Porter Cable Impact Driver Review 2022

Porter Cable PCC740B Impact Driver Review

Porter Cable is a company that has been building quality power tools and pneumatic tools for over a century.

They are an American company with a well-trusted name. Because they are one of the leaders in the power tool industry, it is expected that the Porter Cable PCC740B 20V Max Impact Driver is one of the best.

In this Porter Cable impact driver review, we will give you all the information you need, as well as our opinion, so that you can decide if this impact driver is the best for you.

#1 Description & Specifications

Size: 9.9″ x 3″ x 7″ (25.1 cm x 7.6 cm x 17.8cm)
Weight: 4.6 lbs. (2.09 kg)
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Voltage: 20V
Impacts per Minute: 2500 ipm
Warranty: 3 year limited

The Porter Cable PCC740B 20V Max Impact Driver is a lightweight, high quality impact driver that will easily handle the toughest tasks. This impact driver is part of Porter Cable’s Get Linked series. The PCC740B is an upgrade from the original PCC640B.

It has almost twice as much torque and but only has half the RPM rate of the PCC640B (it’s all about the torque anyway, right?).

It is packed with features that make it suitable for many different types of applications from hobbies to professional jobs. Keep reading to find out some of the best Porter Cable impact driver features.

#2 Best Features

Porter Cable impact drivers are very feature-rich tools. Every feature is designed with quality and practicality in mind.

Torque
The amount of torque that it delivers is one of the best features of this impact driver. It delivers an incredible 330ft/lb. of torque (3960in/lb.) using a 1/2 inch hog ring anvil. For an impact driver at this price range, this is very impressive.

Speed
Many people think that a higher torque means that the impact driver is faster. This is not correct. The torque can be thought of as how strong the impact driver is. The speed is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). The Porter Cable PCC740B delivers a maximum of 1,650 rpm so you can get your projects done fast. It also has variable speed control.

Extras
Other small features add to the attractiveness of the driver. It features an LED light that allows you to work in dark areas. This is very handy for mechanics when working under cars or for working in spots where the light doesn’t reach well.

The handle has over-molded grips for comfort and ease of use.

When outfitted with the battery, the unit doesn’t weight more than six pounds so it is incredibly lightweight, adding to its ease of use.

#3 Pros & Cons

Pros:	Cons:
This impact driver gives you a lot of power at an affordable price. With the right battery it has enough torque to remove lug nuts from trucks and larger vehicles. It is manufactured in the U.S. and has a 3 year warranty.	It only has half of the rpm as the older version. The battery has to be purchased separately whereas many other brands include the battery with the impact driver. It won’t work very well with the 1.34Ah battery that comes in the optional kit. You need to upgrade to a 4Ah battery to get its full power.

#4 Comparison to Other Impact Drivers

We decided to compare the Porter Cable PCC740B impact driver to similar drivers from different companies. In order to keep it fair, we only compared it to other 20V max cordless impact drivers. For ratings, the impact drivers are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the best.

	Torque	RPM	IPM	Rating	Warranty	Price
Porter Cable PCC740B Impact Driver	330ft/lb.	1650	2500	4.6	3yr limited	$
DEWALT DCF887B 20V MAX XR Li-Ion Brushless 0.25″ 3-Speed Impact Driver	152ft/lb.	3250	3000	4.6	3yr limited	$$
BLACK+DECKER BDCI20C 20V MAX Lithium Impact Driver	110ft/lb.	3000	N/A	4.5	2yr limited	$
Craftsman Professional 28128 20-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4” Impact Driver	122ft/lb.	2800	3100	N/A	1yr limited	$$$

When the Porter Cable impact driver is compared to other well-known brands of impact drivers, you can see that they have sacrificed IPM and RPM for torque.

This means that although the Porter Cable impact driver is a great piece of equipment, it might only be suited for tasks in which you have plenty of time to finish them.

If time is your priority and you don’t have much to spare, you may want to go with something that has a higher RPM and IPM since these will affect the time more than the torque will.

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Conclusion

After doing this Porter Cable impact driver review, we found that not only is this a good, solid impact driver but it is also a good, solid price that can fit many budgets. Price is always a great deciding factor, but you have to also consider other aspects.

As mentioned in the comparison, if you are looking for an impact driver that will tighten fasteners at the speed of light, then choose something else. This doesn’t mean that the Porter Cable will slow you down. We are just saying that speed isn’t its best feature.

Besides the speed thing, we think that the Porter Cable PCC740B is the best Porter Cable impact driver that the company has put out since beginning their journey into developing impact drivers only a few years ago. We would recommend this to anyone, including professionals.

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