Hitachi DH18Dll4 18V

This 18V Hitachi SDS isn’t a bad little package for the money. Whilst it doesn’t reach the same heights as Hitachi’s excellent 24V and 36V cordless SDS drills, the Hitachi Dh18DL/L4 18V still offers good value for an 18V Lithium-Ion based drill. It has nice extras too including a handy LED work light and quick action clip-on batteries. (Review continues below…)

The Hitachi Dh18Dll4 18V SDS drill in detail

Drilling power

The Hitachi Dh18DL/L4 18V delivers a respectable impact energy of 1.4 Joules which is less than the DeWalt, Makita and Bosch 18V drills but still sufficient to handle most routine drilling jobs. And, as with other Hitachi SDS drills, the emphasis is on speed of drilling with a high rotation speed – the ‘fastest in its class’ according to the manufacturer.

• Drilling capacity (diameter): concrete – 16mm, metal – 13mm, wood – 18mm
• No-Load Speed – 0 to 750 /1500 /min

Impact rates – 0 to 3100 /6200
Impact Energy – 1.4 Joules

Drill weight

This is a lightweight model, weighing a comfortable 2.3kg with a nicely balanced design.

Battery type and performance

Lithium-Ion with a fan cooled fast charger. The drill itself features a useful ‘save power’ mode to conserve the battery time.

Chuck type

SDS Plus for quick changing of drill bits.

Number of drilling modes

Two mode action – rotary drilling and hammer drilling

Other features worth mentioning

• Clip-on battery fitting
• Variable speed & reverse
• Electric brake
• Belt hook with built-in LED light
• Replaceable carbon brushes for longer motor life

Includes:

Please check with each retailer but the standard Hitachi Dh18Dll4 package includes:

• Side Handle
• Depth Gauge.