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Skil - PWR CORE 20 Brushless 20V 3/8 IN. Compact Impact Wrench Kit - Black/Red
Average customer rating
4.9
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Skil - PWR CORE 20 Brushless 20V 3/8 IN. Compact Impact Wrench Kit - Black/Red
Customer Rating
5
Impact driver with lots of extras!
on November 14, 2022
Posted by: JonC
from Columbus, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great impact driver, lots of power and a small size, plus I was really surprised at how much I liked the extra features Skil built in!
The tool: it's powerful, was able to remove lug nuts from my tires. It probably wouldn't loosen all lug nuts (lots of shops way overtighten them) but I torque mine down to spec and it was able to loosen them without a breaker bar. There are multiple speed settings, digital button instead of a hard switch but I liked it and there is a reversing mode that auto-slows after the bolt is loose. I LOVE the ring light, way better than the many other tools with lights I've used. It also has a setting to leave on for 10 seconds or 10 minutes, honestly it's great to quickly use as a flashlight...this is a huge plus.
The tool: it's powerful, was able to remove lug nuts from my tires. It probably wouldn't loosen all lug nuts (lots of shops way overtighten them) but I torque mine down to spec and it was able to loosen them without a breaker bar. There are multiple speed settings, digital button instead of a hard switch but I liked it and there is a reversing mode that auto-slows after the bolt is loose. I LOVE the ring light, way better than the many other tools with lights I've used. It also has a setting to leave on for 10 seconds or 10 minutes, honestly it's great to quickly use as a flashlight...this is a huge plus.
The Battery: plenty of power, not sure how long it lasts but certainly long enough for any job I've tried. It also has a built-in USB jack (lots of other brands have special adapters to plug the battery in to but this is really convenient with it already there!) and it did charge my phone great (regular speed charge)
The Charger: It's a really big charger and also has a very loud fan while it's charging. Seemed to charge fast so I guess it needs the fan...I don't love the charger because of the noise but I really just care about the tool.
Overall, I can't say enough good things about this! I'm shocked at how thought out it is, how compact, and it's really making me consider switching some of my other tools to Skil!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Lots of power in a small package
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: BlackOmega
from Deltona, FL
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using Skil products for as long as I can remember and Skil have always been tough and long lasting with a quality I have come to expect and the Skil Power Core 20 3/8 drive impact has not disappointed me. First off this impact is super compact, so much so it makes my drill/driver look humongous! The battery is a whopping 2Ah at 20V and has the bonus of incorporating a USB port that provides a respectable 5.3W for phone charging and other on the go USB power needs. I do not have a torque tester so I have to settle for giving it tasks to perform and rate it from there. The most impressive task to me, considering that it is a 3/8 impact was that it had zero issues removing lugs from our 2015 Dart or our 2004 Jeep WJ. Even lugs that had been on for years it took off with ease. I also did several projects with long lag bolts that it just zipped right into 4x4 post with ease. I did not feel that it would be able to handle that and Skil has proven me wrong. Moving on the impact has three speeds in both directions as well as a special mode for reverse only called Reverse Control Mode which will auto stop the drill as soon as it detects that it has loosened the bolt or nut to prevent loss. And finally the impact has a built in worklight in the head, which to me is awesome, no more one sided illumination when working at night or in low light. There are two light modes, low which stays on for 10 seconds and high which stays on for 10 minutes (600 seconds) to act as a work light. All in all I am seriously impressed with this small impact that does big work!
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Customer Rating
5
Durable
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: Jay323
from NT NY
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a must have if your handy and work on vehicles. This power tool has great torque and is easy to maneuver. The battery last a long time and charges quickly. The tool is comfortable in hand and not to heavy for use. I feel it’s a must have for any mechanics garage.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting skil.com
Customer Rating
5
stronger than one would think!
on November 17, 2022
Posted by: voxhdtv
from Elwood,In
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I picked this up to have a quick,handy to grab impact in the truck,i did not think it would be enough for some things like wheels and what not, but a friend of mine had a flat and called me to come help him, i get there and he doesnt have a 4-way or wheel lug wrench so i pull out this impact and tell him "this probably wont work but won't hurt to try" i tossed a 3/4" x 3/8" drive socket on it and zipped his lug nuts off no problem,so i was very impressed with the torque,i would recommend it to anyone looking for a space saving impact as the size is less than half the size of my bigger 3/4" drive impacts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Good impact driver
on November 18, 2022
Posted by: Bjohnson4406
from Orlando, FL
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super happy with this impact driver. Compact and fits well in my tool box next to my other SKIL products. Lightweight and really good battery life. I would recommend this item to others in the market for a compact impact driver.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Good tool
on November 20, 2022
Posted by: Tim71
from Parma Ohio
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my Skil Brushless Powercore 20 volt cordless impact wrench a couple weeks ago. And have used it daily. I do home improvement and have used othe brands over the years, I'm pretty happy with its performance, the battery has lasted for a couple of days before needing to be charged, it has 3 modes or speeds settings, it sets screws and bolts very well, the battery charger dose a great job of charging the battery quickly about 10 to 15 minutes , it is lightweight and pretty powerful, over all it has performed as well as the other brands i have used for about half the price,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great battery life and plenty of torque!
on November 25, 2022
Posted by: Em_525
from Ohio
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Battery life:
I've cycled through a full charge 3 different times, and so far I'm average 5 minutes more use time than advertised.
Charge time:
I'm averaging 15 minutes longer than the listed time. This isn't an issue in my opinion.
Light:
There's an included light on the end of the drill. It's really nice to illuminate small areas where there's not much natural light.
Torque:
Considering how compact this little fella is, it has a ton of torque. I haven't run into any situation yet where this wouldn't break something loose.
Build quality:
Very good. It's perhaps a hair short of the top 3 brands, but it's in the ballpark.
Bottom line:
If you want a contact impact drill that's budget friendly, this one gets the job done.
5 stars
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting skil.com
Customer Rating
5
Durability and power!
on December 20, 2022
Posted by: Gus79
from North Plains, OR
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Skil PWR Core 20 is great! This impact wrench kit is really powerful! Reply great and compact size which makes it easier to reach into tighter spaces. There is also a light to help see exactly where you are going. Really fast charging and long lasting power! I could not be more happy about this impact wrench! As a car mechanic it does everything I need and the multi speeds make it more versatile as well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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