Features

• Easy to service two-piece construction
• Durable twin hammer impact mechanism delivers 1,200 BPM
• 425 ft./lbs. Maximum Torque
• Adjustable power regulator
• Variable-speed trigger...8,000 RPM

Reviews (3)

More than enough power for home use
After acquiring a small pancake compressor, I decided it was time to get an impact wrench. I bought one of the cheap, Chinese made "250 ft/lb" impact wrenches from a traveling tool show. What a mistake. It could not loosen hand-tightened lug nuts. I then happened on a well used 231 at a pawn shop. It has never failed to loosen whatever I have put it on. This includes lug nuts, an axle nut, rusted nuts and bolts, and an anti-corrosion anode on a 15 year old water heater. This tool works wonders on fasteners which would drive a sane person mad if he tried to loosen them with hand wrenches or a ratchet. I would like to get a IR2131, but the old 231 won't let me justify replacing it.

14 years and still kicking!
This is the ONLY 1/2" impact wrench I would ever recommend. It's relatively lightweight. The knurled knob allows you to change the impact force and direction, even with very greasy hands.
I used this for 5 years when I turned wrench, and gave it a good workout. I have dropped it, kicked it, forgotten it in the rain (once), and it keeps working. The only thing I was always sure to do was keep it well oiled and cleaned at the beginning and end of each day. At the end of the 5-year period turning wrench, I bought the rebuild kit (another nice feature, available in the 90's for about {$$$}), which restored all of its original power.
Also, check out the I.R. impact sockets. Value priced at less than ($$$) for the deep socket set, and I have never broken one. Fine tools at reasonable prices!

IR-231
Fits in your hand very comfortable. Trigger works great at low power - like removing torx bolts or phillips screws. Adjustable power in both forward and reverse is great. Max power to remove nuts; a little less to re-install. All in one setting. Trigger will NOT pinch your finger like other tools. ... Read more

Features

• Advanced head design delivers extra durability and performance
• 70 ft./lbs. maximum torque at 300RPM free speed
• Push button throttle
• 360 adjustable exhaust
• Fastest ratchet in its class

Reviews (1)

More Info:
This is the fastest Ingersoll-Rand ratchet in its class, with an optimized gear ratio and airflow for Extra Performance, coupled with exceptional durability.

Features: 70 ft-lbs. maximum torque at 300 rpm free speed. 360° adjustable exhaust directs air away from the operator and the work. Push button throttle.

Drive (in.) 3/8 Torque Range (ft.lb./Nm) 10-60/14-82 Max Torque(ft.lb./Nm) 70/95 Free Speed (rpm) 300 Standard Bolt Cap. (in./mm) 3/8"/10 Net Wt (lbs./kg) 3.1/1.4

Overall Length (in./mm) 11.9/302 Av. Air Consumption(cfm/l/min.) 4/113 Air Inlet (in.) 1/4 Min. Hose Size (in./mm) 5/16"/8 ... Read more

Features

• Handle exhaust
• 3/4 inch super duty
• 1100 ft.-lbs. of torque
• Well balanced, lightweight
• Long-life high output impact mechanism

Reviews (1)

Best around
This impact wrench is by far the best 3/4 wrench around. I purchased mine a little over a year ago and have had nothing but trouble free use. I've used many other brands and models and this is definately the most powerful, bar none. It is a serious HOSS. My wrench has removed many stubborn yoke nuts that a 1 inch impact could not budge. Everyone in the shop wants to use it instead of the shop tool because of it power, light weight and ease of use. I highly recommend this impact wrench for anyone looking for such a tool. ... Read more

Features

• 800 ft.-lbs. maximum torque
• 5,000 RPM
• 1,000 BPM
• Smooth, powerful twin-hammer mechanism

Features

• Pressure feed lubrication system automatically greases the impact mechanism
• Twin hammer mechanism delivers 500 ft./lbs. maximum torque
• Variable speed trigger for greater control
• 7,000 RPM to get the job done quickly
• More horsepower for extra torque output

Features

• Butterfly control for easy direction changes
• 75 ft/lbs. of torque for heavy-duty fastening and unfastening
• Built-in air regulator for positive speed and torque control
• Consumes just 3-cubic feet of air per minute for use with smaller compressors
• Comfortable to hold and operate for less operator fatigue

Features

• Adjustable air regulator for precise control
• 230 ft.-lbs. maximum torque
• 700 BPM
• One-hand operation for forward/reverse lever
• Variable speed trigger.

Product Description

Technologically advanced head design for extra durability Up to 50 ft-lbs. torque, 160 RPM free speed Variable speed lever style throttle One year limited warranty Specifications: Torque range: 10-45 ft.-lbs. (14-61Nm) Max. torque: 50 ft.- ... Read more

Features

• 50 ft./lbs. of maximum torque
• Variable speed lever-style throttle
• 360 adjustable exhaust
• 150 RPM
• Advanced head design delivers extra durabilityand performance

Features

• 3/8" Ratchet: 50 ft.-lbs. of torque
• 1/2" Impact: 230 ft.-lbs. of torque, 700 BPM

Features

• 1200 impacts per minute
• 130 ft./lbs. of torque
• Patented alloy steel mechanism for long life
• Patented balanced, compact ergonomic design for increased comfort
• Forward/reverse switch for one handed direction change

Features

• 1200 impacts per minute
• 260 ft./lbs. of torque
• Patented alloy steel mechanism for long life
• Patented balanced, compact ergonomic design for increased comfort
• Direction control/variable speed regulator for speed control

Features

• Adjustable air regulator for precise control
• 380 ft.-lbs. maximum torque
• 1,000 BPM
• Pin clutch impact mechanism
• Variable speed trigger.

Features

• 1/4" air inlet
• Easy to operate forward / reverse operation
• 45 ft/lbs torque
• 4 cfm air consumption
• 150 rpm

Features

• Max Torque - 450 ft. lbs
• Free Speed - 8,000 RPM
• Weight - 5.8 lbs
• SCFM 4

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• 400 ft/lbs torque at 90 psi
• Variable-speed trigger for precise control
• One touch forward/reverse switch
• Durable pin clutch mechanism

Reviews (2)

No torque as advetised
No power, no torque, you get what you pay for

Best price vs performance
I'm not brand loyal, I look for the best tool at the best price. I searched the local stores and this tool offered 400 ft/lbs for 79.95. Works great for home/garage use and looks great too.The 20 pc socket set can't be beat for the price either. ... Read more

Features

• Absorbs kickback - reactionless ratchet
• twice as fast as ordinary air ratchet
• 300 RPM
• 50ft/lbs torque

Reviews (3)

The best comes at a premium price.
I bought three 3/8" air rachets to try them side-by-side:
Ingersoll Rand IR111
Husky H4003
Campbell Hausfelt TL1001

Ingersoll Rand - The quietest of the group by a fair margin. Its motor is apparently different than the others so the high pitched whine is absent. The reactionless feature is apparent because it changes to a hammer mode (although it is still low torque) when the torque becomes too high. Most expensive. Made in Japan.

Husky - Typical air tool whine. When the nut runs up, the wrench just stops, no impact. Realistically, I can't see this torque being enough to smash any fingers. It has a nice rubber handle grip that the others lack. Half the cost of the Ingersoll Rand. Made in Taiwan.

Campbell Hausfelt - No rubber handle and slight styling differences, but operation is identical to Husky. Half the cost of the Husky. Made in Taiwan.

Conclusion: My logical side says to keep the Campbell Hausfelt because it the best value. The tool collector in me that drools over exotic tools wants to keep the Ingersoll Rand because it is the best tool, even if the difference is awfully small for four times the cost. I'm talking myself into keeping the IR because of the lower noise, but I still wonder whether my choice is discriminating or just dumb.

Cool toy for the right applications.
After sitting in my tool box for about a year, I finally got a chance to use this air ratchet. I was assembling a dust collector and had to tighten many bolts while holding the nuts on the other side from spinning. Air ratchet performed well, especially since I using it blind on the inside of the DC. Would have been very tedious with a manual ratchet.

Originally I had bought it because I thought I could use with a hex bit adapter and screw driver bit as a right angle drill / driver. However, I soon realized the ratcheting action really wouldn't work for this purpose. Too much vibration and the bit tended to skip off the screw.

Not sure if I can really notice the "reactionless" feature. Haven't had the opportunity to bust my knuckles using other models to know if the IR-111 is any better.

One disapppointing feature is the lack of torque. This air ratchet really isn't capable of removing stubborn fasteners. I guess 50 foot-lbs really isn't that much. I don't have any sure way to tell if my ratchet is performing up to spec. But I have had to resort to my trusty 3/8" Craftsman ratchet to remove tough nuts/bolts. This tool is probably better for tightening fasteners, since there is usaually little resistance and the limited torque will prevent stipping the [threads].

An end to knuckle busting air ratchets
They are reactionless so when so when they finish taking up they don't bash your knuckles against whatever is next to the wrench. It screws down the nuts and bolts twice as fast as the old model IR 107's that I was using. Clean lines and black finish, adds a colorful touch to the air tool line-up in your tool box. All in all I would rate it as a superb addition to any professional mechanic's toolbox. ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• Variable speed trigger; 0-160 rpm
• Compact head design allows flexibility in tight areas
• Ergonomic cushion grip designed for comfort and stability
• Delivers up to 60 ft/lbs of torque

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• 500 ft/lbs torque at 90 psi
• Variable-speed trigger for precise control
• One touch forward/reverse switch
• Durable twin-hammer impact mechanism

Features

• 2 year limited warranty
• 125 ft/lbs of torque at 90 psi
• Variable-speed trigger for precise control
• One touch forward/reverse switch
• Durable pin clutch mechanism