I want to get a better 18V impact driver. Which one do you think would be better - an older second hand brushed Bosch one like GDR 18V-Li (160Nm torque) for around $50 or a new Aldi/Ozito brushless one (200Nm torque) at around $80 iirc. Is the extra 40Nm of torque going to make a much of a difference. This is for home use and assumes I already have batteries.
Which Impact Driver Would Be Better?
c64 on 02/06/2020 - 15:37
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Are aldi still taking change of mind returns in covid period?
"Don't buy the tool, buy the system."
The batteries are the priciest component. Pick the platform you think you'll build on and go from there.
i've already got an old bosch blue 18v hammer drill/driver with battery and charger. i've also got heaps of aldi batteries all of which i picked $15-$20.
the current impact driver i have is part of an old 18v ozito drill driver & impact driver combo. it is rated at 120Nm. it works but it leaves a lot to be desired. certainly the bosch drill is much better than the old ozito drill
Then build on the Bosch system although tbh, manufacturers price the drill+driver combos very well to get you into the system so buying a driver skin in its own is rarely good value by comparison.
Ozito are fairly good and are regularly discounted at Bunnings…
Ozito are rubbish. But the warrenty is great. When they break they give you a new one.
I've built pergolas with them, wouldn't buy myself but definitely did the job…
I’ve used some ozito stuff, it worked, but not very well. Back to back ryobi was significantly better. Then makita is much better again compared with ryobi.
just try the aldi one and return it back if you don't like it, 60 days free return