Which Screw Gun for Jacks?

I use my 18 volt Makita drill motor for the rear stabilizers. I bought 2 of the kits with impact, drill, flashlight, charger and 3 batteries in a carry bag. I used the first impact gun every day for about 8 years and it's still good. It's the only way to go with small engine torx screws etc. We seldom used an air hose impact. Electric has more precise control to not strip out aluminum or plastic. Makita is very good.

Tom/Barb wrote:
this one

Aha! Looks just like my old Dewalt---and the price looks good! Thanks to all who responded.

Properly lubricated stab drive screws don't require much torque at all ... I use this 12 volt Rigid, rated at just 120 in/lbs ... works like a charm, plenty of power, small, and light weight, no need for a heavier 18 volt drill.

I've been using my 18V Dewalt for years.

3oaks wrote:
I've been using my 18V Dewalt for years.

me 2

Just throwin a little wood on the fire. We used a 14.4v DeWalt for a couple years. It died due to lack of smoke. The 18v Ryobi we replaced it with has been bullet proof, as have all our other 18v Ryobi products that use the same batteries.

I use cordless tools for a living. I was a long-time Makita user since they made a good tool that held up to tough use. When my last Makita Nimh set went belly up from bad batteries and charger, I started shopping. At the advice of a friendly HD sales guy, I opted for the Rigid set. Rigid has a lifetime warranty on batteries, tools, and chargers. They state their 18V impact has the most torque in similar voltage tools.

I recently enforced the warranty on a bad battery. A phone call and my new battery was shipped. Another phone call had a new lifetime warranty on the new battery. That warranty is gold for a guy that uses these tools almost daily.

I own both DeWalt and Milwaukee potable powered hand tools.

We all have our personal preferences when it comes to powered hand tools. I know this thread is about portable power tools but when it comes to corded 120V tools I think Milwaukee power tools are the best. Although I have a DeWalt table saw and Rigid shop vacs. All great products. I have no first hand experience with Ryobi or Makita.

When comparing performance, apples to apples, ie. 12v to 12v, 18v to 18v, or equal 120v HP, etc., I doubt there is much difference between them all.

I use a 24 volt, 450 inch pound DeWalt. I bought it to raise the roof on the pup. and it would...2 times before battery drain. then it would need to be recharged.

when using it to lower the stabilizer jacks. I have to be careful NOT to lift the TT off the ground