DFB
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- John Deere 4100 HST /410 FEL, R4s
I buy some cheap tools from HF but I'd never buy their impact driver. I think the 18v impact driver is a lifetime tool and deserves the investment. I have a Makita and love it.
This a great point take a look at specs and compare before you buy.
In 12volts Lion impact drivers the Milwaukee 2462 is advertised @ 1000inlbs and 3000 impacts, the Bosch PS 41 is pretty similar @ 930 inlbs/3100 IPM's, the Hitachi 955/2700, Dewalt Max 950/3400, and the Makita DT 800/3000 IPM. ....now compare the #68568 12v driver from HF. It's listed at 384 inch lbs. max torque @ 2000 impacts. Not really in the same class of tool though I'm sure it has a place (like small mechanical assembly)
But the Rigid 12V is advertised at 1100inlbs/3000 IPM and the kit is $79 online right now. :shocked:
(Geeze did anybody even weigh in with a Rigid on this thread yet...I don't quite recall? )
I just used 12volt's as an example. I'm not pushing them but I will say again do really like the ones I have.
18V and above will always create waaay more torque than the smaller guys but not everyone always needs all that power...or speed either Max Rpm is another comparison point. Most impacts usually run close to a 1000 rpm's faster than the average drill/driver. Plus bigger tools weigh more even with compact batteries and usually always cost much more.
Obviously the new Brushless motors are the supposed to be the best technology yet.... does everybody need one? No I don't think so but they sure are sweet!
And BTW I'm not knocking HF either considering I have a 18V Ni cad 5 3/8 cordless circular saw from them that's still going with the original battery that came with it and has outlasted two similar 18V Makita batteries. Go figure!