Rank #7 in Best Cordless Impact Wrench 2026: 10 Ranked, Torque Claims Checked
Einhell Professional 260 Nm 18V PXC (Body Only)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Einhell Professional TP-CW 18/260-C Li BL-Solo is a cordless impact wrench in seventh place in this guide, priced at £94.98 and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings. It is the entry that runs against the pattern the rest of this guide describes: on this listing 260 Nm is the tightening figure and 500 Nm is the release torque for cracking off tight fixings. The bigger number is the breakaway one, and the number in the product name is the one the tool actually tightens to — the opposite of the Dong Cheng, Ryobi and VTEK entries.
The word Solo is the part that changes the price. The Included Components field lists the wrench with its 1/2 inch square drive, a 17 mm, 19 mm and 21 mm nut set, a bit adapter and a belt clip, and no battery or charger appears anywhere in that list; the 18V Power X-Change packs are named under Compatible Devices instead. At 950 g and 7 x 7 x 20.6 cm the body is small enough to reach where a full-size gun will not, and Einhell's own bullet claims roughly 30% more compactness than similarly powerful impact wrenches. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it is written there, not from any test of ours.
How those 175 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £94.98 (battery and charger not included) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings |
| Maximum torque | 260 Nm |
| Release torque | 500 Nm |
| Speed and torque settings | 3, plus an auto-stop setting |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Weight and size | 950 g; 7L x 7W x 20.6H cm |
| Amperage (as listed) | 18 Amps |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Has the power to undo some big rusty nuts and compact as well.Remember you have to supply the batteryBut that's ok with me.I've got loads of them.Battery life is excellent”
Verified purchase“powerful little unit easy to handle had bought impaxo 400nm previously too heavy and too powerful for general use this item much better for general DIY.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cordless Impact Wrench 2026: 10 Ranked, Torque Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
Does the Einhell TP-CW 18/260-C Li BL-Solo come with a battery?
No. The name of the Einhell listing says Without Battery, and the Included Components field lists only the wrench, a 17/19/21 mm nut set, a bit adapter and a belt clip. The 18V Power X-Change batteries the tool runs on appear under Compatible Devices, not as supplied items.
What is the difference between the 260 Nm and the 500 Nm figures on the Einhell?
The Einhell bullet gives a maximum of 260 Nm with 500 Nm of release torque, and the spec table repeats 260 Newton Meters under both Torque and Maximum Torque. So 260 Nm is what it tightens to and 500 Nm is what it can undo.
How many speed and torque settings does the Einhell impact wrench have?
Three, plus an additional auto-stop setting, according to the power bullet on the listing. The Number of Speeds field also states 3.
How heavy and how big is the Einhell TP-CW 18/260?
The listing gives 950 g and 7L x 7W x 20.6H centimetres, and the Einhell compact design bullet claims around 30% more compactness than similarly powerful impact wrenches.
Do any spec fields in the Einhell listing look wrong?
Yes. The table lists 18 Volts under Voltage and 18 Amps under Amperage, with no other current figure anywhere in the listing, and it gives Combination Drill as the Drill Type for an impact wrench.
What accessories come with the Einhell?
The Included Components field lists the cordless impact wrench with a 1/2 inch external square bit socket, a nut set of 17 mm, 19 mm and 21 mm, a bit adapter for screwdriving and a belt clip.
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