Design - Efficient hammer drill design with one of the best power-to-weight ratios in its class.
Run-time - One of the top-5 in its class for battery run-time. Li-ion batteries last about 15% longer between charges.
Fast - One of the top-5 for speed. Runs up to 1,800 RPM, about 15% faster than average.
Features - Unique 2-step speed switch, LED work-light, belt-hook, side-handle, and single-sleeve 1/2" chuck.
Powerful - Above average power, generates up to 570 in-lbs of torque.
Weight - Weighs 4.9 lbs, about 10% less than the average hammer drill.
Warranty - Backed by Hitachi's industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Proven - Rated 4.5 of 5 stars by many satisfied users.
HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
Hammer - Hammer blow rate is adequate for many applications, but 22% less than average. Delivers up to 21,000 BPM.
Hitachi DV18DL Performance Comparison:
DV18DL
Average
Power
570 in-lbs torque
540 in-lbs torque
Speed
1,800 RPM
1,750 RPM
Weight
4.9 lbs
5.5 lbs
Battery
3.0 Ah
2.6 Ah
Impact
21,000 BPM
27,000 BPM
Hitachi DV18DL Ratings:
A-Excellent B-Very Good C-Good D-Fair F-Poor
Durability
Rating
Above Average
Top 5 Rank
Below Average
Low 5 Rank
Power
B+
6%
-
-
-
Speed
B+
3%
Yes
-
-
Weight
A
9%
-
-
-
Battery
A
13%
Yes
-
-
Impact
C-
-
-
22%
Yes
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability
B
Metal/Nylon
Metal
Ext Access
10-Year
Hitachi DV18DL User Reviews:
Overall User Rating
- 4.5 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 17
Critical Reviews - 2
This is the second Hitachi drill we have bought and overall it is a good value. It provides plenty of power and recharge times are better than average
A great system
This is my fifth Hitachi cordless tool. I work in a major hardware retailer and see the returned tools prior to being accepted. The Hitachi tools have a good track record and have specs/performance that that make them a better buy.
Well balanced and plenty of power. It is excellent for drilling in light concrete and bricks.
An excellent tool to use for pros. I use it around the house. But it is a professional tool: very powerful and the 2nd battery comes right on time when the first one has dried out.
Look no further...this is the best cordless on the market. I did all the research. I just built a deck with it and it took the punishment and asked for more. Plenty of torque.
Have one, case broke on first use and now the chuck is stripped
This unit was one of the few that offered full size Lithium Ion batteries for a reasonable price and it delivers on nearly all fronts.
This 18 volt lithium-ion hammer drill is awesome.
I do most of the maintenance and repair work in a 3 story commercial building. It's a good "heavy-weight" tool and has alot of power to handle tough jobs such as drilling into thick concrete yet is light enough and easy to use for putting in a quick hole or driving just about any size screw, tapcon, etc.
I purchased this to replace a DeWalt that finally surrendered after a lot of abuse. First, this tool packs a wallop, very torquey and the hammer function works very well.
In use at my work for years and the batteries still hold a charge well. Has tons of power and easy to use.
In two words...... BUY IT. This drill will make it an entire day on a single battery with fairly heavy use. It blows the Dewalt away.....period.
I This is one "monster" of a hammer drill. It has an incredible amount of power and should be able to tackle the toughest jobs. The motor housing and chuck are angled back from the handle and battery giving this tool an excellent balance.
I just got this drill last week, and it's awesome! The power and performance is amazing considering the weight which cuts down on fatigue considerably.
However, after less than 1 hour of total use, the selectors for hi/lo speed and hammer/drill only have become stiff and require excessive force to operate.
Totaly awesome drilldriver. All the functions on it are very useful.
I am a remodeler... Power is good, speed is excellent, hammer drill works well, and I am happy to have switched to Lithium batteries.
