Is the DeWalt ATOMIC 3/8-inch impact wrench worth it?

Yes for home mechanics and light professional work. It delivers 450 ft-lb in a 6-inch body, which covers most passenger-car lug nuts and suspension bolts. If you regularly work on heavy trucks, step up to a 1/2-inch high-torque model.

Does it come with a battery and charger?

It includes one 20V MAX lithium-ion battery (DCB205 replacement number) but no charger and no case. If you don't already own DeWalt 20V MAX chargers, budget for one.

How does it compare to the full-size DeWalt 1/2-inch impact wrench?

The ATOMIC is shorter and lighter, so it reaches tighter spaces, but its 450 ft-lb and 3/8-inch drive fall short of DeWalt's 1/2-inch high-torque wrenches. Choose this for compactness, the larger one for maximum breakaway torque.

What size sockets does it use?

It has a 3/8-inch square hog ring anvil, so it takes standard 3/8-inch drive impact sockets. Use impact-rated sockets, not chrome hand sockets.

When is the best time to buy it?

Prices on DeWalt 20V MAX tools tend to dip during Black Friday, Father's Day and spring tool sales. Check the price history on this page to see whether the current listing is near its low.

DeWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX 3/8" Cordless Impact Wrench Hog Ring Anvil

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$239.99at MSC Industrial Supply, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the DeWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX 3/8" Cordless Impact Wrench Hog Ring Anvil

The DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX 3/8-inch impact wrench is a compact cordless tool with a brushless motor, 450 ft-lb of fastening torque and a hog ring anvil for quick socket changes. It runs on the 20V MAX battery line and is only 6 inches long, so it fits into tight engine bays and undercarriage spaces where full-size wrenches won't. It has variable speed up to 2,500 RPM and 3,550 BPM. No current price was provided for this page, so check the live comparison before buying.