DeWALT 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench

[Portager]

I promised I'd post a link on the Cordless Impact wrench that I bought for to keep in my T for trail repairs. Previously, I selected the DeWALT 1/4" Impact Wrench for installing my Rock Rings. I opted for the new 20 Volt MAX battery format because DeWALT said they would continue to support the older format as long as there was demand, which is a euphemism for soon to be obsolete. The 20 Volt MAX format slides onto the tool from the bottom, as opposed to having a post that extends into the handle. They claim the new format provides better ergonomics. Anyway, I wanted a 1/2" high torque wrench that could handle torque of lug nuts (i.e. 100 ft-lbs). So I selected the DCF889HL2 20V MAX Lithium Ion 1/2'' Impact Wrench w/ Hog Ring Anvil http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-impact-driverswrenches-high-torque-wrenches-dcf889hl2.aspx which is rated at 300 ft-lbs. I shopped around and I found I could buy it online at Tools Plus http://www.tools-plus.com/dewalt-dcf889hl2.html for $319 including three batteries. If you already have plenty of the 20 Volt MAX batteries you can buy just the tool without batteries for $159 http://www.tools-plus.com/dewalt-dcf889b.html. If you want lower torque and higher speed DeWALT has a similar model without the reduction drive in the front, so it is smaller. It produces 150 ft-lbs of torque and runs at twice the speed (probably the same motor without a 2:1 reduction gear).

I took my wrench along to Last Chance Canyon and 06 H3 was kind enough to provide an opportunity to test it. It removed and reinstalled all the nuts on his wheel and the spare and wasn't showing any sign of losing power, so I didn't have to use either of the two spares that I had along. I am quite satisfied with my new tool and I was very satisfied with the quick service I received from Tools Plus.

 

[alrock]

Great to hear. A good impact wrench can take a lot of frustration out of a repair.

 

[IndyHummers]

Thanks for the info. I've been wanting a cordless impact for a while now.

 

[06 H3]

Great to hear. A good impact wrench can take a lot of frustration out of a repair.

Yes that's for sure!!!

Thanks for making my life easier Mike I plan on purchasing one

 

[Zach]

Oh that's great Mike! 06 H3 was kind enough to test it. I can vouch for the test. The time down was minimal to it. Although trying to pour water on the high lift, more time. Where was the grease gun when WE actually needed it. Yeah the grease gun gun could have come in handy. But EVERYONE might have been scared with it. Whaa

 

[3Hummers]

I have the 1/2" Dewalt Impact Driver. great tool and I have used mine a lot. I did pick up the Ingersall Rand 7250 1/2" Impact Driver. 720/1100 on the foot pounds of torque removing and driving nuts. Absolutely awesome tool. It costs more than the Dewalt but is an alternative for those needing a lot of power.

 

[06 H3]

LOL water has worked in the past zach! I will be sure to carry the grease gun to arizona....

 

[Zach]

LOL water has worked in the past zach! I will be sure to carry the grease gun to arizona....

Arizona? When we going there? Next run is Nevada. Unless you are staying in Bullhead, which might ease some members of the forum with the ole grease gun. Yeah, you might never EVER live it down lol

 

[06 H3]

nevada arizona...same ****. Idk where I am staying yet I gotta get on that though

 

[Portager]

I have the 1/2" Dewalt Impact Driver. great tool and I have used mine a lot. I did pick up the Ingersall Rand 7250 1/2" Impact Driver. 720/1100 on the foot pounds of torque removing and driving nuts. Absolutely awesome tool. It costs more than the Dewalt but is an alternative for those needing a lot of power.

I wanted the betteries to be interchangable with the smaller impact wrench I already had, so I stayed with DeWALT. I thought 300 ft-lbs would be adequate since since it is 3 times the recommemded lug nut torque.

Don't laugh too much Zach! Next time it could be you. As the saying goes, "He who laughs last laughs best.

 

[Hunner]

Do you have a 12v powered 20 volt charger or an inverter for the AC charger?

 

[Portager]

Do you have a 12v powered 20 volt charger or an inverter for the AC charger?

Not yet. They sell a 12 volt charger for the 20 Volt MAX batteries. I believe that would be more efficient than converting 12 VDC to 110 VAC and then converting that to 20 VDC, but I'll do the math to make sure. For now, I have 5 of the 3 Ahr batteries and 2 of the 1.5 Ahr batteries, so I probably don't need it.

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[Kurt]

I have one of those impact wrenches. They are nice, it's strong enough to take out rusted shock bolts on H1 control arms.

2 batteries did fine for suspension removal on an H1 [upper and lower control arms on all corners plus geared hub and radius/tie rods]

I think mine is the 18v, I don't think the 20v max model was out when I got mine. I got mine on special, $300 for that impact gun, plus a smaller pistol model, and 3 18v batteries and a charger..

 

[Big2dabank]

Definately a good choice on the impact. I keep a craftsman professional series 20v lithium impact in my truck and it has come in handy numerous times. I don't remember what torque its rate for, but it has always gotten the job done. I keep one of the ac chargers in my truck along with two batteries, but I don't use an inverter to charge. I can get a lot of use out of the two batteries and I only keep the ac charger in the truck because I've always been able to find power somewhere if I need a charge. Hotel, campground, house, etc.. But if I did more remote or isolated wheelin, i'd probably have to rig something up.

 

[Portager]

Now that the 20 V MAX models are coming out, I'm seeing great deals on the 18 Volt models. Seams every time I go to Home Debit, I see displays with 18 V cordless tools marked down, but I'm committed to the 20 V MAX line for commonality.