Impact Wrench vs Impact Driver - What's The Difference?
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Impact wrench vs impact driver, both very good at what they do, but designed for totally different applications, so which one should you buy? We cover the polarity of drive size, torque, speed, recommended applications and many more topics lost in the grey area between these two styles of impact tools. Let’s jump in with Pro Tool Reviews’ Managing Editor, Kenny Koehler, to find out the true differences between Impact Wrenches and Impact Drivers. We'll use products from Milwaukee Tool to illustrate.
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00:00 Impact Wrench vs Impact Driver
00:14 What's The Difference?
00:48 Drives? Chucks? Collets?
02:09 Power Sources
02:52 Torque
04:02 Impact Speed
04:24 Size and Weight
04:58 Which Tool is Best For You? - Навчання та стиль
Well thanks, you just saved me wasting money on an impact driver when i was actually needing an impact wrench
I wasted my money on a impact driver. Now I got to try to sell it.
@@juanh1093 return it.
@@michellezunnurain3555 I wish I could. I had it longer than the return period unfortunately. I'm going to try to sell it.
@@juanh1093 a return period is made up nonsense. If you have the original receipt I might argue with them. Or exchange for the wrench.
@@juanh1093 or a store credit
I bought a 2017 Ram with a 5.7 Hemi about six months ago. I've tried to take advantage of the time this pandemic has given me to learn new things and took on modifying my truck as one of those projects. I am not a mechanically inclined person. My only experience with any type of vehicle work is changing tires and oil at a shop when I was in my early 20s (aka a long time ago). So far, I've installed a K&N cold air intake and a throttle body spacer, which I'm sure are extremely basic to a lot of the experts who watch this channel. Still, baby steps. Likely to move on to exhaust work next. Videos like this have been extremely helpful in explaining the tools I should choose in a given scenario. Thank you!
Nice, short, no stretching over 10 mins bs video, subscribed!
Great video - you're not trying to break the 10min money-making mark, or, repeating yourself over and over just to drag the video out... instead, you manage to answer the simple question proposed in the video's title! I feel more informed for watching this - keep up the good work.
For real. That's the only reason I actually watched this video
Great video, really enjoyed the clarity you offered here. Something that would be great is to understand the various sockets, adapters that are right to use with each tool. I almost picked up a universal head/angle changer for an impact wrench that would have shattered on first use, and was directed to an impact-rated version of the same item (2x the price) that would actually do the job.
Hands down the most detailed and simply put explanation. Thank You
Saved me 1-2 hours of research. Thank you.
3:56 "Only 450 Ft-lbs" of fastening torque!? How is Jiffy Lube gonna get my oil pan drain plug snugged up with that shit?
_Sir did you realize you have a drain plug inside your oil pan? We can fix that but it'll be another $110_
Lol
Even lug nuts are only like 90-140ish ft-lbs.
@@Alex-lc1bv NEVER in the real world though, try 500lbs!!! Go gets your tires rotated, and TRY to take it off with even a shitty 300lbs impact gun...NOT happening, you're gonna need 700lbs ALL DAY, because that's what they're using to put them ON!!
@@94SexyStang I guess my tire place is legit. Because I can crack my lugs with the crappy wrench that came with my car.
Pretty amazing that impact wrenches can be battery powered now, and they’re actually fantastic. Modern battery technology has changed everything in the tool world.
Pneumatic tools still beat cordless. Show me an impact wrench that's faster than IR Thundergun. I will wait.
@@wmc128 I think that’ll always be true, as pneumatic is insanely powerful. But, that amount of torque is only needed in relatively few situations. For the majority of users (myself included), these battery powered ones will suffice.
@@MrD3000 The thundergun is fast but not as powerful. If it can not even break free the fastener what good is the 10000rpm? Battery impacts can put out 2x or more torque than the thundergun.
@@wmc128 Maybe faster, but i cant carry a 100 pound compressor in my toolbox.
yes my cheap lipo powered drill has been amazing, so handy.
GREAT VIDEO! It had the basic info upfront and then the details laid out in a logical way! Thank you for making this and not wasting our time with fluff!
I totally agree! I don't like videos that have a bunch of filler dialog of guys just repeating themselves. I made a video a year ago about impact guns vs impact wrench. Here is the link in case anyone is interested. ua-cam.com/video/aiv-PX8Y5KU/v-deo.html
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
What a great, straight forward comparison. Thanks. I just subscribed.
Keep up the great work and I look forward to more reviews.
I made a video a year ago about impact guns vs impact wrench. Here is the link in case you are interested. ua-cam.com/video/aiv-PX8Y5KU/v-deo.html
Very clear and professional, I learned a lot today, thanks !
I'm going to offer a different final perspective.
If you can only get one Impact tool,, get the small size Impact wrench with the Dentin Pin, and then get the Driver adapter bit.
The reasoning is simple.. Bolts are usually bigger then screws, and usually require more torque.
So if you need to turn a bolt, pull the adapter off. If you need to drive some screws,, put the adapter bit back on.
The difference in weight between my wrench plus adapter, and the driver is not that much.
But when I need that that socket head, i know its attached to a proper 3/8" wrench head, instead of a 3/8" adapter bit sitting inside a 1/4 inch socket adapter bit.
I have the Dewalt DCF880B, and I do everything short of brushing my teeth with it.
Can you elaborate as to why you suggest picking up a deten pin over friction ring? I'm in the same boat currently. I'm looking to buy my first impact tool and my thought process is basically a reflection to what you explained here. If I was to choose I'd rather have 1/2 at all times and use 1/2 to 1/4 adapter for screws. I'm looking to get dewalt dcf 921 as it's compact and has a punch from what I was able to research.
Second this comment ^ currently in the same predicament.
So what you're saying is to get my teeth cleaned real good should I get the Philips Sonicare 1100 or the 1400?
🤣🤣
Great video, I learned a lot between both tools. I recently switched to battery powered tools, your explanation for use and power is very helpful. Thank you.
I have both wrench and driver first got an driver an made most impact things with adapters but the usually wear out quite fast and broke now i got an impact wrench and love it...
Learned something new today. Thank you.
Great simple explainations.
Well done.
Thank u.
I typically use my impact driver as my 1/4 impact wrench and then have my 1/2 and 3/8 cordless impacts.
That's a lot of Milwaukee in one video..
But it's still not too much Milwaukee tools, there's no such thing as that
Basing of seeing them in videos, I bought a wrench for a future old car I will probably not be able to avoid to buy.
I just wonder how many people in the US are aware that it is now the brand name of a chinese company manufacturing in Shenzen...
@@feedingravens i still don't know milwaukee was acquisited by the chinese.
@@ochaarul786 In 1995 Milwaukee was sold to a swedish company, in 2005 to the chinese company TTI-Techtronic. TTI has also the brands Ryobi, AEG and DirtDevil. Simply look up in Wiki.
It seems that the development is in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Production sites are in: Greenwood, Jackson; Kosciusko, Mississippi; Blytheville, Arkansas; Brookfield, Wisconsin; Matamoros, Mexico. PLUS other locations in Europe and all over the world (and that can mean ANYthing).
I just looked at my M18 Fuel impact driver: Techtronics Industries - Made in P.R.C - People's Republic of China.
Probably they are built alongside Ryobi impact drivers.
Sorry...
But that's the reality of modern production. Here in Germany we still have THE german car radio brand, Blaupunkt; turns out that in Germany there are 80 people in development, production is in - Asia.
When you start to look, you will find that just a fraction of products are not from Asia.
The alternative is that you pay a multiple for your products.
@@feedingravens that’s old news. That being said try to buy an American drill with Milwaukee’s specs.
This was a very informative video. Thank you.
Good info. I'm now wrenching on my own vehicles. I'm buying tools as I need them for an upcoming job. The cost savings of doing my own work pay for the tools. Sometimes you have to buy a tool because of the time it saves getting the job done.
Great comparison
Cheers 👍
Great information...very helpful! Thanks for sharing your expertise... I've now subscribed as a result of this video...
Very helpful advice. Thanks
I was waiting for the Milwaukee commercial to end so I could watch the video. Once the commercial was over there was no video! What the heck guys!
It was very helpful, thanks
Great vid and straight to the point!! Thanks
Exacly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Very informative video thanks
Thanks for the quiz info I was wondering what I needed for this rusted bolt now I know
Video was very helpful. Thanks a lot!
excellent information. thank you
Super helpful. Many thanks.
Highly informative. Thank you!
Excellent presentation!
Really good explanations for both tools I've had a cheap worx impact driver for a while and it's really useful for speeding stuff up once I've "cracked" a nut or bolt by hand but I've just bought an xr dewalt impact wrench and damn that thing doesnt mess about. I work on motorbikes more than cars so the little driver is ideal most of the time but the seized axles, exhaust studs or rota bolts and the impact wrench is a god send. Wouldnt advice using either to start a bolt off though or finish
That's exactly how I use mine. On smaller bolts it does the job quite nice if I can't break them in hard to reach areas where I don't have the leverage.
Great video and explanation thanks!
Fantastic video. Thank you very much.
So helpful I just subscribed! 💪🏼
This video helped soo much thank you!
Listen to the pro,learn from the pro,will save some money overtime,well explained,very direct info,big thanks 😊
Very informative video thank you!
Thank you, I was looking for the tool with the most nut busting torque ;)
Thanks I needed the info.
Thanks!. You just cleared my confusing caused by Homedepot shopping experience. 👍
It was needed. Thanks
thanks for all the info.
Informative video, thanks, you have gained a subscriber
Yeah for awhile i've been using my impact driver just because its sort of my everything tool. whether its doing a small construction job or working on my car its just been used for it all. but i really need to get a proper impact wrench. The little socket adapters just dont cut it and break easily.
Considering i do more automotive than construction it just makes sense.
Just got me a M12 Fuel 1/4" Extended ratchet and that thing is beautiful for automotive/auto-body work. Use it everyday
It's sure not designed for it, but the little M12 impact DRIVER will pull the lug nuts off my car!
I have both tools. I don't use the impact wrench often but it was a budget model on Amazon and has come in handy on a few occasions. However I use the impact driver all the time mostly with socket bits loosening the smaller Fasteners when performing maintenance snowblowers and and I typically just tighten those nuts and bolts back up with hand tools.
very helpful thank you!!
Learned alot
I’m thinking about picking up the new Bosch “Freak”. This video was very insightful
Thank you for the video. Subbed
Thank you!
Good video. If you add one key you can customise the settings on these wrenches.
Great video guys.
@@Protoolreviews the drive style is obviously different but do they not have hammer and anvil motors in both? Of not what is the actual difference in internal mechanism
Very informative
Awesome video thanks
You money saver , great job
Will done
Thanks!
SHORT VIDEO AND GOOD EXPLANATION
👍👍👍
Thanks for your video very informative
Thanks for watching!
FANTASTIC VIDEO. but that air tool guy wasn't going in a star pattern a couple times. But everything else was amazing.
Thank you.
Great job
I am about to by a drill/driver combo and really didn't understand the difference between these two. I now know I only need a driver and not a wrench. Now, onto bits; many thanks for a clear, succinct explanation and demo.
I would recommend that people get the right tool for the job. I have a makita impact driver that broke when trying to unfasten some nuts on a car's tire. I took it apart to see that some teeth of certain gears had snapped off, and were blocking the rotation. Removing the broken teeth made it work again, but it shows that the tool is strong enough to break itself with its own power. I imagine an impact wrench would have to be sturdier on the inside, so as to not break its own gears with the higher torque.
Impact wrench then for unfastening nuts on a car tire sir?
Impact wrench then for unfastening nuts on a car tire sir?
@@siveti15 yea
Uhm that's what an impact wrench is for.
That and the Surge hydraulic impact driver is a pleasure to use. So much quieter
Great video
Wow!!! I learned a whole lot and it only took 5 mins and 54 seconds!!!
Love that you included the compressed tools every once in a while, all in 1 video!
Finally plopped down the money for a combo set of milwaukee impact driver and drill. Since I work on car stuff a lot, debating on the m12 1/2 stubby impact wrench, or just get the m18 high torque. Compactness vs power is my dilemma.
Weekend wrenching. That mid size impact m18 wrench is looking good. No more hoses and loud compressor
don’t overlook the M12 stubby impact wrench. i take lug nuts off with it and it’s still small enough to get in behind brake calipers.
@@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760 damn. Nice thanks for the info
Here’s a tip if you’re looking to save some money. Get a 3/8” impact wrench and buy a 3/8” to 1/4” hex adapter. You’ll get both tools in one. The key is to buy the higher powered of the 2 if you’re going to go the one tool route instead of buying both driver and wrench (the impact wrench is going to be more powerful than the driver, Atleast in most cases; check before you buy). With the 3/8” impact wrench and hex adapter you’ll have the power to do everything a 3/8” impact wrench can do and also have the versatility of a 1/4” hex impact driver.
I really like my DeWalt 20 volt impact driver with a small battery. Great for driving screws leg bolts and small nuts and bolts. For the big er tasks like lug nuts, u bolts and rusted bolts that need to be broken off nothing beats a air powered Ingersoll Rand Thunder Gun. Sounds great too, it is like a Ir-231 on steroids.
Dewalt’s 20v should have no problem with lug nuts because it can go to 1300 inch pounds. I’ve got the old 18v model and it takes off mine just fine, maybe with some help from penetrating oil. given I don’t drive a semi or 4x4
Great video. I have been wondering about having too much torque when screwing into wood or using a self drilling screw into hard metal. I have had trouble with them in the past and have broken a screw head or two off before. So what you are saying is that Impact Wrench should be used for high torque bolts and nuts. Then a impact wrench would be better to drive torx or hex head screws into metal and of course wood. I don’t use these tools very often so it is okay if they take longer, I am just wanting not to ruin parts or threads. This is a casual or hobby activity for me. Thanks again for your videos.
Honestly, my impact driver works great for torx, hex head, and every other type of screw. I don’t use the impact driver unless I’m working with nuts of bolts
Bought the Bosch freak which is both 😁
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Do you see any advantage of using an impact wrench (with say 1000Nm) for non bolt jobs, eg., tapping, drilling, over drillers and impact drivers ?
How about combining both and have something like the Bosch models that combines the driver and wrench.
Hi there. What would you recommend to get for assembling gym equipment like power racks with one inch hardware and such. I currently have a Bosch impact wrench. I’m not sure if it’s under powered or what not but it starts shaving the nuts like crazy just getting them on. I’m not even taking them off. Just bolting it together. Any recommendations ?
What about 1/2 inch Drill Drivers? Can you/should you get an adapter for lugs?
Impact wrench is all i need...👍
One accepts sockets and one accepts bits. The weird part comes with having bits that accept sockets and sockets that have bit ends like screwdriver or torx ends.
Question: want to drive 1/4”x 4” long lag bolts into dough fir. What size impact wrench do I use?
Can I use the M12 impact driver on my Lexus lug nut? Or do I need to buy the impact wrench?
Thanks for your help.
That was a load, but informative. I will have to rewatch when I make my way to the store.
Love it
🎼 It’s in the way that you use it 🎶
Can i use the impact wrench bauer 64755 . Am I able to remove wheel nuts with it? I bought it for any emergency side road kit.
Thanks for your video! Which do you recommend for changing tires on a Ram pickup truck I’m assuming 1/2 inch mid torque impact wrench
Did you ever find out? I’m looking to remove lug nuts too
Can you use any of the m12 batteries with any m12 tool, I just started messing with cordless tools and I’m so confused they have like five different version of the m12 battery alone.
I really appreciate this video.
Without it, I would have ended up buying an impact wrench which I was something I didn't even need.
I thought impact drivers and wrenches were the same thing.
Again, thank you.
Same here, excellent video and explanation!
I am looking for a decent cordless impact wrench for automotive any suggestions
Which one is the best for changing Lugnuts on a car
I'm going to make a really simplistic question, and I might be way off, but it sounds like the wrench pulls out and the driver pushes in. At least in terms of intended purpose. Is that right?
I do a mix of carpentry, and automotive work and I’m only 17 so I went with the impact driver. 1 tool can do it all for a good price. Just sometimes gotta use a ratchet and a good ole cheater bar
@´` ´` not really all. If too much torque the adapter might break. The driver is only good for light work. I use an impact for suspension and engine work
@´` ´` can it do it? Yes, but the impact drivers don’t have near the torque output as an impact wrench. If you’re on a budget, I would absolutely recommend a makita, Milwaukee, or dewalt impact driver. If you have the money, I would get a driver and wrench
@@jasonliblick9879 I'm happy enough with my driver for the time being, it's good to brake up to maybe 13mm bolts and anything larger just break by hand like the olden days and whizz it off. It's easy for a 30 yr old guy to say just buy this and that but I'm 20, similar age to yourself and I can't swing 200+ for an impact wrench. Plus I do a lot of other work. The difference is nowhere near as big as using it to drill holes, they really suck for drilling.
Great thumbnail😆