Impact Wrench reviews from Reddit

"Milwaukee high torque is an essential tool if you are going to do anything with the drivetrain."

"I agree with u/pbgod - get the M12 FUEL stubby. I have the old generation and it's one of my favourite tools."

"Milwaukee m18 1/2" compact impact wrench. It's great for using in tighter spots as its only 5" long but has 339Nm torque at full power setting so can handle bigger jobs."

"The M18 Mid Torque will do you just fine for the occasional wheel change."

"Best price recently has been $189 for the mid torque, 5.0 battery, and charger."

"I own the 2967 and it is a monster impact"

"Milwaukee owns ridgid and ryobi, if you’re gonna be working on customers cars and stuff I’d get Milwaukee stuff, but ridgid is next in line for their high torque brushless model the thing is a beast"

"The best impact wrenches are air powered. If you want to buy one to keep, Harbor Freight is going to have the best budget options."

"Battery- Milwaukee hands down"

"Milwaukee frequently sells what I call a "Mechanic's Starter Kit" around Father's Day and Christmas."

"Dewalt DCF891 midtorque that is smaller and more powerful than any midtorque on the market."

"Dcf921 in half inch. Cheaper as a kit at homedepot."

"Just got the DCF891 after a bunch of research, and am super happy. Probably a bit more power than I really need but the headroom will make jobs that much easier."

"Best deal I've seen for a kitted DCF921. I grabbed one as well for $129."

"Yes stick to DeWalt. 921 is great in most scenarios."

"The 921 is great for most automotive."

"Choose yellow & black and never look back."

"The Dewalt is the best impact you will find in that price range."

"Dewalt at home depot. 180 and u get a charger/battery/tool bag"

"I personally use DeWalt and think they have the top specd torque right now."

"We use one in the shop daily and it handles everything. Ryobi gets a bad rap but the HP line is quality stuff."

"I got the brushless Ryobi p262 mid torque recently at HD... for like $160 together and it came with two of their 2ah hi-po batteries."

"The ryobi handles everything no problem, even the lugnuts on the superduty."

"I got a cheap Ryobi when it was on sale. Has worked phenomenally for the past 5 years."

"The compact will handle the routine stuff, fit into tighter places, and be easier to heft. The high torque will take care of pretty much whatever the compact can not."

"These two are fantastic. [compact wrench](https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-HP-18V-Brushless-Cordless-Compact-1-2-in-4-Mode-Impact-Wrench-with-FREE-ONE-18V-2-0-Ah-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-Battery-PSBIW25B-PBP003/332219912) [high torque](https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Brushless-Cordless-4-Mode-1-2-in-High-Torque-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-4-0-Battery-and-Charger-PBLIW01K1/316879157)"

"I’ve been happy with Ryobi as well. Great for everyday use"

"I have ryobi impact i think its great take my wheels off often and it does well"

"I just bought a Ryobi impact wrench today with a 4 amp hour battery and another charger for $99."

"Ryobi is good enough for home diyers."

"Works great for lug nuts on a Wrangler with large tires/wheels."

"Works great for lug nuts on passenger vehicles. I should have bought one years ago!"

"Go with the biggest (strongest) your pocketbook can tolerate."

"I would opt for the half inch version, better to have a tool plenty big than just powerful enough."

"Get a 1/2” impact wrench and a 3/8” ratchet."

"I own both high and mid torque. Mid is better for 90% of jobs 90% of the time."

"1/2 for impact but if you do a lot of work on your car you'll want both eventually."

"It doesnt come with a battery is why its cheap, IF YOU WANT CHEAP GET A CORDED IMPACT DRIVER!"

"The ryobi will prob be good enough if you only need it twice a year."

"Yes, I've used it for 450 ft-lbs on a track bar twice. Both times using an 8 ah battery."

"The best impact I've ever had is a Harbor Freight impact. It is this Hercules 3/8 drive impact."

"I'd upgrade to Hercules for the better warranty, a decent compressor and air tools would be better."

"I have this one and it's worked on everything. However, it does get some hate - but I love it. I have 2."

"Harbor freight power tools have come a long way. This also leaves the option to expand your tool lineup in the future if you need to"

"$99 Hercules with battery & charger at Harbor Freight"

"Try this from amazon. I doubt the torque values are accurate but it seems to get most bolts off."

"For battery, if you're only gonna use it for light occasional use, Hercules, Ryobi, or SeeSii."

"I'd just head over to Harbour Freight and grab a Hercules if you only need the 1 single tool"

"I always look for 90s-00s Makita tools. They’re typically made in USA, Canada, or Japan. Parts to repair them are cheap, and they last forever."

"Makita but it is not likely budget friendly. Hikoki is also good."

"I personally use Makita for home use only."

"A standard or mid torque model from the premium brands (Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt) will handle your wheels."

"I haven't used my air powered one since I picked up a Makita."

"I have to recommend Makita for quality and durability."

"Plenty of people rave about the harbor frieght hercules model"

"For what little I use it, it's perfect."

"The one my father got was a hundred bucks and works great."

"Then your only choice is Harbor Freight, looks like Bauer is 160$ with battery and charger or some no name Amazon brand."

"The closest you’ll probably get will be the hobo freight high torque 1/2” impact. You could get it for around $180 if you time it well with a coupon"

"HF has some cheap 1/2" impacts in air that spec out a lot better than the one you’re considering."

"I'm assuming you want something electric and not air powered? I'd check out the Hazard Fraught. You can get one for $75 but the good ones will cost as much as the Dewalt."

"Dad swore by his Earthquake! It's mine now. It has been farm abused and is still going strong. It hit way above my expectations!"

"I bought a harbor freight earthquake 1/2 air impact like 5 years ago for $80 and I use it and abuse it every single day and it's still in great shape."

"I have the Earthquake XT from Harbor Freight and it's been very solid for the last 5+ years."

"The earthquake XTs are decent."

"Upgrade to ridgid way more worth it for the lifetime warrantee and better tools"

"My rigid 1/2" impact says it puts out 900 ft/lbs, but I have my doubts, lol."

"I use ridgid, i like it."

"If you don’t wanna spend too much money, Ridgid from Home Depot has some great options."

"10-30 gallon from any manufacturer will work well."

"200-300 ft lbs is enough to do most things on a car."

"You are going to need a decent size compressor unfortunately."

"I really like my aircat 1150. Quiet, powerful and durable. Affordable too!"

"Iv been using an aircat 1200k for over 7 years. Its a beast."

"My Snap-On 18V 1/2" and 3/8" cordless impacts have been great going on 6 years of use."

"He was dumbfounded when a new guy came in with his Milwaukee and busted it off in a few Ugga Duggas."

"Ingersoll rand 231 that’s the half inch version and then they also make a very nice 3/8 version those were the go to for years"

"IR 231. Reliable. Dependable."

"I bought mine over 5 years ago on sale for $50. It's a beast."

"A friend of mine has been using the Mastercraft one for about a decade."

"M12 stubby in 3/8 and I have a mid in half makes for a great combo"

"I use an m12 3/8" drive stubby for 95% of my automotive work."

"I got this porter cable at tractor supply at a pretty nice discount."

"I had the Porter Cable from Tractor Supply for a year or so. It handled lug nuts easily."

"DTO had the P262 for $48 one time, Christmas 2023. Haven't seen it that good since then. Glad I snagged one when that popped up."

"I do believe the best air impact wrench which is evidently the best workshop powered tool needed for any Workshop is the impact wrenches made in Japan, instances of folks using these tools for more than 5 years and still looks like new, just like Toyota “Shinano Air tools” are tools that makes no noise about how robust they are."

"The big-boy 1/2" Matco and the big-boy 3/8" Snap-On are my go-to's. 9/10 times I can remove an Audi Axle bolt with my Matco, if that means anything to you. I also have a healthy lineup of Milwaukee Fuel tools that I use more often and would highly suggest getting as well."

"If you have air, I got a klutch from northern tool, 2 states 4 houses a ton of abuse and it's still just as good as new."

"Works great for lug nuts on passenger vehicles."

"They said it is a 2135Ti with the titanium head replaced by an aluminum one."

"The 1/2 mid torque is great"

"Milwaukee is pretty solid. I've never had an issue with my Milwaukee electric impact."

"900 is fucking gangster! 10/10 would recommend!"

"This seems like an amazing deal."

"I bought a used snap on from ebay for like $80."

"For air, Astro nano. $120 bucks, and I've seen them as cheap as $95. Compact and relatively hard hitting."

"Main impact is my milwaukee. Either way if you're specifically going air ingersoll rand, air cats, and astro are all good."

"Metabo HPT 36V 1/2 is pretty good for the money."

"New battery will give some extra juice."

"Current dewalt line is pretty good."

"Compact but powerful."

"My m12 fuel stubby has got all the lug nuts I've put it up against."

"M12 3/8 right angle impact wrench."

"M12 3/8 stubby"

"I’d get a mid size 1/2 drive. Something equivalent to this in your preferred brand."

"I have a 20v Dewalt with something like 1400ft/lb."

"I think the M18 compact is pretty reliable up to and including normal use HD pickup truck lugs."

"Lots of the better air guns will work."

"I thought that would work too but then I got an air impact and now I am good."

"I'll probably just save the hundred and keep using my corded Chicago impact. done quite a few jobs with it and works well enough for what I need it for"