Kielder Tools

Kielder Workshop Tools

Kielder is a Sheffield based UK power tool brand with origins in clubman level rallying. The founders saw a need for a compact, powerful and affordable impact wrench, so they developed their own. That principle (well specified, reliable tools that feel good and get the job done) runs through the entire Kielder catalogue today.

Kielder products are developed from hands-on knowledge that you only get in the workshop, garage or service park. Here's what sets them apart:

• UK designed by Kielder WT Ltd in Sheffield, with over twenty years of tool development experience behind the range

• TYPE18 18V battery system: one battery fits every Kielder cordless tool in the range, and Kielder have committed to keeping the TYPE18 fitment unchanged, so batteries stay compatible with new tools as they launch

• Digital brushless motors for smoother operation, longer runtime and better power delivery than brushed equivalents

• Motorsport specific accessories: the spare wheel accessory range is unique to Kielder and designed specifically for rally car storage and pit lane efficiency

Kielder Spare Wheel Accessories

The spare wheel accessory range is what makes Kielder different from most power tool brands. Each hand tool kit is built into a custom foam insert sized to fit inside the spare wheel of a rally car, keeping the tools you need during a stage rally accessible without adding a separate toolbox.

• Spare Wheel Hand Tool Kits are available for 13" and 14" wheels through to 15", 17" and 18" wheels. Each kit ships with a curated selection of hand tools set into foam cutouts sized for the specific wheel diameter. Ideal for rally competitors who need to run compact and stay quick between service points.

• Spare Wheel Impact Wrench Holders are foam inserts sized around specific Kielder impact wrenches, letting you stow the wrench inside the spare wheel alongside the hand tools. Options include a Standard holder and a Tow Rope & Centre Post Cut-out version for cars with different spare wheel setups.

• Intercom Headset Holders are foam inserts sized for specific rally intercom headsets, with dedicated versions for Stilo and Zeronoise systems. They keep the headset protected and organised in the car.

The 3-Point Quick Release Spare Wheel Strap, Spare Wheel Post and Kielder Tow Rope round out the range and are designed to work alongside the foam inserts in a single loadout.

Kielder TYPE18 18V Power Tools

The TYPE18 platform is what most workshop and pit lane customers come to Kielder for. Every 18V cordless tool in the range runs from the same interchangeable battery, which means you can buy the tool you need without paying for a battery you already own.

• Impact wrenches start with the Type18 18V 1/2" Ultra Compact 400Nm Impact Wrench, a strong all-rounder for wheel changes and general workshop use, and extend to higher torque options for heavier duty tasks. The Ultra Compact is a common choice for pit lane efficiency where speed and manoeuvrability matter more than raw torque.

• The KWT-018 TYPE18 18V Pro Tyre Inflator is a mains-free inflator that runs from the same TYPE18 battery as the impact wrenches. Set your target pressure on the LCD display, press start, and walk away.

• Batteries and chargers are available in 2.0AH, 4.0AH and 5.0AH capacities. Kielder recommend the 5.0AH battery for higher torque impact wrenches to get optimum performance.

• The PRO-S Mechanics Tool Flight Case is a hard-shell case for storing and transporting your Kielder tools between workshop and service park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Kielder batteries interchangeable across the range?

Yes. Every TYPE18 tool in the Kielder range runs from the same 18V TYPE18 battery, and Kielder have stated that the TYPE18 fitment will not change. That means older batteries stay compatible with new tools as the range grows, and you can buy body-only versions of tools you already have a battery for.

Which Kielder impact wrench should I buy for wheel changes?

For quick wheel changes on cars and vans, the Type18 18V 1/2" Ultra Compact 400Nm Impact Wrench is a strong all-rounder. If you're regularly dealing with stubborn wheel nuts or higher torque fastenings, look at the higher torque options in the range. For rally service park use where speed matters more than absolute torque, the Ultra Compact is usually the right call.

Do Kielder tools carry a warranty?

Yes. Kielder power tools carry a three year manufacturers warranty when registered on the Kielder website. Registration terms and conditions apply.

Do you ship Kielder tools to Ireland?

Yes. Race and Rally ships most products worldwide so Kielder tools can be shipped across the UK and Ireland.