While the tools technicians use in the shop have grown increasingly technical, sometimes the job still calls for a little bit of brute force. Whether dealing with rusting, corroded bolts that are pitted with road salt, removing wheels to replace tires or better plumb the depths of a vehicle, power tools make sure every technician has the muscle they need in their corner.
Read more: Support your techs with the right tools for the job“Just about every job on our equipment has large fasteners that need [to be] loosened or removed for repairs or maintenance,” said Eric Moore, fleet manager at Griffin Pavement Striping in Columbus, Ohio, in reference to the Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 1/2” High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring, No. 2767-20. “Once the problem has been identified, it is pretty much automatic to reach for the M18 FUEL impact and the sockets to do the job."
So, here's some of the best power tools for any job, as featured in Fleet Maintenance’s 2023 Tool & Equipment Supplement.The tools in this gallery include:
- Mini Angle Disc Cutter from Mueller-Kueps
- Aircat Vibrotherm 1178-VXL 1/2" Impact from Florida Pneumatic Mfg.
- M18 Fuel 1/4" Lockbolt Tool with One-Key from Milwaukee Tool
- Marson AH-250 Pneumatic Riveter from Howmet Fastening Systems
- 12V Max Brushless 3" Angle Grinder from Bosch Power Tools
- 1/2" Impact Wrench from Chicago Pneumatic Tools
- ATOMIC Compact 20V Max Cordless Ratchets from DeWalt
- 1" Cordless Jumbo Impact Wrench from ACDelco/Durofix
- Nitro Series 11" Diameter Random Orbital Sander from Dynabrade Inc.
- 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless Impact Driver
- Mini-Ductor Venom HP from Induction Innovations
- Heavy Duty Air Hammer with Long Barrel from Mighty Seven
- 18V 3/8" Drive Brushless Cordless Impact Wrench Kit from Snap-on
- Long Barrel Air Hammer from SP Air
