Just picked one of these up over the weekend for $99 with 4Ah battery and charger. This thing rocks removes those lugs like nothing. Would highly recommend it.
I got mine from Amazon for 147 and comes with a bag to carry. I looked for weeks for the best buy and decided upon this one. Very satisfied and well worth the money
I have had mine for several years now. It is awesome for many things! Just have to put it into the low setting when messing with smaller bolts so you don't rip things apart. Def has better performance with the larger 4ah battery vs the small battery.
I bought the P261 1 week ago. The unit can loosen fasteners torqued to 200 lbs and less that *are not* fused due to corruption or corrosion. The P261 does not have sufficient torque and impact hammering to remove a fastener torqued beyond 200 pounds or fused as mentioned above. P261 has a duty cycle causing a stall and cool down period, when it struggles to remove the 200 lb plus torque or fusion previously mentioned. Even after applying heat to a 17 mm nut on a Lexus sway bar link, the P261 could not remove it. The Harbor Freight Chicago Electric corded impact wrench rated to 217 ft. lbs. ($49) removed the corrupted 17mm nuts. Therefore, the P261 ($127) has inherent flaws. The small size of the P261 is advantageous in the narrow spaces in the suspension system in a car. The P261 shines in the low setting to replace fasteners as it slowly turns in controlled bursts. Since the unit with the battery weighs 1 kilo, it makes for quick reassembly. This tool with its variable speed makes it better suited to driving bolts and wood screws for wood working projects, e.g. 3/4" bolts in a large rustic table, fences, load bearing beams, and heavy shelves.
Fine review, thanks. Also nice to see that you knew to use the star pattern when tightening the lug nuts. Am guessing you're not a professional mechanic, but even some of them don't know (or don't care) to do it right.
Wow! I just (3/6/18) picked up the three pc box w/4ah bat for specially marked $80! They still had the bare tool up front with the other Ryobi cordless tools priced at $119.99 That must mean they really wanna blow out this model that's been out awhile, aaaand, there's plenty of markup on these things. I don't think I can go wrong for $80.
I just picked up the bare tool for $99 (new price) and used a Lowe's coupon to save another 10%. I have 6 of that exact battery plus 3 other older lithium one+ batteries. Not interested in the battery combo version, but agree that it's a good value bundle for some people. BTW, you can usually find a dual battery combo pack for $99 around Christmas.
That's a great price! I bought the Kobalt corded impact driver and it's $150. I might return it and get this because for it being cordless. Thanks for the review!
I got that same driver it doesn't very good job it's not a bad price for what you get it works great ,like any battery toy you don't want to overwork it.
Cordless 1/2" impacts are so great. I have another brands that I use all the time. I used it out in a barn with no power to break bolts on a PTO on a 1948 Farmall tractor that had not been broken since it was new. 3/4" threaded bolts came right off.
These Ryobi Impact guns DO work to remove lug nuts off wheels WHEN they are only torqed down to less than 100 ft lbs… A lot of these tire shops use impact guns to tighten the lug nuts down which puts them WAY TOO tight… TOO much for even a 300 ft lb impact gun.. Every tire than i put on for a family member or friend, i torque them down to ~85 ft lbs and i have NEVER had a problem removing lug nuts off those cars with my Ryobi P260 (200ft lb impact wrench) My nephew went to a tire shop to have new tires put on and they told him that he needed new brakes… So he came over to have the brakes done and NONE of my impact wrenches would pull those lug nuts off.. I have a Dewalt DW059 impact gun which is also 300ft lbs and IT would not even brake them loose.. BUT ANYWAY GREAT REVIEW… I will be getting one soon because i have the P260 which is the 200 ft lb impact wrench… Which works great but can’t have too many toys huh..??
You Tube I just wanted to check my breaks and do a oil change. They were way too tight. I had my brother try it was just too tight. I just had to take my car back and get done there .
Kathy Murguia one of the reason why I bought my own torque wrench. always set the correct specs myself and never rely on anyone else. I heard over tighten ed lug nuts can warp rotors and suspect you to think you need your brakes fix. maybe coincidence to make more money?
I've had mine for about 6mos now. Great tool. My only complaint are that the rubber buffers don't really protect against falls and the neon green gets dirty really quick if you care about cosmetics.
Ze26: My uncle (who is a contractor) always said ''if your tools are clean and not scratched up, you aren't using them enough''. He also said the same thing about pickup trucks.
Cheng Liu Yeah. Lately I find the speed selector is malfunctioning. I switch the speed down to 1 but it's still spins at full rpm/torque. Gotta flick the speed indicator + tap the trigger a few times then it'll switch.
Cheng Liu Yeah. Lately I find the speed selector is malfunctioning. I switch the speed down to 1 but it's still spins at full rpm/torque. Gotta flick the speed indicator + tap the trigger a few times then it'll switch.
I couldnt break the lower suspension arm bolts on a 07 Mazda 3 w an almost new tool and 4.0 amp/hr hi-cap battery combo. Had to go w my old trusty fence post on a rachet technique.
I have a tiny tiny light weight dewalt 1/4 drive that I can bust up to 145 ft lbs lug nuts, you should have torqued to 200-300 and see if it would do it,
You almost answered the main question I had. What does it torque the lug nuts to when on setting 1? My old Ryobi was perfect, it stopped at about 85 ft/lbs.
So Strange. I bought one of these years ago and it would never remove lug nuts. I have to loosen them by hand and tighten them by hand. It just doesn't have enough torque. I bought it from home depot. I just purchased a Rigid one because these things just suck. I saw the new one they have out now. I'm sure it's better.
I wish somebody would tell us the torque of each speed setting. I haven't found one single video or article that tells us that they always tell us the maximum. I don't want to know the maximum. I want to know what number 1 does I want to know what number 2 does.
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
Sadly they have rebundled this with a cheaper mid level battery and replaced the high capacity one. My local home depot has it on sale for $99 but it is now bundle number P1833 not P1830 and it is same impact wrench but they have put the cheap battery in it and not he 4 Mah high capacity.
I had originally ordered this unit and while waiting for it to arrive I picked up a Kobalt 24v unit but after finding that the Kobalt is missing the electric brake I'm really wondering which I want to return. Argh, decisions! Kobalt has more than twice the power.
I just did an entire brake/rotor job using this tool without turning on my compressor. It's a great tool. Electric brake can be handy with more control.
Jared Schwager: Is the variety of tools an issue? If so, go with Ryobi. Their tool family is much bigger and more well established. One thing that plagued Kobalt's 20v line was the lack of tools.
GR8GUY54 these power tools either have brushes in their motors which is an older technology which causes the sparks and burning smell the original poster alluded to. It's normal. You also don't get as long a runtime as a "brushless" motor and somewhat less life on the tool compared to brushless (not substantially though). If you're not using it professionally it's not really an issue cause you won't be putting it through hell anyway.
how well those this worked compared to you prius p234g model ryobi on lug nuts?..would you say the p234g is enought for lug nuts ...i seen these p234 for $39 shipped on ebay...
dont touch these if your a professional you get no guarantee from ryobi UK. and dont use the new 5amp batteries they knacker older ryobi tools or burn them out i know this at my own cost. ryobi just dont care about after sales.
If by "axle nuts" you mean wheel lug nuts...yes. Unless they are severely over-torqued or rusted to the wheel this impact wrench will have no issues with any passenger car/truck lug nuts.
cswann8 cswann8 I hear you. That makes sense, but it would be nice to have the power to remove axle nuts with an impact wrench, without having to buy a 7.5 lb. Milwaukee High Torque.
What good is an impact wrench tool-review without testing the actual torque in all three settings? Nothing here you can't get from simply looking at the box. Sorry to be critical, but there's simply too many generic non-informative reviews these days. If one doesn't have the proper review / test equipment, it's simple - DON'T DO A REVIEW!
Piece of junk. Mine won't loosen a lug nut torqued to only 66 foot/lbs with a freshly charged battery. I get more torque out of a regular Ryobi cordless drill without the "impact" feature.
Cysix You must got confused with the 300 ft/lb of torque impact wrench with the impact driver. At only 60 foot pound according to your comment even some wimpy impact driver can loosen them.
Make sure you are using a 4 AH size battery or larger with a fuel gauge. The smaller size and older batteries do not support enough current to run this tool properly so you will get weak performance. It's very powerful with the right battery.
You either have an older battery or you are straight out lying!! We have a one ton dually diesel torque to 140' pounds and breaks them loose in a second.
mpapa ak.g I bought it beat to hell for 40$ and it did an amazing job removing 6 lug nuts torqued at 80 ft lbs, and a brake rotor swap. It didn't break a sweat and held great charge still.
Must be a snap on owner and pissed they spent 3 times as much to get the same performance. This impact will take out just about anything and goes to bat with the big dogs for a lot less.
![REALLY?! Ryobi P262 One+ HP 18V 1/2" Impact Wrench [600 ft-lbs]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wB55jYJOOOU/mqdefault.jpg)
Just picked one of these up over the weekend for $99 with 4Ah battery and charger. This thing rocks removes those lugs like nothing. Would highly recommend it.
Same! Got the kit on sale!! Awesome impact wrench
I got mine from Amazon for 147 and comes with a bag to carry. I looked for weeks for the best buy and decided upon this one. Very satisfied and well worth the money
As Ryobi is moving slowly to brushless, I can't wait for the brushless version to be sold.
And the ridgid pulse puts out over 2,000
They sell a brushless 1/2"-drive impact wrench in Australia... But it's actually weaker than this one at only 200 ft.-lbs. of maximum torque.
@@whatsmyname1288 That 2000 figure is probably in inch-pounds (so only 167 foot-pounds).
@@matty_w that's what I was thinking otherwise the drill would spin a small car in circles lmmfao 😂🤣
got it. I got 15 ryobi tools for 6 years. best tools
Same here great tools for the do it yourselfers...have mine for about 15 years never had a problem
I have it too, one great tool!
I have had mine for several years now. It is awesome for many things! Just have to put it into the low setting when messing with smaller bolts so you don't rip things apart. Def has better performance with the larger 4ah battery vs the small battery.
I bought the P261 1 week ago. The unit can loosen fasteners torqued to 200 lbs and less that *are not* fused due to corruption or corrosion. The P261 does not have sufficient torque and impact hammering to remove a fastener torqued beyond 200 pounds or fused as mentioned above. P261 has a duty cycle causing a stall and cool down period, when it struggles to remove the 200 lb plus torque or fusion previously mentioned. Even after applying heat to a 17 mm nut on a Lexus sway bar link, the P261 could not remove it. The Harbor Freight Chicago Electric corded impact wrench rated to 217 ft. lbs. ($49) removed the corrupted 17mm nuts. Therefore, the P261 ($127) has inherent flaws.
The small size of the P261 is advantageous in the narrow spaces in the suspension system in a car.
The P261 shines in the low setting to replace fasteners as it slowly turns in controlled bursts. Since the unit with the battery weighs 1 kilo, it makes for quick reassembly. This tool with its variable speed makes it better suited to driving bolts and wood screws for wood working projects, e.g. 3/4" bolts in a large rustic table, fences, load bearing beams, and heavy shelves.
Fine review, thanks. Also nice to see that you knew to use the star pattern when tightening the lug nuts. Am guessing you're not a professional mechanic, but even some of them don't know (or don't care) to do it right.
Wow! I just (3/6/18) picked up the three pc box w/4ah bat for specially marked $80! They still had the bare tool up front with the other Ryobi cordless tools priced at $119.99 That must mean they really wanna blow out this model that's been out awhile, aaaand, there's plenty of markup on these things. I don't think I can go wrong for $80.
I just picked up the bare tool for $99 (new price) and used a Lowe's coupon to save another 10%. I have 6 of that exact battery plus 3 other older lithium one+ batteries. Not interested in the battery combo version, but agree that it's a good value bundle for some people.
BTW, you can usually find a dual battery combo pack for $99 around Christmas.
takenusername when did lowes start carrying depot exclusive?
conquest562
Home Depot honors Lowes coupons
takenusername fucken ey, just learned something. Going to try the coupon for a compressor. Thanks!
On my way to pick one up. Thanks for the review.
That's a great price! I bought the Kobalt corded impact driver and it's $150. I might return it and get this because for it being cordless. Thanks for the review!
I got that same driver it doesn't very good job it's not a bad price for what you get it works great ,like any battery toy you don't want to overwork it.
I know the last setting #3 is 300ftlbs what is 2 &1?
Cordless 1/2" impacts are so great. I have another brands that I use all the time. I used it out in a barn with no power to break bolts on a PTO on a 1948 Farmall tractor that had not been broken since it was new. 3/4" threaded bolts came right off.
I just ordered it from Home Depot today for $129.
I found one for 35
That would be a time saver plus I have trouble nuts being tight it would save money with simple car repair
Nice review. I just picked up one on eBay and also a battery and can't wait to try it out on some lug nuts.
These Ryobi Impact guns DO work to remove lug nuts off wheels WHEN they are only torqed down to less than 100 ft lbs…
A lot of these tire shops use impact guns to tighten the lug nuts down which puts them WAY TOO tight… TOO much for even a 300 ft lb impact gun..
Every tire than i put on for a family member or friend, i torque them down to ~85 ft lbs and i have NEVER had a problem removing lug nuts off those cars with my Ryobi P260 (200ft lb impact wrench)
My nephew went to a tire shop to have new tires put on and they told him that he needed new brakes… So he came over to have the brakes done and NONE of my impact wrenches would pull those lug nuts off.. I have a Dewalt DW059 impact gun which is also 300ft lbs and IT would not even brake them loose..
BUT ANYWAY GREAT REVIEW… I will be getting one soon because i have the P260 which is the 200 ft lb impact wrench… Which works great but can’t have too many toys huh..??
You Tube I just wanted to check my breaks and do a oil change. They were way too tight. I had my brother try it was just too tight. I just had to take my car back and get done there .
Kathy Murguia one of the reason why I bought my own torque wrench. always set the correct specs myself and never rely on anyone else. I heard over tighten ed lug nuts can warp rotors and suspect you to think you need your brakes fix. maybe coincidence to make more money?
I've had mine for about 6mos now. Great tool. My only complaint are that the rubber buffers don't really protect against falls and the neon green gets dirty really quick if you care about cosmetics.
+Ze26 Yes the green looks cool but gets dirty. You can clean it by wiping it down with some WD40
+dial2fast its a tool...
Ze26: My uncle (who is a contractor) always said ''if your tools are clean and not scratched up, you aren't using them enough''. He also said the same thing about pickup trucks.
Cheng Liu Yeah. Lately I find the speed selector is malfunctioning. I switch the speed down to 1 but it's still spins at full rpm/torque. Gotta flick the speed indicator + tap the trigger a few times then it'll switch.
Cheng Liu Yeah. Lately I find the speed selector is malfunctioning. I switch the speed down to 1 but it's still spins at full rpm/torque. Gotta flick the speed indicator + tap the trigger a few times then it'll switch.
I couldnt break the lower suspension arm bolts on a 07 Mazda 3 w an almost new tool and 4.0 amp/hr hi-cap battery combo. Had to go w my old trusty fence post on a rachet technique.
spookerr rusted stuck’
I have a tiny tiny light weight dewalt 1/4 drive that I can bust up to 145 ft lbs lug nuts, you should have torqued to 200-300 and see if it would do it,
Great video, I just ordered this particular kit today! Thanks for sharing!
BTW, what brand of torque wrench do you own? Thanks for your time.
The torque wrench I have is made by a company called ATD which I purchased many years ago.
dial2fast ... Thanks!
What is the name and spect of the torque wrench you are using
You almost answered the main question I had. What does it torque the lug nuts to when on setting 1? My old Ryobi was perfect, it stopped at about 85 ft/lbs.
You people and your torque specs.. I over torque my lug nuts and never had a problem ..never needed or will I ever need a torque wrench
So Strange. I bought one of these years ago and it would never remove lug nuts. I have to loosen them by hand and tighten them by hand. It just doesn't have enough torque. I bought it from home depot. I just purchased a Rigid one because these things just suck. I saw the new one they have out now. I'm sure it's better.
Very Nice ! Sure beats starting up the air compressor thx for the review !
Went to home depot and was hoping they will let me buy all the items as kit but no luck 😔
I wish somebody would tell us the torque of each speed setting. I haven't found one single video or article that tells us that they always tell us the maximum. I don't want to know the maximum. I want to know what number 1 does I want to know what number 2 does.
Great review buddy! I loved it from start to finish, Thanks.
Thanks for your comment!
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
Nice. I am going to get this.
Sadly they have rebundled this with a cheaper mid level battery and replaced the high capacity one. My local home depot has it on sale for $99 but it is now bundle number P1833 not P1830 and it is same impact wrench but they have put the cheap battery in it and not he 4 Mah high capacity.
Is it any use on rusty exhaust bolts?
Can I be use to break a cv axle nut
GOT IT FOR 99 DOLLARS TOOL+4AH BATTERY+CHARGER+TOOL BAG
THE CHARGER IN VIDEO IS BETTER THAN THE ONE I GOT BUT FOR 99 DOLLARS GOOD DEAL
Great review as usual.
wow, thanks !
I had originally ordered this unit and while waiting for it to arrive I picked up a Kobalt 24v unit but after finding that the Kobalt is missing the electric brake I'm really wondering which I want to return. Argh, decisions! Kobalt has more than twice the power.
I just did an entire brake/rotor job using this tool without turning on my compressor. It's a great tool. Electric brake can be handy with more control.
Jared Schwager: Is the variety of tools an issue? If so, go with Ryobi. Their tool family is much bigger and more well established. One thing that plagued Kobalt's 20v line was the lack of tools.
Will this remove a hub bearing nut?
Yes, it will
I have this impact wrench. Is it normal to see sparks and smell a little bit of burning from the rear of the ryobi?
Mike Marinas yes because it has a brushed motor.
smithsfan425 what exactly does that mean? want to buy this today if possible.
GR8GUY54 these power tools either have brushes in their motors which is an older technology which causes the sparks and burning smell the original poster alluded to. It's normal. You also don't get as long a runtime as a "brushless" motor and somewhat less life on the tool compared to brushless (not substantially though). If you're not using it professionally it's not really an issue cause you won't be putting it through hell anyway.
Spend a few more dollars and get a good tool
mine does the same I can see the spark shoot out.
Nice video!
how well those this worked compared to you prius p234g model ryobi on lug nuts?..would you say the p234g is enought for lug nuts ...i seen these p234 for $39 shipped on ebay...
This P261 is the one to get. Much better.
You dont happen to work at a discount tire do you?
torque wrench control was key
is it normal to see sparks in the vent when on speed 3 and there is a slight burnt smell.
mine does the same just got it today and you can see a spark shooting out at times once you let go of the trigger. I believe this could start a fire.
it's because it isn't brushless. it's normal.
Just picked up the bare tool for $99.
Enjoy your new tool!!
i just did too, plus battery & charger should of just ordered the kit. would of saved almost 50 bucks
Yeah, I already have the 6-pack charger and several batteries. Didn't make sense for me.
where for $99?
Luke Martin on sale at Home Depot.
thats a steal, tha battery alone cost 100 bucks
You can get a 2 pack for $99 all the time on the 4ah.
+Mario Monti 4ah?
+JPorkins88 yes, a 2pk of the 4ah for $99. Check often.
+Mario Monti Thanks, I'll have to keep checking my local store.
You can get 2, 5ah batteries on ebay for less than a 100..
dont touch these if your a professional you get no guarantee from ryobi UK. and dont use the new 5amp batteries they knacker older ryobi tools or burn them out i know this at my own cost. ryobi just dont care about after sales.
sure thing bud.
If you were going to buy this at the Home Depot in Canada 1/2 impact driver it will cost you $168 Canadian just a tool
Hi, just bought one on home depot they are on promo $169 for the tool with free battery and charger check it out.
What setting to
Tighten wheel nut? 1, 2 or 3
Use lowest setting 1, then do final tighten with torque wrench.
@@dial2fast thank you
Nice review... thank you
18v ryobi vs 20v mastercraft, anyone know which is better?
bigwillysty1e Ryobi
bigwillysty1e Even if the other is slightly better, the battery platform and tool selection from Ryobi trumps all😁
Awesome video, I just did one on the Ryobi P238 VS Dewalt impact check it out!
Do they make a BRUSHLESS version of this?
daddyscientist yup
Will this work on Honda Odyssey axle nuts?
If by "axle nuts" you mean wheel lug nuts...yes. Unless they are severely over-torqued or rusted to the wheel this impact wrench will have no issues with any passenger car/truck lug nuts.
cswann8 No I mean axle nuts. The nuts that secure the axle CV/Half shaft these are usually torqued at about 240 ft. lbs.
@@cardo1111 OK...well with some penetrating oil, it might. Typically on something like that you are better off with a 36" breaker bar.
cswann8 cswann8 I hear you. That makes sense, but it would be nice to have the power to remove axle nuts with an impact wrench, without having to buy a 7.5 lb. Milwaukee High Torque.
@@cardo1111 Yes it will break the axle nut no problem.
Great shill vid!
What good is an impact wrench tool-review without testing the actual torque in all three settings? Nothing here you can't get from simply looking at the box. Sorry to be critical, but there's simply too many generic non-informative reviews these days. If one doesn't have the proper review / test equipment, it's simple - DON'T DO A REVIEW!
Piece of junk. Mine won't loosen a lug nut torqued to only 66 foot/lbs with a freshly charged battery. I get more torque out of a regular Ryobi cordless drill without the "impact" feature.
Cysix
You must got confused with the 300 ft/lb of torque impact wrench with the impact driver. At only 60 foot pound according to your comment even some wimpy impact driver can loosen them.
Make sure you are using a 4 AH size battery or larger with a fuel gauge. The smaller size and older batteries do not support enough current to run this tool properly so you will get weak performance. It's very powerful with the right battery.
@@TechnicalLee i use the 3ah batteries this thing takes lug nuts off my yukon
You either have an older battery or you are straight out lying!! We have a one ton dually diesel torque to 140' pounds and breaks them loose in a second.
A few dollars more gets you a much better tool...
I own this and it's absolutely rubbish. this wouldn't remove lug nut if it was slightly over torqued
BS. You're a fool.
mpapa ak.g: I can't speak for your experience, but I also own this and it has been easily able to take out any nuts I have needed it to.
mpapa ak.g I bought it beat to hell for 40$ and it did an amazing job removing 6 lug nuts torqued at 80 ft lbs, and a brake rotor swap. It didn't break a sweat and held great charge still.
Must be a snap on owner and pissed they spent 3 times as much to get the same performance. This impact will take out just about anything and goes to bat with the big dogs for a lot less.
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