A high-performance motor (0-2,800 RPM, 0-3,100 BPM) is used for applications that need to be done quickly. A high-torque motor has 1,450 in/lbs of torque.
The tool is 6.9″ long and weighs 3.3 pounds, which makes it easy to work in small spaces and keep the user from getting tired.
In a hurry. Chucks with 1/4″ hex heads are easy to change bits with one hand.
In dark places, LED lights make them a lot easier to see.
One (1) Porter Cable PCC641 Impact Driver is all that’s included in this deal. It comes in easy-to-open bulk packaging to pass the savings on to you. Batteries, chargers, and other items are sold separately.
After buying all of the Porter-Cable 20v MAX lithium tools, I’ve used them for everything from very difficult tasks to very simple ones, which means I’ve used them well past their intended run times and overall stress tolerances on a regular basis. I now feel I can make a fair review, based on how well they worked over the course of about a year.
If you need to do a lot of work, the Porter Cable PCC641 20V MAX Impact driver is a great tool to have. If you look at their tools, this is the cheapest one. The PCC640 is the more expensive one. It is very easy to tell the tools apart. The PCC641 is a little longer than the PCC640, but it’s only by about 3/4″ long. A small difference in how the handle feels between the PCC641 and the PCC640. This seems to be a common trend in all Porter Cable tools. The more expensive tool always feels a little different.
The cheaper PCC641 also has only one magnetic strip on top to hold bits, whereas the PCC640 has two, one on each side, so it can hold more bits at once. Because I took the magnets out of my shop, this feature didn’t bother me at all. All of the parts that make up each Impact are very similar when they’re disassembled. However, the impact gear box on the PCC640 is a little shorter, which is why the tools are about 3/4″ longer than they are the same length. As far as I can tell, both tools have the same speed and power when they hit. The size is just a convenience factor (fitting it in tighter spaces). Since the PCC641 and the PCC640 both have the same internals, I feel like I can speak for the PCC641 even though I haven’t used it very often.
Many projects have made use of the impact, such as installing new cabinets, installing new studs for them, and doing some mechanic work. Some of these projects include: removing the dash and seats from an old pickup truck to replace the heater core, building an addition to our house, hanging sheet rock, installing ceiling joists, driving screws in studs, and much more. All this time, the tool didn’t do anything. It never even broke a screw.
The trigger on this and all of the variable speed tools in the line is just the right mix of sensitive and responsive. First, I had a hard time “feathering” the speed so that the screws didn’t go in too far. After a few days, I was able to drive screws into sheet rock without going in too far, which is a very useful feature. The tool also has a bright LED that lights up the work area when the trigger is pulled. The impact feature is also nice. I used to be against impact drivers because I didn’t know how to use them, but now I’m on board. It’s a much better way to drive fasteners.
Overall, the Porter Cable PCC641 is a great alternative to the more expensive PCC640. The PCC641 has almost the same features as the PCC640, but it’s a little smaller. Otherwise, I think this is a great impact tool that will do a lot of different things for you.
You should check out my Amazon profile to see what other people think of all of the 20V MAX Porter Cable tools.
