Porter Cable PC180DK-2 Review
| Drill |
Model |
Best |
Score |
Pwr |
Dur |
Wgt |
Spd |
Bat |
 |
Porter Cable PC180DK-2 |
- |
83 B |
B |
A |
B |
C |
C |
Bottom-Line:
CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
- Value - The cost of this Porter Cable drill is significantly cheaper than the average 18V.
- Durable - All-metal chuck and backed by Porter's 3-year warranty.
- Features - LED worklight, 1/2" chuck, and auto spindle-lock.
CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
- Speed - Speed is good with runs up to 1,400 RPM, but 8% slower than average.
- Run-time - NiCd battery run-time is sufficient for many applications, but 25% shorter than average.
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Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
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PC180DK-2 |
Average 18V |
| Power |
440 in-lbs torque |
465 in-lbs torque |
| Speed |
1,400 RPM |
1,530 RPM |
| Weight |
5.1 lbs |
5.1 lbs |
| Battery |
1.5 Ah |
2.0 Ah |
Porter Cable PC180DK-2 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- |
- |
- |
5% |
- |
| Speed |
C+ |
- |
- |
8% |
Yes |
| Weight |
B- |
- |
- |
1% |
- |
| Battery |
C+ |
- |
- |
25% |
- |
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Rating |
Transmission |
Sleeve |
Motor Brushes |
Warranty |
| Durability |
A |
Metal/Nylon |
Metal |
Internal |
3-Year |
Porter Cable User Reviews:
This Porter Cable drill has not yet been reviewed by users.
Specifications & Features: | Size & Weight | | | Weight: | 5.1 lbs. | | Length: | - | | Performance | | | Max Torque: | 440 in-lbs | | Max Power: | - | | Impact Rate: | - | | No-Load Speed: | 0-350 / 0-1400 RPM | | Capacity: | - | | Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch | | | Voltage: | 18V | | Speed Capability: | 2-speed | | Variable Speed: | Yes | | Reversible: | Yes | | All-Metal Gearbox: | No | | Auto-Shift Transmission: | No | | Clutch Settings: | 32 | | External Motor Brush Access: | No | | Chuck | | | Size: | 1/2" | | Type: | Keyless, Ratcheting | | Sleeve: | Single, Metal | | Spindle Lock | Yes | | Battery & Charger | | | Batteries Included: | 2 | | Cell Type: | NiCd | | Charge Rating | 1.5 Ah | | Charging Time | 60 min | | Additional Features | | | Belt Hook: | No | | Work Light: | LED | | Side Handle: | No | | Fuel Gauge: | No | | Warranty: | 3-year |
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