Snap On Cordless Impact But which one?

Decided to buy the cordless impact but can't decide which one to get. 18v or the 14.4v?

I know the 18v is a 1/2" drive and the 14v is a 3/8... Chadster was kind enough to email me a picture of them side by side so I could see the size difference. I'm leaning toward the 14v since its smaller. I figure it could get into spots the 18v couldn't. Before I spend the money I would like to get your thoughts.

Ill probably use it more for lug nuts at first but I plan to start restoring my 442 soon so I think it will get plenty of use then. Anyone with a 14v find that its not enough for something you do?

Rocket1 said:

Decided to buy the cordless impact but can't decide which one to get. 18v or the 14.4v?

I know the 18v is a 1/2" drive and the 14v is a 3/8... Chadster was kind enough to email me a picture of them side by side so I could see the size difference. I'm leaning toward the 14v since its smaller. I figure it could get into spots the 18v couldn't. Before I spend the money I would like to get your thoughts.

Ill probably use it more for lug nuts at first but I plan to start restoring my 442 soon so I think it will get plenty of use then. Anyone with a 14v find that its not enough for something you do?

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Ironically, I have a Snap on 14v that I was going to list....

-BWP

Blacknwhitepit said:

Ironically, I have a Snap on 14v that I was going to list....

-BWP

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Thats not irony, its a coincidence

Im telling ya, NiCd batteries ****

i would personally check out Makita's LXT cordless impacts

Milwaukee M18. Smaller than Snap-on, a fraction of the cost and 450lb-ft.

You can also get a 3/8" anvil for the bigger Snap-on gun.

gofastman said:

Thats not irony, its a coincidence

Im telling ya, NiCd batteries ****

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If Alanis Morissette can use the word wrong throughout a song and make millions then I will too!!! (except I won't make millions)

I will post it up in classifieds tonight.

-BWP

Blacknwhitepit said:

If Alanis Morissette can use the word wrong throughout a song and make millions then I will too!!! (except I won't make millions)

I will post it up in classifieds tonight.

-BWP

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Have you been happy with it? How long have you had it and how much have you used it? Oh and why are you selling it?

I use the 18 volt 1/2 impact and have not had any problems with it other than the battery charger going out. It was replaced with the newer one that will take both battery types. I use it mainly away from the garage when pulling parts or when I'm out in the driveway and don't feel like dragging a hose outside. I have also been known to use it to pull the blades off of the lawnmower to sharpen them instead of bringing it inside.

When I'm in the garage, it's air tools all the way...

I have the 14.4v snap-on 3/8" cordless and love it. use it every day at the shop. i personally dont like the 18v. just too big and id rather use my air impact for stuff like that anyways. with my 3/8 cordless ive taken off lugnuts, ****** bolts, flywheel bolts, etc. so it does have the balls to remove those bolts as well. plus a hell of a lot lighter.

The 14.4 3/8 is a great all around impact. I don't think I would expect it to take the lugs off of anything though. I have both and use the 14.4 3/8 all the time. I mainly use the 18v 1/2 for lugs and when I run into something I can't get off with the 14.4 3/8.

I've the 18 Volt model, ...really powerfull BUT

heavy and old NICD batteries....save your money for a Li-On Model.

The 18v snap on is Li-ion now. At least I thought. The 14.4 3/8" is still NiCad

I bought an original Snap on ct-30 3/8" impact when they first came out about 15 yrs ago.9.6v nicad battery.That original battery lasted me over 10 yrs.Never had any issues with it.I would charge it at the end of the day and it would last all day the next.It finally died a couple years ago when the power inverter in my service truck screwed up and fried the battery and charger.I replaced it with an 18v ryobi which has nowhere near the power of the old 9.6v Snappy.I have been looking for a Dewalt 18v version.Only because our shop uses Dewalt drills so there is always a half a dozen charged batteries hanging around.

I had the Dewalt on and it wasn't bad. I just got an offer too good to pass up, hence why I went to the Snappy side.

I also have both the 18v,and 14.4v units.I never had a problem with the 18v after about 5 years of constant use.The new 3/8 one died after 1 day,so about 6 weeks later it got warranty replaced.Then that one would shoot sparks out about 4-5 inches out of the side.So that was sent in.Almost 7 weeks,I got it back.Ok for about 3 weeks.......now it's shooting sparks about 3 times a day.I work around gas a lot so it's got me bummed out.Now the warranty is almost out.
I was considering getting the new 14.4 drill that they sell without a battery to go along with it,but I think I'll pass now.Anyone else have the shooting long sparks out of the motor problem?
If I had to get just one,I'd pick the 18v just because you will likely never come up to something it won't spin off,ever though it's more bulky.

Steve

I've got the 18V model rated at 550. The newer one are 620 IIRC. I love it. It is big but it's also the highest capacity by far. If you need small and powerful you need and air impact.

This thread looks to be cooling down...............

I'd like to report back with what I finally bought. I'm a huge procratinator, and combined with being ****/fussy its a terrible cross to bear. Get out the Popcorn..........

I was on my way to a sellers house to look at a used Craigs List Miwaukee V-18 (1st Generation battery) Lith-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill, with two 3.0Ah batteries and charger for $125.

Decided to stop at Home Depot to look misc products over. On a Wednesday afternoon HD wasnt all that busy. Fortunate (I think) to run into TTI West Coast manager, TTI District Mgr & TTI Field Rep. I find out that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. ownes Ryobi, Ridgis and Miwaukee. I cant quote exact words, but I was told that quality started with Ryobi, and went up to Ridgid and Milwaukie was considered the best.

H.D. had big display of the newish M-12 (12Volt) line. TTI guy said they were sellng real well, could hardly keep them in stock. The M-12's are quite compact, Lith-Ion battery slides up into handle and no doubt are great tools.

I just felt that I wanted the 18Volt battery platform. I decided on the promotional left over black friday package 2601-22H (H must stand for H.D.) This SET contains the 2 spd 1/2" Driver/Drill 2601-20 & the 2650-20 1/4" Impact Driver is added basically as a freebie.
Also included in the blow molded red case are two 48-11-1815 Lith-Ion 23Wh (??) batteries (1.4Ah?) and Charger. ALL this for $199.
(Think about what you credit hungry guys are paying for no more powerful truck branded drills/drivers)

I did see these same set up on AMAZON under a different part number for $199 with Free Shipping.

Given everything weve read above, I just feel these are great tool at a great price.

I can buy the 18V XC 3.0AH batteries if ever have the need

I also picked up a 29pc SHOCKWAVE Impact Driver Bit Set ($20). This is Milwaukee's latest, greatest metal/design bit technology that helps prevent bit/tip breakage.

I've also ordered 1/4" Hex x 3/8" square drive adapter to use impact driver with 3/8" Impact sockets. Cant quote the specs, but I'm thinking this impact can keep up with or surpass the S.O. 3/8" impact Gun (???)

Thanks for reading,