HF cordless impact wrench not that cheap compared

[Donald]

OK, let me start by saying this is not an apples to apples comparison. HF has a 1/2" cordless impact wrench for around $109 that is spec'ed for 200+ ft/lbs and the Dewalt is spec'ed for 300+ ft/lbs. The Dewalt is $134 at Lowes. OK, the Dewalt is a bare tool, no case, battery or charger. But I have that already and am trying to standardize on the Dewalt 18V. So for me, the battery and charger are not a problem. So for $25 more I can get a Dewalt with 50% more ft/lbs. And I work at Lowes part time for hobby money so there is another 10% off.

 

[The_Jeff]

So did you use them both? Anyone can look at a spec sheet.

 

[Astro14]

Quality matters too...and I will pay more for quality in power tools (Makita, DeWalt, Porter-cable) than go with the cheap stuff. Some of my power tools are pushing 20 years old and work great...though the Ni-Cad batteries have needed replacing.

Your Dewalt is a good choice.

That said, I have an IR air impact wrench for serious work, including lugs...but I would love to have the cordless as part of my off-road tool kit...

And military gets 10% off at Lowe's too...just show your ID...

 

[Vikas]

Usual price for the comparable 1/2 inch cordless is about $60 after rebate during Black Fridays. Every year, without fail, you will be able to pick one up at your local Pep Boy or similar store.

Paying $110 for HF version with single battery makes NO sense at all.

I buy lots of HF stuff but this one does not compute.

- Vikas

 

[tig1]

Here ya go.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=electric+impact+wrench

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Here ya go.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=electric+impact+wrench


I am not sure what you are trying to point out? The electric one there is 110V. The cordless one for $109 is the one I am talking about.

Not that its a big deal, but the HF one is ugly in its colors.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: tig1
Here ya go.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=electric+impact+wrench


I am not sure what you are trying to point out? The electric one there is 110V. The cordless one for $109 is the one I am talking about.

Not that its a big deal, but the HF one is ugly in its colors.


Because I think Vikas(who posted just ahead of me) mixed up the corded tool with the cordless one. Ugly colars? You lost me with that.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: tig1
Here ya go.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=electric+impact+wrench


I am not sure what you are trying to point out? The electric one there is 110V. The cordless one for $109 is the one I am talking about.

Not that its a big deal, but the HF one is ugly in its colors.


Because I think Vikas(who posted just ahead of me) mixed up the corded tool with the cordless one. Ugly colars? You lost me with that.



I just like the colors of a Dewalt better than the colors of the HF. Purely personal preference. Would not pay for it however.

 

[Vikas]

What did I mix up? I was talking about the cordless 1/2 inch impact. By the way, latest ITC coupon has HF cordless for under $90. Some stores are liberal with ITC coupon usage but your mileage may vary.

 

[kkreit01]

I would never buy another HF cordless tool. I had one of their smaller cordless 3/8" drills, and it was worthless. You are spending your money wisely on the Dewalt.

 

[sciphi]

I've been satisfied with my Northern Tool 24v cordless impact. It comes with 2 Ni-Cad batteries and some common lug nut sockets. It's done everything I've asked it to in the year or so I've had it. It doesn't like cold weather, but that's to be expected. At about $110 or so, it's a bargain compared to this HF tool.

 

[Vikas]

I agree completely. Current HF cordless 18V is a dud and needs to be avoided at all costs. When it goes on clearance at under $35 or so, then it might be worth it

24V Northern or Goodyear/Kwawasaki from Pep Boys are better buys and they get good reviews.

- Vikas

 

[IndyIan]

http://www.inventsmartworld.com/ImpactHead.html
I have one of these for my Rigid 18V drill, it was $20 at Canadian Tire. Properly torqued lugs are no challenge at all and it does work for scissor jacks but it kills the jack eventually and then the impact driver itself... But they warrantied it and now I have a real floor jack so the impact driver should last many years just doing lugs and things under 100ft/lbs.
It did work off the over tightened lugs on the tracker this spring as well which I'd guess were in the 150ft/lb range, but I'd say thats the practical limit.