Collection: Work Torches & Lamp

Work torches and lamps light up whatever you're working on — under the bonnet, in the roof space, at a campsite or on a worksite. The choice comes down to how you need to hold it, how the beam is shaped, and how it's powered. A head torch keeps both hands free; a work lamp floods an area; a torch throws a beam where you point it. Think about the job and whether you need hands free.

What type of work light do you need?

Each format suits a different situation:

• Handheld torch: a focused beam you point where needed, compact and pocketable.
• Head torch: straps to your head so both hands stay free, which suits working under a car or in a roof space.
• Work lamp or floodlight: a wide beam lighting a whole area, often with a hook, magnet or stand.
• Inspection light: a slim light for tight spaces, often magnetic or on a flexible arm.

What do lumens and beam type mean?

Lumens measure total output, but beam shape determines whether the light is useful for your job. A focused beam concentrates output into a narrow column that reaches distance, good for spotting something far off but poor for close work because the surrounding area stays dark. A flood beam spreads light wide and even, which is what you want when working on something in front of you. Many torches adjust between the two. Runtime also matters and drops sharply at maximum output, so check the runtime at the brightness you'll actually use.

Rechargeable or battery powered?

A rechargeable torch has built-in batteries charged by USB, which works out cheaper over time and means no disposable batteries to buy, though they need charging before use and eventually the battery degrades. Disposable battery lights work the moment you put fresh cells in, which suits a torch kept in a car or emergency kit that might sit unused for months, since a rechargeable left flat is useless when you need it. For frequent work use, rechargeable makes sense; for emergency and glovebox lights, battery-powered stays ready. Tip: keep one of each.

Common questions

What's better, a spot or flood beam?
A focused spot reaches distance but leaves surroundings dark; a flood spreads even light for close work. For working on something in front of you, flood is far more useful.

Do more lumens mean a better torch?
Not on its own — beam shape and runtime matter as much. Runtime drops sharply at maximum output, so check how long it lasts at the brightness you'll actually use.

Rechargeable or battery torch?
Rechargeable is cheaper over time for frequent use; battery-powered suits emergency and glovebox torches that sit unused, since a flat rechargeable is useless when needed.

What is a head torch good for?
Any job needing both hands — working under a car, in a roof space, camping or repairs. The beam follows where you look, which handheld torches can't do.

Can I pay for work torches with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our work torches and lamps start from $24, which is four fortnightly payments of $6.

Complete your kit

Work lights go with the rest of your gear. Add car lights, power tools, and a winch.

A $24 LED torch splits into four fortnightly payments of $6.0 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.