Hitachi WR18DL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Wrench

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Brand: Hitachi
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Model: WR18DL
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Features

Two 3.0 Ah HXP Lithium Ion batteries for three times the life at half the weight of NiCd or NiMH batteries
Lithium Ion batteries can be used in Hitachi 18V DMR and DVF3 tools for even more value
Class leading torque- 1,950 in/lbs to power through the toughest jobs with ease; 1/2-inch square drive
Hitachi's unique Cool Flow system provides a steady stream of air to the motor, allowing the impact to run harder and longer, minimizing the risk of burnout
Compact and lightweight at only 6-5/8 inches in length and 3.5 lbs for maneuverability

Accessories
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Editorial Reviews:

Compact and lightweight design. Industrial grade, two-piece motor with heavy-gauge copper coils. Cool Flow system provides a steady stream of air to the motor, allowing the impact to run harder and longer, minimizing the risk of burnout. Two-step speed sw itch lets user select between Power Mode (0-2,600 RPM) and Save Mode (0-2,000) for ultimate control based on application. Externally accessible carbonm brush and replaceable armature for longer tool life. 5-position belt hook and LED work light. STANDA RD EQUIPMENT: 2-No.326241 3.0Ah Lithium Ion batteries, No, UC18YRL quick charger, No.323230 carrying case. SPECIFICATIONS: 18-Volt, 3.0 Ah, 0-2,600 RPM power mode, 0-2,000 save mode, 1,950 in-lbs torque, 2 speed. 6-5/8" tool leng

User Comments about the Hitachi WR18DL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Wrench

Have had impact wrench for few weeks. However it really is not rated as high a tork range as a air impact.Overall meets all my expectations. It is very light and the battery's hold charge very well. The work light is a nice option.Works well to disassemble engine parts etc.The only possible negative is it has a tough time with wheel nuts.

All Li-Ion batteries are not alike. You will need new batteries a lot less often with Hitachi and DeWalt as a result.I really wish that Ryobi would adapt their One+ impact driver to a wrench because I have their 18V Li-Ion battery, but they didn't - yet. Hitachi sells many bare tools that can use these batteries, so while it's not as versatile as the One+ system, it's the next best thing - with better batteries.If you're taking big rig tires off, go for the Snap-On CT4850, but anything shy of that can be done at half the price and half the weight by the WR18DL - (again) with better batteries.Lovin' it. Got the WR18DL today and it promptly took a lug nut that was torqued to 80ft/lb off my Maxima - in about 5 seconds. Since Ryobi uses manganese Li-Ion, this is no great hardship.

I plan on keeping this lightweight bulldog in my trunk at all times for just that purpose.One thing about Hitachi Li-Ion tools that gets overlooked is their battery technology. Hitachi uses the same nano-phosphate formula that DeWalt uses. This technology allows the cycle-life of these batteries to be tripled over the standard manganese (Milwaukee and pretty much everyone else uses this) to 1000-1500 cycles. Manganese Li-Ion only lasts 300-500 cycles - same as NiCd and NiMH.

I also have dewalt 1/2 in drive compact 18V impacts and the Hitachi seems to last a little longer. All I can say is GOOD STUFF. My NI-MH 18V 3.0 Ah batteries worked good for a while but the lithium ions are just better. I purchased this impact about a year and a half ago and it is still running strong. Oh yeah make sure you get lithium ion bateries they last much longer and are lighter.

I am a garage door installer and use this impact all day long and have not had a single problem with it. I love my dewalt impacts too but I have to send them in every six months on average to be fixed. I haven't sent this one in yet and it is all I use all day. I just put in my third set of brushes but that's why they make them replaceable.

To sum this review up. I had to send the Milwaukee back numerous times because of it's poor build quality. I have been using the Hitachi for more than 4 months without a problem. One other component of the impact which I enjoy is the pin. The battery stays secured to the drill, even after a four five foot fall. I have owned a 14.4 Milwaukee, 14.4 DeWalt, 18v DeWalt, and now this one. With the DeWalt, the pin had to be compressed with a nail or screw in order to remove the socket. Unlike the DeWalt, the pin is designed to keep the socket secure when the pin of the impact is in line with the hole of the socket.

I laughed at the little light it comes with at first, but it has come in handy in dark garages. This is normal. The DeWalt would kill at least too full batteries in only one install. Another reviewer has mentioned a bad smell from the motor. There are small plastic fins in the motor which move air and keep the motor cool, and they have broken of on every DeWalt impact I have owned. I install garage doors, and my impact wrench is my number one weapon.

I look actually look forward to using it. The torque is strong enough to pull the lug nuts of a wheel hub, and the battery life is stellar. The socket WILL come off of the impact with a little force unlike the DeWalt. All my impacts, drills, saws, and other power tools have gave off burning odor during the break-in of the tool. I have had motors die on the DeWalt due to its poor cooling design. One battery will get me through multiple double sized garage door installs.

Buy the Hitachi. It's safe to say that one Hitachi lithium-ion batter = 3+ DeWalt NiCads.

etc. I am a Hitachi fan converted over from Makita. I use this Hitachi WR18DL 18-volt Cordless Impact Wrench to change flat tires on my 2 construction trailers. NO AIR HOSES NEEDED. This Hitachi takes the drudgery out of changing flat tires.Now I am also using it instead of my air impact wrench around my shop, etc.