Testing Cordless Impact Drivers

With a lot more torque than a cordless drill, these drivers can truly change the way you work. This video shows these tools in action and explains what features distinguish one driver from another. There's a cool sequence that shows how the impact mechanism works in slo-mo, and a lag bolt driving race between an impact driver and a cordless drill.

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(1 user review) Bosch - Litheon PS40-2 Cordless Impact Driver
The Bosch Litheon PS40-2 is one of the smaller cordless impact drivers on the market but still has 60% more torque than an 18v drill/driver. It features a LED light ring for work in dark areas and an ergonomic soft grip handle

(1 user review) Hitachi - WH14DL Cordless Impact Driver
Hitachi's WH14DL is a industrial grade cordless impact driver with a two-step speed switch, the unique Cool Flow system providing air to the motor to let it run harder and longer, a LED work light, and a great five-position belt hook

Ridgid - R8823 Cordless Impact Driver
Working with both 24 volt and 18 volt battery systems, the Ridgid R8823 cordless impact driver also features a quick coupler for quick bit changes and LED light for use in low-light settings

(1 user review) Makita - BTD141 Cordless Impact Driver
The Makita BTD141 is a cordless impact driver with an electric brake to minimize kickback and allow for immediate stops and a built in LED light for dark work spaces

(1 user review) Makita - BTD142HW Cordless Impact Driver
The Makita BTD142HW is a compact cordless impact driver has an exceptional trigger-activated LED light for work in dark spaces and has a battery that charges in 15 minutes - about four times shorther than the average charge time for others in its class