What you need to know about the Hitachi KC18DKL Twin Kit
- By John Ridley
- 8 Oct 2015
So twin packs aren’t exactly a new idea but having two tools you rely on that run on the same battery type, well it’s the sensible way to go.
Hitachi have bundled two of their most powerful drills into one ideal package. The kit comes equipped with two 5ah batteries and Hitachi claims that these can offer twice the capacity of 3ah batteries.
Let’s see what you actually get for your money.
THE HITACHI DV18DSDL 18V CORDLESS COMBI-DRILL
The Hitachi DV18DSDL could be the only combi-drill you’ll ever need. Wrapped in a tough housing and raised rubber body moulds ensures site accidents or small knocks won’t be anything to worry about. Weighing in at just 2.2kg (where at popular combi drills such as the Dewalt DCD985 weigh in at 2.42kg with torque at just 80Nm) you’ll be able to use this all day with ease. The soft grip will assist with reducing fatigue whilst you plough on through your workload.
It’s powerful with a maximum torque of 92Nm (in contrast to the Makita DHP458 at 88Nm), one of the highest in its class, this drill will handle the majority of applications and tasks you need to tackle. The motor can push out 1800rpm in the high speed setting and around 400rpm in the lower setting. The motor itself boasts needle raised bearings which can assist with making the gear box last around 200% longer than prior models.
Other features include a small LED job light which can brighten up those niggly corners and a spindle lock metal belt clip that can be fitted to either side of the tool.
THE HITACHI WH18DSAL18V CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER
Partnering the DV18DSDL in this kit is the WH18DSAL impact driver.With a maximum torque setting of 145Nm, which is pretty remarkable considering this impact driver is highly compact with a head length of just 166mm.The ¼" hex bit holder is responsible for handling all drilling and driving and the 2600rpm motor will allow you to deal with bolts sized between M6 and M14.
Weighing in at just a mere 1.7kg (The Makita DTD146 weighs in at 1.5kg measuring 138mm showing how lightweight and compact this driver is) the compact body length of this impact driver makes it well balanced and comfortable to use.Boasting the same slim line grip as the DV18DSDL, job light and belt hook.
ANYTHING ELSE? You might be thinking well what else is there to know, well…The 5Ah batteries feature a multiplex protection system which protects the battery ensuring a maximum lifespan, plus these batteries weigh the same as the 3ah meaning a heftier runtime for the same weight, winner.The kit also comes equipped with a side handle for the DV18DSD, UC18YFSL charger and heavy duty carry case.There’s no doubt that twin kits offer you great savings and this 5ah kit is sure to be a great addition to your tool collection.
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