---
product_id: 49100744
title: "Draper Expert HI-TORQ 1/2\" 17mm Deep Impact Socket | 6 Point Hex Socket | Chrome Vanadium Steel Wrench Accessory | 12743"
brand: "draper"
price: "HK$144"
currency: HKD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/49100744-draper-expert-hi-torq-1-2-17mm-deep-impact-socket
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
---

# Chrome vanadium steel for max durability 1/2" drive for universal fit 78mm deep reach for tough bolts Draper Expert HI-TORQ 1/2" 17mm Deep Impact Socket | 6 Point Hex Socket | Chrome Vanadium Steel Wrench Accessory | 12743

**Brand:** draper
**Price:** HK$144
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Elevate your toolkit with the socket that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Draper Expert HI-TORQ 1/2" 17mm Deep Impact Socket | 6 Point Hex Socket | Chrome Vanadium Steel Wrench Accessory | 12743 by draper
- **How much does it cost?** HK$144 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/49100744-draper-expert-hi-torq-1-2-17mm-deep-impact-socket)

## Best For

- draper enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted draper brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Deep Reach Advantage:** 78mm overall length lets you tackle recessed nuts and bolts that shallow sockets can’t reach.
- • **Trusted Expert Quality:** Ranked #1 in Square Drive Sockets with 4.7 stars from over 3,800 reviews — join the community of satisfied users.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** 1/2" square drive fits most ratchets and impact wrenches, making it a must-have for pros and DIYers alike.
- • **Precision Fit, Zero Slip:** 6-point hex design ensures a secure grip on fasteners, reducing rounding and stripping.
- • **Built to Last, Built for Impact:** Crafted from hardened, tempered, and chemically blacked chrome vanadium steel for superior strength and corrosion resistance.

## Overview

The Draper Expert HI-TORQ 1/2" 17mm Deep Impact Socket is a professional-grade tool engineered from hardened chrome vanadium steel. Its 78mm deep-well design and 6-point hex configuration provide a precise, durable fit for high-torque applications. Compatible with standard 1/2" drive ratchets and impact wrenches, this socket is built to withstand rigorous use, making it a top-rated choice among mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

## Description

From the manufacturer Draper 12743 Expert Deep Impact Socket, 1/2" Square Drive, 17mm Expert Quality Overall length 78mm Chrome vanadium steel hardened tempered and chemically blacked

Review: Perfect for our vehicles - I recently purchased the Draper 12740 1/2-inch Drive 13mm Deep Impact Socket and have been really impressed with its performance and durability. Here's a detailed review based on my use: **Build Quality and Material:** The Draper 12740 socket is crafted from high-grade chrome vanadium steel, which ensures strength and longevity. The material is particularly resistant to wear and corrosion, a crucial factor considering the tough environments impact sockets are often used in. It’s evident that this socket is built to withstand rigorous use typically seen in automotive and mechanical applications. **Design and Functionality:** This socket features a deep-well design, making it ideal for reaching nuts on longer bolts or threaded rods, something shallow sockets can't manage. The 1/2-inch drive size is versatile, fitting most ratchets and impact wrenches in my tool collection. This makes it a great addition to both a professional's toolbox and a home mechanic’s set. **Impact Resistance:** As an impact socket, it is specifically designed to be used with impact wrenches. It can handle high torque without cracking or distorting, which is a testament to its robust construction. I've used it to loosen some very tight bolts on car suspension parts, and it performed flawlessly without any signs of slipping or rounding off the bolt heads. **Size Accuracy and Fit:** The 13mm size is precise, ensuring a snug fit on fasteners, which greatly reduces the chance of stripping them. This accuracy is crucial when dealing with fasteners that have been overtightened or are starting to corrode and become brittle. **Value for Money:** Considering its durability and the quality of materials used, this socket provides excellent value for money. It’s a tool that feels like it will last a lifetime, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone who does a lot of work with nuts and bolts. In conclusion, the Draper 12740 1/2-inch Drive 13mm Deep Impact Socket is a high-quality tool that I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a reliable and durable socket. It's proven to be an indispensable part of my toolkit, handling tough jobs with ease and reliability.
Review: As described - All good, seems well made and of good quality.

## Features

- Expert Quality
- Overall length 78mm
- Chrome vanadium steel hardened tempered and chemically blacked

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001K9OY2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,519 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 1 in Square Drive Sockets |
| Brand | Draper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,855 Reviews |
| Drive System | Square |
| Drive system | Square |
| Finish | Polished |
| Finish type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05010559127436, 06036585971460 |
| Item Length | 78 Millimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Item length | 78 Millimetres |
| Manufacturer | Draper Tools |
| Material | Chrome Vanadium Steel |
| Model Number | 12743 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| UPC | 603658597146 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Draper
- **Finish type:** Polished
- **Item length:** 78 Millimetres
- **Material:** Chrome Vanadium Steel
- **Number of pieces:** 1

## Images

![Draper Expert HI-TORQ 1/2" 17mm Deep Impact Socket | 6 Point Hex Socket | Chrome Vanadium Steel Wrench Accessory | 12743 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R8mNu7FIL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much torq can this handle?**
A: Over 450 nm,and that is strong enough for almost anything?

**Q: will this fit inside uni-strut**
A: this one is a thick wall socket if you need thin wall try Bergen sockets

**Q: Is it with  rubber insert?**
A: This does not come with a rubber insert.
Kind regards 
Draper Tools.

**Q: Is this classic 6 point (hexagon) or it's 12point socket?**
A: The 12746 is a 6 point socket.
Kind regards 
Draper Tools

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for our vehicles
*by A***N on 15 May 2024*

I recently purchased the Draper 12740 1/2-inch Drive 13mm Deep Impact Socket and have been really impressed with its performance and durability. Here's a detailed review based on my use: **Build Quality and Material:** The Draper 12740 socket is crafted from high-grade chrome vanadium steel, which ensures strength and longevity. The material is particularly resistant to wear and corrosion, a crucial factor considering the tough environments impact sockets are often used in. It’s evident that this socket is built to withstand rigorous use typically seen in automotive and mechanical applications. **Design and Functionality:** This socket features a deep-well design, making it ideal for reaching nuts on longer bolts or threaded rods, something shallow sockets can't manage. The 1/2-inch drive size is versatile, fitting most ratchets and impact wrenches in my tool collection. This makes it a great addition to both a professional's toolbox and a home mechanic’s set. **Impact Resistance:** As an impact socket, it is specifically designed to be used with impact wrenches. It can handle high torque without cracking or distorting, which is a testament to its robust construction. I've used it to loosen some very tight bolts on car suspension parts, and it performed flawlessly without any signs of slipping or rounding off the bolt heads. **Size Accuracy and Fit:** The 13mm size is precise, ensuring a snug fit on fasteners, which greatly reduces the chance of stripping them. This accuracy is crucial when dealing with fasteners that have been overtightened or are starting to corrode and become brittle. **Value for Money:** Considering its durability and the quality of materials used, this socket provides excellent value for money. It’s a tool that feels like it will last a lifetime, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone who does a lot of work with nuts and bolts. In conclusion, the Draper 12740 1/2-inch Drive 13mm Deep Impact Socket is a high-quality tool that I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a reliable and durable socket. It's proven to be an indispensable part of my toolkit, handling tough jobs with ease and reliability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described
*by C***7 on 22 January 2026*

All good, seems well made and of good quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality
*by C***Y on 8 December 2025*

Great product. Great delivery dervice

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*