Great tool, with a smaller than average head, which is great for getting into tight spaces. I had another impact wrench which I first bought which was great and did everything it was supposed to. Unfortunately, I did not take into consideration the size of the head on the impact wrench. When I tried to use it to remove rear bolts on a caliper bracket, I could not get it to fit. Ended up using a breaker bar, but some of those bolts are tight and as an older man I don't have the strength I had when I was 18. Took a long time to get that bolt off, even with the leverage of the breaker bar. Got this impact wrench later and am glad I did. Now I understand why my grandfather long ago (God rest his soul) used to say, "Repairs take as long as they are going to take, and if you do not have the RIGHT tools for your level of experience and strength, it will take longer no matter how well you know what to do." Well when I got older and a little weaker, I know know why tools like this are a god send.
To the uneducated peanut gallery, the older 18 volt system still has a lot of merits. It's well established in the Pro industry (more so statistically than the 20v system which is really 18v also), has no aversion to cold temps (leaving tools at the job-site in winter), and actually have more unit watts output than comparable 20v. 18v Dewalt branded batteries last a long time (5-7 years compared to lithium's shorter lifespan) and now have an adapter so you can use either type of battery in an 18v tool.
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People who bought 18v NiCd tools 7+ years ago and expect them to last a lifetime of occasional use.
People who bought 18v NiCd tools 7+ years ago and expect them to last a lifetime of occasional use."/>
The fact that they are still producing the tools and batteries should answer that.
The fact that they are still producing the tools and batteries should answer that."/>
Thank you!