The Best Power Impact Wrenches of 2026

It’s easy to disregard reviewers that refer to the DEWALT DCF899M1 as a beast until you look at the specs. Weighing in at seven pounds and with a ridiculously high torque of over 700-inch pounds, calling this impact wrench a beast starts to seem appropriate. With over 5,000 reviews sitting at more than a 90% rating, that’s a lot of folks happy with this heavy duty power tool.

Reviewers noted that the tool is notably heavy, though the pay-off was a tool that didn't have any issues, even with very large, rusted bolts. Basically, if you’re looking for an impact driver to use for larger jobs, like changing tires, this is the impact wrench you want. The only downside is that you are going to pay a bit more for the extra amount of torque. On the bright side, you can expect an efficient battery life due to the brushless motor.

The DEWALT DCF894B cordless power impact wrench kit hits the size and power sweet spot with 330-inch pounds torque and a weight of just 3.5 lbs. That’s enough power to deal with most big jobs without being a particularly heavy tool.

Some reviewers note that the DCF894B isn’t able to remove all lug nuts, particularly if they are rusty. Ultimately, most reviewers feel this impact wrench is able to do the vast majority of work they were expecting it to do.

Like most DEWALT tools, the DCF894B has a solid warranty, offering a 90-day money-back guarantee along with a three-year limited warranty.

If you’re changing sockets often, the PORTER-CABLE has a ½ inch hog ring for quick and easy socket switches. There is a bit of a trade-off here in terms of weight, with the PCC740LA being nearly twice the weight of other similar-sized and powered impact wrenches.

Most reviewers identified as folks doing DIY car repair on their own vehicles and stated that, for their use, the PORTER-CABLE felt like a good value for the purchase. Specifically, reviewers noted that the battery drained quicker than expected and recommended an extra battery to help finish off a job.

With the largest torque of any of the impact wrenches listed, the Makita clocks in with 740 foot-pounds. This torque has a cost, as this impact wrench weighs more than the other products we discovered. Without a battery, the Makita XWT08Z is almost eight pounds.

Most of the people will be ery satisfied with this model, and reviews point to its capable handling of rusty lug nuts. Reviewers also recommend this impact wrench on larger fasteners. The few unhappy reviews noted a burning or smoking issue—likely from the motor—and were several years old.

Makita offers a three-year limited warranty if you have any issues.

This medium build impact wrench weighs in at 6-pounds, so you won't get tired of lugging it around. With four modes that include full power, half power, wrench tight and hand tight, you'll be able to just the right fit on all of your DIY projects without having to switch between tools.

The patented steel reinforced farm and impact and chemical resistant housing lends to the durability of this tool and reviews mention that they really like the power that it houses. With four dimmable settings on the included shadowless 360º LED light ring, you'll have everything you need in one compact tool.