Porter Cable has come out with a new corded 1/2″ impact wrench (PCE210) that’s aimed at tradesmen in the automotive, agriculture, and construction industries. The new impact is built with a 7.5A motor that can deliver up to 240 ft-lbs of torque.
Features & Specs
- 7.5A motor
- 0 – 2,200 RPM, 0 – 2,700 IPM
- 240 ft-lbs (2880 in-lbs) max torque
- Cast metal housing
- 1/2″ anvil with hog ring socket retention
- Fwd/Rev rocker trigger
- Weighs 7 pounds
Price: $119
ETA: September 2014
Availability: Local independent distributors
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First Thoughts
I initially thought that the new Porter Cable impact wrench was adapted from Dewalt’s DW292 design ($149 via Amazon), but the PC version looks a little different and has a less powerful motor. There are a few other differences, such as a hog ring anvil vs. pin detent. The PC version will also be $30 cheaper.
In a conversation with Porter Cable’s handheld power tool product manager, it became clear that the brand has a renewed focus. Their aim is to offer tradesmen the tools they need most, at prices that won’t make them cringe.
This new impact doesn’t have fancy features, and it isn’t best-in-class in any category, especially power, but it has appeal in a gets the job done without breaking the bank kind of way.
Coach James
It has the same basic specs as the Harbor Freight electric impact. I have been using the HF one for ~3 years and it does what I need it to do. If I was in the market for one though, I would not hesitate to pay $119 for the PC model.
OhioHead
Stuart,
What is the PC product team saying about the “motors” i.e. who is making the motors for PC (Johnson, PC or “old” DeWalt motors)? This looks like the “old” DeWalt impact from the late 90’s/2000’s….