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Hitachi WR18DL 18-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Wrench
 
Manufacturer: Hitachi
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Product Description
Think that all impact wrenches are bulky, heavyweight behemoths? Think again. The new Hitachi WR18DL Cordless 1/2-inch Square-Drive Impact Wrench is compact and lightweight at only 6-5/8 inches long and 3-1/2 pounds. But don't be fooled by its size and sleek styling. This is a powerful nut-busting, bolt-rattling pro-duty tool that's fueled by a never-say-die 18-volt lithium-ion battery.

The WR18DL Impact Wrench produces an incredible 1,950 in./lbs. of torque for tightening and loosening the most stubborn nuts, and hex-head bolts and screws. It comes with two high-capacity 18-volt lithium-ion batteries that have three times the life span and half the weight of nicad or nickel-metal hydride batteries. The two-speed tool can be used in Power Mode (zero to 2,600 rpm) for full-speed applications, or in Save Mode (zero to 2,000 rpm), which provides greater control.

The square-drive chuck accepts all 1/2-inch sockets. The tool features Hitachi's unique Cool Flow system that delivers a steady stream of air to the motor, allowing the wrench to run longer without risk of burnout. It also has a replaceable carbon brush, and five-position belt hook that has a built-in LED work light. The WR18DL is covered by Hitachi's industry-leading five-year warranty.

The WR18DL impact wrench comes with two 3.0-amp-hour lithium-ion batteries, a quick charger, and carrying case. -- Joseph Truini



Unique 2-step speed switch give the ability to select between power mode or save mode.

Designed to feel like a 12 volt while experiencing the power of an 18 volt.

Circuit technology prevents battery from losing full power when in use.

Product Details

  • 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-Inch Hitachi 18-volts DMR and DVF3 tools for even more value
  • Class leading torque- 1,950-Inch/lbs to power through the toughest jobs with ease; 1/2-Inch square drive
  • Hitachi-foots 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-Inch length and 3.5-pounds for maneuverability

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Customer Reviews

One of the best impacts on the market
 
Review Date: November 25, 2007
Reviewer: James L. Wilcox IV, Chicago, IL USA
I install garage doors, and my impact wrench is my number one weapon. I have owned a 14.4 Milwaukee, 14.4 DeWalt, 18v DeWalt, and now this one. I had to send the Milwaukee back numerous times because of it's poor build quality. I have had motors die on the DeWalt due to its poor cooling design. 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 have been using the Hitachi for more than 4 months without a problem. I look actually look forward to using it. The battery stays secured to the drill, even after a four five foot fall. I laughed at the little light it comes with at first, but it has come in handy in dark garages. The torque is strong enough to pull the lug nuts of a wheel hub, and the battery life is stellar. One battery will get me through multiple double sized garage door installs. The DeWalt would kill at least too full batteries in only one install. It's safe to say that one Hitachi lithium-ion batter = 3+ DeWalt NiCads.

Another reviewer has mentioned a bad smell from the motor. All my impacts, drills, saws, and other power tools have gave off burning odor during the break-in of the tool. This is normal.

One other component of the impact which I enjoy is the pin. 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. The socket WILL come off of the impact with a little force unlike the DeWalt. With the DeWalt, the pin had to be compressed with a nail or screw in order to remove the socket.

To sum this review up... Buy the Hitachi.
cordless Impact Wrench
 
Review Date: November 3, 2007
Reviewer: Benjamin Gold, Jr., Tega Cay, SC
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. 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. etc. NO AIR HOSES NEEDED.
Awesome little wrench
 
Review Date: July 8, 2008
Reviewer: W. DeVercelly, Northern New Jersey
Got the WR18DL today and it promptly took a lug nut that was torqued to 80ft/lb off my Maxima - in about 5 seconds. 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. All Li-Ion batteries are not alike! 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. 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. Since Ryobi uses manganese Li-Ion, this is no great hardship. 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.
Powerful
 
Review Date: September 9, 2009
Reviewer: Jeep player, FL USA
Don't let the size of this tool trick you. This fanstastic little powerhouse removes the wheel lugs on my trailer and SUVs rapidly. The specs say it's only 1950in-pounds, or 162ft-pounds. It seems to have this plus some. For seriously stubborn tasks, a large and heavy electric may be necessary or a pneumatic impact for the ultimate torque, but for 98% of what I do messing with my Jeeps and lawn tractor blade changing etc, this is a super convenient, small, lightweight powerhouse... (and I don't have to move my compressor, or run super long air lines to my work.)

I shopped for a long time before buying this. There are heavier impacts... Ingersol Rand makes a great cordless with Lithium batteries at 350 ft-pounds. It's $400 w/ two batteries. The Dewalt cordless impact has 300 ft-pounds at $299, but it continues to use the outdated Nicad batteries..in the heat where I live, these fail rapidly and you spend a fortune replacing them every year. I looked at more powerful plug-ins, all above the $150 range have great torque (like the Dewalt:340 ft-pounds at $179), but you'll have to run that power cord to your task. And, most of these tools are HEAVY.

My plan is to use this lightweight powerhouse for most of my chores, and when I need super torque, either hit the task with a 24 inch breaker bar, or breakdown and get a corded electric. If your wheel lugs are not seriously coroded and neglected, this tool seems to have the muscle to take them off. It's so small, it's almost fun to see this tool remove the lugs so easily!
Best cordless tool since the drill
 
Review Date: June 3, 2009
Reviewer: G man, CA United States
I use this almost everyday for work. In over a year it has never been a problem. Both batteries still hold a charge with no problems.

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