Rattle gun impact wrench - recommendation?

[M4cruiser]

After struggling with a strut removal, I think it may be time for me to invest in a rattle gun.

A quick Google shows loads available, how to choose?

Does anyone own one they are prepared to recommend, or to recommend to avoid!

[E-bmw]

Are you talking corded, cordless or air?

[eltax91]

DeWalt DCF899 or whatever the latest model is. 1/2” drove battery gun that absolutely monsters everything.

I’m restoring a classic Range Rover at the moment. I was undoing a trailer arm nut today (30mm socket). I grabbed the air gun off the wall behind me and used it as it was convenient. Wouldn’t budge the nut. This is with a large compressor and a good brand (ingersol rand) gun.

Back to the dewalt, off in no time.

Reminded me why I should just sell all the air stuff and stick with big Bertha

[InitialDave]

Another vote for the Dewalt 899, very rarely encounter something it can't deal with. It's a big lump, though, so not great for tight access.

Can recommend looking at Folkestone Fixings (FFX) and other sellers on Ebay when there's a 15% or 20% discount on.

[ssray]

I bought a no name 1000nm eBay one, it's deffo not 1000nm probably 250-300 ISH
I did complain so it's only cost me about £30

It wizzed the suspension linkage off of my old motorbike, but didn't do quite so well with the suspension on my mk4 golf, I had to get it moving a bit then use the rattle gun

[donkmeister]

M4cruiser said:

Does anyone own one they are prepared to recommend, or to recommend to avoid!

TBH, people will just buy the one that is made by the manufacturer they already had batteries for, so that is what they will recommend.

But the good news is that means they all seem to do the job well enough without falling apart

I have a cheap Ryobi from Halfords that got me out of a bind on a weekend and a big Hikoki that could probably be used to take ships apart. Happy with both of them.

[Krikkit]

As above buy what you have batteries for - if you're buying off the shelf from new then I highly recommend Milwaukee Fuel (either M12 or M18) - the variable torque, as well as a "nip up" setting are both excellent, and it means you could invest in their great ratchets as well.

[CouncilFerrari]

If you don't have any other brand of tools, you could do worse than starting out with a Milwaukee set.

I have this thing which whizzed off the crank bolt on my 150k c20xe, without even trying.

https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/power-tools/milwau...

[Dynion Araf Uchaf]

i bought a Seesii 1300nm high torque wrench . £160 very very good.

[M4cruiser]

Hello, thank you for the replies, yes I was assuming battery, or electric if I have to (not air though).

[E63eeeeee...]

I'd echo the 1/2in Dewalt recommendations. I think it's only been defeated once, by a very rusty suspension bolt that took 110kg of me hanging off a 1m breaker bar to unstick it. Otherwise pretty much unstoppable, unless you're in a confined space.

Honourable mention for the smaller Dewalt impact with the addition of the 90 degree impact extension for those tight spaces. Actually gets a lot more use except when you need to bring out the big guns.

[ChocolateFrog]

I was really disappointed with my Makita one. Not sure on exact model but 1/2in and not the cheapest (or second cheapest).

It's so bad it's probably broken but never got round to sending it back.

First Makita tool that's persuaded me I might need to change allegiances.

[and31]

Our fitter at work has a couple of Dewalt rattle guns-very good bits of kit.

[tux850]

Dynion Araf Uchaf said:

i bought a Seesii 1300nm high torque wrench . £160 very very good.

Yeah I've got the SeeSii '1000Nm' model and have been very pleased with it. The Torque Test Channel ran it through their testing regime and found it topped out at 650Nm, but I figured it would still be well-suited to my occasional needs and not wanting to spend too much (it was £150 in Oct '23).



It came with its own battery but it will take Makita batteries too which I thought beneficial to help longevity if/when Seesii (or rather their batteries) ever cease to be around.

Edited by tux850 on Wednesday 12th June 21:13

[gazza285]

ChocolateFrog said:

I was really disappointed with my Makita one. Not sure on exact model but 1/2in and not the cheapest (or second cheapest).

It's so bad it's probably broken but never got round to sending it back.

First Makita tool that's persuaded me I might need to change allegiances.

We sacked Makita off at work and went to Milwaukee.

[darreni]

InitialDave said:

Another vote for the Dewalt 899, very rarely encounter something it can't deal with. It's a big lump, though, so not great for tight access.

Can recommend looking at Folkestone Fixings (FFX) and other sellers on Ebay when there's a 15% or 20% discount on.

Another vote here for the 899. Makes light work of suspension work & hub nuts etc.

[bearman68]

CouncilFerrari said:

If you don't have any other brand of tools, you could do worse than starting out with a Milwaukee set.

I have this thing which whizzed off the crank bolt on my 150k c20xe, without even trying.

https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/power-tools/milwau...

I have one of these. You need to take care using it, or it will just shear the heads off the bolts. It really is a bit of a monster. Before that I had an Hitachi (or whatever they call them now). I liked that better, as you didn't have to be quite as careful. Horses for courses though, I've not come across a bolt the Milwaukee won't muller.

[Belle427]

I have a Ryobi version as i have the batteries but although handy it doesnt have the grunt of some of the ones mentioned here.
It will struggle to loosen a slightly over tightened wheel nut, even with a fully charged new 4ah battery.

[eltax91]

bearman68 said:

CouncilFerrari said:

If you don't have any other brand of tools, you could do worse than starting out with a Milwaukee set.

I have this thing which whizzed off the crank bolt on my 150k c20xe, without even trying.

https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/power-tools/milwau...

I have one of these. You need to take care using it, or it will just shear the heads off the bolts. It really is a bit of a monster. Before that I had an Hitachi (or whatever they call them now). I liked that better, as you didn't have to be quite as careful. Horses for courses though, I've not come across a bolt the Milwaukee won't muller.

The dewalt has 3 settings on it which varies the torque. I drop it down for smaller fasteners. Doesn’t the Milwaukee?

[gazza285]

eltax91 said:

The dewalt has 3 settings on it which varies the torque. I drop it down for smaller fasteners. Doesn’t the Milwaukee?

Yes, it has four to choose from.