AC Delco 12V cordless tools any good?

[k1rodeoboater]

Was looking at getting a 3/8 cordless ratchet and came across these as well as several other no-name brands on amazon. Turns out AC Delco has a 3/8" ratchet, 3/8 impact, a drill and a impact driver.

Originally was looking at Milwaukee, and they're still in the running. While they do have a bigger lineup, they don't have anything I would want to have over what the AC Delco lineup has. With M12 stuff I'd be getting the non-fuel 3/8, the fuel 3/8 impact, and undecided on the drill & driver.

Saw very little mention of these so I figured I'd ask.

 

[X1 Mike]

Get the Milwaukee M12, get one battery platform and stick with it.

 

[Djosbun]

There is one company that makes the same cordless ratchet for AC Delco, Harbor Freight and a few others. Should be ok for light duty use.

— Dave

 

[k1rodeoboater]

There is one company that makes the same cordless ratchet for AC Delco, Harbor Freight and a few others. Should be ok for light duty use.

— Dave

Yeah I came across the name when I was looking up reviews on the HF version. Durofix I believe is the maker.

 

[k1rodeoboater]

Get the Milwaukee M12, get one battery platform and stick with it.

Which is why I'm asking because I don't own any M12 products.

 

[Iluvbeer]

I’ve got the AC Delco 3/8 ratchet and the non-fuel Milwaukee 12v 3/8 ratchet. The AC Delco has quite a bit more power than the Milwaukee. The AC has been used and abused heavily and still works like the day I got it.

 

[Iluvbeer]

I’ve also got the Milwaukee M12 fuel stubby 3/8” impact and it’s a beast. Probably my most used cordless impact.

 

[X1 Mike]

Which is why I'm asking because I don't own any M12 products.

I'm just singing their praises. You can also get some reconditioned stuff from CPO if you like, I have bought quite a few recondition M12 tools and have never had an issue. You could get the 3/8" now, decide you love it and add a 1/4" later.


https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwau...aukee-reconditioned-m12-tools,default,sc.html

 

[k1rodeoboater]

I’ve got the AC Delco 3/8 ratchet and the non-fuel Milwaukee 12v 3/8 ratchet. The AC Delco has quite a bit more power than the Milwaukee. The AC has been used and abused heavily and still works like the day I got it.

is your AC Delco the red one or the blue (compact) version?

For $70 I might just have to try this one

 

[k1rodeoboater]

I'm just singing their praises. You can also get some reconditioned stuff from CPO if you like, I have bought quite a few recondition M12 tools and have never had an issue. You could get the 3/8" now, decide you love it and add a 1/4" later.


https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwau...aukee-reconditioned-m12-tools,default,sc.html

Yeah that website is dangerous to the wallet! Since HD doesn't apply veteran discounts to in store purchases I'd be going through CPO for sure.

 

[Iluvbeer]

is your AC Delco the red one or the blue (compact) version?

For $70 I might just have to try this one

It’s Red

 

[Wrench97]

We at Mobiletron proudly manufacture all corded and cordless products under our watchful eye in our factories, no outsourcing. Our ACDelco power tools product line is continuing to expand and with a close relationship with distributors and end-users alike we are striving to develop innovative tools that meet today's customer's needs by talking with then regularly. Our pneumatic line of tools is equally as impressive, it continues to impress our customers with its extreme durability.

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