Dewalt launched a new line of automotive air tools just a few months ago, and they’re already expanding the system.
Existing Dewalt air tools includes a 1/2″ heavy duty impact wrench, 3/8″ ratchet, drill, sander, angled die grinder.
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Expanded offerings includes a 3/8″ impact wrench, a more basic 1/2″ impact wrench, an air chisel hammer, straight die grinder, and cut-off tool.
None of the new tools look to be ground-breaking or especially innovative, but they do look like they’ll deliver upon Dewalt’s “tough tools” reputation.
Pricing, at least what’s up now before the tools start shipping, looks pretty decent enough.
Dewalt DWMT70775 3/8″ Impact Wrench
The new 3/8″ looks like a smaller version of the previous 1/2″ ratchet, and delivers up to 300 ft-lbs of torque.
Features
- 300 ft-lbs max torque
- 11,000 RPM, 1200 BPM
- Adjustable power regulator
- Twin hammer mechanism
- Bottom handle air exhaust
- Rubber bumpers in key places around housing
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Dewalt DWMT70774 1/2″ Impact Wrench
Dewalt already released a 1/2″ impact wrench, but this one looks a little more basic and delivers slightly less torque.
Features
- 600 ft-lbs max torque
- 7,300 RPM, 1,000 BPM
- Adjustable power regulator
- Twin hammer mechanism
- Bottom handle air exhaust
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Dewalt DWMT70785 Air Chisel Hammer
Features
- 2,600 BPM
- Works with standard 0.401″ chisel shanks
- Aluminum body
- Touch-control trigger
- Shock absorbing handle
- Comes with 3 chisels
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Dewalt DWMT70783 Die Grinder
Features
- 1/8″ and 1/4″ collets
- Safety throttle lever
- Aluminum body
- 25,000 RPM variable speed
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Dewalt DWMT70784 Cut-off Tool
Features
- Safety throttle lever
- Aluminum body
- 22,000 RPM
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Jason
The air chisel looks weird to be. It looks like a Dewalt cordless tool at the back of the tool and grip.
fred
Maybe a Bostitch air chisel reworked a bit:
http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=BOS_AIRTOOLS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=BTMT72394&SDesc=Air+Chisel+Hammer
Or who knows it may come from an entirely different OEM
T
Not to berate the big D but I bet these “new” tools share the guts with pieces from a half dozen or so other brands . If the rubber cladding is anything like the cladding on the battery tools, daily users in automotive environments will not be pleased imo. I have yet to see a shop worn dewalt with intact rubber, including my 3yr old 18v pieces. The tools functionally wear well, I think Dewalt builds a good cordless tool but… These arent cordless tools.
I guess if someone wouldnt be caught with a HF or CH air tool, and isnt interested in used IR/CP/Truck brand kit for the price, these will work nicely. Electric and air tool companies shouldnt try to cross compete against their own specialty. Compete on value of tech in case by case application and worry about real competition from your specialty rivals. If Bosch or Milwaukee knock D down a peg or two, I bet these air tools will disappear – likewise for Milwaukee’s hand tool n nicknack lines. But whatever… 🙂
joe
Is that a LED light on the Dewalt DWMT70774 1/2″ Impact Wrench?
I’ve encountered tools where the LED was powered with a tiny generator build in the inside mechinism…most likely it is not but i’m just curious.
Stuart
I don’t think so. Looks like a light reflection to me.
Ben
That be a grease fitting 😉
Stuart
The silvery ring around the square drive?
Phil
I’ve become a big fan of plastic and/or rubber overmolding on air tools. Not only is there less risk marring your work with the metal body of the tools, but more importantly for me is the tools don’t feel ice cold after extended usage. Tools that get used for extended periods, like die grinders, sander and grinders, get very cold, and the aluminum bodied conduct a lot of heat out of my hands to the point it can become painful after a while. It also give a better grip, especially with greasy hands.
I’m not in the market for any new air tools (cordless has finally invaded the garage and even put a lot of my once daily-use tools bck in the tool cabinets)m but these do look like worthy contenders. Perhaps that air chisel…
fred
Interesting observation. Our guys in the shop liked Dotco grinders because of their composite construction for much the same reason. That Joule-Thompson effect cooling can certainly make a pneumatic tool get frosty.
Marc
Phil, you are 100% right. There is nothing worse than working with cold aluminum bodied air tools on a cold winters morning. Gets right into your bones! I’ve converted to plastic/rubber overmoulded and love it. Must say, this new range looks pretty cool!
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