I do automotive for a living and own the Hercules 20v impact driver (5a battery) and 1/2" High Torque (8a battery). The impact driver is obviously good enough for light work, and surprisingly strong for some medium nuts and bolts with 1/2" impact adapters/sockets. I use the High Torque for anything beyond that. Has been enough power for my needs. Very satisfied with their products and like the peace of mind knowing I can just do an exchange at the store if one breaks. I'm also fortunate to not live in a state with rusted vehicles And yes, their Mid Torque is pretty weak. I used it briefly before returning it. Hopefully they make a stronger compact 1/2" in the future
I will probably get the brushless Hercules impact driver soon to use on light stuff as well. I also live in a state where rust isn't a big issue. My reason for buying Hercules is the same as yours. Peace of mind of being close to harbor freight I also hope HF makes a strong mid torque because the current one sucks honestly. It couldn't even remove lug nuts at 140ft lbs
@@AnthonyTinkers a few days ago I decided to buy the Dewalt DCF891 Mid Torque with the 5a Powerstack battery, to go with the Hercules impact driver and 1/2 wrench. That one is for sure strong
Just FYI, if you need more torque, Hercules now has the cordless Ultra Impact Gun in a 3/4" shank; 1600 ft.lbs. of torque. Havent got one yet csuse they are always out, apparently they are selling so fast they cant keep'm in stock.
That exactly what I did the other day on my lady's car Before I would either have to use a breaker bar to break all the lugs Or run a long hose from Dad's air compressor with an old Ingersol Rand(I believe? impact that takes a few seconds per lug It's an old dinosaur probably not rated for much torque
best thing is the 5 year warranty so if u ever exchange now itll be for the gen 2 i use the mid torque for breaks and other things where the ultra cant fit both work great.. just picked up the gen 2 1/2inch mid torque today.
Yeah and with what a good deal I got ($240 for tool, charger, and 2 batteries) it didn't seem worth it to me to get a DeWalt or Milwaukee Yes those brands have impacts that put out higher torque but usually the tool alone is more than I paid for my whole kit
Great Vid, I bought the gen 2 on the spring black friday for 150 and did the same deal you did got the battery packs for 100 bucks. I thought that it was a good deal as well. Excited about the 5 year warranty that it come with from day 1. I' debating on buying a second 8 amp battery pack and returning the charger and 5 amp battery since its at a discounted price basically buying the 8 amp battery for about 50 bucks
Thanks for the comment! I will probably get another 5ah soon. I also want to get the impact driver for light work. I am a tool nerd, I love all tools. Wish I could buy them all but I have to control myself
