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Craftsman 11812 Nextec Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat Price
Craftsman
11812
- 88 B C B A B B -


Bottom-Line:

CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Light-weight - One of the top-5 compact, light-weight drills in its class. Only weighs 2.2 lbs, 35% less than average.
  • Value - Price is lower than the average 12V drill.
  • Features - LED work-light, 3/8" chuck, and auto spindle lock.

CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Power - Power is 20% less than average.
  • Run-time - Uses Li-ion batteries, but run-time is 13% below average.



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  11812 Average 12V
Power 195 in-lbs torque 245 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,300 RPM 1,285 RPM
Weight 2.2 lbs 3.4 lbs
Battery 1.5 Ah 1.7 Ah


Craftsman 11812 Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Better Than Average Top 5 Rank Worse Than Average Low 5 Rank
Power C+ - - 20% Yes
Speed B+ 1% - - -
Weight A+ 35% Yes - -
Battery B- - - 13% -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability B Part/All Plastic Plastic Internal 1-Year


User Reviews:

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Craftsman 11812 Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 2.2 lbs.
Length: -
Performance  
Max Torque: 195 in.-lbs.
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed: 0-400 / 0-1300 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 12V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: No
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 18
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 3/8"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Plastic
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: Li-ion
Charge Rating 1.5 Ah
Charging Time 30 min.
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 1-year

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