DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery)

by DEWALT

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Offering first-rate performance and durability along with exceptional ergonomics, the versatile DEWALT DW059B 18-volt, 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench makes quick work of sticky fasteners and tough fastening applications. The 1/2-inch-drive impact wrench delivers both rotation (1,650 RPM) and concussive blows (2,600 BPM) directly to the fastener for an impressive 3,600 inch-pounds of maximum turning force. It's powered by DEWALT's 18-volt cordless batteries (not included).

Heavy-duty impact wrench offers 1,650 RPM and 300 foot-pounds of torque (view larger).

DW059B 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Impact Wrench At a Glance: Delivers 1,650 RPM and 2,600 BPM for max torque of 3,600 inch-pounds Heavy-duty impact mechanism directs torque to fastener without kickback Magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission for long tool life Bare tool--doesn't include battery or charger Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service

Powerful, Two-Directional Performance

This DEWALT 18-volt cordless XRP impact wrench is capable of delivering a maximum of 3,600 inch-pounds (300 foot-pounds) of torque, making it an ideal choice for heavy-duty fastening applications. Whether you're securing lag screws or using the impact wrench to loosen sticky nuts and bolts, you'll appreciate the wrench's versatile and consistent performance. With the ability to deliver 1,650 RPM and 2,600 BPM, this impact wrench lets you quickly complete tough tasks. A convenient rocker-switch makes it simple to switch between forward and reverse modes.

Comfort and Convenience

Featuring a comfort grip and all-metal gear case that is durable, lightweight, and well balanced, this impact wrench is easy to control--even at the end of a long work day. It weighs a modest 7.55 pounds, and it measures 10.75 inches in length.

In addition, the wrench's heavy-duty impact mechanism directs torque to the fastener without creating kickback. The wrench's magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission provide the durability you need under heavy loads.

Bare Tool

This DEWALT cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It's compatible with the DC9096 18-volt XRP battery pack and DW9117 15-minute charger.

Warranty

This DEWALT tool is backed by a three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by DEWALT's one-year free service contract, where DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.

What's in the Box

One DEWALT DW059B 18-volt 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench and operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately).

Use this impact wrench to secure lag screws or loosen and tighten nuts and bolts (view larger).

Product Description

Delivering 0-1650 RPM and 0-2600 BPM, DeWalt's DW059 cordless impact wrench lets you handle a wide range of heavy-duty fastening and loosening applications quickly and easily. The heavy-duty impact mechanism of the DeWalt DW059 directs 300 ft-lbs of maximum torque to the fastener without kickback. This cordless impact wrench is capable of performing a wide range of fastening applications, like roofs and wall applications, metal to metal application, metal to wood applications, light-duty fastening applications, and more. The textured, anti-slip grip of the DeWalt DW059 reduces user fatigue and discomfort. The durability of this impact wrench tool is further ensured by the magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002VWK5R8
• Item model number: DW059B
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Impact Wrenches
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Impact Wrenches

Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, June 29, 2011

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Keith (aka "wire") - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own a business where we source vehicle parts for various shops - obsolete parts, discontinued parts, and when we're unable to locate NOS parts - used parts. I purchased this impact to replace another cordless impact that died, for mobile-use in areas where power is not available and extension cords are impractical (e.g. body shops, salvage yards, etc.).

While I've found this impact wrench to be more than capable, it has two major short-comings for those considering a battery operated impact for shop/professional use.

First, the anvil incorporates a detent pin, for retaining the socket. This makes the placing/changing a socket on the impact difficult, for most sockets. While those sockets with considerable wear usually go-on without much fight, most sockets either have to be forced onto the anvil, or the detent pin has to be manually depressed to get the socket to slip over the pin. Removing the socket can be even more problematic, if the detent pin is accidently placed into the retainer-hole that is drilled into most impact sockets. You must use a small diameter phillips or torx screwdriver to manually depress the detent pin, before it will release the socket.

Second, the "trigger" switch is non-standard and functionally poor in design. Unlike most impacts, the switch is a pivoting type of rocker-switch that is approximately 2" in length. This requires you to either reposition your hand to change from removing a bolt/nut to tightening a bolt/nut - or to use your index finger for removal and ring-finger to tighten. Several people "inadvertently" used the impact in the wrong direction before getting use to the rocker-switch, and in one case significant shop-time was wasted extracting a bolt that was sheared as a result.

To the positive, this impact is very strong when it comes to bolt/nut removal. I've had it remove 32mm axle-nuts, where a 25" breaker bar could not "break" the axle-nut loose after repeated tries - and this was not on a fresh battery. I routinely use it to remove pinch-bolts (spindles), subframe bolts (front wheel drive transmissions), and U-bolts (rear axle assemblies), without any significant problem.

Overall, I rate this cordless impact as follows:

- Ability (5) outperforms other battery-operated impacts in the same price and torque range

- Design (3) detent pin significantly increases time required to change sockets; the rocker-switch can be difficult for some to adapt to - especially when you routinely change between an air-impact and cordless-impact.

- Price (5) performs nearly as well as higher-priced cordless impacts, such as Milwaukee and Snap-On

- Useability (3) again due to the added time required to change impact sockets (detent pin) and non-standard trigger-switch, it detracts from use in situations where the socket must be frequently changed.

If DeWalt were to produce this same cordless impact with a hog-ring type retaining anvil, as well as a single-pull switch and separate directional switch - like the DC823B - I could see this becoming the defacto standard in mid-range cordless impact wrenches.

Overall, I rate the DeWalt DW059B/K Impact Wrench a (4).

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a beast, October 21, 2009

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Mike K (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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Great price without the battery. Very powerful. Able to easily remove lug nuts without effort or the need for a breaker bar.

Get it if you need something small (relatively) that can remove multiple sets of wheels without breaking a sweat.

Only gripe...the trigger. It isn't like a regular dewalt drill where there is the button you push back and forth to change the direction the drill goes when you pull the trigger, the trigger has an upper and lower portion...a little harder to use but fine none the less.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty strong for most any job, February 2, 2011

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Bill Fleming "billfleming1" (Corvallis, MT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Good tool and price but one problem, the socket retaining device broke the very first time I used it.
The impact socket wouldn't come off for anything the first time, I ended up putting the socket in a vice and pounding the socket off with a punch and hand sledge though the center of the socket. Retainer parts flew when it finally busted loose. Don't think there was anything I could have done differently. I'm sure I could send the unit back but it seems to hold the sockets on just fine without the retainer. Besides I don't see how a replacement wrench would be any different.

As far as strength goes, it was able to break a 8" long 3/8" lag bolt in half. I've been grabbing it every time since I got instead of my 1/2" IR pneumatic impact. It's been able to break loose tractor tire lug nuts that were torqued to 250 ft/lbs.
Hard to beat that.