I know, off topic a bit, found a Milwaukee impact wrench and ratchet at HD for $199. Anybody using a cordless impact wrench or ratchet for wrenching or have experience with such, is it worth the purchase? Getting lazy...

 

I use that milwaukee 18v fuel, now. I had a 20v dewalt, before (battery life sucked). I like the milwaukee much better. it will handle most jobs. now and then, I still have to break free a bolt by hand, but the cordless is worth it, if just to speed up the job.....

 

The Dewalt ony handles up to 150 ft lbs of torque for the 20 Volt and I think the 18 Volt is 140 lbs. Works OK. I have no experience with other brands. I have the 18 volt version and it will handle most things but it won't brake your lug nuts off. I also have like 6 batteries and a couple of charges that I have accumulated over time with all the other Dewalt tools. So battery life has not been much of an issue.

 

I have a no name 20v cordless impact, ya battery life isn't great but it is super hand for quick jobs and larger ones too. I like it and use it all the time

 

Ryobia 18v LithiumIon... bought the drill at HD for $99 (already had batteries). Says 200 ft/lb. Always have a 27mm attached to it

 

I have one from Sears, was on sale for like $80? 18v I think... it took off the wheel nuts fine, and man is it fast as **** takin off bolts though, makes like 100x easier, Same battery as my portable light, weedwhacker and minileaf blower use, good stuff.

 

Just noticed DeWalt has a 36V sells for around $500 and it goes 325ft lbs. But that thing is huge.

 

I live my cornwell cordless impact tools. Use them as often as possible. I get frustrated with cords and air lines. The only problem is.. cordless tools only survive so many cases of the dropsies.

 

I've used nearly every brand doing racing stuff, most of them work great for a little while in 1/2" drive. Snap On is by far the best I've used, but it's stupid expensive. Ryobi is the best of the rest I would say, but longevity is questionable. The Dewalt is rugged and dependable, but also slow and heavy.

 

I'll second Ryobi 18v, haven't run into anything it can't take off yet. Had it for a little over 2 years now and use it all the time, very durable.