Cordless/Electric Rattle Guns

[R3N]

Anyone have any experiences with these? If so, what brand and how much did you pay? Looking at getting one to remove some suspension arms and didn't want to have to get a compressor etc. Have seen some cheap ones on eBay, any good? It'll just be a once off so not looking to spend so much and will be retired to wheel swapping duties after this.

Saw one that ran of the 12V DC car ciggie lighter at Auto One, not sure if it will be powerful enough? Wouldn't mind one that runs off mains if that means more power as well.

[mitchy]

not sure what it's worth as my brother gave it to me, but i've got a makita cordless rattle gun and it did the job changing suspension on my 21yr old shitter.

[evoeata]

Snap on and Milwaukee are the best I have used. Not too much difference in price, although the Milwaukee seemed to have more torque.

[Zuicider]

+1 on the snap on one. hade mine 3 years never had a problem. easy to get seperate parts for it also

[zeroyon]

Saw one that ran of the 12V DC car ciggie lighter at Auto One, not sure if it will be powerful enough?

Got a fair bit of guts but they don't last very long. Also no control over speed / tourqe.

Bought a CP cordless one and never looked back.

[180SXTCY]

kuek just buy that one you showed chris and i today. its not like your going to be using it all the time.

[R3N]

lol were you at chris' jd... yea might end up getting that, gonna stea... i mean borrow mitchy's if the cnut finds it first. no point spending 600+ on a snapon for what little use it will cop

[F6Hoon]

hitatchi is good bang for buck, i use mine flat out all day every day, i work for Westrac field service in the goldfields so it cops a hiding!!! not as much balls as the snap on one, but cheaper and good for things that arent rediculously tight, should crack most things on cars.

[Tocchi]

I know a lot of ppl who recommend hiatchi over snap on

[joshg123]

I have both the snap on 1/2 inch and the 3/8 cordless, a little overpriced but are the ducks nuts.

kingchrome do a 3/8 version that one of the guys is using at the shop, seems to be holding up well and was about half the price of mine.

[mc68]

Hitachi lithium is the shit.

much better value...dont buy Ni-cad or anything like that anymore

[monk_13]

+a lot for the hitachi gear.

Mine gets highly abused (Read: occasionally thrown of diggers in fits of rage) at work at just keeps going.

[Sfidz]

oi jewrat!
you can borrow snapon one if you want.
let me know :) xoxo

[upgarage]

Bunnings has ozito corded one for $99

Cant fault makita li-ion
i got the 18v one 230nm of torque
under $200 skin only (already had 18v batteries and charger)

[180SXTCY]

lol were you at chris' jd... yea might end up getting that, gonna stea... i mean borrow mitchy's if the cnut finds it first. no point spending 600+ on a snapon for what little use it will cop

yeah mate that was me talking to you on msn hahaha!

[Fukushima]

oi jewrat!
you can borrow snapon one if you want.
let me know :) xoxo

before you do that bring it around tonight

i have a special project for it

[R3N]

Bunnings has ozito corded one for $99

Cant fault makita li-ion
i got the 18v one 230nm of torque
under $200 skin only (already had 18v batteries and charger)

went to bunnings but they said they didn't carry any? might have to go to another store


before you do that bring it around tonight

i have a special project for it

get in line, i need it asap!

[Fukushima]

this is like year 7, tallest goes to the front of the line

[FranZ]

Makita 18v Li-ion is the business. Citroen and Ford WRC teams use them. They are small, light and have 230nm of torque. I have used mine more times I can remember; would be lost without it.

Battery lasts for ages and when finally flat charges in full in 20mins!

[RICEY]

How much are those fuckers Franzy?

[FranZ]

Can get them naked for under 200 bucks as said above.

This is the puppy: http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btw251rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-wrench?Prodid=

I also have a http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btd140rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-driver?Prodid= which works just as well; you just need to buy a set of bits to go in to convert it to 3/8", 1/4" or 1/2" driver...

[upgarage]

went to bunnings but they said they didn't carry any? might have to go to another store


maybe discontinued

they definately had them at balcatta

give them a ring
maybe they can special order one for you

[PAGZ]

The ducks nuts..

http://images.bizrate.com/resize?sq=450&uid=1135692225

[VS5LUTE]

thats a impact driver...

[PAGZ]

sry boss wrong link

[Zuicider]

thats a impact driver...

same shit

[grogers]

got a Ryobi 18 Volt Impact Driver $210 from Supercheap dose the job for me!

[Oversteer]

Went for a Makita 18v Li-ion Rattle gun....went the bigger 330ft/lbs model and its a monster, gotta be careful with wheel nuts but it`ll crack tight shit !(siezed up suspension bolts and crank pullies are no problem !)

Gun was cheap at $200, then $100 for the 3000 Li-ion batt which also suits my makita drill, seem to be very good value for what you get.

[ASSASIN]

Snap on lithium ion is the best but obviously cost more and is quite weighty
If its only for limited use the Hitachi is probably the best buy and if you shop around you will score one for under $400

I have destroyed 2 Hitachi guns at work and im still on my original snap-on

[upgarage]

Went for a Makita 18v Li-ion Rattle gun....went the bigger 330ft/lbs model and its a monster, gotta be careful with wheel nuts but it`ll crack tight shit !(siezed up suspension bolts and crank pullies are no problem !)

Gun was cheap at $200, then $100 for the 3000 Li-ion batt which also suits my makita drill, seem to be very good value for what you get.

whered u get the big one for 200?

[Oversteer]

Fleebay about 5 months ago.... was ~$220 delivered

edit *

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Makita-BTW450-Z-18V-LXT-1-2-Cordles-Impact-Wrench-/150500382331?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item230a85967b

still not a bad deal for buy it now, the one i got was a "or best offer" that they took !...can`t remeber from who

[shane]

I've got a chicago pneumatic one, have had i for 3 years now and no problems so far. Its supposed to have the most torque of them all at 425 ft/lb or 575 nm.

[upgarage]

ah k cool
had a search arond

this one is the cheapest
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MAKITA-18V-18-VOLT-LXT-LITHIUM-ION-IMPACT-WRENCH-BTW450-/220668131562?pt=Drills&hash=item3360d878ea

[Lasoya]

Any stores sell them in perth?

[XsQuiZiT]

..... groupbuy???

[magic1]

im keen for group buy.

joe, i know you want 1

[///M]

im keen for group buy.

joe, i know you want 1

keen :)

[Oversteer]

ah k cool
had a search arond

this one is the cheapest
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MAKITA-18V-18-VOLT-LXT-LITHIUM-ION-IMPACT-WRENCH-BTW450-/220668131562?pt=Drills&hash=item3360d878ea

Bingo !

You will need batt.....and charger(I already had drill LXT charger...)

[Lasoya]

im keen for group buy.

joe, i know you want 1

Keen as well

[upgarage]

got a charger and two batteries from a impact driver i bought
so all good

EDIT: have found a place that has the btw450 for $130US. have sent off an email for shipping quote.

http://www.internationaltool.com/14-4V-18V-Impact-Drivers-and-Wrenches/Makita-BTW450Z.aspx?utm_source=frsep10&utm_medium=pdc&utm_campaign=crdlstool

[Niva]

been using the CP (chicago pneumatic) cordless in work for a few months now, havnt really had any problems, at full use can go for a good few hours which is no problem as second battery charges in about an hour.

was told by rep not to hold them on if the nut is too tight, but havnt come across that yet, they get a good 1/4 turn on the ones running off the compressor but set us back about $800 :\

[Niva]

worth a mention too, the old snap on cordless snapped a few studs in its time.. pretty impressive

[mc68]

Take advantage of the Weak US dollar...buy a snap on 18v lithium for under $600 online...

[upgarage]

ok
internationaltool want 80Us for shipping which is a rip
so ended up ordering from ebay for $211 delivered

looking forward to using it when it arrives

[mattah]

Have a DeWalt 18v 1/2" drive that I got from Ebay for some cheap price with charger and two batteries (NiCad). Cannot fault it, has taken off everything I've thrown at it including some pretty tight flywheel bolts, suspension bolts etc. I think they are all pretty good really.

[Tocchi]

topic bump.
just brushing through this topic, i see:

Hitachi lithium is the shit.

Makita 18v Li-ion is the business.

im assuming both these are considerably cheaper than Snap On?

what's the best size to get? (1/2" or 3/8" ?)
all ill be doing is wheel nuts pretty much, regular usage.
so is there a particular rattle gun i should get? or just personal preference?

[R3N]

1/2 ya poof

[mc68]

dont fuck around with a 3/8 Tocchi.

Makita and Hitachi and considerably smaller than a snap on gun...but a snap on gun will undo driveshaft nuts or crank bolts that the smaller ones wont.

For wheel nuts just go with either of the green ones, for big jobs - snap on..
I have both, but keen the Hitachi in the rally car and use the snap on for work.

[upgarage]

dont fuck around with a 3/8 Tocchi.

Makita and Hitachi and considerably smaller than a snap on gun...but a snap on gun will undo driveshaft nuts or crank bolts that the smaller ones wont.

For wheel nuts just go with either of the green ones, for big jobs - snap on..
I have both, but keen the Hitachi in the rally car and use the snap on for work.

i havent found anything my makita 1/2" cant undo

[Tocchi]

ahha fffuuu kuek!


dont fuck around with a 3/8 Tocchi.

Makita and Hitachi and considerably smaller than a snap on gun...but a snap on gun will undo driveshaft nuts or crank bolts that the smaller ones wont.

For wheel nuts just go with either of the green ones, for big jobs - snap on..
I have both, but keen the Hitachi in the rally car and use the snap on for work.
cheers. exactly what i needed to know :) as i dont do driveline work/engine work often, so id just use a breaker bar if i did need to.

best prices would be shopping online for Hitachi?

[mc68]

Can get them cheaper from the US (but the charge plug is different)

Online you could get an Aus plug setup for around about 450-500 i think?
as opposed to 700ish in stores...

Look it up maaaan!

[Joe]

Can get the Hitachi on eBay for 146 + 12 shipping.. Is this a good price?

[mc68]

with no batteries, no charger, no case.

[Joe]

Ha ha I didn't see that..

[FranZ]

Tocchi: Ive got http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btw251rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-wrench?Prodid

Small and light. Theres a reason that the wrc teams carry these in their cars for changing wheels when not anywhere near service/on a stage.

[upgarage]

ive got this one
http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btw450rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-wrench?Prodid=

[Tocchi]

Tocchi: Ive got http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btw251rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-wrench?Prodid

Small and light. Theres a reason that the wrc teams carry these in their cars for changing wheels when not anywhere near service/on a stage.

you implying im weak and frail and cant handle any other rattle gun?
if so, cheers for the link :p

[FranZ]

Ok, sure :)

[short-shift]

http://www.snapontools.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/5967/March_Specials.pdf

[mitchy]

Tocchi: Ive got http://www.makita.com.au/products/lxt/lithium-ion/item/lithium-ion/btw251rfe-18v-lxt-mobile-impact-wrench?Prodid

Small and light. Theres a reason that the wrc teams carry these in their cars for changing wheels when not anywhere near service/on a stage.

i've got the same one.. best money i've ever spent.

[R3N]

i've got the same one.. best money i've ever spent.

lol $0

works well on wheel nuts though

[ENEMIE]

ive got the snap on 18volt and the 12volt ones, also a kincrome one.

the 18v one is the best of the 3 and them the kincrome which was the cheapest but after bout 18months the batterys packed in on it

[short-shift]

Haven't seen anything close to the 400 ft,lb 18v snapon gets

[awwricecracker]

Haven't seen anything close to the 400 ft,lb 18v snapon gets

makita 325 ft lb.. not bad, it undoes the wheelnuts on our 11t truck >
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Makita-BTW450-1-2-13mm-Lithium-Ion-Impact-Wrench-New-/250794389365?pt=AU_Power_Tools&hash=item3a6482af75#ht_1106wt_1141

[mitchy]

lol $0

works well on wheel nuts though

nigga please... i probably paid more than RRP for it. lol

it had no issues removing old suspension bits off of bendy.

[TurboHead]

I noticed today that MALZ has a 1/2" drive impact gun - cordless, 24v with 2 batts for $199.... pretty good deal for the home workshop.