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Porter Cable PC180DK-2 Review


 Cordless Drill

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.


Porter-Cable PC180DK-2R Factory-Reconditioned Tradesman 18V Cordless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit Porter-Cable PC180DK-2 Tradesman 18V Cordless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit



Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:

  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% -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A Metal/Nylon Metal Internal 3-Year


Porter Cable User Reviews:

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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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