It's a nice tool. I'm a mobile mechanic and pull a lot of wheels for brake jobs and inspections. The only thing I don't like about this tool is the fact that I didn't buy it sooner.
Going on 4 years as a diesel tech with this model as my only 1/2 inch impact wrench and I am continually amazed at what this thing can do. It punches far above its weight class knocking off bolts it has no business even attempting. It also has been dead nuts reliable too I haven't had a single issue nothing not one blip of a problem whatsoever and it has been through the ringer to say the least. I can't wait to see what ryobis mid and high torque can do once I decide to upgrade. That's a hard decision though because this model gives me alot of reasons not too just yet
For everyone who might ask about power on every gear, here you have it: 1st- 120 Nm which is 88.5 ft-lb 2nd- 240 Nm which is 177 ft-lb 3rd- 400 Nm which is 295 ft-lb
I have the p261 also, and this tool is amazing for the price. It has been able to remove lug nuts and other bolts that require some extra strength to loosen effortlessly. Ryobi line up has been getting a lot better especially with 4ah battery
I bought one of these before leaving for a 2400 mile road trip. Blew a tire. Changed it in 5 minutes along with my 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack that I keep in the trunk. I'll never leave home without it now and might buy a second one for my work truck. I also have the high 4 amp batteries that I use in my trimmer.
Just got one myself im suprised how good it is btw home depot has a deal when you buy the battery kit 2x 3ah batteries and charger+case $99 and you get to pick a free ryobi tool so i walked out of there with 2 batteries charger and 1/2 impact wrench for $100
martinez1701a what country? It’s $179 in Australia just for the tool, no batteries *edit* that’s for the 360nm of torque and 3200 impacts p/m so slightly better but still
@@cookiemonster9020 Look at something similar, it is not $ 99 but the offer is good for the price. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Combo-Kit-with-1-2-in-Drill-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-2-2-0-Ah-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-and-Charger-P1988SBN/310710524
Thank you for this informative video! I'm already a Ryobi fan and will be buying this tool as a result of your help. I don't use these tools for any trade, but they perform great the weekend warrior like me.
I've had this for a few years & going strong. If I use the lower power battery it sometimes cuts out (guessing too much draw & protection circuit kicks in), but with the 3 or 4 amp hour batteries it doesn't hesitate 😁
Just a heads up, if you're gonna buy this impact driver make sure to get the higher capacity batteries to ensure you're getting the full 300 ft lbs. The little batteries just aren't going to cut it. I've used this on suspension, control arms, motor mounts, trailer hitch
Thanks dude!! I looked at your video and it helped my buying decision. I am going to purchase this extremly great value and good quality unit. Awesome!!
Your correct on the tool being underpowered, even with the 4 amp battery. I was taking the lugnuts off "160 ft-lbs" and it kept shutting itself off. Took it back and got the rigid Gen. 5 1/2 impact.. Snagged 3 amp octane battery which really brought up the power. 👍😎
I love Ryobi and swear buy it...I rotate my tires using the impact wrench...I also have the impact Driver and drill. I do small projects so this brand is my go to. Great price as well. Hone Depot has a sale right now...I think its $99 with a 4AH battery
I just picked this tool up for an amazing price with the 4ah battery and charger and can't believe how much I use it. Great, light and powerful tool for an amazing price.
I just bought one of these for the price can't beat it I don't use at the shop every day but at home when i don't have access to air for working on my own vehicle's this tool get's the job done very well almost as good as my air impact I am impressed great for around the house and or mobile use's. Ryobi has come a long way.
So I was wondering how much torque was applied at each setting and couldn't find it listed anywhere. So my buddy and I did a test with a digital torque wrench and came up with these results. On setting 1 it reached 61ft/lbs of torque. Setting 2 it reached 182ft/lbs, and of course at full power it would be 300ft/lbs so we didn't bother testing at that setting.
If it is not brushless, try not to push it too hard with the 9.0. We just smoked a circ saw and a drill very fast using the larger batter on a brushed tool. Not much warning before Sparks and smoke.
I had a Rigid 86011 and loved the auto select but had to get rid of it and now with the budget I have, I went with this one. I did get the rigid for the same price but that was during holiday sales. For what I need, this one isn't bad so far, like I said I miss the rigid auto feature but I don't need more than 300lb fastening, so can't complain.... So far. 🖖
yeah great wrench and I have one too but I would really love to see Ryobi come out with a 1200 ft lb wrench like almost all the other manufacturers have done!
I was curious, is 300 ft/lbs usually enough for working on cars? Especially for getting old rusted nuts and bolts off? I don't think anything is tightened to more than 300 ft/lbs right?
Cantaloupeman i would say it’s great for majority of your smaller engine bolts and interior bolts, but for a lot of your under carriage stuff I would recommend something much stronger, preferably an air gun
@@wmc128 You might know after i bought the Milwaukee 1400 ft lb driver but i did not want to wait forever for this wrench to come out and i was wondering if it ever would.
This one is still the one to get and that is kinda sad. Mine still works great after a good amount of use! I wish they would upgrade this to brushless and maybe 400 ft/lbs of torque!
@@joshm2243 It looks as if the P260 is the exact same tool as the R18IW3. In that case it is not discontinued but rather still in production afaik or at the very least still sold.
@@joshm2243 the p261 is not brushless. The burshless impact wrench haven't been released in the US yet and has 100 ft pounds less torque than this brushed version
Have you done a comparison with both Ryobi 3/8" & 1/2 " impact wrenches for performances and limitations? I like both but will the smaller do the job of the larger. Further, can the impact drivers fitted with the above adapters be as good?
I want one of these. I like the light weight. This looks identical to the craftsman c3, and Ridgid tools. My buddy let me borrow his Ridgid gun and it is more than enough for 95% of situations in an automotive shop. If this is like the Ridgid, which I suspect it is, this is a good thing!
+Dick Fageroni They own Ryobi and Milwaukee, but they only OEM some of the tools for Craftsman and Ridgid. The tools they make for Ridgid they sell outside North America under the AEG brand which they also own/licence.
I only wish Ryobi would make a lightweight 3/8 impact wrench in this 18v line, with 3 speeds. I've been using their 1/4 hex impact driver (P234G) with an adapter for automotive work... it's fine but would prefer a dedicated lightweight tool. I wouldn't even use the big battery. 100 ft lbs would be fine! Though they'd probably go 125
Plus there are adaptors for 3/8" sockets, mine also came with a 1/4" hex adaptor so no need to buy their impact driver, just be gentle when doing these jobs. I'm also going to but a 1/2" chuck adaptor so it will also be my new drill.
The 3/8 should already be out. It has about 150 foot pounds of torque on it. I love the 1/2 it save me the bolt cracking of changing a tire on the side of the road.
Yeah one year later, the new Milwaukee M12 stubbies are out, and they look to be the truly compact size I was wishing for plus that's already my 12volt line. Still debating though as they're more expensive
@@reallyhappenings5597 Well I know that Ryobi, Rigid and Milwaukee are all from the same manufacturing company which is TTI. And it is not to put either rigid or Milwaukee down either here. They more likely use better materials in the product. I used to learn as a machinist over here. Ryobi is great for those DIYer's like myself who want to do things and learn with their tools. Knock on wood Ryobi I find like others who have had good success with them like them a lot. Others may not. Dependig on how you treat your tools.
This is my recent purchase,1st impact wrench so can't compare to others. But after 10 years of nothing but hand tools this is a godsend! Just bear in mind to tighten everything by hand for good practice.
I love Ryobi, and not to knock on this tool or anything, but they need to step up their game with the power of it. All of the other tool brands have electric impacts that can put out much higher than 300 ft/lbs of torque on a similar battery system. If Ryobi can design a brushless one that can even just put out somewhere close to even 800 ft/lbs just to possibly keep costs down still (if they can give it more power than that while keeping the price fair then awesome) I would definitely be all in on that
I found one of these in a kit at home Depot for $99 with a charger and 4amp battery. All I use it for is mower blades and lug nuts. Would of cost me 240 for M18 tool only.
MAY I PLEASE ASK A QUESTION... I'M ALSO A ASE MASTER MECHANIC I HAVE BEEN WONDERING WHY EVERYONE USES A DEEP WELL IMPACT SOCKET ON THESE TEST? ? ? AT WORK I USE A CHEAP INGERSOLL RAND RAND 1/2 IMPACT HAD FOR 6 YEARS NOW ON LUG NUTS A SHORT WELL SOCKET DOES A LOT MORE SO I TRIED ON MY RYOBI WITH SHORT AND LONG SOCKETS AND HARD TO GET OFF WITH LONG SOCKETS I PUT ON SHORT WELL AND NO PROBLEM A DEEP WELL TAKES A BIT OF TORQUE AWAY
Wildcat2488: Yes, I realize you posted four years ago. Be aware typing with all caps indicates YELLING and SCREAMING; certainly not your intent Also, look at the other posts none are all caps. In forums all caps are highly frowned upon, so much so many folks will not read them. Look at any newspaper, magazine, business correspondence, and the like, notice none are all caps. Hope this helps you and others.
I have/had the older P260 version, and it died a couple weeks ago while pulling apart a car. It lasted for several years, and was decent, but the number one complaint I had was with the battery coming unseated after use. Has this been addressed at all in the new version? It seemed like the prongs in the handle would vibrate so much against the battery that they would arc and create carbon traces on the battery contact (kinda like the old school slot cars or model trains) and I would need to clean the battery contact often.
I own the craftsman c3 heavy duty impact wrench which I'm sure has the same of everything this has since price is the same and they are from TTI, except for the obvious which is the Shrek colored casing and the three speeds. The craftsman works wonders I use it in the oilfields of oklahoma and with the three speeds I honestly wish I had this ryobi impact instead. Nice video btw
Watch for the sales on this one, not just in the store. I got mine shipped free to my house. Once you have the battery and charger, Ryobi has a ton of tools that use it. Almost as much a Millwaukee$$.
Trying to decide between this and the Ridgid GEN5X. Would really like the extra torque of the Ridgid but already have multiple Ryobi batteries. Main purpose would be lug nuts but corrosion is always a problem in Ohio. What do you think?
I have a Craftsman 19.2V C3 Impact looks to be the same tool but rebadged without the 3 speeds. Same max torque spec. Do you think these are powerful enough to remove Honda odyssey axle nuts?
Tough call and it will depend on how rusty they are. I would opt for the Ridgid over this for real work. Then look for the Milwaukee High torque if you are getting serious.
WorkshopAddict I really appreciate the response, great channel by the way! I also have a Milwaukee Mid Torque I bought recently, but it makes a strange clunk/chatter noise when I used it with a torque stick in mode 2 while tightening lug nuts, so I was thinking of returning it.
Hi guys. I could use some advice. I need to replace the front suspension on my ranger. Ive never had or used an impact wrench before. Would you recommend this or makitas mid torque? Im already on makitas line but thinking about some of ryobis tools.
@@WorkshopAddict He wasn't asking if it was a suspension tool. This impact or the Makita would work find to break loose all the crusty nuts and bolts on front suspension. When reassembling, use the lowest power to snug things up and use a torque wrench to finish tightening.
Hey I have the same wrench and I got an husky 1/2 inch sockets set but it’s not fitting my wrench. Did choose the wrong socket set? But it says 1/2 inch
No on the Ryobi. I would say maybe to the Ridgid only because I do not know the condition of what you are working on. If it is an older vehicle from the salt belt, I would lean more to no on the Ridgid.
@@WorkshopAddict Just what I needed to know, so thank you. Yes, a 2012 axle nut from the rust belt. I think I'll go Milwaukee 2767-20. And, BTW, I've noticed you give quick answers. Thank you for maintaining your channel in a high quality manner.
Was wondering if you need the 4ah battery to get 300 ft lbs of torque? i have the smaller capacity batteries (P107 and P103) from a combo set and was thinking of using that on the imapct wrench but not sure if they are capable of generating enough energy/current to get 300 ft.lbs. Thanks.
+BenzSUV In out testing we used the 4Ah battery, but I think with the compact series you would still get to 300 ft lbs or at least very close. As the battery wears it may drop faster. But overall, I think you will be fine. do you have fasteners that are right at 300 ft lbs that have be removed?
+WorkshopAddict thanks for the quick reply and nice video. I am going to be using it to remove my crankshaft pulley bolt which is rated at a torque of 180 ft-lbs. Since it's been on for some 100k miles, i'm sure it will take some more torque to remove it. i think you are right - there isn't much difference from a power output stand point between the smaller battery and the 4ah one - it is just that it lasts longs.
+BenzSUV Yep you are spot on with your assumptions. It is funny, because it is mainly based on the output voltage. I have 2 4Ah batteries and 2 2Ah batteries a couple years in between each other and 1 original series lithium compact battery. One of the 2Ah batteries reads 19.2V when fully charged so it provides the most bang, but doesn't last as long as the 4 Ah batteries, those are awesome when weed wacking!
I just bought one one these and it could not get my 90foot pound torque lug nuts off my truck. I had to lower it and use a normal lug nut tool. The battery did not work through a break job either. Did not work on my caliper breaks either. Think I got a bad gun?
I just bought one of these and tried taking off the lug nuts on my 2012 civic but had no luck also tried unscrewing the oil plug and had no luck either. Am i doing something wrong?????
Considering an oil plug is set at 15 ft lb and should NEVER have an impact used on it.... Maybe you are doing something wrong. Check you are going the correct way on the lugs. You cannot use a compact battery with this tool. 4 Ah or larger for any performance.
@@WorkshopAddict i tried manually unscrewing the oil plug with a socket wrench and it would not budge which is why i tried the impact on it. Yea i checked and nothing but it might be the battery it is a 2Ah.
@@ceeloz0029 Whomever is servicing your car is doing it wrong. That sucks. The oil drain plug should come off with a 2Ah battery. Are you sure you are turning the right way?
@@WorkshopAddict yes positive checked like 5x do make sure i wasnt going crazy. I will be taking it back to where it was serviced last, is a 2Ah battery enough for automobile work?d
Been having difficulty with this tool ever since I got it. I bought it for work on cars, especially for loosening lug nuts, however I can never get it to do so. I'm using impact sockets and the most they do is start to round the bolts. Tonight I couldn't get bolts loose that were tightened to 88ft-lbs, yet was easily able to do it with a breaker bar and the same impact socket. Any tips or suggestions?
88 ft lbs is nothing and one would not need a breaker bar to remove that. if you are rounding lugs over, are you using the right size socket? SAE or Metric? This is not a powerful impact, but 120 ft lbs and below it is reliable.
@@WorkshopAddict Yeah that's what I don't get. I'm sure it's some kind of operator error, but I use the exact same socket on the breaker bar without issue. Usually, what happens is I try the impact first, that doesn't work, take the socket off, put it on the breaker, loosen the bolt with that combo, then put the socket back on the impact to finish spinning the bolts off. For this recent application, it's a 17mm bolt and 17mm socket. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it.
you can put lugs on a car or truck without issue. more power than needed. we never recommend to use an impact wrench though because you can over tighten the lugs. you should use a torque wrench.
+lardtamps Torque the lug nuts, torque wrenches are cheap, you want consistency and impact guns won't give you that. I recenlty put my Wife's tires on loosely using my impact gun pneumatic set for speed 2/3 and barely touched the trigger to put the nuts on planning on coming back to use the torque wrench to tighten them to 100 ft-lbs. When I went back to tighten the nuts about 3/5 nuts were above 100ft-lbs. So I had to loosen all 5 nuts and start over. They do sell torque sticks, and I will probably buy one just to get them tight to say 80ft-lbs then come back and torque wrench them to 100.
@@WorkshopAddict thanks for the reply. I am not married to a platform, honestly just getting my first house and looking at getting my self set up with some tools. I am just a homeowner, nothing crazy, but i do want to rotate my own tires every 5k miles. I love your channel, and have been watching it like crazy on gear reviews. im kinda torn on ryobi, rigid, and craftsman to get married to a platform. but not really sure ha
Use this on my ram 2500 with 0 issues I have mostly Ryobi tools and this is a great wrench how ever I agree I wish Ryobi would come out with a bigger brushless impact as IMO that's the only place Ryobi is lacking compared to the other brands
@@WorkshopAddict Brian, I'd like to say that as far as power goes, Ryobi impact wrenches are well behind just about everyone, but I've had this gun for years now, as well as the new 3/8", (which I thought I would never buy), and they both work extremely well. No, they don't have the power of the Milwaukees, but they don't claim to either. I can do 90% of my automotive work with those two guns, and the tri-beam feature is the best of any tool I've seen. I think it's kind of unfair to say that they suck, they just don't have the brute-force power of the bigger guns, and again, they don't claim to. I also wanted to point out that I bought the 1/2" with a 4Ah battery and charger on sale for $129, and I bought the 3/8" bare tool on sale for $44. I am not a Ryobi fanboy, but I do consider both tools to be a good value for the price I paid.
@@HEMI345S dto. And home deeps has em for 99 with a 4.0 and charger I think. I've had 1 for years. Probally 5 or 6. It takes lug nuts off pretty easy. Just bulky and off balanced kinda. But for the price its killer. Back then the batteries were 99 bucks apiece. I got it for 87 or something online. And yes, my trigger does mess up sometimes. But 50 tool and 100 kit you cant complain really. And it wont keep up all day
The torque number will vary on different sized bolts or fasteners. It will even vary on if a fastener is rusted or clean. What you are looking for should not exist and if someone tells you numbers, its a lie.
WorkshopAddict, I would also like to know how many lug nuts it can remove with one 4 ah battery before I make a purchase. Thanks for the video nicely done
Uhhhhhhhh: "We were able to tighten down to 300ft/lbs?" You really obviously did a substantial amount of additional tightening with the torque wrench @ 4:20, which clearly moved the nut significantly before clicking. I'm starting to get why other channels make it clear that they're not sponsored, not given free tools and other bribes, etc. I don't know you're deal so I won't question your motives for doing so, but I now know that you will neglect to mention very important things like: I tightened that nut with the torque wrench quite a bit before it clicked, therefore there's no way it was at 300. Glad the gun easily removed it though. Hope you actually had it set to 300. Thanks for the review. Ps: just fyi you gotta give those guns 10-15 seconds to develop peak applied torque. And if you wanna be more clear next time about what you proved, just say that it did indeed REMOVE a nut you tightened to 300ft-lbs, as that part was true (and that's all the gun is really claiming to do?)
Hi MP, the Tesla 3 rates their lug nuts torque at 129 lb. ft (175 Nm). This P261 should easily remove them, of course if they are corroded, that would cause an issue with any impact wrench within this power range. In my informal testing I removed a lug nut torqued to 150 lb.ft., I did not have need for testing a higher torque setting. Hope this helps you.
The video is okay but you did not mention something important you should have mentioned this size of the proper battery for this drill because if you don't get the correct a battery you will not get the correct torque and most of the time when you buy this impact gun, it does not come with a battery
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It's a nice tool.
I'm a mobile mechanic and pull a lot of wheels for brake jobs and inspections.
The only thing I don't like about this tool is the fact that I didn't buy it sooner.
Going on 4 years as a diesel tech with this model as my only 1/2 inch impact wrench and I am continually amazed at what this thing can do. It punches far above its weight class knocking off bolts it has no business even attempting. It also has been dead nuts reliable too I haven't had a single issue nothing not one blip of a problem whatsoever and it has been through the ringer to say the least. I can't wait to see what ryobis mid and high torque can do once I decide to upgrade. That's a hard decision though because this model gives me alot of reasons not too just yet
For everyone who might ask about power on every gear, here you have it:
1st- 120 Nm which is 88.5 ft-lb
2nd- 240 Nm which is 177 ft-lb
3rd- 400 Nm which is 295 ft-lb
thanks man. speed 2 sound like the best option for lug nuts. the manufacturer recommend 100-150ft lb
You sir deserve steak and beer
2nd couldn't remove a 90ft lb lug how did u get this consensus
Taking a screenshot of this thanks man much appreciated 🙏
If you can’t remove a 90 ft-lb then it probably was over tighten the first time work a stronger impact gun
Great review, Brian. Thank you for taking the time to share it. I am going to get one.
I just bought one of these (when I've needed one for years) and can't wait to use it. This will come in handy for alot of my projects
I have the p261 also, and this tool is amazing for the price. It has been able to remove lug nuts and other bolts that require some extra strength to loosen effortlessly. Ryobi line up has been getting a lot better especially with 4ah battery
I bought one of these before leaving for a 2400 mile road trip. Blew a tire. Changed it in 5 minutes along with my 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack that I keep in the trunk. I'll never leave home without it now and might buy a second one for my work truck. I also have the high 4 amp batteries that I use in my trimmer.
Just got one myself im suprised how good it is btw home depot has a deal when you buy the battery kit 2x 3ah batteries and charger+case $99 and you get to pick a free ryobi tool so i walked out of there with 2 batteries charger and 1/2 impact wrench for $100
martinez1701a what country? It’s $179 in Australia just for the tool, no batteries
*edit* that’s for the 360nm of torque and 3200 impacts p/m so slightly better but still
@@martinez1701a oh boy what a deal!!!
@@martinez1701a you able to link the deal? I think it's still going on just can't find it with the impact wrench
@@cookiemonster9020 Look at something similar, it is not $ 99 but the offer is good for the price.
www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Combo-Kit-with-1-2-in-Drill-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-2-2-0-Ah-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-and-Charger-P1988SBN/310710524
Thank you for this informative video! I'm already a Ryobi fan and will be buying this tool as a result of your help. I don't use these tools for any trade, but they perform great the weekend warrior like me.
Great Review! I am a fan of Ryobi and have been thinking about the 1/2 impact driver. I think you helped me make my decision. Thanks
I have had this wrench for a while and LOVE it!
It's a 100 dollars right now in home depot is it still worth it ? So i can purchase it.
@@josuereyes956
Yep! 👍
@@josuereyes956 99 right now, with 4amp battery. no bags.
I've had this for a few years & going strong. If I use the lower power battery it sometimes cuts out (guessing too much draw & protection circuit kicks in), but with the 3 or 4 amp hour batteries it doesn't hesitate 😁
Just a heads up, if you're gonna buy this impact driver make sure to get the higher capacity batteries to ensure you're getting the full 300 ft lbs. The little batteries just aren't going to cut it. I've used this on suspension, control arms, motor mounts, trailer hitch
Not an impact driver.
I got this for 99 bucks at home depot ... I only wanted it for tire changes but not spend 80 bucks more for the next model
This is a great presentation indeed, Best wishes to you mate 😃
Thanks dude!! I looked at your video and it helped my buying decision. I am going to purchase this extremly great value and good quality unit. Awesome!!
great vid. just got mine cant wait to loosen some nuts and bolts.
Your correct on the tool being underpowered, even with the 4 amp battery. I was taking the lugnuts off "160 ft-lbs" and it kept shutting itself off. Took it back and got the rigid Gen. 5 1/2 impact.. Snagged 3 amp octane battery which really brought up the power. 👍😎
I love Ryobi and swear buy it...I rotate my tires using the impact wrench...I also have the impact Driver and drill. I do small projects so this brand is my go to. Great price as well. Hone Depot has a sale right now...I think its $99 with a 4AH battery
I just picked this tool up for an amazing price with the 4ah battery and charger and can't believe how much I use it. Great, light and powerful tool for an amazing price.
Just finally got one for $99! Cant wait to pick it up tomorrow
I just bought one of these for the price can't beat it I don't use at the shop every day but at home when i don't have access to air
for working on my own vehicle's this tool get's the job done very well almost as good as my air impact I am impressed great for around the house and or mobile use's. Ryobi has come a long way.
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic. I’ve had SnapOn, this is a good toolI use mine constantly, I get about 2 years before the die.
Great video I wish you went into more detail on Speed 2 and 1 what they torque to.
Thanks for this review, i am goning to buy this tool, i want this one only for emergency to my cars, my best regards from México City..
Very cool. I've been looking at this as well as the Rigid brand. Have you done a review on that one?
nice tool, i like it......good job...
Great video, really was the deciding factory in buying this impact 👍
Cool, Thanks
M12 hands down
nice review can you test of our could go beyond the 300fp in 25 fp increment ? that would be cool to see ;)
Thank you sir. I shall buy it.
Just bought the kit from Home Depot for $99. Includes Tool, battery, and bag. Really happy with it so far.
i just got a gift card to HD, and i'm about to go in the morning to get this too.
So I was wondering how much torque was applied at each setting and couldn't find it listed anywhere. So my buddy and I did a test with a digital torque wrench and came up with these results. On setting 1 it reached 61ft/lbs of torque. Setting 2 it reached 182ft/lbs, and of course at full power it would be 300ft/lbs so we didn't bother testing at that setting.
I bought this one on black friday.
Waiting to test it with the 9.0 battery.
Saludos!!!
If it is not brushless, try not to push it too hard with the 9.0. We just smoked a circ saw and a drill very fast using the larger batter on a brushed tool. Not much warning before Sparks and smoke.
Got it. Thanks
Good Stuff! Thank you.
This could be my next Ryobi
I had a Rigid 86011 and loved the auto select but had to get rid of it and now with the budget I have, I went with this one. I did get the rigid for the same price but that was during holiday sales. For what I need, this one isn't bad so far, like I said I miss the rigid auto feature but I don't need more than 300lb fastening, so can't complain.... So far. 🖖
I almost used the bar today I will soon be investing in a ryobi asap ..
yeah great wrench and I have one too but I would really love to see Ryobi come out with a 1200 ft lb wrench like almost all the other manufacturers have done!
I was curious, is 300 ft/lbs usually enough for working on cars? Especially for getting old rusted nuts and bolts off? I don't think anything is tightened to more than 300 ft/lbs right?
yes the 300 lb wrench will do the job 99% of the time but there is always that 1 thing it won't break free
Cantaloupeman i would say it’s great for majority of your smaller engine bolts and interior bolts, but for a lot of your under carriage stuff I would recommend something much stronger, preferably an air gun
October 2021 High Torque model Ryobi gets released 1170 ft-lbs.
@@wmc128 You might know after i bought the Milwaukee 1400 ft lb driver but i did not want to wait forever for this wrench to come out and i was wondering if it ever would.
This one is still the one to get and that is kinda sad. Mine still works great after a good amount of use! I wish they would upgrade this to brushless and maybe 400 ft/lbs of torque!
You must have the 1/2" ?
@@joshm2243 It looks as if the P260 is the exact same tool as the R18IW3. In that case it is not discontinued but rather still in production afaik or at the very least still sold.
WorkshopAddict the p261 it is not brushless
@@joshm2243 the p261 is not brushless. The burshless impact wrench haven't been released in the US yet and has 100 ft pounds less torque than this brushed version
The brushless was weaker by about 100ft/lbs. The brushed one was actually better overall.
I've been looking into this tool for home use. Would you use this one around the shop and how often?
Thanks for the 300# test. Sold.
Have you done a comparison with both Ryobi 3/8" & 1/2 " impact wrenches for performances and limitations? I like both but will the smaller do the job of the larger. Further, can the impact drivers fitted with the above adapters be as good?
Thank you!
I want one of these. I like the light weight. This looks identical to the craftsman c3, and Ridgid tools. My buddy let me borrow his Ridgid gun and it is more than enough for 95% of situations in an automotive shop. If this is like the Ridgid, which I suspect it is, this is a good thing!
+Dick Fageroni hong kong
+Dick Fageroni They own Ryobi and Milwaukee, but they only OEM some of the tools for Craftsman and Ridgid. The tools they make for Ridgid they sell outside North America under the AEG brand which they also own/licence.
Thank you very informative I just got one and am excited not to take lug nuts off by hand anymore
I only wish Ryobi would make a lightweight 3/8 impact wrench in this 18v line, with 3 speeds. I've been using their 1/4 hex impact driver (P234G) with an adapter for automotive work... it's fine but would prefer a dedicated lightweight tool. I wouldn't even use the big battery. 100 ft lbs would be fine! Though they'd probably go 125
One reason they might not sell one it that 3/8" impact sockets are not widely available. I rarely ever see impact sockets any smaller than 1/2".
Plus there are adaptors for 3/8" sockets, mine also came with a 1/4" hex adaptor so no need to buy their impact driver, just be gentle when doing these jobs. I'm also going to but a 1/2" chuck adaptor so it will also be my new drill.
The 3/8 should already be out. It has about 150 foot pounds of torque on it. I love the 1/2 it save me the bolt cracking of changing a tire on the side of the road.
Yeah one year later, the new Milwaukee M12 stubbies are out, and they look to be the truly compact size I was wishing for plus that's already my 12volt line. Still debating though as they're more expensive
@@reallyhappenings5597 Well I know that Ryobi, Rigid and Milwaukee are all from the same manufacturing company which is TTI. And it is not to put either rigid or Milwaukee down either here. They more likely use better materials in the product. I used to learn as a machinist over here. Ryobi is great for those DIYer's like myself who want to do things and learn with their tools. Knock on wood Ryobi I find like others who have had good success with them like them a lot. Others may not. Dependig on how you treat your tools.
This is my recent purchase,1st impact wrench so can't compare to others. But after 10 years of nothing but hand tools this is a godsend!
Just bear in mind to tighten everything by hand for good practice.
To prevent shredding of the lug nuts and bolts and so it doesn't get stuck when attempting to take them nuts off.
Use a torque wrench meter to identify the current torque pressure on the nut to ensure that it meets vendor's safety requirements.
I love Ryobi, and not to knock on this tool or anything, but they need to step up their game with the power of it. All of the other tool brands have electric impacts that can put out much higher than 300 ft/lbs of torque on a similar battery system. If Ryobi can design a brushless one that can even just put out somewhere close to even 800 ft/lbs just to possibly keep costs down still (if they can give it more power than that while keeping the price fair then awesome) I would definitely be all in on that
I found one of these in a kit at home Depot for $99 with a charger and 4amp battery. All I use it for is mower blades and lug nuts. Would of cost me 240 for M18 tool only.
I've just bought a Ryobi one+ 400nm torque jobbie, Let's see if it can crack my Volvo D5 crank pulley nut off!
good video, but you should tested in more items
MAY I PLEASE ASK A QUESTION... I'M ALSO A ASE MASTER MECHANIC I HAVE BEEN WONDERING WHY EVERYONE USES A DEEP WELL IMPACT SOCKET ON THESE TEST? ? ? AT WORK I USE A CHEAP INGERSOLL RAND RAND 1/2 IMPACT HAD FOR 6 YEARS NOW ON LUG NUTS A SHORT WELL SOCKET DOES A LOT MORE SO I TRIED ON MY RYOBI WITH SHORT AND LONG SOCKETS AND HARD TO GET OFF WITH LONG SOCKETS I PUT ON SHORT WELL AND NO PROBLEM A DEEP WELL TAKES A BIT OF TORQUE AWAY
Wildcat2488: Yes, I realize you posted four years ago. Be aware typing with all caps indicates YELLING and SCREAMING; certainly not your intent Also, look at the other posts none are all caps. In forums all caps are highly frowned upon, so much so many folks will not read them. Look at any newspaper, magazine, business correspondence, and the like, notice none are all caps. Hope this helps you and others.
How many foot lbs on speed one and two?
I have/had the older P260 version, and it died a couple weeks ago while pulling apart a car. It lasted for several years, and was decent, but the number one complaint I had was with the battery coming unseated after use.
Has this been addressed at all in the new version? It seemed like the prongs in the handle would vibrate so much against the battery that they would arc and create carbon traces on the battery contact (kinda like the old school slot cars or model trains) and I would need to clean the battery contact often.
+Jeremy P Our battery has never come loose nor have the contacts needed to be cleaned.
Awesome, thanks! Just picked up a bare one on Amazon to replace the old one..
Let's see if it holds up to a season of racing!
I've used this one (the P261) a few times and that has never happened to me.
I own the craftsman c3 heavy duty impact wrench which I'm sure has the same of everything this has since price is the same and they are from TTI, except for the obvious which is the Shrek colored casing and the three speeds. The craftsman works wonders I use it in the oilfields of oklahoma and with the three speeds I honestly wish I had this ryobi impact instead. Nice video btw
Michael Craft The multi-speeds give you a lot more options.
Gee, that Ryobi matching your tractors.
Would this be enough to remove axle bolts? Or should I get something bigger like 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs
Watch for the sales on this one, not just in the store. I got mine shipped free to my house. Once you have the battery and charger, Ryobi has a ton of tools that use it. Almost as much a Millwaukee$$.
I notice your HD shirt. I am working to get pivot shaft nuts off my 2003 Road King's motormounts. Is this what I need?
would this be good for smaller cars for example removing strut bolts? nut lugs etc? and suspension work on smaller vechicle toyota?
Certainly! The only part I question is suspension work on rusty small cars.
Probably a dumb question but can you safely use torque sticks on these?
Nathan Riedinger with this low of power yes you can.
Trying to decide between this and the Ridgid GEN5X. Would really like the extra torque of the Ridgid but already have multiple Ryobi batteries. Main purpose would be lug nuts but corrosion is always a problem in Ohio. What do you think?
I agree , corrosion is a problem in Ohio. Definitely want to stay from the sea.
This works fine on all my lugnuts and I live in PA which is in the rust belt
I have a Craftsman 19.2V C3 Impact looks to be the same tool but rebadged without the 3 speeds. Same max torque spec. Do you think these are powerful enough to remove Honda odyssey axle nuts?
Tough call and it will depend on how rusty they are. I would opt for the Ridgid over this for real work. Then look for the Milwaukee High torque if you are getting serious.
WorkshopAddict I really appreciate the response, great channel by the way!
I also have a Milwaukee Mid Torque I bought recently, but it makes a strange clunk/chatter noise when I used it with a torque stick in mode 2 while tightening lug nuts, so I was thinking of returning it.
Hi guys. I could use some advice. I need to replace the front suspension on my ranger. Ive never had or used an impact wrench before. Would you recommend this or makitas mid torque? Im already on makitas line but thinking about some of ryobis tools.
This is not a suspension tool. Neither is a mid-torque.
@@WorkshopAddict He wasn't asking if it was a suspension tool. This impact or the Makita would work find to break loose all the crusty nuts and bolts on front suspension. When reassembling, use the lowest power to snug things up and use a torque wrench to finish tightening.
dunerinaz speaking as someone who does truck/4wd drive suspension for a living, you definitely don’t need a torque wrench
Hey I have the same wrench and I got an husky 1/2 inch sockets set but it’s not fitting my wrench. Did choose the wrong socket set? But it says 1/2 inch
Is it worth splashing out for the 5ah batteries for the extra power? I've got one of these, but only with a 2ah battery.
Yes, you cannot run an impact wrench on a 2Ah battery as it will not give you full power. The tool needs more.
@@WorkshopAddict Thanks that would explain why it seemed very under powered to me.
That tool in itself is underpowered to start with, so the small battery made it even worse.
Glad to hear you say to NOT put wheel nuts back on with an impact wrench but use a torque wrench.
6 bank charger but you can only charge 3 at a time? O.o
Is the Ryobi 1/2" impact strong enough for axle nuts? I'm guessing no; If not, how about the Ridgid Octane 1/2" impact?
No on the Ryobi. I would say maybe to the Ridgid only because I do not know the condition of what you are working on. If it is an older vehicle from the salt belt, I would lean more to no on the Ridgid.
@@WorkshopAddict Just what I needed to know, so thank you. Yes, a 2012 axle nut from the rust belt. I think I'll go Milwaukee 2767-20. And, BTW, I've noticed you give quick answers. Thank you for maintaining your channel in a high quality manner.
@@5jjt thank you. Good luck with your repairs!
Actually yes it can remove drive axel nuts i have the ryobi p261 and I've removed the drive axel nuts on a nissan maxima
Was wondering if you need the 4ah battery to get 300 ft lbs of torque? i have the smaller capacity batteries (P107 and P103) from a combo set and was thinking of using that on the imapct wrench but not sure if they are capable of generating enough energy/current to get 300 ft.lbs. Thanks.
+BenzSUV In out testing we used the 4Ah battery, but I think with the compact series you would still get to 300 ft lbs or at least very close. As the battery wears it may drop faster. But overall, I think you will be fine. do you have fasteners that are right at 300 ft lbs that have be removed?
+WorkshopAddict thanks for the quick reply and nice video. I am going to be using it to remove my crankshaft pulley bolt which is rated at a torque of 180 ft-lbs. Since it's been on for some 100k miles, i'm sure it will take some more torque to remove it. i think you are right - there isn't much difference from a power output stand point between the smaller battery and the 4ah one - it is just that it lasts longs.
+BenzSUV Yep you are spot on with your assumptions. It is funny, because it is mainly based on the output voltage. I have 2 4Ah batteries and 2 2Ah batteries a couple years in between each other and 1 original series lithium compact battery. One of the 2Ah batteries reads 19.2V when fully charged so it provides the most bang, but doesn't last as long as the 4 Ah batteries, those are awesome when weed wacking!
all the lithium batteries will give the same performance just not the same amount of time
Time is based on the ah
I just bought one one these and it could not get my 90foot pound torque lug nuts off my truck. I had to lower it and use a normal lug nut tool. The battery did not work through a break job either. Did not work on my caliper breaks either. Think I got a bad gun?
Probably trying to use the tool with a compact battery. You need a 4.0 or larger to make this tool work.
I just bought one of these and tried taking off the lug nuts on my 2012 civic but had no luck also tried unscrewing the oil plug and had no luck either. Am i doing something wrong?????
Considering an oil plug is set at 15 ft lb and should NEVER have an impact used on it.... Maybe you are doing something wrong. Check you are going the correct way on the lugs. You cannot use a compact battery with this tool. 4 Ah or larger for any performance.
@@WorkshopAddict i tried manually unscrewing the oil plug with a socket wrench and it would not budge which is why i tried the impact on it. Yea i checked and nothing but it might be the battery it is a 2Ah.
@@ceeloz0029 Whomever is servicing your car is doing it wrong. That sucks. The oil drain plug should come off with a 2Ah battery. Are you sure you are turning the right way?
@@WorkshopAddict yes positive checked like 5x do make sure i wasnt going crazy. I will be taking it back to where it was serviced last, is a 2Ah battery enough for automobile work?d
@@ceeloz0029 no, you need a 4 Ah minimum.
Is everything you own green?
Been having difficulty with this tool ever since I got it. I bought it for work on cars, especially for loosening lug nuts, however I can never get it to do so. I'm using impact sockets and the most they do is start to round the bolts. Tonight I couldn't get bolts loose that were tightened to 88ft-lbs, yet was easily able to do it with a breaker bar and the same impact socket. Any tips or suggestions?
88 ft lbs is nothing and one would not need a breaker bar to remove that. if you are rounding lugs over, are you using the right size socket? SAE or Metric? This is not a powerful impact, but 120 ft lbs and below it is reliable.
@@WorkshopAddict Yeah that's what I don't get. I'm sure it's some kind of operator error, but I use the exact same socket on the breaker bar without issue. Usually, what happens is I try the impact first, that doesn't work, take the socket off, put it on the breaker, loosen the bolt with that combo, then put the socket back on the impact to finish spinning the bolts off. For this recent application, it's a 17mm bolt and 17mm socket. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it.
@@Caplax40 If you are rounding the nut over, maybe it is SAE and you have a sloppy fitment that is taking away all your power?
hi nice video. question with this tool yo can or not put the lugs nuts in a car it's got enough power to do it
you can put lugs on a car or truck without issue. more power than needed. we never recommend to use an impact wrench though because you can over tighten the lugs. you should use a torque wrench.
+lardtamps Torque the lug nuts, torque wrenches are cheap, you want consistency and impact guns won't give you that. I recenlty put my Wife's tires on loosely using my impact gun pneumatic set for speed 2/3 and barely touched the trigger to put the nuts on planning on coming back to use the torque wrench to tighten them to 100 ft-lbs. When I went back to tighten the nuts about 3/5 nuts were above 100ft-lbs. So I had to loosen all 5 nuts and start over. They do sell torque sticks, and I will probably buy one just to get them tight to say 80ft-lbs then come back and torque wrench them to 100.
Nice just bought a brand new one for $65 👌 Which is the best battery for this unit?
That is not an HP tool and will do well with a 4Ah battery. You "might' get a touch more out of it with a 6Ah.
It's 100 dollars right now. Is it worth the purchase?
M12 stubby impact or this ryobi impact wrench?
M12 Stubby or wait for a Ryobi Upgrade.
The m12 stubby hands down. It is basically a 20v impact crammed into a 12v shell. Wish DeWalt would steal the design lol.
They have one that puts out 1170 ftlbs of torque
Is this tool Brushless? Great video too!
Price was great.
im willing to guess this is good enough to break the lug nuts on a ram 1500 ?
It should. The Ridgid is a huge upgrade from this if you are not married to a platform
@@WorkshopAddict thanks for the reply. I am not married to a platform, honestly just getting my first house and looking at getting my self set up with some tools. I am just a homeowner, nothing crazy, but i do want to rotate my own tires every 5k miles. I love your channel, and have been watching it like crazy on gear reviews. im kinda torn on ryobi, rigid, and craftsman to get married to a platform. but not really sure ha
@@bassmoore2083 It's ba tough call as Ryobi has some cool things but right now Ryobi sucks on impact wrenches.
Use this on my ram 2500 with 0 issues I have mostly Ryobi tools and this is a great wrench how ever I agree I wish Ryobi would come out with a bigger brushless impact as IMO that's the only place Ryobi is lacking compared to the other brands
@@WorkshopAddict Brian, I'd like to say that as far as power goes, Ryobi impact wrenches are well behind just about everyone, but I've had this gun for years now, as well as the new 3/8", (which I thought I would never buy), and they both work extremely well. No, they don't have the power of the Milwaukees, but they don't claim to either. I can do 90% of my automotive work with those two guns, and the tri-beam feature is the best of any tool I've seen. I think it's kind of unfair to say that they suck, they just don't have the brute-force power of the bigger guns, and again, they don't claim to. I also wanted to point out that I bought the 1/2" with a 4Ah battery and charger on sale for $129, and I bought the 3/8" bare tool on sale for $44. I am not a Ryobi fanboy, but I do consider both tools to be a good value for the price I paid.
Is this 300lbs of torque on all 3 speed settings?
No, only on high.
1st- 120 Nm which is 88.5 ft-lb
2nd- 240 Nm which is 177 ft-lb
3rd- 400 Nm which is 295 ft-lb
I have it and it is awesome :D
These are on sale for 49.99 and 7 dollar shipping right now
Where ?
@@HEMI345S dto. And home deeps has em for 99 with a 4.0 and charger I think.
I've had 1 for years. Probally 5 or 6. It takes lug nuts off pretty easy. Just bulky and off balanced kinda. But for the price its killer. Back then the batteries were 99 bucks apiece. I got it for 87 or something online.
And yes, my trigger does mess up sometimes. But 50 tool and 100 kit you cant complain really. And it wont keep up all day
You make a comment at 6:15 about the charger charging 3 batteries at a time. Unless there was a design change, mine will only do one at a time.
yep the 6 bank charger charges 1 batt at a time.
+BADD1ONE That's what I thought.
+Mario Monti Sorry I said that incorrectly. I did not see your first comment.
WorkshopAddict No worries!
I’m trying to figure out the torque numbers of the different settings. Anyone know?
The torque number will vary on different sized bolts or fasteners. It will even vary on if a fastener is rusted or clean. What you are looking for should not exist and if someone tells you numbers, its a lie.
How is the battery life while use?
Pretty good. At the time the video was made the 4.0 Ah was all that was out there.
How many bolts could you in theory pull?
WorkshopAddict, I would also like to know how many lug nuts it can remove with one 4 ah battery before I make a purchase. Thanks for the video nicely done
Uhhhhhhhh: "We were able to tighten down to 300ft/lbs?" You really obviously did a substantial amount of additional tightening with the torque wrench @ 4:20, which clearly moved the nut significantly before clicking. I'm starting to get why other channels make it clear that they're not sponsored, not given free tools and other bribes, etc. I don't know you're deal so I won't question your motives for doing so, but I now know that you will neglect to mention very important things like: I tightened that nut with the torque wrench quite a bit before it clicked, therefore there's no way it was at 300.
Glad the gun easily removed it though. Hope you actually had it set to 300.
Thanks for the review.
Ps: just fyi you gotta give those guns 10-15 seconds to develop peak applied torque. And if you wanna be more clear next time about what you proved, just say that it did indeed REMOVE a nut you tightened to 300ft-lbs, as that part was true (and that's all the gun is really claiming to do?)
This +4ah+ charger. 100$ at home depot rn
Everyone seems to like this thing but for me it didn't have enough power to brake loose lug nuts on a Tesla model 3. That's using 4ah battery.
Hi MP, the Tesla 3 rates their lug nuts torque at 129 lb. ft (175 Nm). This P261 should easily remove them, of course if they are corroded, that would cause an issue with any impact wrench within this power range. In my informal testing I removed a lug nut torqued to 150 lb.ft., I did not have need for testing a higher torque setting. Hope this helps you.
@@ricdonato4328 it's a model 3 and your answer is the lugs must be corroded? I got rid of it and bought the hp version. It works fine.
no way on this planet can that tool tighten a bolt to 300 ft lbs! maybe 80
It's not just 3 speeds, it has 3 different max torque for each setting
What are those torque specs
Dont touch ryobi in the UK .if your a tradesman you will not get a guarantee from ryobi as i have found this out recently at my own cost,
Do you feel like it's putting out enough torque for car work?
-- Nevermind I saw that you can kill a 300 ft# nut with it. That should be enough.
For normal stuff it will do fine. For suspension work on a Jeep or truck, it will struggle.
It depends on what kind of work. For taking lug nuts off and on, this will do that easily.
Not ideal for auto work. It’s pretty gutless. It does well with lugs, that’s pretty much it.
Is that brushless?
rafael molina No, I have not seen a brushless impact from them yet.
WorkshopAddict ok thank you 😊
@@WorkshopAddict they do make a brushless impact over seas if you look it up how ever not in the USA
The video is okay but you did not mention something important you should have mentioned this size of the proper battery for this drill because if you don't get the correct a battery you will not get the correct torque and most of the time when you buy this impact gun, it does not come with a battery
Rigid makes a better tool
Thats no way to put a ryobi to test yoy have to go out in th e field find a old rusty school bust are tracker start busting nuts an bolts
most annoying intro ever
Ryobi impact sucks,,,,