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Best impact wrench for the buck?

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Joe

03-20-2001 13:07:51

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I am looking for a good 1/2" drive impact that has at least 400 ft./lbs. of torque. what is the best gun for the price? Ingersoll Rand? Craftsman, Snap-On, etc? I have had a craftsman before but it didn't last too long. I was wondering what has worked best for yall for the price, and also what I should expect to pay for a decent one. Thanks.

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BFO

03-22-2001 05:34:16

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

Nuther vote for the IR2131, best impact I've ever owned.

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JDtech

03-20-2001 19:28:28

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

Been using Snap-on and I-R both. Recomend the I-R 2131 price and reliability, its also very light and powerful. The Snap-On 6100 is a very powerful, but seems to be a short life wrench. Costs about 300$ I-R 2131 is around 180$

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JDtech

03-20-2001 19:28:24

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

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RonMC

03-20-2001 19:12:48

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

Joe, I'm a mechanic in a dealership and I wouldn't buy an I-R, they make a lot of noise and break frequently, but don't have the real guts you'll probably need. I've owned 3 half-inch impact guns in my last 28 years, use them every day, frequently and hard, and they've all been CP (Chicago Pneumatic). The first one I bought used (no money), it went 8 years, the second one is now at work in my home shop since I got a compressor here, it has been at it for 20 years so far. The newest one is only 2 years old, will outpull any gun in our 10-man shop. It's a model 734H,cost me $134 Canadian -about $90 US, not noisy, but it amazes everyone who has to borrow it to take off a crank nut. We run at 130 psi in the shop, so nothing super for pressure. My 2 cents worth, Ron

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John Ne.

03-20-2001 20:37:37

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Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to RonMC, 03-20-2001 19:12:48

Ron, This is curious, have worked in a shop over 25 years. Am on third Ingersoll Rand 1/2 in. impact, 231, always been very pleased with them. Used to use the Chicago Pneumatic 734, liked them too, but their quality seemed to go down when their manufacturing left north america. Noisy? The new super Snap-on guns, are a lot noisier, powerful yes, but when they break, Snap-on can't get em back with in a month. We run 130 -140 psi in the shop too. John

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RonMC

03-20-2001 22:27:34

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Re: Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to John Ne., 03-20-2001 20:37:37

John Ne - This is kind of like ford/chev/dodge, but you gotta go with what works well for you. I haven't noticed a difference in domestic/import quality and the "H" model has a different type of hammer design, doesn't sound like it's working hard, but things just come off. The guy who works next to me can rattle away at something with his new I-R for almost a minute, then I put the socket on mine and it comes off like a wheel nut using his air line - it's that "more power " feeling !

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John Ne.

03-21-2001 20:25:21

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to RonMC, 03-20-2001 22:27:34

Ron, I won't even touch that ford/chevy/dodge bit after the fur that has flew in here earlier, but on the impact wrenches, a guy uses what works for him, and if I see my neighbor using something different, might just borrow it a bit to see if its better, just like any tool, use what is comfortable, does the job, and try to get the best deal possible. thanks, John, Nebr.

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Bill Oakes

03-20-2001 18:03:30

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

Hi Joe,
I am in agreement about the IR2131. Craftsman actually sells the IR gun with it's name on it. I bought mine new on ebay for $125. It is very nice. I have seen them often on ebay. Get one, you'll love it. Bill

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Zira

03-20-2001 15:24:54

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

I have an older I-R 231, it is easlily the best one I have seen. Harbor Freight had them on sale a month or 2 ago for $129, they are usually $150-$170.

David

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F14

03-20-2001 14:16:27

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Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to Joe, 03-20-2001 13:07:51

I've been VERY pleased with my I-R stuff. Hard to beat for the price, I should think.

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signman

03-20-2001 14:58:29

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Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to F14, 03-20-2001 14:16:27

I've been around a lot of I-R 2131 wrenches. And wouldn't invest in anything else out there. Twin hammer design with a lot quieter muffler.

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ltf in nc

03-20-2001 20:17:45

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Re: Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to signman, 03-20-2001 14:58:29

Remember that the IR impact wrenches were designed to operate off 90 PSI. This is typical for most shops and the wrench was built to perform at this pressure. More air will create problems. I worked for the company for 12 years.

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Husky the best

03-20-2001 20:56:00

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Best impact wrench for the buck? in reply to ltf in nc, 03-20-2001 20:17:45

While IR, CP, and bluepoint are all fine impact wrenches, most of the time, I wouldn't even consider buying anything but husky. All of home depot's air tools are guaranteed for life. This includes commercial use. And they hold up very well. Don't offer quite the strength IR or CP offers, but still very strong. Wouldn't use a housebrand like northern or craftsman, but you can't beat HD's warranty.

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