Run-time - Li-ion battery run-time is sufficient for many applications, but 25% shorter than average. Batteries can be recharged in 40 minutes.
Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
DS18DSAL
Average
Power
460 in-lbs torque
465 in-lbs torque
Speed
1,500 RPM
1,530 RPM
Weight
3.5 lbs
5.1 lbs
Battery
1.5 Ah
2.0 Ah
Hitachi DS18DSAL 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
B-
-
-
1%
-
Speed
B-
-
-
2%
-
Weight
A
31%
Yes
-
-
Battery
C+
-
-
25%
-
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability
A
Metal/Nylon
Metal
Ext Access
10-Year
User Reviews:
Overall User Rating
- 4.0 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 3
Critical Reviews - 1
I did a lot of research before buying this drill. It is well balanced, easy to control, and will drive just about any screw into anything and do it for a long, long time on each battery.
light weight, small for tight spaces, ergonomic, lithium ion batteries, ease of drill bit lock-up in the chuck, LED work light, and a very nice carrying case.
THIS DRILL IS AWSOME I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE LAST REVIEW BUT I TOTALLY DISAGREE THIS DRILL HANDLES GREAT
In my eyes, though, the biggest problem is the battery--it's 1.5Ah and not compatible with any other Hitachi tools that I know of.
