Kobalt KIW 1524A-03
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Summary
4.0 stars on Lowe's. Buyers who are already in the Kobalt 24V ecosystem pick this up for the battery compatibility. Brushless motor is a nice feature at this price. Handles passenger car lug nuts and basic home construction. Some users report the hog ring wears over time.
$90-$130 Lowe's as of April 2026
Key Specifications
| maxTorque | 400 ft-lbs |
| breakawayTorque | 600 ft-lbs |
| anvil | 1/2" hog ring |
| rpm | 0-1,800 |
| ipm | 0-2,500 |
| weight | 5.2 lbs |
Pros
- Brushless motor at a budget price.
- 24V MAX platform gives slightly more voltage headroom.
- Lightweight at 5.2 lbs.
- Good value at $90-$130 for a brushless tool.
- Lowe's warranty support.
Cons
- 24V MAX ecosystem is the smallest here, limiting future tool options.
- 600 ft-lbs breakaway is on the lower end.
- Hog ring anvil wears with heavy use.
- Lowe's exclusive, so pricing is fixed.
- Limited professional user data.