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Hi y'all, didn't know where to post this so I'll post this here. I'm in the market for a new impact, my $100 chinese made amazon one isn't cutting it. I'm debating between 2 and I need some opinions here.

The first is the Hercules Ultra torque, rated at 1500 ft lbs breakaway torque, $300ish for the tool with battery and charger

The second option is a mid torque Rigid for about $130 less, with 650 ft lbs breakaway torque.

Which one would yall recommend? I want something that'll tackle even the most difficult rust seized bolts on my Tahoe, and I'm not sure if the Rigid is enough.

Thanks!
 

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Not sure how your Amazon compares but I would think the 650ft lb one would be more of the same.

I’ve got a cheap 600ft lb breakaway and I use a breaker bar to get the lug nuts loosened before using the impact if that gives you any indication.
 

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Hi y'all, didn't know where to post this so I'll post this here. I'm in the market for a new impact, my $100 chinese made amazon one isn't cutting it. I'm debating between 2 and I need some opinions here.

The first is the Hercules Ultra torque, rated at 1500 ft lbs breakaway torque, $300ish for the tool with battery and charger

The second option is a mid torque Rigid for about $130 less, with 650 ft lbs breakaway torque.

Which one would yall recommend? I want something that'll tackle even the most difficult rust seized bolts on my Tahoe, and I'm not sure if the Rigid is enough.

Thanks!
Harbor freight has the Hercules ultra torque for $179. I have a harbor freight Earthquake XT air impact wrench with a lower 1200 ft lb breakaway rating that got the Jesus bolt off a BMW m62 V8. Anyone who knows what that means knows it must be a helluva wrench. Very happy with it. I’d get the Hercules if it were my money.
 

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Yup. Milwaukee kicks ass. I use this one for everything: Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 FUEL High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench with Friction Ring https://a.co/d/fRYUYAt

Pretty good deal too.
I use the same one.

I also have a 3/8" gun style impact, that can actually take my lug nuts off my Z71, a 3/8" ratchet and a 1/4" ratchet. The 1/4" is my favorite for running out and down multiple screws, like on a transmission pan or oil pan.
 

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Hi y'all, didn't know where to post this so I'll post this here. I'm in the market for a new impact, my $100 chinese made amazon one isn't cutting it. I'm debating between 2 and I need some opinions here.

The first is the Hercules Ultra torque, rated at 1500 ft lbs breakaway torque, $300ish for the tool with battery and charger

The second option is a mid torque Rigid for about $130 less, with 650 ft lbs breakaway torque.

Which one would yall recommend? I want something that'll tackle even the most difficult rust seized bolts on my Tahoe, and I'm not sure if the Rigid is enough.

Thanks!
My friend has a Hurcules and it won’t even break the lug nuts
Not sure what model it is
My Milwaukee is a beast it’s pricy but worth it and it’s been put through hell and back left in the rain dropped in water my little impact got lost and sat in the yard for almost a year before I found it! When I picked it up damn if it diddnt work I had to beat the rusted extension off it other then that she’s still good! The battery that was in it even worked and still had charge surprisingly for being in a wetter part of our yard

My impact has 4 settings 1/3 and a bolt buster which sends like shocks in waves to break it loose instead of a constant strain like on 1/3

Milwaukee 2767-22 Fuel High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit https://a.co/d/icIkNOT
 
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