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Handy and powerful without being deafening

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2010

Partially due to aging and partially due to automakers packing more components into tighter spaces, I finally broke down and bought an air impact wrench. Seems like as the years go by I pay more in the days afterwards from straining on stubborn fasteners - not to mention the bruised and bloodied knuckles when a fastener finally does let loose and your hand becomes pinned between the wrench and some other immovable (and usually sharp edged) object.

Reading through online forums and reviews, the IR Ti-Max impacts were mentioned again and again. When I bought it not too much had been said about the QTi, but I decided to give it a try. The only downside that I've found to it is that it doesn't have that BRAPPP noise to it that every NASCAR watcher associates with using air tools in the shop. It has good power to it and has never failed to quickly and effortlessly break loose any fasteners I put it to. The tool has good balance and I've never found it awkward to use - even in positions where I'm only using one hand at arm's length to reach some out of place fastener. Adding a swivel connection to the air line does help with using the tool in close quarters - that way the air hose can come back along your wrist and arm rather than exiting the tool straight down and running into things.

Recently, I was putting in some lag bolts in my woodshop to fasten some counters and cabinets. After putting in the third lag bolt - pre-drilling a hole and then using a hand wrench to torque the lag bolt into place - the light dawned and I ran downstairs to my "automotive" tools to return with the impact wrench. I had the lag bolts finished up in no time at all!

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Canasanafranasan

The Mac Daddy 1/2 incher...ehhh

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 1, 2014

Great product, I first had a 2131 that lasted 11 years, followed by a 2132 that lasted 2 years. Hopefully this 2135 lasts longer than the last and at least half as much as the first. It has a nice warranty, make sure you register. Nice and powerful and nice and quiet. It sounds like a Fisher Price, but works like an IR. Great price, thanks.....update to initial thoughts.....I took two stars off and have to challenge IR on the quality of their products. This gun seems to not be rated for that many ft lb's. (well maybe with a 1/2 inch socket on there it hits that hard, but who actually uses 1/2 inch sockets anymore ? It seems to struggle at times pulling stuff off. This will be my last IR product purchased, based on the quality of this and my last IR gun, as well as the 118max air hammer I returned for also being a dud. I think I am going to go with CP and see how their stuff works for my next purchase of any and all air tools that matter.

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Thom17043

Handy and powerful without being deafening

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2010

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Smithsonite

Well built, quality piece right here - works as advertised .. except for retaining clip .....

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 11, 2011

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Title says it all. Been abusing this thing for 7 straight months now. Only casualty has been the retaining clip/ring on the end of the drive that is supposed to hold the socket in place. I had a Snap-On 1/2"-to-3/8" reducer get stuck on several times, requiring a hammer to remove it. Over time this weakened & distorted the clip, which I eventually removed & tossed. Just have to remember to hold on to the sockets now, otherwise they'll slide right off & disappear. Other than that, this thing is EXACTLY as advertised. LOTS of power, and lighter than anything I've ever used in my 20+ years of turning wrenches. My neighbor just had me order one for him here on Amazon, after he used mine and was amazed at the light weight & power. The price, while a bit steep, isn't too bad when you factor in that you'll be able to use this thing for 10 years non stop (as long as you maintain it - read: OIL IT). It's very loud, but there's a quiet version of this out there for those who don't mind ponying up the extra dough for that feature - wasn't worth it to me. I'm very satisfied, with the exception of that ring. I had a $65 Campbell-Hausfield that I used for 8 straight years & still has the ring on the end - and it still works. I'll probably steal it & make it work on this Ingersol gun. You really notice the weight when holding the 2 side by side. I wonder how the heck I dealt with it before! Feels like a chunk of lead! Can't ever go back now!

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Gremlin Designs

Way better than expected. Updated 5.5.19

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2014

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Lesson learned the hard way. I had just started a new job that required an impact wrench. I went to a "discount tool" store to buy a cheapo sucky impact but I couldn't take off anything tightened more than 120 ft lbs. It was a shame to ask for others' impact wrench so I ordered this one. It came in quick and put it to work right away. It amazed me and my boss along with some other workers. They liked that it was light and more powerful than the more expensive "pro" tools.It's been over two months and I use it every day. I'll update in a few months.
The only down side is that the snap ring that holds the sockets comes halfway lose and the sockets get stuck and become difficult to take off. Other than that, it is powerful with proper care and enough air pressure. It isn't as loud and I bought it after doing extensive research on its reliability, affordability, and power, You can't go wrong with it.

Update 5.5.19
I love this gun so much still. Even after almost 6 yrs of owning it it is still going as strong as the first day I used it. It gets used daily and has earned my respect for getting the toughest bolts off. Do not forget to maintain it properly and don't drop it and it will take care of you too. Here's to at least 6 more years.

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H. Granados

Really Nice gun....BUT

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 27, 2013

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I loved this gun until I found out the hard way that it could not bust out some stubborn lug nuts on some pick up trucks. My coworker has the same gun but without the muffler and it's like older than 5 years and his just takes them off like butter and my other coworker has a MAc tool gun which is made by AirCat tools or NitroCat and his bust them out like butter as well.

And there I stood helpless withthis brand new gun that is supposed to be the baddest gun in the industry. They claim that the silencer does not affect performance but I think I will beg to differ.

All is not lost though. I have only had this happen like twice on me, so I'm not completely bummed out. But everytime i get a big truck I always wonder if the gun will perform or not. So my sights right now are set on a Aircat gun or the Big daddy from MAc Tools [...] AWP050 1/2 inch gun. 1260 lbs of breakaway torque.

What I do like about this QTIMAX is that it's very lite compared to the competition, so it does not put too much stress on my muscles and joints and that is something to consider when you do this for a living.

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J. Sterling

Best Impact Wrench Ever!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2015

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If you want to get a hard on by using a tool, then this impact will do it! I bought this for my dad to replace a Husky impact wrench that came with his air compressor set. First off, this thing is quiet. It is unbelievable that something this quiet can produce so much power.

It has 4 forward torque settings, and a full reverse. When I mounted wheels onto my car a couple weekends ago (switching from factory to a race set), I only used the 3rd setting to put the lug nuts on, and barely had to tighten them any further with the tire iron. Using it with suspension work was a breeze as well. Made every nut and bolt nice and tight.

I also like that the forward and reverse are within thumbs reach on the back of the gun. Both the torque selection and direction buttons are nice and smooth. Almost like typing on the newer mechanical gaming keyboards.

This impact wrench is so awesome, I'm always finding ways that I can use it. It makes any person feel like a kid again :D.

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Timothy G. Blum

Great gun

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2014

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I don't use it everyday but as a serious DIYer I do like to have nice tools. This gun has performed great for me since I bought it in 2011. It is pretty compact, moreso than most 1/2" guns I have handled, and is very lightweight. This is nice if you are jacking your car up rather than using a lift and have to hold the gun over your head because there is not enough room underneath the car for both your body and the gun (yes that's from experience). I have had trouble getting some stuck bolts off (exhaust, axle, etc.), and I have learned that the claimed max torque specs on these guns is highly exaggerated or at least does not necessarily translate into real world use, but all the manufacturers do that. I ended up getting a 3/4" gun which breaks off as many bolts as it unscrews, but gets the job done when this one cannot. I recommend getting the rubber/vinyl/whatever cover for this too as you will start chipping it when you lay it on the concrete otherwise. No problems with this tool yet in terms of needing to rebuild parts, etc.

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This one's a beast!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2012

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I bought this to use for home garage use. I got a Campbell Hausfeld 20 gallon compressor that puts out 5.5 cfm @ 90psi. I hooked up the 2135timax via a goodyear 3/8" hose and it yanked off my lug nuts on the weakest setting with hardly any trigger pull. (Used a torque wrench to put them back on, as you all should)

It's among the best, and for me, this will do the job. No need to spend the extra on a snap-on when this will do everything it can do, and just as well.

I would recommend picking up their lube kit to keep it running like brand new for a long long time.

Also make sure your compressor can put out around 5cfm @ 90psi or it won't perform anywhere close to the rated specs. Also make sure you use 3/8" hose or larger. Anything smaller and you'll hurt performance. If you go smaller than 3/8" or use a compressor with a low rated regulator, you're basically wasting your money buying this impact wrench. Get your compressor and hose based on the requirements of your tools. (take it from me, I bought a crappy craftsman and had to return it)

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Spk2Yoda

Powerful, light, everything except quiet

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 1, 2014

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I actually misordered this when I bought it, I intended to get the QTi but irregardless I haven't looked back. It's mighty strong (yes, it will pull off *most* Honda crank bolts although I've met some H-crnk bolts that no 1/2" would tackle and alternative methods were required) and very light. Thankfully it's not unduly loud (certainly more tolerable than the shop-jerk Thundergun). The guy in the next service bay down liked it so much when he tried it he ordered one the next day. I recommend getting the Ingersoll protective boot and a care kit when you buy it (all available from amazon) for a complete package sans air fitting (which any decent shop will provide you one compatible with their air system). Oil it regularly and like any air tool for godsakes don't drop it all the time and it'll last you a long long time. For naysayers about the dropping thing any polymer bodied impact is more fragile than it's alloy bodied brethren (comes with the lightness), and if you're treating your expensive air tools like that you obviously have more money than sense.

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D. Pointer

Quiet but not so powerful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 15, 2012

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First off, I am impressed with how silent the gun is. I work for Dodge and I use it all day everyday. It is by far more silent than anything in the shop. There are even 3/8 guns that this is more silent than. Second, I really dont feel this gun is that strong in reverse. I axctualy had to swap out to someones snap on to get a lug nut of a 300c. That was embarrassing. I dont know if its my gun is abnormaly weak, or if it is more sensitive to air suply than the snap on gun because I do know my shop is under powered but really. It shouldnt be taking seconds to pull a 110 ftlbs lug off a car, it should be off the second I touch it. For amazon's price and the hearing protection, it is worth the money though. Its just not as great as people have promised. Besides an Air cat, this is the best gun you can get except on a truck.

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So Simply Stephanie

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 17, 2013

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I purchased the Ingersoll-Rand 2135TiMAX 1/2-Inch Air Impact Wrench for my husband a couple of YEARS ago from Amazon. With over $50,000 in tools, mainly Snap-On and Matco, I am well aware that 'you get what you pay for'. My husband has always appreciated the quality of Ingersoll-Rand and had one of these previously, that he had for several years before it finally gave way. It was almost as expensive to repair as it was to just purchase a new one.

My husband is a heavy equipment mechanic working on large pieces of machinery such as combines, excavators, diesel engines and the large industrial machines. He swears by his Ingersoll-Rand impact wrench and will use nothing but. It's very light-weight in comparison to most quality impact wrenches and has a soft comfort grip to relieve the impacts on your joints in your wrists, elbows and shoulders!

If you are looking for a great impact wrench then I strongly suggest you try the Ingersoll-Rand 2135TiMAX 1/2-Inch Air Impact Wrench!

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