Comparison of Makita, Dewalt and CP Impact wrench’s

Here we will take a look at these 3 different 1/2 inch drive Impact wrenches

I have selected 3 top sellers that have a good feedback on Amazon.

Makita DTW285Z 18V Cordless,  this one has a 4.5 star rating from 45 customer reviews, with the following specifications. Priced at around £150

This one is obviously Electric and so has an Electric brake, with Variable speed control by trigger and a Forward/reverse rotation, it also has a LED job light. And with a Brushless motor for less maintenance. The overall length is 147mm.

It has a soft grip handle and has circuitry that’s designed to protect the Battery, there is a Battery level gauge, reverse rotation auto stop mode.

This one is fairly heavy and weighs in at 4KG, with a specified Torque of 280NM.

DeWalt DCF899N-XJ DCF899N High Torque Impact Wrench 18V with a 5 star rating from over 90 reviews Priced at around £150

This one is classed as an Electric again Brushless so less maintenance needed, with 3 speed and torque settings. It is like the others with 1/2in (13mm) square drive. It is fitted with a comfortable rubber XR grip and switch for greater application comfort and maximum control.

The powerful fan cooled motor can deliver up to 950Nm of torque and 2400 impacts per minute, it also provides up to 1625Nm of breakaway torque, that ensures removal of the tightest bolts.  Also with a bright white LED.

Chicago Pneumatic CP7748 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with a 5 star rating but with less than 20 reviews, however I do know the CP Air wrenches are good. Priced at around the £180 mark.

This little Air Gun is specified as delivering 922 ft.lbs – that’s 1250 Nm of maximum real torque, also classes as one of the Quickest impact wrenches in its class. It’s designed to be easy to handle with a contoured comfort grip. The CP7748 also features 3 positions in forward: Low – 180 ft-lbs. / 245 Nm – Medium – 480 ft-lbs. / 650 Nm – High – 730 ft-lbs. / 990 Nm, Aluminum clutch and back housing, Friction ring socket retainer.

Conclusion

I decided to compare these 3 Impact wrenches as they are in similar price ranges and they are listed in the same categories.

So even if the Makita looks good, unfortunately the torque appears to be a bit low, however reading some of the reviews they do say after the Batteries (not incuded) have had a few charges the power does seem to get better.

So now it is between the CP Air gun or the Electric DeWalt, I must say I have owned and used a CP for many years and it has taken a hell of a hammering but still works. But looking at the DeWalt I think it would be very handy to have in my Tool Box simply because its Electric so a little more versatile.

The CP is specified at delivering upto 1250 Nm and the DeWalt around 1600NM,  those Torques are very high and I can tell you if your not careful could easily sprain a wrist or 2.

The winner today in my humble opinion is the DeWalt.

I hope this is of some use to someone looking to buy an Impact Wrench

Cheers and thanks for taking the time to read this post.