Capri vs. Astro flex head impact wrenches

[atikovi]

First time I've heard of Capri Tools and was looking around for these stubby impact wrenches. Both drive sizes from each manufacturer looks the same as the other and both the Astros say Max Torque: 400ft.lbs while on the Capri, the 3/8 drive shows 220 ft. lbs. Any idea why it's rated less if it has the same internals and is physically the same? Is the Capri worth the $100-$125 extra over the Astro?

Capri 1/2 inch drive 400 ft. lbs of maximum reverse torque

1/2" Drive Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench

The Capri Tools 1/2″ Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench has a 120-degree flexible head and ultra-compact form factor with a low air consumption.

capritools.com

Capri 3/8 inch drive 220 ft. lbs of maximum reverse torque

3/8" Drive Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench

The Capri Tools 3/8″ Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench has a 120-degree flexible head which is tilt able up to 60 degrees forward and up to 60 degrees backward.

capritools.com

Astro 1/2 inch drive 400ft.lbs MAX torque

1/2" Nano Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench | Astro Pneumatic Tools

An industry first true flex-head impact wrench and with our shortest length yet at 3.34" Patented design features innovative dual air intake motor and ...

www.astrotools.com

Astro 3/8 inch drive Max Torque: 400ft.lbs

3/8" Nano Flex-Head Angle Impact Wrench - 400ft/lb | Astro Pneumatic Tools

• An industry first true flex-head impact wrench and with our shortest length yet at 3.34" • Patented design features innovative dual air intake motor ...

www.astrotools.com

 

[Fedwrench]

I think the Torque Test Channel on You Tube tested those. I would start your search for information there.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I bought the astro and really like it. I don't see any reason to pay more for capri when astro has a history of good customer service.

 

[Mr_B]

astro likely has enhanced motor design .
while basically same base design astro tends enhance it more and on this model that is details like more head angle range & motor porting, use of patented dual port motor design .
For the price Astro offer great value as most times it the best enhanced version of a odm model tool .

 

[dnschmidt]

Well I'm biased as I'm good friends with all of the Astro people but even if I weren't it's still Astro for the win.

 

[Torque Test Channel]

Any idea why it's rated less if it has the same internals and is physically the same?

Because it's not

 

[dchawk81]

I have the Astro. It won't blow your socks off but it can sometimes help you avoid taking other parts off, and still be a little faster than a ratchet.

 

[ex-x-fire]

I wished that made a smaller bodied 3/8 version.

 

[atikovi]

Ordered the Astro 3/8" mainly because I already have their 3/8" pinless swivel socket set.

 

[kbeefy]

I think Astro is the right choice. I have that ratchet (1/2) and like it.
Astro's customer service is also proven.

 

[dchawk81]

I wished that made a smaller bodied 3/8 version.

I'm not sure how useful a smaller head (therefore smaller hammer mechanism) would be. It wouldn't hit very hard.

 

[anndel]

I have the Astro since it was first released. I love it for brake pad bracket bolts, control arm bushings, ball joints, etc., where spaces are tight for a regular or even the Astro Nano impacts.

 

[atikovi]

I got the Astro 3/8" and just tried it out on lug nuts tightened to around 100 ft. lb. Did nothing to them, just bounces around. Box says 400 ft. lbs. WTH? My impact gun zipped them off in half a second so not an air issue.

 

[dchawk81]

Yeah that 400 is BS for sure.

 

[Benito]

Mine took off something torqued to 220