Harbor Freight has been pumping out a lot of new tools – here’s a look at some of the most notable ones.
Table of Contents
- US General Series 3 Tool Storage
- Low Profile Jack
- Bauer 12″ Disc Sander
- US General Side Tray
- 6″ Hitch Vise
- Icon Dead Blow Hammers
- Icon Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer
- Hercules 20V Impact Wrenches
- Hercules 20V Grinder
- Hercules 20V Compact Saw
- Hercules 20V 21700 4Ah Battery
- Bauer 20V 7-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw
- Hercules 2-1/4 HP Router
- McGraw 29-Gal Oil-Lube Air Compressor
US General Series 3 Tool Storage
Harbor Freight teased about their new next-generation US General Series 3 tool storage lineup, which will include several sizes of roller cabinets, side lockers, a top hutch option, and what looks to be a top chest.
Features include “improved drawer layout,” “integrated power drawer,” and “much MUCH more.”
ETA: Spring 2023.
Daytona 1.5 Ton Ultra-Low-Profile Racing Jack
The new Daytona 1.5 ton jack is quite specifically described as an ultra-low-profile lightweight high performance aluminum racing jack with Rapid Pump.
It has a minimum saddle height of 2-3/8″ for “lifting custom vehicles without damaging rocker panels.”
The Rapid pump tech allows users to “lift most loads to a service height in just 3 pumps.”
Additional features include a dual piston hydraulic system, universal joint release, extra-long 47-5/8″ two-piece knurled aluminum handle, and it weighs just 36 pounds.
Price: $300
Bauer 12-inch Disc Sander
The new Bauer 12″ disc sander features a 1-1/4 HP direct-drive motor and reaches speeds up to 1725 RPM.
Features include a cast aluminum table that can tilt from 0 to 45°, a 2″ dust collection port, heavy-duty cast iron base to reduce vibration and improve stability, and aluminum disc guard.
It works with 12″ adhesive-backed abrasive discs.
Price: $200
US General Folding Side Tray for Tool Carts
There’s a new folding side shelf available in different colors – blue, green, orange, black – and it looks to be replacing a previous generation of the same product.
These are meant to be used with US General 5-drawer mechanics carts, or the US General full bank tool cart.
Harbor Freight has all of the old folding side shelfs on clearance.
I can’t tell the difference, other than the new one being $30 and the old one being on clearance for $20.
The old version is said to be compatible with the 5-drawer cart, and the new one seems to add full bank cart compatibility, so maybe that’s the difference.
Price: $30
Doyle 6-inch Hitch Vise
This new Doyle vise is designed to fit standard 2″ hitch receivers, or can optionally be bolted down via 2 slots.
It can fit flat stock up to 5-3/4″ wide, or round stock from 1/2″ to 3-1/2″ in diameter. The fixed jaw has a flat surface 2-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ and can serve as an anvil.
Construction: 60,000 PSI ductile iron
Price: $130
Icon Dead Blow Hammers
Harbor Freight has expanded their Icon line of premium mechanics hand tools with new dead blow hammers.
There are two sizes – 24oz and 48oz. The dead blow construction reduces rebound, and the polyurethane housing is non-sparking and resistant to most shop chemicals. The hammers also have wide flared handles and soft grips for reduced slipping.
Price: $30 for 24oz, $40 for 48oz
Icon Dead Blow Ball Pein Hammer
There will be a third dead blow – a 32oz ball pein hammer, with flat and rounded steel faces.
Price: $55
Hercules 20V Brushless High and Ultra Torque Impact Wrenches
Harbor Freight has been steadily expanding their Hercules 20V Max cordless power tool lineup, this time with high torque and Ultra-Torque 1/2″ drive impact wrenches.
The high torque model delivers up to 1200 ft-lbs of breakaway torque and 700 ft-lbs of fastening torque. The Ultra-Torque model pushes performance levels a bit higher, with up to 1400 ft-lbs of breakaway torque, and 900 ft-lbs of fastening torque.
Both impact wrenches feature 4-mode controls, with 3 speed ranges and an auto-fastening/loosening mode.
As Harbor Freight not-to-subtly advertises, these tools are now covered by a 5-year limited warranty, which is very nice to see.
Price: $180 for high-torque, $200 for Ultra-Torque
Hercules 20V Brushless Angle Grinder
There’s also a new Hercules 20V Max brushless 4-1/2″ / 5″ paddle switch grinder.
Price: $100
Hercules 20V Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw
There’s also a new Hercules 20V Max brushless compact reciprocating saw, similar to other brands’ one-handed saws.
Features include a 7/8″ stroke, 3000 SFM, pivoting shoe, tool-less blade change, variable speed trigger, LED light, and electric brake.
Price: $90
Hercules 20V Compact 4Ah Battery
Harbor Freight added another new battery to their Hercules 20V Max cordless power tool system. It’s a compact 4Ah battery built with high performance 21700-sized Li-ion cells.
It’s worth pointing out that the battery has a 4-light fuel gauge.
This should be a nice complement to the recent Hercules Extreme Performance 8Ah and 12Ah batteries that Harbor Freight launched this past summer.
Lastly, the Hercules batteries have a new 3-year limited warranty.
Price: $65
Bauer 20V Cordless 7-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw
There’s a new Bauer 20V Max cordless 7-1/4″ sliding miter saw, with brushless motor, 8-1/2″ crosscut capacity, and 3800 RPM motor.
Price: $200
Harbor Freight Hercules 2-1/4 HP Router
The new corded (AC) router features a 12A 2-1/4″ HP motor, variable speed dial, 10,000 to 25,000 RPM speed range, 1/4″ and 1/2″ collets, LED light, and integrated dust collection port.
Price: $130
McGraw 29-Gallon Vertical Air Compressor
The new McGraw 29-gallon vertical air compressor features a 1.8 HP oil-lubricated pump, 165 PSI max air tank, 75 dBA noise level, large 10″ flat-free tires, front-facing ball drain valve, and delivers up to 5.3 SCFM at 90 PSI.
Price: $550
