WORX WX279 Review

The WORX WX279 Impact Wrench is a powerful, adjustable and conveniently designed tool which is ideal for use on cars, motorbikes, lorries, trailers, equipment, construction, furniture, etc. It's compatible with 1/2 inch impact sockets and comes with a three-speed gear box. The gear box is capable of achieving 300Nm on the highest setting, 180Nm on the medium setting, and 100Nm on the lowest setting.

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The WORX WX279 Impact Wrench is battery powered, meaning there no power cables or air lines. It comes with two 2000mAh batteries and a charger. It has a long lasting brushless motor. We like the wrench's LED light which makes the tool perfect for use in dark areas, or during the night for emergency use. A belt hook is included for convenient temporary storage.

About WORX

WORX are a brand of power tools, garden tools, and more. Their range includes drills, drivers, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, circular saws, angle grinders, sanders, nail guns, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, and more. WORX have a reputation for innovation.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability / Performance - The WORX WX279 Impact Wrench is ideal for use on cars, motorbikes, lorries, trailers, and other automobiles, as well as for driving in lag bolts. It works with any 1/2 inch impact socket. It achieves a maximum torque of 300Nm, a maximum impact rate of 3300 beats per minute, and a maximum speed of 2900RPM.
• Power - The tool has a cordless design, meaning there are no power cables or air lines. It's an 18V (20V maximum) tool which is battery powered. It comes with two 2000mAh batteries which are compatible with other cordless WORX tools. The tool has a long lasting brushless motor.
• Variable Speed - The wrench has a 3-speed gearbox which lets you adjust it to suit your requirements. On the highest setting, it achieves a torque of 300Nm, an impact rate of 3300 beats per minute, and a speed of 2900RPM. On the medium setting, it achieves a torque of 180Nm, an impact rate of 2900 beats per minute, and a speed of 2100RPM. On the lowest setting, it achieves a torque of 100Nm, an impact rate of 1600 beats per minute, and a speed of 1300RPM.
• LED Lighting - The WORX WX279 Impact Wrench has an on-board LED light which lets you work effectively at night and in dim areas. The light stays on for a few seconds after use.
• Accessories - Two 2000mAh batteries are included, as well as a charger and a belt hook.

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Summary

Overall, the WORX WX279 Impact Wrench is a powerful cordless tool which offers much in the way of features. It's ideal for use on cars, motorbikes, lorries, trailers, and more. We particularly like its 3-speed gear box which lets you use the tool in a manner suitable for the task at hand. We also like its LED lighting system, its powerful maximum torque of 300Nm, and the included belt hook. We rate the WORX WX279 Impact Wrench 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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