Looking for electric impact wrench

[David Ross Goulbourne]

Hi.

I'm looking getting an impact wrench (electrical type) Found a HiKOKI WR36DB which gives out about 1050Nm but also a Milwaukee which gives i think 625Nm (could be wrong there)
For Automotive use which one would be better. HiKOKI is cheaper and produces more torque apparently whereas Milwakee is highly recommended but more cheaper.

Thanks in advance

Dave

[rottenegg]

Both are well regarded (Hikoki - formerly Hitachi) as are DeWalt. Any of the 1/2" drives can crack wheelbolts off with ease these days, and indeed crank bolts in the case of the big Milwaukees.

[David Ross Goulbourne]

Ok thank you. I think I'll wait til the HiKOKI comes back in stock as it provides more torque and cheaper.

[2172cc]

I was always under the impression that bigger and more powerful is best and with that in mind I stumped up a considerable amount and got the Snap On gun. In reality, I really only use it for wheel nuts and while it copes with doing that with ease, it's heavy and awkward to use plus I have to be careful not to spin a stud out of the hub as it has so much torque.
So now, I recently got the Kielder gun from Machine Mart and this just the perfect mix of size, weight , power and price especially if your only using it for wheel nuts.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/kielder-kwt-002-12...
Hope this helps.

[David Ross Goulbourne]

Thank you (not sarcastic, im generally thankful). I'm even more torn now.
When you said not to spin a stud out of the hub what did you mean by that?

[2172cc]

David Ross Goulbourne said:

Thank you (not sarcastic, im generally thankful). I'm even more torn now.
When you said not to spin a stud out of the hub what did you mean by that?

I've got an old Talbot Sunbeam which has wheel studs press fitted to the hub .The max torque I can do these up to before they start to spin is around 70ft Pounds. The Snap On gun is just too powerful for this so I just have to go careful. My Peugeot 208 has wheel bolts and can take a lot more torque. I usually do these up to about 80 - 85 ft pounds.
Depends what car you have and what you what you want to do with the gun as to which one you get.

[David Ross Goulbourne]

Just general mechanic work. I'll link both impact guns

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-m18fmtiwf12-5...

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hikoki-wr36db-jrz-36v-2...

[Mikey G]

David Ross Goulbourne said:

Just general mechanic work. I'll link both impact guns

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-m18fmtiwf12-5...

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hikoki-wr36db-jrz-36v-2...

I would trust the Milwaukee to produce its quoted power, I very much doubt the other machine would match its quoted NM's.
I have used Milwaukee kit in work and never fails to perform, also take note of the battery sizes, I know they are different voltages but the Milwaukee has 2x5ah batteries instead of 2x 2.5ah's the Hikoki has.

[David Ross Goulbourne]

So im better of at getting the less torque but bigger ampage and more expensive then. (Not trying to be sarcastic just clarify things better)

[steveo3002]

i have 2 of the milwaukee range , very happy with them , a mid torque that does most job and a monster thats bigger but does the heavy stuff like crank bolts

have a look on youtube , milwaukee are the best around now

[David Ross Goulbourne]

Ok thanks for all your replies. just bought a millwaukee