Product group tests

Panasonic EY742A2LJ2G

by: Auto Express team

6 Sep 2016

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Overall Auto Express Rating

4.0 out of 5

Best price: £307.00 Batteries: 2x18V Contact: 0844 844 3856, www.panasonic-powertools.eu

There's a lot to like about this new pro quality design from Panasonic. It weighs 2kg-plus, but its balance is good and it shone in our tests, particularly the wire brushing with its 1,580rpm top speed.

Control is easy and there's loads of low-speed torque, adjustable with three settings in each of the two speeds. Kit includes two long-lasting 5Ah batteries, which saw it top the stamina test. Our blow-the-budget buy.