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It was inexpensive AND had the batteries (2). I got this for my husband after he told me he would like to have one but that most models were too expensive and the batteries and chargers weren't included. A search on Amazon came up with this one. and charger included. He has used it several times and loves it.
It hits harder than any of the 14+v impacts I have used. As part of my job I mount things like movie projectors and screens, plasma and LCD TVs, speakers, etc. I am a custom home audio/video installer in Washington state. The one down side is you have to get used to how tough this little guy is, or you'll break screws (and even lags). to walls and ceilings. I have used many tools for driving lags/screws (many standard drill/drivers, Makita 14.4v impact, DeWalt.v impact), and nothing comes close to the Bosch 12v impact driver. if you tighten them too much.Battery life is great (recharge time is a little long). All metal gear housing and flexible chasis allow it to take a beating (I've dropped mine off of several six and eight foot ladders and it has never had a problem).This is a great tool that I would recommend to anyone.
This impactor is light, strong, batteries have great lasting power, and it's compact. As an HVAC professional, I have to say that this is the best cordless tool I have ever owned. I spend a lot of my day driving sheet metal, sheetrock, and other screws and bolts. Used it for just under a year without issues or degradation in performance, and I can assure you that I and my coworkers have not babied it. This thing takes abuse, dropping, dirt, rain, whatever - it rules.
I compared the bosch impact drivers to the makita (my final 2 brand choices) and went the bosch because 1) I already had a number of bosch cordless tools so I was sold on their performance (I am a contractor not a hobbies) and 2) I have some 12v batteries for light duty drills to use as spares. Battery run time may not be the same as the makita 12v or bosch/makita 14v tools but with the Bosch rapid charger and 4 batteries this is not a problem. and 3) I purchased the drill new on ebay for about 65% of the price on Amazon. I have had no problems with this tool after driving 2000+ screws including 4 inch lags. If you are use this tool heavily and have only 2 batteries and the 1 hour charger you might get bogged down. If $ was not an issue I would have gone for the 14v but looking at the tool from a cost/power perspective I know I purchased the right tool.
Other than that it is highly recommended. The 2.6ah NiMh in the Makita would run forever, this one goes limp embarassingly fast on the jobsite.
It feels nice and substantial, not cheap by anymeans. This impact driver does everything my 12v Makita did at a fraction of the cost.
It is aweful. you would think for the money that it would.
My only gripe is the battery life. 2.0ah NiCd is sad.
Nothing at Home Depot can touch this in the $129 range.
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