Cordless Impacts how much torque?

[remlapr]

Think about buying one. Anybody know how many inch/pounds of torque I need to take lug nuts on quads on/off. I think the Honda spec for lug nuts is 80 ft/pounds which is 960 inch/pounds - so would that be the minimun number I need? Or is it not that simple?

[p@iNn3ck]

My buddy has a Makita cordless impact they use at the shop, works great (dont remember the model, but >100 ft/pds (>1300 in/pds).

[remlapr]

Originally posted by p@iNn3ck
My buddy has a Makita cordless impact they use at the shop, works great (dont remember the model, but >100 ft/pds (>1300 in/pds).

I appreciate the info, but unless they use a different measurement system where your from, it would be 100ft/pd or 1200in/pd.

12 inches = 1 foot ;)

[AtvMxRider]

I have a snap-on cordless 3/8's impact. I'm not sure what the torque specs are but i have used it to take lugnuts on and off of cars.

[remlapr]

How many volts is it Jerry?

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by remlapr
How many volts is it Jerry?


It's 9 volts but I use a 12 volt battery. It is old I think I got it like 6 or 7 years ago. The new ones are like 14 volts I think. The snap-on one is kind of expensive like $300:eek2: .

[ridesa02400EX]

get an air impact from snap on my friends boss has one i dont know how much ft lbs it puts out but he calls it his chevy big block

[p@iNn3ck]

bah! dont get all literal on me...lol.... i just meant i knew it was over 100ft/pds...... and I think it was at 1350 in/pds....

but then again... out here in the stix, doesnt 1ft/pd depend on how big ur feet are??? lol



Originally posted by remlapr
I appreciate the info, but unless they use a different measurement system where your from, it would be 100ft/pd or 1200in/pd.

12 inches = 1 foot ;)

[Woodsrider]

Wow, funny this should come up. I just got mine today from the Snap-on truck at work. Heres the skinny, Snap-on has two different 3/8 modles. One is the CT310, and the other is the CT3110. the 3110 is rated at 75ftlbs and the CT310 is rated at 130ftlb. I tried out the 3110 for a week before I bought the 310. The smaller one of the two would probably be adequate for just quad use but if you want to use it all the time for stuff go for the bigger one. They also have a 1/2 inch that is rated at 180ftlbs I think. Its the same size as the larger 3/8 gun but comes with a 14.4 battery. There is also a 18V available. The two 3/8 were both on speacial last month for $298 and $229 respectivly. This only includes 1 battery, charger and case. Batteries are $90 for a 14.4V. You may be able to still find a dealer who will sell them for the speacial price. If not plan on adding another C-note to the bill.

I did alot of shopping before I bought mine and There are less exspensive options out there that are every bit as good but harder to get serviced. I'm an Acura tech, so its going to get used alot and therfore justifies paying alittle more for the convienence of door to door service.

If you would like I have mine here, and will post a pic. I also know of a place on line that sells A Millwalky for a better deal.

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by ridesa02400EX
get an air impact from snap on my friends boss has one i dont know how much ft lbs it puts out but he calls it his chevy big block

:blah: Snap-on air tools are for chit. I wouldnt give you a plug nickle for another Snap-on air tool.

Their hand tools on the other hand are probably the best on the market.

[JD400exrider]

Norcalatver has a snap on cordless impact and it works great for taking on / off rims.
They are probably not cheap though.

[Varmit57]

I have a 14.4 Volt dewalt and it is rated at 129 ft/lbs.

Don't think that i could live without it.....

[komatsu kid]

i just bought mine 1 week ago, mac 1/2 drive 19.6v $370 its awsome

[cdalejef]

We have a Snap-On 1/2" drive in the trailer that will twist lugs off if your not carefull!

[x300ex]

I am a snap-On dealer, and yes some of our air tools suck, but our cordless impacts are nice. I sell a lot of the cordless impacts to pit crews so they don't have to use their air compressor when changing tires. Remember the higher the voltage, the heavier it is. 12v is a good size. Plenty of torque without the weight. The CT310 is a good impact. If you put on your lugnuts with a cordless, then they will come off with a cordless.

[powerslider]

http://store.yahoo.com/tylertool/ma6914co3imw.html

Check out this Makita, 103 ft.lbs of torque, 14.4 volt, 2 NiMH high capacity batteries (no memory like NiCads) available in 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive, 3.8 lbs.

[norcalatver]

I have a Snap--On Ct 350 1/2" drive 12V cordless impact wrench. I've had it for about 3 years now. It works great for everything on the quad! I went to Snap--On on line and they don't offer it any more. I thought it was 80ft. lbs. though.

[Woodsrider]

This is from the manual that came with mine.

ct310/350..........130ftlbs.......12V motor
ct3450/3450P....160ftlbs.......14.4Vmotor
ct3450L..............140ftlbs......14.4Vmotor
ct3850................180ftlbs......18Vmotor

[norcalatver]

Soggyrider, i noticed your impact wrench came with a 12V and a 14.4V battery. What's the deal with that? Different torque with different batteries installed?

[Chef]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
It's 9 volts but I use a 12 volt battery. It is old I think I got it like 6 or 7 years ago. The new ones are like 14 volts I think. The snap-on one is kind of expensive like $300:eek2: .

I have a 1/2 inch Snap On that I got like a year ago. I use it for lugnuts all the time. Its sweet. No friggin air line to get tangled on everything.

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by norcalatver
Soggyrider, i noticed your impact wrench came with a 12V and a 14.4V battery. What's the deal with that? Different torque with different batteries installed?

It only comes with one 12V battery:( I had to buy the 14.4V and dayum they're spendy. I opted for a 14.4, it over works the motor a little bit, but it will hit harder and run longer on a single charge.
We have about four of these in the shop, and everyone does the same thing. So far only one gun has crapped out and it was about three years old. It cost $65 to get it fixed.