Mike, I don't know what size bulldozers you work on, but 600# will probably
break
anything I own. I just replaced an old Rockwell 1/2" impact with an IR 1/2"
rated at
375# max and on sale at A&I for $75. Only downside is the IR does not have the
infinite
control that the Rockwell had. John
Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm shopping for a new impact wrench, as my old one is nearly useless. It's
>an
> old Rockwell Int'l. I don't know the spec's on it, but when it can't remove
> lugnuts, it's time is up (are these things rebuildable?).
>
> Anyway, I was leaning towards the IR2131, which is a 1/2" wrench, and 600 ft.
>lbs.
> The price is pretty good, at $162, and I think the last time it was discussed,
> this wrench got a pretty good review from you guys.
>
> However, I recently spied an IR tool bundle for sale: an IR 252 3/8" rachet
>and
> IR 108 3/4" impact wrench for only $180. Now, I don't have any 3/4" sockets,
> but I figure I can always simply leave on a 3/4-1/2 adaptor (is that safe?),
> and this impact boasts a much higher torque rating (750 ft lb...)
>
> Which one of these would be the better choice? I figure more/bigger is
>better,
> but maybe I'm missing something. The spec's, as far as I can gather, are
>listed
> below.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> 3/4" AIR IMPACT WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand
> Drive: 3/4"
> Torque range:100 to 500 ft. lbs.
> Blows per minute: 1200
> No load speed: 6500 RPM
> Bolt capacity: 1''
> Average air consumption: 7.5 CFM
> Air inlet: 3/8"
> Minimum hose size: 1/2"
> Tool weight8-3/4 lbs.
>
> Full power in reverse; 3 position adjustable power forward
> 750 ft. lbs. maximum torque
> Handle exhaust
> Lightweight and easy to operate
> Oil bath lubrication for long life
>
> 3/8" AIR RATCHET WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand
> Drive: 3/8"
> Maximum torque: 50 ft. lbs.
> Torque range: 10 to 45 ft. lbs.
> No load speed: 150 RPM
> Standard bolt capacity: 3/8"
> Average air consumption: 4 CFM
> Air inlet: 1/4"
> Minimum hose size: 5/16"
> Tool weight: 2-1/2 lbs.
>
> Ball and needle bearing construction for long service life
> Up to 50 ft. lbs. of torque
> Rear exhaust directs air away from your work
> Variable speed throttle
>
> 1/2" AIR IMPACT WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand 2131
> Drive: 1/2"
> Maximum torque: 450 ft. lbs. forward, 600 ft. lbs. reverse
> Torque range: 50-400 ft. lbs.
> Impacts: 1250 BPM
> No load speed: 9500
> Air inlet: 1/4" NPT
> Overall length: 6-7/8"
> Tool weight: 4-1/2 lbs.
> Shipping weight: 5 lbs.
> This innovative design muscles out 600 ft. lbs. of reversing torque in a
> wrench only 4-1/2 lbs. Long life high power twin hammer design. Strong
> and light composite housing.
>
> And to wet your whistle.......
> 1/2" SUPER DUTY HIGH POWERED AIR RATCHET WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand
> Model Number: 1099
> Drive: 1/2''
> Maximum torque: 60 ft. lbs.
> Torque range: 10 to 60 ft. lbs.
> No load speed: 250 RPM
> Standard bolt capacity: 3/8"
> Average air consumption: 4 CFM
> Air inlet: 1/4" NPT
> Recommended hose size: 5/16"
> Tool weight: 3 lbs.
> Handles large bolts and fasteners. 360° rotational exhaust. Push button
>throttle.
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