Electric Impact Wrench?

SC4Runner · 04-09-2007, 04:56 PM

I need an impact wrench, but don't have the space/money to get an pneumatic setup.

Never used an electric one before, do they work ok?

What is the minimum torque rating I should go?

Chris862wd · 04-09-2007, 04:59 PM

My father has one. When he got it, I didn't have very high expectations, I thought it wouldn't be very useful, and wouldn't compare to an air impact wrench. I quickly found out that it is amazing. I borrow it all the time. It's so handy to have around. I'm not sure what the torque rating is, it's just an inexpensive 1/2" drive one from Northern Tool.

eric-the-red · 04-09-2007, 05:49 PM

I've got one, rated at 228 ft lbs according to the ad for it. So far it has worked on everything I've tried to undo with it.

BlackSR5 · 04-09-2007, 05:55 PM

Worth every penny....Buy the highest torque rating you can find

woolsocks · 04-09-2007, 06:02 PM

We have a makita in our shop and like Blacksr5 said, worth every penny.

Jdizzydub · 04-09-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric-the-red

I've got one, rated at 228 ft lbs according to the ad for it. So far it has worked on everything I've tried to undo with it.

definately a topic I was interested in too. so could 228ft pounds of torque compress coils granted it was use with the proper set-up?? cus' you could do it with a ratchet set-up. Any brands in peticular or just amount of torque?thanks, james.

SC4Runner · 04-09-2007, 06:32 PM

Okay that sounds good.

Also, what about speed with the electrics? Are they as fast (RPMs) as air?

WATRD · 04-09-2007, 06:48 PM

I carry a Sears 110v model in my toolbox for lugnuts. It's plenty strong for U-bolts or lugnuts and even the occasional tow hook bolt, but an air powered unit will spin it backward and will run circles around it for speed.

CJM · 04-09-2007, 06:53 PM

The best to buy is the lithium ION 18V impact guns, Hitachi sold by lowes or dewalt, if you really got the cash milwaukee is as good as snap ons.

However more worth it is a good 300 dollar or so compressor than can run all kinds of tools.

On the trail a cordless impact gun would be really handy though!

Yota Tony · 04-09-2007, 07:05 PM

I've used my neighbour's corded Electric Impact a few times and I can't complain. It works but I don't think it could do that really hard and stubborn bolts.

CJM · 04-09-2007, 07:08 PM

^ Gotta find a good one, the hitachi one I was talking about can deliver 1300ft-lbs of torque..

Tofer · 04-09-2007, 07:15 PM

My buddy has one and it is amazing.... i am saving for one myself

SC4Runner · 04-09-2007, 07:15 PM

Speed-wise...why wouldn't they be as fast?

WATRD · 04-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Electric motors are only so efficient. So, to get the torque up within a given amperage and cost, manufacturers trade off some speed.

If you must have more speed, it will cost you more money, more torque or more amperage...

***waskillywabbit*** · 04-09-2007, 07:33 PM

You haven't priced these yet have you.

CJM · 04-09-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

You haven't priced these yet have you.

Hitachi one I was talking about is only about $250.. A good air setup (just the tank and motor) is about $300. You need 5CFM at least at 40psi...

***waskillywabbit*** · 04-09-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJM

Hitachi one I was talking about is only about $250.. A good air setup (just the tank and motor) is about $300. You need 5CFM at least at 40psi...

Go price a REAL one like a Milwaukee or a DeWalt.

YotaJunky · 04-09-2007, 08:16 PM

I've been using mine for the past 2 years and it works well for what I need. If I need more than 220 ft lbs of torque, it's breaker bar time.

Troy

Yota Tony · 04-09-2007, 08:30 PM

$300 CND will get you a 20gal compressor with gun and assy kit.

saulgoode · 04-09-2007, 08:43 PM

I have a dewalt electric impact rated at 300 ft lbs., best purchase of all of my tools. It definitely has the torque to get nuts off. I thought they wouldn't be as comparable as an air impact gun, but it has proven me wrong everytime I use it. I would recommend one!

You can find'em on ebay at a pretty decent price.

04-09-2007, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,201	Electric Impact Wrench? I need an impact wrench, but don't have the space/money to get an pneumatic setup. Never used an electric one before, do they work ok? What is the minimum torque rating I should go? __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

04-09-2007, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlackSR5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 80	Worth every penny....Buy the highest torque rating you can find __________________ My garage: 2007 Speedway Blue 4x4 Tacoma Doublecab longbed auto 2000 Audi S4 6 speed with too many mods to list :) 2003 Suzuki SV1000s 1989 Pathfinder with full skids and sliders for wheeling (bought brand new) Gone but not forgotten: 1994 4X4 5 speed SR5 pickup with lots of goodies 1997 Eclipse GSX 2000 Honda CBR 600 F4 My Car electronics business:Custom Installations

04-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,201	Okay that sounds good. Also, what about speed with the electrics? Are they as fast (RPMs) as air? __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

04-09-2007, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,125	I carry a Sears 110v model in my toolbox for lugnuts. It's plenty strong for U-bolts or lugnuts and even the occasional tow hook bolt, but an air powered unit will spin it backward and will run circles around it for speed. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA Prez Tread Lightly certified Tread Trainer I don't work here anymore... In fact, I seldom visit anymore. You can find me via the links in my signature.

04-09-2007, 06:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	The best to buy is the lithium ION 18V impact guns, Hitachi sold by lowes or dewalt, if you really got the cash milwaukee is as good as snap ons. However more worth it is a good 300 dollar or so compressor than can run all kinds of tools. On the trail a cordless impact gun would be really handy though! __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Last edited by CJM : 04-09-2007 at 06:59 PM.

04-09-2007, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris862wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 32	My father has one. When he got it, I didn't have very high expectations, I thought it wouldn't be very useful, and wouldn't compare to an air impact wrench. I quickly found out that it is amazing. I borrow it all the time. It's so handy to have around. I'm not sure what the torque rating is, it's just an inexpensive 1/2" drive one from Northern Tool.

04-09-2007, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,218	I've got one, rated at 228 ft lbs according to the ad for it. So far it has worked on everything I've tried to undo with it.

04-09-2007, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
woolsocks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: centerville, tn Posts: 72	We have a makita in our shop and like Blacksr5 said, worth every penny.

04-09-2007, 07:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yota Tony Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	I've used my neighbour's corded Electric Impact a few times and I can't complain. It works but I don't think it could do that really hard and stubborn bolts. __________________ Anthony 93 ZJ - Stockish (HP D60 Front, 14 Bolt Rear, 231/D300 Crawl Box...awaiting 40" tires) Ballistic Crap Missile ILikeMud.net Mallcrawlin.com SOTRA

04-09-2007, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	^ Gotta find a good one, the hitachi one I was talking about can deliver 1300ft-lbs of torque.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,766	My buddy has one and it is amazing.... i am saving for one myself __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

04-09-2007, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,201	Speed-wise...why wouldn't they be as fast? __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

04-09-2007, 07:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,125	Electric motors are only so efficient. So, to get the torque up within a given amperage and cost, manufacturers trade off some speed. If you must have more speed, it will cost you more money, more torque or more amperage... __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA Prez Tread Lightly certified Tread Trainer I don't work here anymore... In fact, I seldom visit anymore. You can find me via the links in my signature.

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04-09-2007, 08:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
YotaJunky Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 766	I've been using mine for the past 2 years and it works well for what I need. If I need more than 220 ft lbs of torque, it's breaker bar time. Troy __________________ '95 4WD 22R-E 4Runner, 5spd, 205k kms, 4.56 gears, extended diff breather mod, bilstein shocks, Aisin manual hub swap, 1.25 rear coil spacer, 32" BFG's -- my DD

04-09-2007, 08:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
Yota Tony Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	$300 CND will get you a 20gal compressor with gun and assy kit. __________________ Anthony 93 ZJ - Stockish (HP D60 Front, 14 Bolt Rear, 231/D300 Crawl Box...awaiting 40" tires) Ballistic Crap Missile ILikeMud.net Mallcrawlin.com SOTRA

04-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
saulgoode Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 227	I have a dewalt electric impact rated at 300 ft lbs., best purchase of all of my tools. It definitely has the torque to get nuts off. I thought they wouldn't be as comparable as an air impact gun, but it has proven me wrong everytime I use it. I would recommend one! You can find'em on ebay at a pretty decent price. __________________ David The Runna Last edited by saulgoode : 04-09-2007 at 08:45 PM.