Are Kobalt 24v MAX Brushless Tools Any Good?

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Today we find out if the Kobalt 24v MAX Brushless line of tool is tens or trash. Specifically we tested the 1/2-in drill/driver and the 1/4-in impact

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[rdickey]

The shutting off on the drill is the anti Kickback feature. Anytime the bit hangs it will do that. Nice video. I watched it specifically because I just committed to the Kobalt 24V line myself.

[droc]

I bought this combo set last year when I needed to upgrade from my fathers Craftman 19.2V and I'm glad I bought these two. For me as a homeowner, these two tools have done everything I've needed them to do, without problem. Last year I re-modeled 2 rooms with the Impact driver, taken lug nuts off trucks and this summer I used the 1/2 Inch drill driver to drive 5 Inch wedge anchors into the shed foundation and use the 1/4 In. Impact driver when rebuilding the shed walls. Highly recommended, and I would not be embarrassed at all brining my Kobalt combo to someone's house who needed help building or rebuilding. As I have never done contractor work, I cannot speak for that but it would be interesting to see how the Kobalt holds up to contractor grade tools.

[IMMlifts]

Yes there are people that use the clutch on the drill. Im an aircraft mechanic and planes have all kinds of panels held on by tons of small screws. The clutch on the drill prevents us from stripping them out.

[gryffydd]

I have the Kobalt 24V max 1/2” impact. Been using it a little over a year. It takes lug nuts off like a boss. It even got my xj rear seat belt floor torx bolts out in seconds (could barely turn them by hand). I also recently got their 90 degree 3/8” impact drive and will testing it soon. It’s definitely going to work better for limited spaces.

[stephenh]

When I bought my impact years ago, I just looked at what advertised the best torque. I ended up with a Ryobi 1/2 inch that could turn 300 lb feet of torque. I find it'll sooner snap the head off a bolt than fail to remove it completely. The only thing that's defeated it yet was the lug nuts on the aluminum rims on my buddy's YJ. After snapping multiple ratchets and extensions, we had to use a trailer hitch bike rack as a cheater bar, and that finally got them free.

[bryansharp]

I recently picked up a Kobalt 24v 1/2 Impact for working on my 1999 WJ and it's been an impressive beast so far.

[BlackDog]

The thing you were turning on the drill is the clutch, really only useful if you want semi consistent torque on smaller screws or bolts. Like drywall or machine screws. Also if you tighten the chuck as far as you can then turn it in the loosen direction until you hear or feel a click that locks the chuck and prevents slipping on the bit. Really only useful when drill large holes in metal.

[Jdres]

The Kobalt 1/2 Impact I bought a few months ago zips lugs off like nothing on my jeep, It broke 1 of 2 36mm axle nuts with it as well. $69 well spent.

[GF_Burke]

As someone with a 79 f150 300 4x4 as the daily driver and a 98 XJ owner, I use all their 24v tools. Never an issue.

[moabwheeling]

I have 2 of their 1/2 '' impacts and also a 3/8 impact and never had any problems with them and I have had them for 3 plus years .

[Jarhead]

The first thing I bought of Kobalt was the 1/2" Impact (about 2 years ago), and I'm glad I did, makes things so much easier when I'm working on my Jeep WJ, or helping out a neighbor with changing a flat. I then went and bought the 1/4" impact for things around the house, to use in the Shed and Garage! I have a mix and match but Kobalt is good enough for what I do at home!

[anthonyroulette]

Definitely get the xtr 1/2” it’s a beast the ultimate output batteries it comes with makes a difference on the tools

[seanmcc]

If ur getting the circ I would go with the XTR it's a beast use it everyday in heavy construction

[bearallen]

I got the half inch 24v impact and have not had an issue with it. Good for someone who doesn’t need it daily for professional use as it is heavy.

[philcampbell]

I have this set for around 4 years now and has held up great, even the batteries are still holding a charge like new

[angelafox]

I own these, and LOVE them. No issues. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[davidtrent]

I have damn near the whole line of Kobalt 24volt tools and they perform very well

[tinmansolo]

I went Harbor Freight myself. Got the 3/8 impact and drill combo. Used the impact today actually to get my seat bolts out no worries. Now I did over do the next impact gun I just got at HF. Went with the Tim the toolman Taylor 3/4 drive impact. MORE POWER! Just incase out whellin and need that lil extra for a repair.

[msk]

I was using my DeWalt drill that started smoking so was in need of a new one, never really impressed over the yellow tools I wanted to upgrade my 12” compound miter saw when the Hercules came out waited another year for new kinks to get worked out and went that route. Paid @ 1/2 of what I was going to on the yellow one and couldn’t be happier with the Hercules! Back to my drill looked at specs per $ and warranty Kobalt was my top runner plus I caught a sale, not only a reduced price on the drill but was running additional offer giving a free additional 4Amp battery. Fantastic tool has handled anything I’ve thrown at it, looks and feels solid but time will tell how it holds up.

[MDTAR]

I have every 24V KOBALT tool they make other than the radio. They've all held up very well and my 1/2" XTR IMPACT is amazing!!