Milwaukee 9079-22 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench

by Milwaukee

Product Description

Featuring one of Milwaukees rugged DC motors, this impact wrench can achieve tasks only corded impact wrenches could do in the past. Removing lug nuts from vehicle tires, driving large lag bolts deep into wood, and augering large holes in telephone poles can easily be accomplished with the impact wrench. The tool also features a heavy-duty 25-amp Marquardt switch and an all-metal front housing to withstand rough job-site abuse. Besides its durability, the tool is also extremely comfortable to use. A soft-touch variable speed switch, and an easy-to-use forward/reverse switch make many tough jobs seem effortless. U.S.A. Cordless: Yes, Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.): 270, Impacts Per Minute (IPM): 2,200, Drive (in.): 1/2, Speed - No Load (RPM): 1,400, Reversible: Yes, Amps: N/A, Volts: 18, Battery Included: Yes, (2) 2.4Ah batteries, Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes

Product Details

• Item Weight: 17.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005RHQI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 907922
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,756 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cant believe it......., November 25, 2001

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Kenneth R Ruiz (vallejo, california United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 9079-22 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (Tools & Home Improvement)

Ive busted lug nuts off of 18 wheel truck tires, driven 3/4 inch
by 12 inch long lag screws thru wood and stucco with no pilot holes drilled, taken off rusted solid, 7/8 inch nuts
removed all four tires and replaced them on three vehicles, on one battery charge.

evan though this tool looks huge next to the makita's dont be scared, its balance is awsome and the tool is a pleasure to use.
Ive owned it for three months now and have yet to find its limit.
Faults: I drove a 1 inch by 16 inch long lag screw into the end
of a pressure treated 4x6 and it just about spent the battery.
Yes thats a huge bolt, and I was surprised it even did it(no pilot hole) But if I needed this type of tool for all day use
I would get the corded model.

For tow truck drivers Milwaukee makes a battery charger for the car!! I only wish I had one of these when I was towing.
This tool is a bg time winner and I highly recomend it, even
if you only have it to make your friends say "wholy..." when they
see you driving one inch lag screws with ease.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR THE 90LB WEAKLING!, November 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Milwaukee 9079-22 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (Tools & Home Improvement)

Guys, This wrench is brute. It's a heavy duty tool that take a lot of muscle power to use. I use it to remove combine cylinder bolts while laying on my back. I go through two battery packs in about 1hour of heavy duty use. Pros are no air line to get in your way, no dust from air tools, uses the same batteries as the 18v drill and ease of trigger variability. Cons are weight, weight, weight, and tool can get hot after a lot of use. My brother tried to add torque to wheel lug bolts on the big trucks after I tighten them with the wrench...but he couldn't. That sold him and me!
P.S. Not a home improvement tool, a work horse!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable tool!, October 9, 2002

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BC (Whitehouse Station, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 9079-22 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (Tools & Home Improvement)

We use this wrench at the track to change wheels on 4-6 cars in our group. With the two batteries and quick charger, the tool never is down on power and one battery will last through 20+ wheel changes. Unlike the other cordless impact wrenches, you don't need to break loose the nuts first - just jack the car and go. The variable speed lets you install the wheel without over tightening, and then go around and quickly torque to 70-80 ft-lbs. Then, drop the car and use your torque wrench to finish-up.

After my 1/2" pneumatic gun gave-up, and I couldn't break with my 1/2" breaker bar, I used this wrench to remove my 36mm front hub nuts - over 200 ft-lbs - spun them off like they were hand tight. Awesome.