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DeWalt

DCF964 Cordless Impact Wrench

World Record Holder - Modified with Harbor Freight Ghost engine to achieve 1947 foot-pounds of torque, breaking all previous cordless impact wrench records. Originally rated as most powerful 3/4 inch cordless impact. Features massive 3lb 2oz hammer, 50% heavier than most high torque impacts. Final build weighed 50.5 lbs.

Milwaukee

M18 1-inch Cordless Impact Wrench

Makes 1534 foot-lbs out of the box with 12 amp hour Forge batteries. Previously held torque records before being surpassed by the modified DeWalt.

Ingersoll Rand

1-inch Cordless Impact Wrench

Makes around 1750+ foot-pounds of torque in testing.

Makita

XGT 1-inch Big Boy Cordless Impact

Makes around 1750+ foot-pounds of torque in testing. Part of Makita's XGT platform.

Bearer

AliExpress Cordless Impact Wrench

$1,000.00

Makes over 1800 foot-pounds. Has huge hammer and spins up slowly but eventually makes a lot of torque. Purchased from AliExpress for around $1000.

Harbor Freight

Predator Ghost Kart Racing Engine

10 horsepower 212cc four-stroke engine used to power the modified DeWalt impact. Weighs 35 lbs, revs to 6000 RPM. More than twice the size of previous engines used in builds.

Harbor Freight

Earthquake 1-inch Air Impact Wrench

Best Value - Low-priced, high torque outputting air impact. Requires 120-gallon compressor and 3/4 inch lines to feed properly. Good value if you have the air system.

Generic

Locking Pliers Slide Hammer

Essential tool for removing stuck parts. 'You don't realize how often you'll need one until you have it.' Used to extract stuck anvil from damaged impact wrench.