Lowe’s is soon launching a wave of new next-generation Kobalt 24V Max cordless power tools.
The new Kobalt Gen-3 tools are said to be up to 30% more compact, lighter, and feature a newly designed grip with soft overmold.
There will be 6 new core tools, 2 new combo kits, and 2 new chargers:
- Drill/Driver – 850 in-lbs max torque
- Hammer Drill/Driver
- Impact Driver – 2000 in-lbs max torque
- 1/2″ Medium Torque Impact Wrench – 650 ft-lbs nut-busting torque
- 6-1/2″ Circular Saw – Industry-first quick depth adjustment
- Reciprocating Saw – Lighter weight, 45% lower vibration
- 150W Rapid Charger – Recharges 4Ah battery in 60 minutes
- 85W Charger – Improved for faster battery charging times
All of the new tools feature brushless motors.
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Drill
- 850 in-lbs max torque
- 2-speed gearing
- 2000 RPM max, no-load
- Premium 1/2″ Jacobs keyless ratcheting chuck
- Auxiliary handle included
- LED worklight
Price: $139 for the kit
Model KDD 2024A-03
Item 4913878
The kit comes with a 2Ah battery, 85W charger, and tool bag.
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Hammer Drill
- 850 in-lbs max torque
- 2-speed gearing
- 2000 RPM max, no-load
- 32,000 BPM max
- Premium 1/2″ Jacobs keyless ratcheting chuck
- Auxiliary handle included
- LED worklight
Price: $129 (tool-only)
Model KHD 124B-03
Item 4913879
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Impact Driver
- 1/4″ hex bit chuck
- One-handed quick-insert collet
- 2000 in-lbs max torque
- 3800 IPM max
- 3 speed settings
- Finish & self-tapping modes
- LED worklight
Price: $149 for the kit
Model 2024A-03
Item 4913880
The kit comes with a 2Ah battery, 85W charger, and tool bag.
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Mid-Torque Impact Wrench
- 1/2″ drive with friction ring
- 30% lighter and 30% shorter than current model
- 3 electronic push-button torque settings
- 500 ft-lbs max fastening torque
- 650 ft-lbs max nust-busting torque
- Hand-tight & auto-slow special modes
Price: $229 for the kit
Model KIW 4024A-03
Item 4913881
The kit comes with a 4Ah battery, 150W fast charger, and tool bag.
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Circular Saw
- 6-1/2″ blade size
- Helical gear design
- 5500 RPM max
- Left-handed blade configuration
- Industry-first quick-depth blade adjustment mechanism
Here is a closer look at the quick “one-step” cutting depth adjustment feature.
Price: $129 (tool-only)
Model KCS 124B-03
Item 4913883
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Reciprocating Saw
- 1-1/4″ stroke length
- 3200 SPM
- Variable speed trigger
- High/low speed settings
- Adjustable shoe “allows blade bending during flush cuts”
- Tool-less blade change
- Lower weight than previous model
- Soft overmolded grip
- 45% lower vibration than previous model
- Improved LED worklight location
- Integrated rafter hook
Price: $129 (tool-only)
Model KRS 224B-03
Item 4913882
Kobalt 24V Max Gen-3 Rapid Charger
- 150W
- Recharges 4Ah battery in 60 minutes
Price: $49.98
Model KCH 2411-03
Item 4913886
Kobalt 24V Max Next-Gen Combo Kits
2-Tool Combo Kit
The 2-tool kit comes with the drill/driver, impact driver, 2Ah battery, charger, and tool bag.
Price: $199
Model KLC 2324A-03
Item 4913884
4-Tool Combo Kit
The 4-tool combo kit comes with a drill/drover, impact driver, reciprocating saw, 300 lumens LED light, 4Ah battery, charger, and tool bag.
Price: $229
Model KLC 4324A-03
Item 4913885
Discussion
Here is Kobalt’s introduction to the new line:
Using the most innovative electronics and brushless motor technology in the industry today, meet the newest generation of Kobalt 24V Max Brushless tools!
The tools are up to 30% more compact, offer 35% faster charging and continue the Kobalt tradition of guaranteed power and performance all at a value.
This seems like typical marketing for new cordless power tools, but there’s some weight behind it.
For instance, compared to Kobalt’s existing brushless drill (KDD 1424A-03), the new model delivers far greater torque – 850 vs 650 in-lbs. The new impact driver delivers 2000 in-lbs max torque, vs 1800 in-lbs for their KID 1324A-03 model.
While not as powerful as Kobalt’s XTR line of premium 24V max cordless power tools, the new generation of core tools do look to deliver worthwhile improvements over their predecessors.
