Hitachi WR18DL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Wrench | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $560.00
Buy New: $252.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 7560
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.9
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.2 x 0.3
MPN: WR18DL
Model: WR18DL
UPC: 717709011182
EAN: 4966376150762
ASIN: B000JESSTW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Two 3.0 Ah HXP Lithium Ion batteries for threetimes 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 lengthand 3.5 lbs for maneuverability |
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Product Description
18V, Lithium-Ion, Square Drive Impact Wrench, Maximum Torque 1,950 In LB, Drive 1/2" Square, No-Load Speed 0-2,600 RPM, Impact Rate 0-3,200 BPM, Belt Hook, LED Light, Battery Type Li-Ion, Battery Life Cycles 1500, Overall Length 6.58", Weight 3.5 LB, Class Leading Torque, Includes: 2 Of 3.0 AH Lithium-Ion Batteries, Quick Charger, Carrying Case, Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Backward Compatible With DVF3 & DMR Series Tools, #728530, 14 Piece, 1/2" Drive Socket Set.
Amazon.com 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. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
Hitachi Impact Wrench August 26, 2008
Have had impact wrench for few weeks. 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. However it really is not rated as high a tork range as a air impact.
Overall meets all my expectations.
 Awesome little wrench July 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Great product !! December 9, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this impact about a year and a half ago and it is still running strong. I am a garage door installer and use this impact all day long and have not had a single problem with it. I also have dewalt 1/2 in drive compact 18V impacts and the Hitachi seems to last a little longer. 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. All I can say is GOOD STUFF!!
Oh yeah make sure you get lithium ion bateries they last much longer and are lighter. My NI-MH 18V 3.0 Ah batteries worked good for a while but the lithium ions are just better.
One of the best impacts on the market November 25, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
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 November 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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