When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Huh, no specs? Iduno, when it comes to impacts, I learned long ago to not mess around. Anyway, I trust my IR's, had them for a long time. The IR2235 can't be beat for the price. For a 1/2" stubby, I've heard (don't own one) the AirCat is pretty handy. They use to be pretty cheap, like 100 bucks. Not sure on the spec without looking it up. But my IR handles anything I can throw at it @ 1,350 ft lbs of power. Yea you get what you pay for there and I paid 250 for that one....pays itself off quickly. I don't/never will use oil injection, I hand oil instead. That said, as long as I've had the 2235, it's never let me down.
I'm not sure about the Earthquake, but AFA pneumatic stuff, I stay away from HF.
Had a little more time to look up the spec's for yuh. 700' lbs., Not bad! Question is, how long is that good for ? In the past, CHEAP air tools never last. Well unless you hardly use them, even then, yea, -not a good investment.
Advice, - go with a proven brand and it will always be ready for the job. Otherwise it ends up in the toolbox taking up space....still looks like new but doesn't work worth a shiii...
There are several videos comparing these Earthquake XT's to Snap-On, and they live up to the hype. My Buddy has the bigger version on mine, building transmissions, and it's held up for over a year.
This one isn't mine, but it's pretty much the same deal across the board in comparison.
Some Harbor Freight tools are made well. The Pittsburgh Pro line of hand tools are pretty good, different than the plain vanilla Pittsburgh line. I've read from guys that had the top notch stuff and like them. Don't know about the Earthquake though.
There are several videos comparing these Earthquake XT's to Snap-On, and they live up to the hype. My Buddy has the bigger version on mine, building transmissions, and it's held up for over a year.
This one isn't mine, but it's pretty much the same deal across the board in comparison.
Well, try it out. I've been using air tools since I was 16. There's a ton of junk out there. The Earthquake you posted cost more than the AirKat. The AirKat stuff I have are built very well, but I use AirKat for cut-offs and right angles drill/grinders. Everything else I have is IR. My air stuff also doesn't fail me because I only use dry filtered air as well....down to the milli micron lol. It a necessity in getting the most out any tool. You also have to incorporate high flow plugs and couplers for the tools to perform to spec. Steel Plugs, not aluminum or brass unless you running a HVLP set up. There's a little to know when setting up an air system...okay, -a lot lol.
I am using Milton fittings on everything. Going to give it a run pretty soon here. I've got exhaust work to do.
FWIW, this thing came in a really nice box (I work in the packaging industry, and I was impressed), and it was also bagged in a felt bag. Also came with its own oil. Nice presentation. I'll have to take pics, lol.
I am using Milton fittings on everything. Going to give it a run pretty soon here. I've got exhaust work to do.
FWIW, this thing came in a really nice box (I work in the packaging industry, and I was impressed), and it was also bagged in a felt bag. Also came with its own oil. Nice presentation. I'll have to take pics, lol.
