

[Mike1955]

I have two. An older Craftsman it’s light. In some cases will not break lug nuts loose. I have the biggest half inch drive Kobalt makes. It’s heavy but it’s what you need on this heavy stuff. Next thing up here is a one inch air wrench. I can’t use it long at the time and it really need a three quarter inch air line feeding it. You can probably tell I own a dozer

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

I wouldn't get too excited about which batterys you have. Buy the tool you feel is best and get a battery adapter.

Google "battery adapters" and pick out what you need.

Be careful with battery adapters. Different brands use different battery management schemes, and the adapters may let you damage the battery and/or the tool.

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

Back to the OP's question, on which to buy: I'd recommend watching a few video posts from the Torque Test Channel on YouTube. This is a good start:

 

[JeepHead]

I have the Milwaukee 3/8" and the large Dewalt 1/2". The Dewalt is rarely ever used and the Milwaukee 3/8" stubby is used frequently. Both are stout for what they are and have a place in my shop.