Cordless impact wrench, from Dewalt, Makita & other top brands

When it comes to reviewing and shopping for a cordless impact wrench there are a few things you should be comparing. Firstly you should realize there are different sizes of battery packs. Sizes range from, 4.8v, 7.2v, 9.6v 12v, 14.4v, 15.6, 18v and 24volt batteries. You should also check the torque that the cordless impact wrenches offer, the more torque the better. It's alsoimportant to know how much RPM the power tool can offer.

There are many cordless wrench manufacturers to choose from, such as Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Chicago, Hitachi and Panasonic. When doing comparisons be sure to find out how long the warranty is good for, and what does it cover. Also read consumer reports from unbiased sources, so you can make an informed buying decision.

Other features you should be checking include:

• does the impact wrench have a variable speed?
• reversible battery pack, perfect for hard to reach spaces
• light weight design
• ergonomic grip
• does the cordless use a Ni-MH battery? This brand works up to 2 times longer than competitive batteries

Review the following models of battery powered impact wrenches, Hitachi WH12DM2, Panasonic (EY6535GQW, EY6506NQKW), Milwaukee (9081-22, 9079-22), Makita (6990DWDE, 6980FDWDE, 6916DWDEX1, 6935FDWDE, 6933FDWDE), Dewalt (DW052K-2, DW054K-2, DW055K-2, DW056K-2, DW057K-2, DW059K-2 ) and the McCulloch MD7807KM.

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