ACDelco is a hit with mechanics. We have some units out in the field that we check in on once in a while and they are still running strong. One of them you can’t even recognize anymore but it still works perfectly. ACDelco sent us out the 12V ARD1296 to check out. The 4 pole motor of the ARD1296 puts out 300 in-lbs of torque. It has 2 speeds 0-345 and 0-1240 on speed 2. The variable speed trigger with electric brake provides total control for the mechanic. 20 torque settings plus a drill mode ensure that you won’t be stripping any of your work. The 2.7 lb ARD1296 may not be the smallest 12V drill on the market but it does pack a lot of power for a brushed 12v drill.
The brushes are user replaceable to ensure a long service life. The entire tool has a nice rubber over molded grip that makes the drill comfortable to hold and easy to hold onto in high torque applications. Overall the ACDelco ARD1296 is a great addition to the 12V line up from ACDelco. It is designed to take a beating and last in the harsh automotive repair environment. The drill comes with two 1.5 Ah batteries, a charger and a blow molded case. The fast charger can charge in about 15-20 minutes which is blazing fast. Check out ARD1296 via ACDelco. Congrats to Justin P who won this tool.
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