Cordless ratchet

[Ben Lessani]

Would people say that these tools are capable of matching their torque claims?

Nope, even the reputable kit doesn't match what they claim.

[nige_s]

I guess it really depends on the quality of the battery, if its got the oomph and the staying power.  If you use it infrequently is always going to need charging when the moment comes to using it.

The battery technology is often where the cost is.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Would people say that these tools are capable of matching their torque claims?

Nope, even the reputable kit doesn't match what they claim.

Can you recommend one?

[danny_p]

the makita lxt stuff works quite well.  batterys are spot on they will really thump out the power till the last moments  and 20 miniutes later there ready for another go

[AudiA8Quattro]

On the topic of impact wrench guns, i just bought a clarke cew1000.
It is a mains supply impact gun, and its pretty tasty 
I would recommend one over a battery powered gun, if you have an available power source.

[euro dave]

Looks very low torque to me.  On the subject of this sort of tool I'd just use this:

http://www.garden4less.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=BID-1801M&partner=fr

as I have already got one with a twin set from Ryobi and I've got a driver convertor to be able to use 3/8 and 1/2 sockets with it.  Probably would be useful for undoing lots of bolts once they've been broken with a T-Bar.

[danny_p]

ryobi +one batterys are crap

search for this one

Makita BTW450 18V Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2" Impact Wrench

[euro dave]

You get what you pay for, I guess.  You can also get lithium ion for the Ryobi but I haven't had any issues yet.  Still, for under a ton with a hammer drill and impact wrench set it's good value.  Got the option of upgrading later too.

Definitely both better options than the first item.