Ryobi HP Brushless 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench Gives Users a Legit Mid-Torque OptionRyobi has had impact wrenches available on the 18V One+ line for a while, but they’ve been lacking a legitimate mid-torque option. With a reduced size and a big upgrade on the internals, we took the Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Impact Wrench out to the ranch for some work around the equipment barn. Show
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Ryobi boasts 450 ft-lbs of fastening torque and 600 ft-lbs of breakaway torque along with a 2800 RPM top speed on the P262. Three standard speeds and an auto mode help you control it.  Auto mode stops the fastening motion after a few impacts, letting you set a nut or bolt and finish it off with a torque wrench. In reverse, it starts slow, quickly ramps up until it breaks the fastener loose, and stops automatically. I met up with Eli Mosely out at the ranch to see what kind of trouble we could stir up with Ryobi at the equipment barn. Like many ranches, they fix equipment and keep it running longer. From front end loaders and bulldozers to flatbeds and water sprayers, we had plenty to choose from and there weren’t a bunch of shiny, new bolts on any of them. We started with some rusty lug nuts that probably hadn’t been touched since the last time the tires were replaced years ago. Sensing a challenge, we put the P262 in mode three and zipped those suckers off like it was no big deal. That was the case for all the trailers. On the engines, hatches, and other parts of the heavy equipment, we needed more finesse to avoid over-tightening. Here, we pretty much stuck with mode 1, letting the wrench set each bolt under careful control. Auto mode ended up being more useful on the wheels. By the time we were done, our fasteners were secure and we didn’t snap any heads or damage any threads. That’s what you want from your impact wrench and the Ryobi P262 delivered. Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench Design NotesSize and WeightWith the HP Brushless upgrade, the Ryobi P262 enjoys a smaller profile in addition to its greater performance. It’s 7.2 inches long from tip to tail, down about three-quarters of an inch from the previous model. There’s also some weight reduction. Bare, the impact wrench weighs 3.7 pounds and a 4Ah High Performance battery brings it up to 5.3 pounds. The overall size and weight of the tool are suited for the mid-torque class and Ryobi now has the performance to match it better than before. Additional Features
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench PriceYou can pick up or order the P262 at The Home Depot for $159 as a bare tool. That’s about $40 more than the previous brushed model, but the improvements in design and performance are well worth it. There’s no kit option available at the moment. The Bottom LineThe Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench settles nicely into the mid-torque class and can handle just about anything you come across on passenger vehicles, including breaking loose some pretty corroded bolts. Paired with the HP Compact 3/8-inch impact wrench for light-duty applications, you can cover a wide range of construction and automotive jobs without breaking the bank. Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Impact Wrench Specifications
How much torque does a Ryobi 1 2 impact have?The RYOBI 18V ONE+™ 3-Speed ½ in. Impact Wrench is more compact and more powerful than the previous model. With this new design, it produces 300 ft-lbs of torque and up to 3,200 impacts per minute allowing you to use this tool for a variety of heavy-duty applications.
What is the strongest 1/2Makita's latest 40V max XGT mid-torque impact wrench is definitely worth your consideration as the best cordless 1/2-inch impact wrench. It boasts 560 ft-lbs of fastening torque and 810 ft-lbs of loosening torque.
Which Ryobi impact wrench is the most powerful?Product Description. As part of the Ryobi ONE+™ system of over 200 cordless tools for the home, garden, automotive, crafting and so much more, the Ryobi 18V ONE+™ RIWH18X-0 HP Brushless High Torque Impact Wrench is the most powerful Impact Wrench Ryobi has ever made.
Can Ryobi impact wrench remove lug nuts?It works awesome and takes off the lug nuts with no problem at all. The impact is a nice size and has three torque settings, set to lowest torque you can also put the lug nuts back on then torque to spec with a torque wrench.
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