13 best wrenches

Threaded fasteners are the most widespread in modern conditions: bolts, screws and screws are used everywhere - in construction, industry, automotive and furniture production. Therefore, the tool for working with all types of threaded products is so popular with both professionals and home craftsmen.

It is quite natural that for the home and even for a small workshop usually try to choose a multifunctional device - for example, a screwdriver that can not only tighten screws, screws and nuts, but also drill holes in wood and metal. Therefore, this type of tool, as a wrench, which is a more specialized version, is less common, especially among amateur craftsmen. However, for example, in the repair and maintenance of the car (tire) without it is necessary.

Moreover, in many cases, a wrench is the best choice. Its design is distinguished by the fact that a tangential, impulsive force is applied to a bolt or nut, which makes it possible to develop much greater torques at a power equal to that of the screwdriver. However, there is no need to maintain the clamping force on the head of the fastener. Due to this, the wrenches, without any difficulty on the part of the user, unscrew stuck nuts of large diameters and easily cope with both wheel bolts and large self-tapping screws.

In order to choose a suitable model of wrench, you need to decide on several key parameters of the tool:

1. Tightening torque required. Determined by the range of tasks.
2. Drive type: electric or pneumatic. The first option is more versatile, the second is suitable for a workshop equipped with a compressor.
3. AC or battery.
4. Type of cartridge. Models with a square of ½ inch are more common for direct mounting of the end heads, but there are also variants with a chuck for bits.

In our review - the best models of wrenches, both electric and pneumatic. In the distribution of places in the ranking, the following criteria were taken into account:

• reviews of real users;
• reliability of the manufacturer;
• recommendations of professionals;
• value for money.

How to choose the right wrench?

Top Battery Wrenches

When purchasing a battery tool, you need to take into account that its convenience and performance are determined by two components: the successful design of the mechanical part plus the quality of the batteries. Therefore, the cost of a battery is often comparable to the cost of the wrench itself. It is a powerful, well-charged power source that will give you the opportunity to experience all the advantages of a stand-alone tool, so you should not save on batteries. In this category - only well-proven cordless wrenches among buyers.

4 RYOBI R18IW3-120S

The most powerful RYOBI battery wrench in the category not only develops a maximum torque of 400 Nm, but also gives the owner the opportunity to choose one of three speeds: low speed for accurate operation, medium mode is suitable for most common operations, and the fastest option is in order to ensure the greatest power of tangential impact - for example, to break a rusted nut. It should be mentioned that the battery supplied with the wrench is a universal power source for all tools in the Ryobi One + range.

Buyers praise the power and ergonomic handle of this wrench, as well as are pleased that it comes with a convenient bag and a set of end heads of the most common sizes. According to experienced users, a fully charged 18-volt battery makes it possible to unscrew the nuts even on an excavator loader.

3 ZUBA ZGUA-12-Li KNU

For many works in an apartment and a private house you need a lightweight, convenient tool with enough power: for example, for assembling furniture, minor repairs, small works in the garage. The best option in this case would be the ZUBR compact wrench, which weighs 1 kg. Of course, the maximum moment he has is only 90 Nm, but the very principle of the impact wrench allows you to unscrew and tighten the nuts with ease, as well as cope with fasteners that a far more powerful screwdriver cannot do.

According to customer reviews, even bundling a 1.5 volt battery with a capacity of 1.5 Ah is enough for 4 hours of intensive work. The owners are also satisfied with a reliable case and high speed battery charging. Everything else, it is equipped with a chuck for bits, which is convenient at home. The disadvantage is the rapid discharge of the battery at low temperatures.

2 AEG BSS 18C 12Z Li-402C

The German manufacturer AEG tool pays special attention to the quality of batteries and chargers. It is especially pleasant that the same set of two interchangeable power supplies and charging is suitable for the entire series of devices: a wrench, a screwdriver, a drill, and even a puncher. So the considerable price of this tool is quite justified. The maximum tightening torque of 350 Nm is stable, which is confirmed by numerous customer reviews. In this case, the battery charge is really long enough.

Included in the delivery is an adapter with a square of ½ inch per socket for standard bits. The power of the wrench allows it to be used for tightening even quite long and thick self-tapping screws. In short, this is an excellent acquisition for many years. Buyers are delighted with the compact size of the instrument and the battery life. Lack of one - the high price of the entire set.

1 ZUBA ZGUA-18-Li K

This wrench is one of the best-selling models in Russia. The reason is obvious - the buyer receives a tool with a maximum torque of 350 Nm plus a battery, a case and a charger. A wrench is more famous manufacturers with such power and with such completeness will cost at least twice as expensive. At the same time, the reliability of the instrument is quite at the level, and the five-year warranty also applies to it.

The owners of this impact wrench note that it is especially convenient when working with the suspension of the car. And if you equip it with a special adapter for ordinary bits, it successfully replaces the cordless screwdriver and becomes a versatile tool for the house and garage. The disadvantage is the quality of the batteries. If you are lucky to get a "fresh" tool just from the factory, the batteries do not cause any complaints, but in the case when you got the wrench from the warehouse - the power is lower than stated.

Top Angle Wrenches

Most cordless wrenches are compact and mobile by themselves. But there are cases in which they can not help the master: for example, poor access to a nut or bolt at an angle to the main plane of the structure or a very limited working space. Then angular wrenches come to the rescue.

2 Ingersoll Rand W5350-K2

Usually, manufacturers of corner wrenches are limited to a maximum torque of about 100 Nm, since fasteners are rarely found in hard-to-reach places, requiring great effort. But this model of the American company can produce 180 N. m, which is a real record in the class of the angle tool. Therefore, for cases of working in cramped conditions with rusting hardware, this wrench may be indispensable. The kit includes two 20-volt batteries, a charger and a convenient case.

The owners of the wrench are satisfied with both the power and functionality of the tool that allows you to quickly deal with hard-to-reach fasteners, and the quality of the batteries. The undoubted minus is its high price, but, in the opinion of most buyers, the power of the wrench, saving time and effort completely pays for the investment.

1 Makita TL065DZ

This super-compact angle wrench is designed to work in the most inaccessible places. Despite its light weight (only 1.5 kg), it develops a torque of 60 Nm and can tighten bolts and nuts with metric threads up to M12 in size. The built-in illumination provides maximum user comfort: there is an afterglow function that continues to illuminate the work area after the button is no longer affected.

This wrench is especially suitable for those who already have a Makita cordless tool designed for 10.8 V batteries, since you will not need to buy a separate battery in this case. According to the owners, the ergonomics of the tool are excellent, the vibration is almost not felt. Among the shortcomings - the lack of a battery in the kit. Also, some inconvenience delivers not the most common cartridge with a square of 3/8 inch.

Top net wrenches

Network wrenches have only one, but a significant advantage over the battery: they are not limited to the battery's energy reserve. Therefore, where you need to cope with fasteners of really large diameters, it is the wire version of the tool that is used. The maximum shock moment of such wrenches can be two and more times higher than the corresponding characteristic of the most powerful battery models.

5 Bort BSR-12

This wrench is the best option for car maintenance: it can work both from a car cigarette lighter and directly from the battery terminals - for this it is equipped with special clips - “crocodiles”. Due to the very compact size and convenient case, you can always have it with you in the trunk - and replacing the punctured wheel on the road will not cause problems. Despite the small weight (only 1.8 kg), it gives a maximum torque of 350 Nm, which is enough to cope with the nuts on the wheels of any passenger car.

The owners are satisfied, first of all, with the excellent price of the tool. Another advantage of this wrench include the good quality of the materials of the body and a convenient handle. Cons - the power cord is short, for convenience, you need a half to two meters longer. But the wire is quite elastic and does not tan in the cold.

4 Makita TW1000

To work with the wheel bolts of large trucks, the installation of massive metal structures and other energy-intensive operations, Makita TW1000 powerful network wrench is designed - consuming 1300 W, it develops a shock moment of 1000 N · m. His specialization is large metric fasteners 22M-30M.The case of the tool is shockproof, complete with case and additional handle for the convenience of the user. Cartridge - square by 1 inch for fitting the end heads of the most common sizes.

According to reviews of professional installers and builders, the power of the tool is more than enough for any installation and dismantling work. This is an almost perfect wrench with only two drawbacks: it is heavy and expensive. But these disadvantages are the reverse side of a large torque and do not confuse satisfied owners.

3 Metabo SSW 650

The Metabo SSW 650 network wrench is designed for the most severe cases and strenuous operation: it produces an impressive 600 N · m. Branded electronic system Variospeed allows you to smoothly adjust the speed of rotation in a wide range. The gear housing is made of a specially designed aluminum alloy, durable and lightweight. Characteristics of the tool allow you to use it not only to work with the wheel bolts. It is successfully used in construction - both for the installation of wooden and metal structures, and for facade works.

According to the owners, the power, reliability and ease of operation of the wrench fully justify its high price. The power cord is long, durable and does not tan in the cold, balancing is traditionally excellent. The only thing that upsets users is the lack of a case in the kit.

2 DeWALT DW292

In the case of electric impact wrenches, even a small increase in maximum torque inevitably means a significant increase in tool weight. The DW292 model from DeWALT is one of the nice exceptions. Engineers of the company put a lot of effort to design a 710 W wrench, which develops a maximum torque of 440 N · m and weighs only 3.2 kg. In the forward and reverse rotation, identical moments are achieved, which makes this wrench popular with installers dealing with a large number of fasteners.

The owners praise the excellent weight distribution, which allows them to work for a long time without fatigue and the almost complete lack of recoil, which is ensured by a special anti-vibration handle. This wrench copes with wheel bolts of cars, and even with bolts on a tractor, and also without problems twists self-tapping screws. The disadvantage - you need accuracy when working with screws - it is easy to rip the head.

1 ZUBR ZGUE-350

This wrench is always popular with car enthusiasts and owners of small car repair shops. With more than a reasonable price and power consumption of 350 W, it demonstrates an excellent maximum torque - 300 N · m and invariably copes with nuts that have rusted through the winter, while practically without loading the user's hands. The tool is covered by a five-year extended manufacturer's warranty, which is important for intensive use. You can also quickly change the brushes, and the five-meter power cord eliminates the need for an extension cord.

According to numerous user reviews, this wrench is one of the best options among the variety of network tools. It is noted that in this price range the tool has no equal in power and ergonomics. It is convenient, reliable and budget. Among the shortcomings - quite large weight and size.

Top Pneumatic Wrenches

Pneumatic tools are more common among professionals. This is because such wrenches need a compressor. But recently, devices for the preparation of compressed air began to appear in sufficient quantities in the garages of motorists and home workshops. So the younger models of pneumatic wrenches that do not require a compressor with high performance, may well be considered by home craftsmen as an alternative to power tools.

2 Metabo DSSW 930-1 / 2 '601549000

This pneumatic wrench develops a torque of 930 Nm, while it weighs only 1.8 kg. It is clear that the absence in the engine housing affects, but, in addition, a special composite material is used in the construction of the instrument to reduce weight, effective thermal insulation and maximum vibration absorption. Also, the advantages of the wrench include a three-stage adjustment of the torque and ergonomic switch direction of rotation.

According to the owners, this wrench is perfect for working in heavy duty, including as a professional tool in a car repair shop. An additional advantage is the supply of compressed air through the handle, which eliminates turbulence in the working area. Their disadvantages - the high cost, which, however, is consistent with the excellent quality of the tool.

1 FUBAG IW 720 100192

The small size, convenient handle and reasonable price are the main advantages of this wrench from the famous brand FUBAG. It is perfect for a small workshop or home workshop, where there is a compressor with a capacity of at least 226 l / min. With a weight of only 2.8 kg, it develops a maximum torque of 720 Nm, which allows it to be used for wheel bolts not only on cars, but also on trucks.

Buyers praise the convenient adjustment of the tightening torque of the wrench, as well as a good price-performance ratio. According to numerous reviews, the tool is reliable and works smoothly even in conditions of high humidity. Due to its compact size, it is convenient to work in cramped conditions, and the handle has excellent vibration isolation, so there is almost no return. Minus - no case, the wrench comes in a cardboard box

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AEG

Metabo

Makita

Bison

BORT

DeWALT

Fubag

Ingersoll

Ryobi

Bosch

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