1056-XL 1/2" Nitrocat Composite Compact Impact Wrench

Very lightweight and powerful. Great price. Buy it now definitely worth it.

Dealer tech here, as far as stubby impacts go, for the money this one will keep up with matco/mac/snapon all day at a fraction of the cost. Perfect size when space to work is a factor. Aircat provides a 2 year warranty and with the availability of rebuild kits this should last you for many years. The selector for on and off can be moved to the other side which is nice for you south-paws. Get a hi-flow swivel quick connect and you can work in even smaller places. Definitely would purchase this again.

Fits in a lot of places and seems to have decent power I work on semis and have not found anything it wouldn’t take off

I finally got to use this impact for the first time today when replacing the lower control arms on a Nissan Titan. I know it's not really designed for suspension work but I wanted to see what it would do and while it's not as strong as my bigger Nitrocats (who would expect it to be) it did wonderful. Lug nuts at 90-it didn't even have to try, ball joint pinch bolts-barely had to hit them and they where flying off, shock absorber bolts came right out, everything was 19mm-22mm head, with that I am not in the rust belt but normal corrosion on the bolts from time. I honestly don't understand some of the lower rated reviews on this impact but maybe I got lucky????? I also only use Milton high flow fittings at ALL of my connections (your air flow is only as good as it's weakest link so anything that's not high flow will kill air flow)I use a 35 gallon Dayton compressor with a single stage 11.5cfm compressor pump running at 90psi at the regulator, 10' of 1/2" piping (1/2" inlet/outlet pressure regulator-inline oiler) and a 50'-3/8" hose, max tank pressure 110psi. So as you can see my system isn't high end and still runs this impact and any of my other air tools with ease. So if you are having issue's with your air tools please consider taking the time to read a bit about proper piping/fittings and hoses for your tools and you may be surprised at how well you can make your air supply work. Update: I uploaded a video to show this impact removing lugs nuts. In the video I say 90 ft-lbs and that was my mistake for assuming Hyundai had torqued them to spec when my father in law had taken it there to have it worked on, I used a torque wrench on the other side and the lug nuts where actually breaking loose between 105-110 ft-lbs. The impact when I am using it in the video is actually below recommended air pressure since I am only running 90psi at the reg and it will drop by the time it goes through a 50' 3/8" hose. I'm planning to run a 1/2" I.D. hose then adapt to a 3/8" the last 10' in order to pick up volume and help keep the pressure drop from happening.

This air impact fits in tight places and is easy to change direction. Has three levels of torque and is adjusted with your thumb. The tool is high quality, solid, heavy (but not overly so) and the craftsmanship is exquisite. This company obviously takes pride in the quality of their products, and I would purchase this brand again. I suspect that the claimed breakaway torque is a bit optimistic for my compressor setup (125 PSI), but is likely accurate if the PSI is tweaked. The hog ring on the 3/8 business end can be a pain, so I use 1/2 " sockets with an impact adapter and remove only the sockets. I recommend getting the 1/2 " variant of this gun because it will likely have better results with tough fasteners. It is available in 3/8" and 1/2" for the same price. The 3/8" I purchased was not able to break a Honda crank bolt, even with the use of the Lisle 19mm heavy socket that's made for Honda crank bolts. But it's worked on everything else I've thrown at it and I love the way it fits in my hand. Hopefully it will last for years.

I really like this little gun. Works great.

Not the strongest impact I own but by far my favorite! Left or right hand use, strength adjustment, all adjustments with a flock of the thumb! I've only had this for a short while so I can't speak to the longevity of it but it feels very well made, it's fairly quiet, very strong and feels great in your hand. I chose this one because of other people's reviews and so am glad I did! I will be buying more aircat products on the future for sure!

I had to do suspension work on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L pickup. This made mincemeat of the work I had to do. My 13, 11, and 7 year olds used this!!! (Granted, they had supervision and guidance from dear old Dad. Hey, I'm getting wore out; I have to pass this on to my kids!!! :-D I did one side in 3-4 hours: upper control arm, lower control arm balljoint, tierod end, and shock absorber, which included removing the axle hub nut. This tool did it all. I had a CH impact wrench some time ago that was useful for lugnuts and maybe the lower bolt for the shocks. This tool was compact, powerful, and had enough weight to not destroy your hand. The only complaint, a minor one, is the packaging it came in was poor, a mere cloth bag, which in hindsight, explains the low cost of the tool. I don't care about that LOL EXCELLENT tool!!!

I already own the 3/8 Aircat stubby impact and why not spend the money to get the 1/2'' version as well. I am already a fan of Aircat products and i own many of them so i know what to expect but for someone new to this brand it is absolute top notch for fantastic price. I own the 1/2'' 1200K Aircat but limited to the amount of room due to the size but having a stubby impact makes it much easier to get into tighter areas. I used to just use a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter but after putting a lot of torque on the adapter it snapped in two so i was getting sick of warrantying the adapter so it was time to purchase the 1/2''. The tool is very quiet as it's not whisper quiet but you will not be needing ear muffs with this impact. I have others around me that have SO LOUD impacts it makes you go deaf and this is just so tiny and doesn't sacrifice power as it has the power to remove 3500 HD lug nuts without hesitation. This impact will break anything loose and i even now rarely pull my bigger 1/2'' impact out but when i need serious power then i will but it fits in the palm of your hand. The switch i think the biggest weakness of the impact as does get in the way with your hand but not really a big deal and get used to it. There is also a dial with 1,2,3 settings for different torque which is nice because you 1 settings run it down almost hand tight which is nice. The impact is seriously far better than anything out on the market. Comparable to other brands i wouldn't even hesitate to purchase again if needed. It comes with a grease-able head and parts are available to replace so there isn't a doubt this will last a long time. The best impact i have owned and would seriously recommend to anyone looking at buying this as you will not be disappointed.

You do have to hang on it for about 30s but is able to crack a wheel nut torqued to ~600N.m Very small, feels like a toy but has the power to back it up.

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3/8 yet so powerful I am a full time automotive tech im whipping out gearboxs and engines all the time. I had the snap on mg325 the snap on 8810a. Milwaukee 3/8 chicago pneumatic stubby. None of them have the power this does. Im taking off Wheel bolts Drive shaft nuts Clutch and flywheel and dual mass flywheel bolts Engine mounts Gearbox mounts Diff mounts If your looking for power look no further The size makes it perfect for all day use without getting tired.

As other reviewer mentioned, this little guy packs a good punch on hard to reach fastener of all kinds on modern cars. For anyone doing some alternator, ac compressor, power steering pumps, tensioners and other accessories on the accessory belt, this is your go-to tool. Allow yourself the budget for a set of shallow impacts 3/8 and your pleasure to work with this compact impact will be complete! Also; for those of us who uses a BRANICK 7400 or 7600 strut spring compressor, this impact is the perfect match for removal of the upper strut nut. Those who have used a Branick will know how top space is limited and it can become hard to use a regular size impact gun to spin-off the top nut. I will try to post a picture to show what difference it makes. In resume, a very good powerful small size compact with lots of power and relatively quiet. The protective boot could be purchased locally for 25$Canadian. The little guy still goes strong as of July 2022 I have done many end link kits with it lately. They all come loose and undone after a short burst from this tool. I highly recommend this compact impact for anyone dealing with rusted bolts and nuts with limited access. *Update May 2nd 2024, i worked on rear wheel bearing/hubs on a Toyota Yaris 2012. Super rusted/corroded parts. The 4x 14mm bolts holding the bearing to the wheel axle were removed with this little guy. Bolts were not heated or lubricated with anything prior. The 4 of them came loose within seconds. The regular 1/2 sockets were too bulky to fit in this tight spot. Only a 3/8 air impact could be used. *