oztooltalk take on Metabo’s cracking German-made SSW 18 LTX 400 BL brushless impact wrench.
In typical German fashion, Metabo have described this wrench with a maximum torque of 400 Nm wrench, when in fact it has 620 Nm of breaking torque! ‘Undersell, overachieve’ could be Metabo’s slogan.
Specifications:
Maximum fastening torque 400 Nm / 295 ft. lbs
Max. loosening torque – 620 Nm / 420 ft. lbs.
Max no-load speed: 2150 rpm
Maximum impact rate – 4250 bpm
Speed/torque levels – 12
Bit holder – square 1/2″ (12.70 mm)
Max bolt size – M20