Does it come with a battery and charger?

No. It is a bare tool, so you need a Makita 18V LXT battery and charger, sold separately.

How does it compare with Makita's high-torque 1/2 in. wrench?

This model is more compact and lighter, with four speed settings. The high-torque model breaks loose tighter fasteners but is bigger and heavier.

It is a 1/2 in. square drive with a spring-loaded ball that holds sockets. You push the socket on and pull it off, with no pin to remove.

It handles most passenger-car and light-truck lug nuts. Very tight or rusted heavy-duty lugs may need a breaker bar or a higher-torque wrench.

Yes. An LED light illuminates the work area and can be switched on independently of the trigger.

Any Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion battery. Larger Ah packs give longer runtime and add weight.

At The Home Depot, for $249.00, as of our latest check.

2 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Msc Industrial Supply.

$249.00at The Home DepotChecked 18 h ago

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