MILWAKEE M18 IMPACT WRENCH'S!

[123hotchef]

I thought the friction ring had a higher torque rating

not sure

 

[Craig-SM]

I have that High Torque and it’s never failed me. Spins hub nuts off the old Shogun with ease.

On a slightly separate but related topic. Has anyone used the High Output batterie? I use the big torque gun with either a 5 or 9Ah battery and whilst I notice the difference with the bigger battery the 5 still does everything. The 12v stubby I use most and wonder in if the new M12 5Ah High Output would give it a bit more umpf over a 6ah

 

[123hotchef]

not sure on batteries I need to check i have a right mix and match must have 10 m12 batteries and more m18

 

[eddie49]

On a slightly separate but related topic. Has anyone used the High Output battery?

The High Output versions of M12 and M18 batteries use 21700 Li-Ion cells, rather than the familiar smaller 18650 ones. The extra few mm of these 21mm diam x 70mm long cells increases their volume by 47%, which provides a higher Ah rating, but also delivers more Watts.

 

[wyn]

thin id rather the 1/2" I dont have any 3/4 sockets and an adaptor takes up valuable space sometimes

Using an adaptor or extension reduces the "effectiveness" of the impact.

 

[123hotchef]

Using an adaptor or extension reduces the "effectiveness" of the impact.

yes I now hence my reluctance to purchase the 3/4" drive

 

[stuvy]

I’d buy the 3/4 anyday. But that’s for what I do. You’ll be fine on 4x4s with the 1/2 I’d think.

I have a friction ring () but wanted the pin. It’s a pain in the hoop but if you’re not changing sockets every ten seconds it’s handier than having them come off. My dewalt was a pin.

Milwaukee costs more with a pin somhad to settle for a hog ring.

I rented one for work a while back

Was the 1” one and was an utter beast

I’d buy one with my own money any day

 

[123hotchef]

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well just got it here bare for 195

 

[123hotchef]

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[frank horton]

just last week did see there is anewer higer torque madel out inthe US

 

[123hotchef]

i look forward to testing them out side by side

 

[sako243]

Don't the latest generation of high torque 1/2 and 3/4" impacts have an issue with snapping anvils?

I've got the first gen high torque 1/2" and it's indestructible. Seen quite a few reports of the latest iteration of it not lasting at all. One customer in the states bought one from Home Depot, broke it first time he tried to use it on some wheel nuts. Went back into Home Depot and they didn't believe him. They pulled 7 units from the shelf and proceeded to snap all of them in the car park.

 

[sako243]

Milwaukee 2767 M18 Fuel Impact Wrench Issue: Official Response

You may have come across recent news talking about an issue with the M18 Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench, model 2767.

www.protoolreviews.com

 

[James1979]

Glad they stood by it and did something though.

The one before mine was prone to shatter gearboxes. Customer did it. Sent it back to Milwaukee uk and they didn’t want to know as it was out of warranty.

 

[doobin]

I have that High Torque and it’s never failed me. Spins hub nuts off the old Shogun with ease.

On a slightly separate but related topic. Has anyone used the High Output batterie? I use the big torque gun with either a 5 or 9Ah battery and whilst I notice the difference with the bigger battery the 5 still does everything. The 12v stubby I use most and wonder in if the new M12 5Ah High Output would give it a bit more umpf over a 6ah

The 12AH really shines over the non genuine ones I normally use- not sure about a genuine 5ah. Using the 3/4 with a UJ to reach some tricky shackle bolts- no go with a 6ah Waitely battery, slap the 12ah genuine in there and she's away (just!) You also need the high output geniune batteries when running the bigger M18 grinders (I have the 150mm)- they'll trigger overload in the smaller batteries.

Basically a Waitely knock off 6ah battery is OK for most of the time (impact drivers, drills etc) , but sometimes you just have to have the £250 12ah geniune batteries.

The M18 top-of-the-range 1/2" has replaced my 1/2" and 3/4" top end Makita models- it's so much better. I rarely reach for the M18 3/4, whereas I was always needing 3/4 when runing Makita.

 

[James1979]

As we have gone on a battery tangent, my recent findings are that I’m now a 100% convert to bringing them all in the house overnight without fail. They seem to perform better in the morning even if it’s cold.

I tried Chinese 6ah m12’s for a while. Then bought a new genuine 4ah. ****** all over the Chinese ones. So back to genuine for me.

I’ve yet to see a high output one. I thought they were a US thing? Keen to try one on the impact though. You need loads of power quickly, not a sustained load like a drill so it would make sense.

Bit like a cranking battery vs a leisure battery I suppose

 

[Trevorleach]

Don't the latest generation of high torque 1/2 and 3/4" impacts have an issue with snapping anvils?

I've got the first gen high torque 1/2" and it's indestructible. Seen quite a few reports of the latest iteration of it not lasting at all. One customer in the states bought one from Home Depot, broke it first time he tried to use it on some wheel nuts. Went back into Home Depot and they didn't believe him. They pulled 7 units from the shelf and proceeded to snap all of them in the car park.

I still have my first gen 1/2, but now use it at home so it is officially retired, even still have one of the original 4ah batteries, gun and battery well over 10 yrs old.

 

[sako243]

2016 looks like when I bought mine. Still got both 5Ah batteries it came with

 

[123hotchef]

I cant believe how much bigger and heavier this Hi torque is over the MID torque I used it in anger the first time last weekend.
It is smart too, it impacts at max torque then when the nuts starts to spin it slows right down on one of the settings

 

[123hotchef]

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