GearWrench 85072 1/4-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 120 In. Lbs.

by GearWrench

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gear wrench electronic torque wrench, 1/4-Inch drive. Range 12 to 120-Inch. Flexible tip can be used in the straight position to engage the fastener like a screwdriver for speed and then switch to 90 degrees for leverage in applying the specified torque value. Green light indicates power on and red light and buzzer signal specified torque has been reached. Torque wrench is accurate plus or minus 2 Percent. Has easy to preset scale. Comes with non slip cushion grip handle.

Product Description

• Combines accuracy of an electronic torque wrench with the speed and ease of a mechanical style
• Range from 12 to 120 in./lbs. with +/- 2% accuracy
• Red light and buzzer signal specify torque value has been reached
• Flexible drive tang can be used in a straight position for speed and 90 degree for leverage and torque
• Doesn't require winding down torque setting after use

By combining the accuracy of an electronic torque wrench with the speed and ease of a mechanical style the KDT85072 1/4" Drive electronic torque wrench adds new innovation and value to the professional. The KDT85072 has a range of 12 to 120 in/lbs and boasts an accuracy of +/- 2%. Visual light reading and audible buzzer signify when torque values have been met. Other features include a long drive tang for access; a flexible head which allows the tool to be used as a screwdriver for speed and at a 90 degree bend for torque and leverage; easy to use preset scale; ergonomically designed handle and power save feature shuts down torque wrench after period of inactivity. Requires 3 1.5 volt LR44 batteries (not included) Packaged in a case.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EQISF8
• Item model number: 85072
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,085 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap feel, poor quality, January 8, 2010

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Peter Grossnickle "Gourmet guy" (Tri-Cities, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GearWrench 85072 1/4-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 120 In. Lbs. (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ordered this after reading the mostly positive reviews for the 3/8" GearWrench electronic torque wrench. I was disappointed with this wrench the first time I saw it. There is far too much cheap plastic on the wrench. The battery cover is held on by a tiny screw that is far too easy to lose. For my first use, I set the desired torque and used it with the whole wrench in a straight line. I thought it worked in this manner but it does not (at least not as a torque wrench). It does work as a screwdriver in this mode, but in using it in this mode to tighten a bolt, the grip (upper portion on the wrench) dislodged. Using it with the tip bent down 90 degrees like a normal ratchet wrench, it works fine, but you have to continually watch the light to see if you are at the desired torque. It will only beep if you are about 6% PAST the desired torque. I bought this on sale for $120 and I think a more fitting price for it would be $40. I would have returned it after my first use had I bought it on Amazon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars torque wrench, February 8, 2011

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speedy123 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85072 1/4-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 120 In. Lbs. (Tools & Home Improvement)

The product is exactly as described. Worked very well and the audible alarm triggered at the specified torque comes in very handy when you have to keep your focus on other small details while you are working. However the construction of the tool seems to "look cheaply made". I am not willing to start beating on it, but i hope it holds up for the price i paid.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good wrench, be careful with the switch, November 21, 2011

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Mike Brown (University City, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85072 1/4-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench 10 - 120 In. Lbs. (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used this wrench a few times and like this wrench much more than the mechanical torque wrenches I own. The one minor issue is that I seem to accidentally move the power switch while using it and turn off the wrench. I would have rated the wrench at 5 stars if it didn't have the annoyance of the power switch.

The product description states the wrench does not include batteries but the unit I received did have batteries included.

While the wrench is mostly plastic construction, it feels well made. I wouldn't drop test the wrench, but then again you're not supposed to drop the all metal torque wrenches either :)