Side by Side Comparison of: Ingersoll Rand vs Stanley vs TEKTON

only used a few times so far but I'm really impressed with how it works so far and feel or a heavy quality tool. I took off car tires on the number one setting, very low setting for this gun pounded a little then right off. getting to know how to set air presser takes a little getting used to as it changes from left to right. Directions are in the little book they sent along although very small print and not much other info. Can't weight to try it out on something large and tough as I believe this will work very well. It's made in china but seems to has good quality. Add on. I replaced the front A Arms on my 2006 chev last week and the impact wrench Shure made live a lot easer then without it. Impact worked supper well and still looking for something bigger to try it out on. Wish I had it a long time a go ( girls get your man one for birthday or x mas he will like it a lot )

Good quality and ingersoll rand always had a name for itself, and used their impact guns a lot at work, now I got me the 231c for daily work, it's awesome, great buy can't beat the price

WOW! After several knuckle busting hours trying to get the blades off my riding mower, using wrenches, cheater bars, penetrating oil, my old power wrench, and every cuss word in my extensive potty mouth vocabulary, I decided to bite the bullet and buy this. I figured the price was cheaper and less of a hassle than taking my mower in to get it worked on. WELL... I put it on the nut.. hit the trigger and BAM! Done! The first nut came off so quickly I was sure that I'd stripped it, but low and behold it was off in an instant. Went to the second bolt and same thing... milliseconds. I wish I'd saved myself the hours of frustration and torture and went this route first. Really heavy duty, well made tool. It probably won't get a lot of use, but I'll be grateful to have it on hand when I need it.

I love this thing and can't believe I didn't buy one of these earlier in my car career. Anyway, I use it to change tires and it breaks lug nuts like a hot knife through butter. No more annoying battery powered impact wrenches running out of juice. And, with the adjustable torque, I was able to set the forward gear to stop around 80 ft-lbs so I could hand torque to 90. This thing is a work of art and feels great in the hand. I am using it with a small, Makitka 2hp, 2.6 gallon, 3.3 CFM@ 90PSI compressor and it works just fine for me. As with all impact tools, use ear protection.

This is my first impact wrench, and I absolutely love it. Using it with a Senco PC1131 4.3 gallon air compressor, which had a SCFM rating of 4.4 (this tool needs 4.2 and max out at 90 psi)The handling is great, there is not much vibration to be felt while the tool is hammering on the bolts. I also like the fact that both Forward and Reverse power is fully adjustable, with a feathering trigger, which is really important when I don't want bolts came off flying.When taking out lug nuts, the compressor kicks in every 5-6 bolts, and it's really got amazing continuous torque.I made a custom rubber grip for it using bicycle inner tubes, which further reduced vibration, and added a lot of grip to the handlebar.Highly recommended. I don't think you can find any other tool that have this much true torque and adjustable power for a lower price.

I have a harbor freight 2hp 8gal 125psi compressor and I first bought the $100 earthquake impact wrench from HF, which was suppose to be one of their best guns. I used it to remove my wheel lugs and it failed to take any of the nuts off and I returned it thinking my compressor was to weak to push enough air. I then got this gun from here after reading the reviews. I received the impact wrench and I went to the garage to try it out. My HF compressor is rated at 4.5 cfm @90psi and this gun only uses 4.2 cfm at 90psi. When I first used it on my lug nuts, it took them off without any trouble, and I even tried it on some suspension bolts and it had no problem taking them off. It even took off my flywheel bolts without any problems. I love this gun and I finally can use my compressor, if you need a impact wrench Igersoll rand is one of the best brands and amazon has the best price on this model wrench then any other place I found. Good luck.Don't forget to oil and grease this gun. It requires IRT10 oil and IRT105 grease and a grease gun. I bought the IR 105 LBK1 kit.

A really good set of sockets for the price. They're not fancy but they get the job done. Not a lot of play or wobble when attached to a wrench or extension. I've seen no wear or signs of breakage even though they get plenty of use on an impact wrench. The case they come with is pretty basic but it works. The sockets had some coating of oil still on them from the factory, so wipe them down when you get them. I would highly recommend them.

Heavy duty, well made works great!
One note. If you are buying these needing a specific size, check the listing for what sizes are included. They have the most common sizes, but if you are looking for a 15mm to remove the transmission mount off the skid plate on a 95 wrangler YJ, you will be out of luck. I didn't remove any stars for this because it was my mistake, the sizes are clearly listed in the details.

I hammered on these with my 1/2 air gun and took very rusty bolts out of the skid plate mounts. No wear on the socket and no stress fractures.

This impact socket set contained all the sockets I needed to remove stubborn metric bolts from my rusted on caliper brackets. Each socket is nicely labeled and the blow molded socket box is great quality and way better than the quality of the "socket tree" that some cheaper brands like harbor freight come with.

Great set. I should have read the description because doing a job last weekend I needed 18mm for many applications on a Jeep. I had to run to Lowe's and pay over $5 for one.

Overall, this is a very good set but if there was a next time, I'd purchase a more complete set.

I do all my own repair and maintenance on my vehicles, which currently number 6... All except my boat are foreign vehicles, and I finally got around to getting a set of deep impact sockets in metric... (Since impact sockets are six sided, you can get by with SAE sizes, but it's far from ideal... :) )

These sockets are good. The finish on the sockets doesn't match quite exactly, but that's really not an issue. Some are a little flatter black than others... Apparently they were made either in separate batches or they were made at different subcontractors, but they don't all look like they came from the same set... But they are well made and sized exactly right... (Some sockets are a little tighter or looser than the standard, but these are dead on. I measured them with an inside micrometer; they are dead on with the spec.)

If I had a wish list, I would have made this set include a 25mm socket and drop the 10mm. I have never seen a 10mm bolt that I actually needed an impact socket for. If the bolt is extremely tight, I would just grab a 6 sided regular socket to remove it.

Since I have a very large collection of sockets and these are deep sockets, I didn't have room in my toolbox drawer that I have all my sockets in... I knew I wouldn't, and that's why I wanted a set that came in some sort of holder or box that I can store in the cabinet where I keep my impact wrenches. The box is nice, two locking tabs and a handle to grab it with. The standard spring loaded socket holders won't work with these, they are far too heavy and will just fall off.

Very happy with these sockets.

Handy and dandy! If you're like me, you came here to find deep-well impact sockets for cheap! These sockets are well-made, sturdy, and can take any punishment my cordless impact wrench can dish out. Stanley is well known for making workhorse tools that work well for occasional/non-pro (people like me, and maybe you) use, and these are an excellent bargain. They're not flashy but they get the job done. I highly recommend!

Nice, heavy duty set.I have a mixed set of sockets that I have acquired throughout many years, but I am missing sizes, some are wearing out,etc... So I needed a fresh set. I bought this and the metric sizes. I am impressed.The first job I tackled came in the form of removing the skid plate bolts on my 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Just google it, they are rusted in, stuck and a lot of people cut them out. I put some PB Blaster on it, let it sit overnight and cranked the PSI up on my compressor for my impact. I hammered on them and these held up perfectly. One of the toughest jobs you could put these through.There are a few common sizes missing, so look to make sure that any sizes you may need for your projects are included. It's handy that they have a 1 inch socket as that is not a common socket in most sets. The carrying cases feel well made and fit well. Not overly bulky but strong.I highly recommend these sets.

Item arrived in the retail package. I initially purchased the Stanley 97-126 11 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket Set (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NIKA4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), which came with a Lifetime Warranty as well. I was so impressed with them, I ordered this item as well. These will be used with my DeWalt Impact Driver. I work with a local PD, where I work with a teammate and assist motorists needing assistance. One of the many things we do is help disabled motorist with flats. This socket set and the Metric brother set will allow me to remove and replace the lug nuts a lot faster. Sure, we will still need to break the lug nuts loose manually, but once that is done, we can now speed through the process of removing and replacing the lug nuts. Add in the Lifetime Warranty and you have a WINNER!I will use this seller again!

I have really put these through some work and they performed as described. Nice case too. What more can I say.

Good quality. Don't have to worry about them breaking in my impact gun like standard sockets. Great value.

there stronger perfect for my impact gun

I'm a DIY'r maintains 4 used vehicles and who tackles most any auto repair. I use my impact wrench frequently (for a DIY'r). My last impact wrench was an very inexpensive Sanborn that I used for over 20 years. The design is similar to the "PowRyte 1/2in. Rocking Dog Air Impact Wrench" sold on Amazon. I had to replace it due to loss of power to the point where it could not remove my truck lug nuts that were not rusted on.The IR 231 is a huge step up in power and adjustability. However, it feels much heavier and has a larger body. I'm deducting one star because I think it'll be harder to handle while laying under a vehicle and working in tight spaces. I may get a smaller, lighter, impact as well for those situations.

cheap simple and durable. works as it should. the power is comparable to much more expensive guns. it is pretty heavy. its also loud but not the loudest in the shop. but the biggest thing is that the exhaust points right at your work area so brake dust, dirt, rust, tiny metal shavings all get blown back at you. it is a heavy and simple Ingersoll rand so it will most likely last as long as you. my next gun will be a little lighter and have a handle exhaust.

This was my first impact wrench purchase. Out of the box, it's heavy and well made. Instructions are the most basic you've ever seen, so look around online or ask a friend if you don't know what you're doing.There are different power torque settings for forward and reverse, and it's a little ambiguous as to what setting you're actually on sometimes.The first time I used it, I put it on the highest reverse setting to take the lugs of the wheels of my truck. I think I had all four tires off in less than 60 seconds. Going back on, I wasn't sure how powerful the torque was going forward, so I used the 3 and tightened by hand afterwards. I was able to tighten about 1/2 a turn, so I'll probably turn it up to 4 next time and see how it goes.IR makes good impact sockets too, so pick up a set when you're buying this gun. I put quick connects on my hoses, impact wrench, socket wrench, air inflation nozzles and it makes changing out tools a snap. I'm very pleased with this purchase and would buy again.Final note - neighbors get very jealous when they hear the sound of an impact wrench going off on a Saturday morning. I saw a couple looking out the windows while I was rotating tires :D

There is a little expansion ring that holds sockets on, but mine grabbed and snagged with the first socket i put on there. I had to hammer off the socket and then rip off the little ring with pliers. after that, all is well, except sockets just fall off this thing. I will probably have this for a long time, and always be without a snap ring.Other than that, this little guy surprised me many times, huge rusted frame bolts, no problem. 32mm axle nut, no problem, brake caliper and suspension bolts with 140,000 miles of rust on them, no problem. I just leave it on level 5 and use it mostly for removing. I try to install most things by hand so as not to over tighten.

There are a whole lot of impact wrenches on the market and it's difficult to choose. This one has the power and the price combination that I was looking for. As soon as it came in, I had a need for it... A Broken U-bolt on a hay van, a sheared roll pin on a tetter, and a flat tire on the tractor. I have the power setting in the middle and didn't have a problem with any of the jobs. Made my work a lot easier and faster. I didn't give this review 5 stars only because I just got the tool and haven't had it long enough. If in ten years I am still as happy with it, then I'll give it the fifth star.

I bought this air impact wrench for use at home for changing tires on cars, trucks, and lawn equipment. It is the first impact wrench I've owned, so I decided to buy a model that IR has made for over 20 years. IR makes rebuild kits for it, but I doubt I'll ever need one.It appears to be a good, reliable gun. My first impression was that it was heavy, which I subsequently found made wrenching easier on me. It is made in China, but everything fits together well, and so far it has easily handled every wrenching job presented to it. While some 231 variants exhaust through the handle, this model exhausts through the front of the wrench.The documentation regarding the use, care and maintenance of the wrench that comes in the box is skimpy, but additional info is available online. Overall, I'm very satisfied with its quality, performace, and ease of use.

Havent broken yet on some insanely stubborn bolts. But it is missing some important sizes I need. Thats what the tool truck is for I guess, or they could complete the socket set........whatever. Does the job

I know this is ridiculous and I should read the description, but the set is missing an 18, 20, and 23. Kind of strange to not include these, and of course I needed an 18 for the first job I was doing....

Other than that, great impact set and way cheaper than any other brand but about 50%. Will be getting the 18, 20, and 23 separately to round off the set.

Didn't care for the grease that comes on them, but it's a solid set for the money. I mainly wanted a quick access set for my torque wrenches when working on my motorcycle and I also needed a 6pt 24mm which my big set didn't have. Covers everything I need in a durable plastic case that fits in my bike with my torque wrench.

Packaging and cleanup was inconvenient, but I'm happy with the ratio of value to quality.

These are a good value. However, they are not Chrome vanadium/black powder coated as shown in the picture. My set looks like the industrial Pittsburgh impact set that you find at Harbor Freight where oil will soak in rather than simply wipe away. Regardless, they work fine and are significantly cheaper in price than the Harbor Freight brand.

If you're looking for a nice similar set that is indeed Chrome vanadium/black powder coated, check out the Ingersoll Rand SK4M14L set here on Amazon. However, note that set costs $65.

Great set, nice and robust. I don't think I'll be needing replacements any time soon, however, two things keep this from being a 5 star set:
1. This is a decently sized set for the money ($22), and even though it includes the sizes in the description, the lack of 15, 18 and 20mm sockets makes this a hard set to finish off later. I really needed a 20mm, although I didn't realize I needed it until I got into the job. It's my fault, but still makes this set less attractive than a truly consecutive one.
2. The case this set comes in is certainly handy (so is the handle), however, mine opened during shipping, despite the extra metal screw to hold it closed. By the time I got it, only 1 of the sockets was actually still in the case, and the box had opened. Luckily, they all stayed inside the box. The sockets were just too heavy for the case given the typical UPS treatment, but it also makes me concerned that it could do that to me should I drop it.
This is a great set, just not perfect.

not a whole lot to say about an impact socket

Items arrived on time and were as described.

The deep sockets are a great value for the price. They are much cheaper than the alternatives and get accomplish the job. The only way to make this product better is to provide a case/holder.

Came secured and extremely greased up.works great and already used once tro take my tires off and check brake pads and they worked great my only gripe though is hard to see the size markings

I was impressed with the overall quality of the sockets, they are surely five star quality sockets. My only issue is my kit shipped with TWO 11/16" sockets and no 5/8"... It took me a couple months to realize as these aren't a set of sockets I use everyday. I just made a large purchase of a large toy that needed large sockets to work with and this seemed like a good set to start me off. Hopefully Amazon will fix me up even being outside the return window. Will update if so...

i had purchased because of the price. after seeing the product. its as good as the craftsman. i purchased both the SAE and the metric. only draw back is the size markings. hard to see black on black.

Built very well and should last but I don't believe it has the power they claim. Instructions are next to worthless.

Product just arrived. Looks beefy enough, however I don't know how it works (as in how do you put it in reverse, or lube it?) The enclosed "instruction" manual is a very thick safety manual written in several dozen languages. Pretty certain I can download an instruction manual from the I-R website, but hopefully tool companies aren't going the way of Apple and saving some coin by having supporting literature only available electronically.

not a lot of power

I've never owned a impact wrench, so it was a major disappointment to have some basic product information about the product. The brochure was of no value. It was 3 pages of hazards for each language and in 15 different languages. In essence it was almost 50 pages of worthless information.

In general this is a very nice good quality tool. I think that the clockwise/counter clockwise power setting devise is a little confusing since when I change the setting in one direction, the setting for the other direction also changes. This may be my problem and not that of the tool. However the thing that is most frustrating is trying to pull the sockets off when finished using the tool. I usually have to get another tool in order to prey the socket off. The "ring" on the end of the 1/2" drive holds the socket on with a death grip. They need to put a slightly smaller ring on the end of the drive or use some other way to keep the socket from easily falling off.

This impact spins and can tighten nuts but I found it failed to loosen my lug nuts on a 94 Camry. I had to get the car off jackstands to lower the car and break the nuts by hand.Cool little impact that should last forever just disappointed in the torque output.

I got this to change the timing belt on my Toyota. the 14mm socket is used a lot for that application. My 14mm socket is lightly stamped and there is no way a 14mm bolt head is going to fit in it, but a 13mm bolt head will??? I think this one was dropped off the production line at the factory and was mis-stamped at the factory? I'll be seeing what I can do to get it corrected, no fault of the seller, more a fault of Stanley tools I think. Otherwise a very nice set of sockets that I will probably use my whole life.

Nice set, just wish they wouldn't have skipped the 18mm and 20mm. If they absolutely had to skip a couple it would make a lot more sense to skip the 11mm and 13mm since I'm far less likely to be slamming those smaller sizes with a 1/2" impact, or if I did I'm more comfortable using my standard 11mm and 13mm since they wouldn't be on all that tight anyway.

Who the heck doesn't include a 18 mm! Case doesn't last

Seems like a good enough set for the money but it skips the 15mm size for some reason. I bought this to do replace my shocks and guess what size I needed...15mm. In all fairness, it says what sizes are included in the description and 15mm is not listed in there. Still, I just don't get a set that skips sizes.

Quality seems OK but why leave out 15, 18, & 20 mm sockets?- not like you never use those sizes. Get rid of the 10, 11, & 12 mm- not that useful and a bit overkill thinking you'd really need a 1/2" torque wrench for those size fasteners. Just picking up those 3 individual sockets at Sears cost more than this set. Hindsight is better spending a bit more and getting a complete range.

Not a full set other than that it's good

It came with 2 of the same sockets and is missing one of the others. I didn't figure it out until I needed the one that was missing but it's too late to exchange. Pretty annoying but the sockets themselves are stout, I've used an impact that has 700 ft lbs and they had no issue busting loose an old rusted in gas tank bolt.

Awesome sockets just remember that when you order something don't always expect it to have everything as listed. My set my wife bought me came with two 22mm sockets they didn't put in the 21 that was supposed to come with it. Anyways great product other than that

Good set for the price. I just wish they wouldn't leave out certain sizes.

I received my Stanley set very quickly via Amazon Prime as always. I have used them in my Small Engine Repair shop for the past week removing mower blades, spindles, lug nuts and other various tasks. This is the first so called "Impact Sockets" I have owned because I have never broken a single one of my Craftsman standard sockets using my Ingersoll 325 ft lb variable power impact wrench. My main reason for purchasing this set is the need for some deep well 6 point 1/2" drive sockets. Here is my impression;Pros; Very nice case to store the sockets, they are very heavy and show zero signs of wear after testing the 7/16-3/4 at full power for at least a full minute, not the slightest markings or wear inside the socket or the drive insert, fitment on all bolts is good at this price, there is very little slop.Cons; received sockets soaked with oil and rust scaling causing them to appear very dull, the 7/16 and 15/16 size markings are completely un-legible as the engraving is to shallow, these sockets are very thick walled making them unusable in low clearance spots, I have never seen chrome vanadium rust prior to these which raises an advertising question.Overall; I placed all of the sockets in my ultrasonic cleaner to remove the oil and most of the scaling than used steel wool to clean all the scaling off. I wiped them down with a lightweight oil to protect them as it was obvious they would rust. This also made the etching much easier to read though the two mentioned above remained un-legible. It appears these sockets are very durable and will likely last a lifetime but I can't say I am happy with the purchase. Compared to the Tektron sockets I have purchased here, these are inferior products regarding the quality of steel and poor quality engravings. However, I do like the case very much and I really have no reason to complain at this price for a socket that seems unbreakable. I recommend spending a few extra dollars for the Tektron brand in this price range as they have a nice shiny surface without oil and the marking is extremely easy to read.Kevin BowleyKevin's Small Engine and Tractor ServiceSouth Berwick ME. 03908

These are decent heavy duty sockets but they can and will rust easily.The other problem is the very hard to read markings that will drive youcrazy trying to read the sizes. If I had to do it again I would pick a set thatwould't rust easily and I could read the size easily.

it worked great for the 1st year. lever on gun stuck on. had it rebuilt and stuck again. in the garabge with it

I use this gun in maybe one car a day at work and lube it often but still the cheap plastic trigger sticks when release and continues to rotate unless I disconnect from air line. Would buy one with metal trigger. Is this still covered under warranty?

I compared this with its $40-ish copycat (Central Pneumatic) from Harbor Freight and a Bosticth BTMT72391 from my local Menards store for about $70 side by side in my garage yesterday. This was the weakest of the three for the reverse torque action. The reverse torque action was the main reason I started looking for an impact wrench to work on cars in my garage. Plus, I don't like the forward shooting exhaust design of this impact wrench. Since the Bostitch impact wrench worked the best and it came with a 3 year warrantee compared to 1 year for this one, it's obvious that I have no reason to keep this one.

made in china what can you expect!!! after two month work started giving me problems

Documentation was nonexistant.

It did not work as well as the $30 dollar impact I replaced it with. I returned it.

we returned this because it was missing a couple sockets...which just happen to be ones my husband needed.

Didn't fit my impact wrench at all, even though it's supposed to fit 1/2" but I did get a refund & bought another set that actually does fit

Outer rims too thick, cannot go into small spaces, especially car rims.

Solid set in a plastic case. 2 stars because I got two 13 mm and no 12. Pretty disappointed because I use the 12 a lot. Not returning this used item.

1 socket has no chamfer, kind of poor quality

It is a good set of sockets but was not a complete set. It was missing 15 & 18 mm sockets which were the two l needed the most.

It's impossible to see the socket size engraved on the socket. Take it out in the sunlight and still impossible to read on some of the sockets. I recently bought a shallow set of impact sockets by TEKTON and you can read the socket size from across the room. I recommend the TEKTON over the Stanley for that reason alone....and I think they were a little cheaper. All from Amazon.

sizes seem way off, took 2 sizes down from 1" to make a 1", the drive insert already looks eat up after 2 jobs

Purchased this, supposed to be new, got a heavily used product. Stickers are scratched, gun is scuffed, everything is greasy and tight. Extremely dissapointed, hoping I'll be able to get it resolved without much trouble.

Mine lasted 1 year and 6 months. 1 year warranty. The trigger throttle rod seizes up in the main body. Cannot get it out to repair. Junk. A known problem with this model (now I find out). I'm no professional, just a guy who wanted a name brand tool for my hobby.

Speed adjuster broke can't seem to get a hold of i r to get fixed

This gun is weak. Perhaps I just got a lemon, but I am disappointed and I intend to return it.

Well after 4 months of weekend work the trigger broke the Ingersoll-Rand 232TGSL thunder gun is a much better gun, heck I have guns 15 years old that still work, this gun is way over rated, and too heavy to.

Purchased this 2 weeks ago and it's already trash. Valve in the trigger went out and it stays on full blast. I was oil everyday before use. Don't buy

Poorly made product. One socket was out of spec. and wouldn't even fit the bolt.

Socket stripped out lug nuts they do not hold up

Buy an 11 piece socket set, only get 10. Not happy.

The product seems fine, but instead of a 17mm socket (the most common use one for me) it came with two 16mm sockets instead. Obviously a quality issue in the packing. The quality of the product seems fine. Just frustrating to not have the correct sockets it should have.

Some of the sockets engraved markings are hard to read. The photo on Amazon makes the sockets appear to have a nice finished surface, which is also not the case. Socket 14mm appears to have a bit of a casting/forging imperfection and is not readable. Compared to my Pittsburgh SAE set, these look like a child made them. I expected something with the "Stanley" label to be a higher quality to that of it's generic counterparts. I am sure they will work, but now I wish I got the 13 piece Pittsburgh Metric set rather than this set.I own a Sunex 3680 12 Piece 3/8" Deep Drive SAE 12 Point Impact Socket Set, they deserve 5 stars and are what I expected these Stanley sockets to be on-par to (based on the photo they look of the same quality and finish).Update: I've purchased the 13 piece Pittsburgh Metric set to complement this set. The other set includes sizes 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30 and 32. The end result is 8 duplicate sockets sizes 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, three of which are common lug nut sizes. Combining these two sets to make one well rounded set is the way to go.Had this Stanley set not had poorly made 13 and 14mm sockets in my set I would have given it 4-5 stars. The rest of the sockets are ok for the price I paid.

Poor quality control. I received a set with 2 duplicates, and a size that's not even marked as supposed to be in the set. So that's 3 sizes that I don't have due to it going out the door as wrong sizes. Metric set was fine.

They shipped me used ones. They are very old and dirty. I have to clean it myself. But it still works so I don't want to waste time shipping it back. DO NOT buy it if you hate old and dirty things.

Stanley 11 pc. deep 1/2 drive impact sockets. Contained two 11/16 and no 3/4. The duplicate socket is a Husky not Stanley. Looks like Stanley dumps their mistakes on Amazon. To much trouble to return...I'll look for a 3/4 at the flea market. Should have looked there first.