Next Generation Kobalt 24-volt Brushless Mid Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench Review Model

[@zakr72]

I bought them as soon as they were available. Impressed so far with the value.

[@ecto1996]

I’ve had this one for 2 years and it’s been great.

[@bhud1972]

This video helped me make up my mind. I got this one at Lowe’s a few weeks ago and finally got to use it to change the rear struts on my wife’s SUV. Wow! I’ve never used an impact wrench, so this is just one experience with one tool, but WOW! I couldn’t have gotten this job done without it! Such a powerful tool for $150! I think the sale ends Jan 25th 2024, so there is still time if you want a great deal!

[@johneastridge1683]

I just pick one up today

[@dannyhefner]

hows the impact holding up ? thinking about it since the 149 deal is still up

[@bhud1972]

@@dannyhefnerwell, I’m not a professional so I don’t use it every day, but I’ve done a few more jobs with it like taking off tires and I did some control arms and coil over shocks on my wife’s car and I haven’t charged the battery since I bought it. I believe it’s money well spent!

[@dannyhefner]

@@bhud1972 awesome, sounds like a great choice for the average joe that needs some extra power here and there👍🏼

[@ww321]

Lowes has these on sale for $149. I'm picking one up tomorrow. Thanks for the video

[@tatsumaru12345]

Yep! On sale until July. I've had the 1/4" kobalt impact I built an entire deck with. Lag screws like butta. But not really 100lbs lugnut all the time tood

[@dannyhefner]

how you liking the impact so far?

[@ww321]

​@dannyhefner so far it's been great. You can't beat it for $149

[@ww321]

@dannyhefner I was going to see how tight I could get a 5/8" bolt, it broke the bolt.

[@dannyhefner]

@@ww321 do you use it professionally or just here and there for diy work? Im trying to decide between this and the milwaukee mid torque. $149 kit vs $300 kit. Its hard to walk away from that kobalt deal

[@J.Wick.]

Kobalt is so underrated. Right there with Metabo HPT in being under respected. Both make fantastic tools. And in Kobalt Land, the batteries are a steal. They manage to pack in an extra 6th cell of the same Samsung cells and price them cheaper than anyone else. Something else to consider, all of their batteries are cased in a GF20/30 Case, as opposed to a PC-ABS case like everyone else. Dewalt & Milwaukee recently have released their "Oil Resistant" batteries and both charge a premium for this option that Kobalt includes on all their batteries. This is a nice looking Middie. If I didn't already have that Metabo HPT, I'd be looking at this hard. But "GO GREEN" for me ;)

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

I'm offended you compared mhpt to kobalt lol nah cobalt is ok I like their die grinder and right angle impact and I wanna try the new Circ saw

[@J.Wick.]

@@Jeff-rk8hq only that they're both totally under rated. They don't pull views on YT like Red or yellow do, so they don't get talked about. I own more MetaboHPT than any other brand. But I like KOBALT tools as well.

[@dmc31405]

Good tool. It certainly helped me take off the rusty leaf springs on my boat trailer. Copious amounts of PB Blaster, Heat, 4'' Angle Grinder, Sawzall, and a 2lb Hammer helped too. The rusty fasteners were put on 21 years ago. Well worth the money. Go ahead and pick up an extra battery while you are at Lowe’s.

[@davidricardo86]

I've used this kobalt mid torque impact wrench on lug nuts and axle nuts. Works great, feels great too and $150 for the kit is impressive value.

[@hpeteacher9445]

I just picked one up at Lowe’s. It was originally $199.99 and on sale for $149.99. It’s box was dented on the battery/charger side and was marked down to $120. I took it to the store manager and said I have been eyeing it since right after Black Friday. Was concerned about the box, so he said how about $100? Merry Christmas to me. $99.99 is the sale price for the 1/4” impact wrench.

[@davidricardo86]

Wow, you scored BIG! That was an amazing deal for this kit. I hope I can find one just like it.

[@hpeteacher9445]

@@davidricardo86 I lucked out. The box was damaged and they marked it down. I asked the store manager if he could do any better, since the box was damaged and he said $100. Price was right. I just bought the Kobalt 1/2” Impact Driver for the same price.

[@PrevailPal]

$149 @Lowe's Combo kit picked up today, thank you.

[@dannyhefner]

still at 149, seems to be the price they keep it at.

[@chrisp.5755]

Just picked the kit up for $149 🤙🏼

[@salvopgdc1585]

Got me a kit as well yeah...

[@dannyhefner]

hows you liking the impact so far?

[@chrisp.5755]

@@dannyhefner pretty good man no problems.

[@dannyhefner]

@@chrisp.5755 nice man, do you use it professionally or just here and there at home?

[@chrisp.5755]

@@dannyhefner i just use it at the house but it taken off everything i could throw at it so id say a good deal

[@justinv3080]

Just bought this one the KIW 4024A-03 kit on the Lowes sale, only $149 now until July 24th ($80 off). This will be replacing my weak little Ryobi P261 that I keep in the trunk for emergencies.

[@juanc5149]

It’s a very good solid first effort by Kobalt. Beating the Milwaukee and coming behind the second and third place Makita and Metabo is an awesome feat! This is meant to compete against the Ridgid and Ryobi p262 and I think it crushed those guys!

[@DiligentDave1966]

Has anyone used this on a regular basis? Is it any good? It has a good warranty, and I’m debating between a few of the mid torque impact wrenches. The Metabo and Makita are quite a bit more expensive.

[@pancakeairsoft7145]

I have this works great taking lug nuts off truck (Silverado) tested them at 200 foot pounds and took them right off also takes my race car lug nuts right off too

[@vtxjeff6189]

That one you have is rated at 150 ft lbs. You are giving specs on the bigger 1/2 in impact. This is the compact version. I have the bigger one and it is a beast, actually got ran over by a 2500hd with a loaded utility bed and I still use it to this day.

[@nyrider8396]

You are wrong, not rated at 150 ftlb

[@CHarris73]

Is this item still listed at $300+ and will it work on a power steer pump pulley ?

[@tonypoe7490]

On the Cobalt where you was trying to take it off the tractor with setting that you have it on you didn't mention it

[@puffnstuff12]

I have the XTR line of tools but the non xtr seem weak to me.

[@MichaelLeger-o1h]

I have had two of the non XTR impacts for years and use them daily on equipment. A coworker had the XTR brand new and I tried them both side by side and couldn't really tell the difference in power. The XTR drill seems better than the regular one, though as I have two broken ones and just purchased the XTR.

[@puffnstuff12]

@@MichaelLeger-o1h Recently I picked up their new 1/2" mid torque kit and it works great. I love the available settings which allow me to put lug nuts on at the hand tight setting which is actually just below the 100 ft lbs that my car calls for so a small turn with the torque wrench is all I have to do.

[@dannyhefner]

@@puffnstuff12hows the impact holding up for ya?

[@puffnstuff12]

@@dannyhefner It's still my heavy hitter but I do use the regular mid torque more. I've noticed that during the times that I have to use a long extension that I need the XTR to break some bolts free especially if I have a wobble on it. One of these days I'm going to get a DeWalt high torque wrench.

[@dannyhefner]

@@puffnstuff12 Ahhh okay I hear ya man! Im stuck between this and the mid torque milwaukee. $149 kit vs $300 kit. the dewalt is def the best out right now in that category but I dont see any deals hahah

[@ickess]

What’s your thoughts on this item vs the dewalt DCF921? Both on sale right now. All my other tools are dewalt 20v so would be nice to stay in the eco system but I work on my personal and family cars. Afraid the 921 won’t have the beans. Afraid the kobalt won’t fit into the tight places. I don’t do enough to buy both. I’m torn

[@CampAndDestroy]

I’m stuck in the same position as you on making the decision think I’m gonna go for the Kobalt

[@ickess]

@@CampAndDestroy I’m leaning that way too. If I already had a mid torque and was in the market for another the 921 would be great due to size. Since I need a jack of all trades I’m going to go with the Kobalt.

[@OAXBORN]

Damn try the metabo on the other bolt without cranking the kobalt on it first

[@davidb3852]

I’d like to see him tackle that bolt with a UO battery I’m sure it can break away 350 ftlbs 21700 cells I think it could do it

[@Jarco101]

Awesome video Brian. I think kobalt is a good brand. But I am still waiting to get my hands on that metabo

[@cliffowens3629]

I saw in another vid that Harbor Freight Hercules has a monster 1400ft/lbs. Have you tested that out?

[@acatnamedjoex4688]

Torque test channel clocked it at under 700ft lbs, I believe. Milwuakee slightly higher, and flex above them both. I use mine as much as a DIYer can, and it's OK for the price. Cheaper polymer, pretty proprietary battery platform.

[@iamthespedlord5325]

is it part of xtr?

[@zakr72]

No this is the upgraded version of their entry level set

[@redknight2470]

Looks like it took the place of their older impact that was rather large

[@alirazmjou2149]

Thank you so much for this video متشکرم

[@jeffmorefield]

First!! Cool video Brian..

[@jerrodnewsome1495]

So I don't see why it wouldn't release a 350ft lbs bolt my Milwaukee gen 3 Impact driver can do more than that.

[@histguy101]

How? That's almost double gen3's specs. I tried the gen3 on an axle nut once before I had an impact wrench and it couldn't do it. The axle nut was prob about 250ft lbs

[@luisinhoens90]

definitely not. This tool is a mid torque right there with the 2962-20. The bolt had already stretched making the torque specs inaccurate. By the time he switched to the Metabo HPT, he had already applied over 400 ft/lbs with the Kobalt, making it much easier for the later tool to pull it off

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hi workshop Addict

[@rqlk]

I gotta stop looking at new toys

[@ivanrivera9933]

NO BUENO ON THAT LOL😂😂😂😂😂

[@trevino842]

Kobalt 3/8 impact wrench sucks! I should of bought this one and put a reducer on it.. o well

[@hpeteacher9445]

I just picked one up at Lowe’s. It was originally $199.99 and on sale for $149.99. It’s box was dented on the battery/charger side and was marked down to $120. I took it to the store manager and said I have been eyeing it since right after Black Friday. Was concerned about the box, so he said how about $100? Merry Christmas to me. $99.99 is the sale price for the 1/4” impact wrench.

[@graysonpinkston8498]

I saw your comment on another video lol