How's Ozito Brushless Impact Wrench Vs ALDI Impact Wrench?

LLeeroy Jenkins on 04/06/2019 - 19:07

Hi guys,

I was planning to get the Aldi impact wrench that's going on sale on this Saturday. I know Bunnings usually price match Aldi's deals so I went onto Bunnings website and saw this impact wrench for $80: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-power-x-change-18v-brushle…, probably price matching the upcoming Aldi deal. Now I'm struggling to choose. I already have an Aldi 20v 4ah battery, so going the aldi route would be cheaper and it has on paper much more torque, however the Ozito one is brushless which I prefer over brushed, but it'd also mean I'd need to spend an extra $89 to get a battery and charger kit.

Can someone who's used the Ozito brushless impact wrench comment on how the it does? What's the realistic torque it outputs and can it easily remove lug nuts without any struggle?

Thanks!

Home & Garden 20V Ferrex Impact Wrench Ozito Power Tool Xfinity Plus

Comments

  • sw00p on 04/06/2019 - 19:35

    Also keen for an answer to this question.

  • Spam Service on 04/06/2019 - 19:55
    +1

    On paper the Aldi one is better - 350Nm vs the ozito's 215Nm. The difference could be that the ozito is a compact impact wrench.

    Having said this I would say the advertised 350Nm is probably very optimistic. Some other branded brushless models barely get that.

    • Leeroy Jenkins on 06/06/2019 - 11:52

      Good point the Ozito one being compact. When I do need compact tools for clearance, I'm always in my garage. I have very powerful compact air tools for working on brakes and suspensions. This cordless one is gonna stay in the car and is for emergencies. I don't really need the more compact form factor. So I'll go with Aldi.

  • Austaurean on 04/06/2019 - 21:29
    +1

    See this thread.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/459900?page=1#comment-7329…

    Maybe someone on it has one

  • nith265 on 04/06/2019 - 21:37
    +2

    I've used the cordless drills (not impact drivers) from both brands and couldn't say one was better than another.

    My ALDI charger broke after a few years - within warranty period but was useless as I needed urgently. I made switch to Ozito. Probably a rare occurrence but keep in mind ALDI only have stock every so often compared to anytime at Bunnings.

  • c64 on 04/06/2019 - 21:59

    on paper the aldi one has much more grunt.

    • Leeroy Jenkins on 06/06/2019 - 11:48

      That's why I'm leaning towards the Aldi one slightly more. Given how often I'll use this, I think the more powerful brushed motor makes more sense.

  • brendanm on 05/06/2019 - 08:17
    +5

    Bunnings always has stock and warranty will be easier because of this.

  • aussieprepper on 05/06/2019 - 09:14
    +1

    Are they both Einhell tools rebadged? Possibly some of the lines are the same?

    This looks like the Ozito model.
    https://www.einhell.de/shop/en-de/te-cw-18li-blbrushless-sol…

    • Leeroy Jenkins on 06/06/2019 - 11:47

      Wow they look almost the same!

    • DJR9000 on 07/06/2019 - 16:25

      yeah , ozito is owned by einhell and do the xfinity 20v range for aldi.

      if you look closely at all ozito tools they all have an "EH Art No" - EinHell Article number.

  • delemonte on 05/06/2019 - 15:09
    +1

    I can't comment on either of these products, but will just say not to get too caught up in the brushless versus brushed purely from a torque perspective. I have a Ryobi Brushless Impact wrench that cost me more than my brushed Ryobi brushed impact wrench, but I can say without a doubt that my brushed one is far more powerful.. and the spec sheets reflect this as well, it's just the price that doesn't. The stronger brushed version is cheaper! But it is far bulkier. Their brushless impact wrench is effectively just a brushless impact driver with a 1/2" drive, and the 'deck drive' is replaced by 'auto stop'.

    • Leeroy Jenkins on 06/06/2019 - 11:43

      You're right. Even though I tinker a lot with my car, i don't use these tools every day. It's not like I'm likely gonna wear out the brushed motor quickly. Considering I already have an Aldi 20v battery and charger, the Aldi brushed impact wrench makes more sense in this case.

  • ablqadir on 06/06/2019 - 21:05
    +1

    Both have their pros and cons, I have similar thoughts and think i am going with ALDI, firstly no need to buy battery or charger, brush or brushless might not make much of difference for my application. Torque might be good enough even if doesn’t deliver 100%, the highest torque setting i came across is the lug nuts, which in my car tight at 130NM but to loose it takes less torque anyways and i only plan to use this to loose nut/bolts not tight anything. Even though Bunnings will price match but i feel ripped off as they price match only when there is a similar item on sale in ALDI, if price is the selling point ALDI wins the war as they pushed them for lower prices not at Bunnings own will.

    Lastly i have few other ALDI power tools and the whole family will be happy together

    • Leeroy Jenkins on 06/06/2019 - 23:23

      I'm going with Aldi too brother! Yeah, feels better to give Aldi my money in this case.

      Also although I have more powerful air tools for the axle nuts and stubborn bolts, I still want this cordless wrench to be as powerful as possible. The fact that I'm gonna leave it in the car and won't be using it as often as my air tools, Aldi's more powerful brushed motor is a better choice.

      • ablqadir on 07/06/2019 - 10:32

        Slightly off topic, what’s your air setup. I have recently completed strut replacement on my sedan, obviously my tool kit is at infancy stage and i used breaker bars only, i didn’t face any issues at all. Probably due to no corrosion/rust at all, i live in Melb. But I felt an air setup might have helped speed up things

        • Leeroy Jenkins on 07/06/2019 - 11:17

          I have a cheap air compressor bought from SCA. 2.5HP 180L/M FAD, 10mm hose and 1/4" fittings. Also got a couple of impact wrenches that does up to 450fb/lb of torque. When I feel the need to get more powerful impact wrenches, I'll upgrade to 1/2" diameter hose and 3/8" fittings as well as an auxiliary tank. I feel my air compressor setup is probably limiting the power of my air tools.

          I don't think I generally I need power tools, but once I used them, I can't go back to hand tools for a lot of things, like wheel nuts, brake calliper mounting bolts. They are just so much faster. I still use my hand ratchet if I'm doing those 10mm bolts in the engine bay.

  • Euphemistic on 06/06/2019 - 21:49
    +1

    I was recently working on a budget renovation project. The tools on site were also and ozito. I brought my Ryobi gear to help out. No comment on the particular models, but in the drill my ego I had more torque than the others, was better at driving screws at slow speed. The Aldi impact driver chuck seized up but couldn’t quickly be replaced because they weren’t stocked at the time and the new ozito impact driver died after half a room of flooring, but was replaced at Bunnings. My Ryobi impact driver kept going, and had previously driven flooring screws into half a house on another project. It is still going strong.

  • y on 20/08/2020 - 13:39

    How much does the Aldi impact driver cost when available? I really want one and there's one for $99 new on eBay

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