option on some models, and as a standard item on a couple. On the opposite end of the scale, some lower cost drill/drivers are sold with a three-or five-hour charger. While this seems a deficit compared to a one-hour
charger, if your use of the tool requires less frequent use, a three-hour charger can save you money. Also check on the type of charge being provided. Some chargers require the battery be removed after charging,
while others can remain in the charger with a continuous "trickle" charge to maintain full charge. Better charger technology improves the life of your batteries, and keeps your drill ready. PW
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BRAND & MODEL |
STREET PRICE |
TORQUE IN./LBS |
MAX. BATT. SPEED(L/H) | CHARGER |
AMP HOUR |
#CLUTCH SETTINGS |
WEIGHT (LBS.) |
#/TYPE BATTERIES |
HANDLE TYPE |
BRAKE |
COMMENTS |
|
Black & Decker FS12 |
$99 |
115 |
800 |
3hr |
1.3 |
24 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Best New Tool 1998 |
|
|
B & D FSD122K-2 |
79 |
125 |
0-800 |
3hr |
1.3 |
36 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Quick connect chuck |
|
Bosch 3305K |
139 |
200 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
1.4 |
6 |
3.4 |
2 /NiCad |
T |
Y |
Performance 4.5 stars |
|
|
Bosch 3315K |
165 |
225 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
1.7 |
16 |
4.3 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
15 min. charger optional |
|
Bosch 3360K |
159 |
400 |
500/1500 |
1hr |
2.0 |
16 |
4.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
V2" chuck, soft grip |
|
Craftsman 27121 |
160 |
350 |
350/1100 |
1hr |
1.7 |
24 |
4.4 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
Craftsman 27123 |
190 |
400 |
400/1400 |
1hr |
1.7 |
24 |
4.6 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
Craftsman 27124 |
230 |
525 |
400/1400 |
1hr |
2.0 |
24 |
6.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Aux handle V2"chuck |
|
Craftsman 27125 |
270 |
625 |
400/1400 |
1hr |
2.0 |
24 |
7.1 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Aux handle V2"chuck |
|
Craftsman 27127 |
250 |
500 |
400/1400 |
1hr |
2.0 |
24 |
7.0 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Aux handle V2"chuck |
|
Craftsman 27398 |
99 |
230 |
330/1000 |
1hr |
1.3 |
24 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
DeWalt DW953K-2 |
170 |
210 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
1.3 |
17 |
3.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
DeWalt DW980K-2XRP |
180 |
350 |
450,1400, |
1hr |
1.7 |
22 |
4.9 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
3 speeds, V2"chuck |
|
|
|
|
1800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fein ABS12-2 EUQ |
250 |
230 |
340/1200 |
50min |
2.0 |
13 |
4.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Best New Tool 1998 |
|
|
Festool CDD12 ES |
340 |
221 |
380/1100 |
15min |
1.7 |
18 |
4 |
1/NiCad |
P |
Y |
Also uses 9.6 batt. |
|
Hitachi FDS12DVA |
125 |
191 |
350/1050 |
1hr |
1.4 |
22 |
3.4 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
|
Hitachi DS13DV2 |
195 |
200 |
350/1200 |
1hr |
2.0 |
22 |
4.2 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
V2" chuck |
|
Makita 6227DWE |
159 |
200 |
350/1100 |
1hr |
1.3 |
16 |
3.3 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
Makita 6213DWAE |
209 |
287 |
450/1400 |
1hr |
2.0 |
18 |
4.2 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
|
Makita 6313DWAE |
209 |
225 |
450/1400 |
1hr |
2.0 |
18 |
4.4 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
V2" chuck |
|
Makita 6213DWBE |
219 |
287 |
450/1400 |
1hr |
2.2 |
18 |
4.2 |
2/NiMH |
T |
Y |
|
|
Makita 6213DWBLE |
229 |
287 |
450/1400 |
1hr |
2.2 |
18 |
4.2 |
2/NiMH |
T |
Y |
w/flashlight |
|
Makita 6011DWE-2 |
199 |
239 |
450/1350 |
1hr |
1.3 |
12 |
4.2 |
2/NiCad |
P |
Y |
Also uses 9.6 batt. |
|
key |
Makita 6216DWBE |
249 |
320 |
400/1300 |
1hr |
2.2 |
17 |
4.6 |
2/NiMH |
T |
Y |
Met. gear housing |
|
Metabo BST12 Impuls |
188 |
282 |
450/1450 |
1hr |
1.4 |
20 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Pulse feature |
|
|
203 |
466 |
450/1600 |
1hr |
2.0 |
20 |
3.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Performance 4.5 stars |
|
Handle type: T= T-handle; P=Pistol grip; NA=Not available, |
Milwaukee 0502-20 |
129 |
220 |
360/1100 |
1hr |
2.0 |
19 |
3.8 |
1/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Reversible battery |
|
Milwaukee 0502-23 |
149 |
220 |
360/1100 |
1hr |
1.3 |
19 |
3.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Reversible battery |
|
Milwaukee 0501-20 |
129 |
220 |
360/1100 |
1hr |
2.0 |
19 |
4.2 |
1/NiCad |
P |
Y |
V2" chuck, revers. batt |
|
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Milwaukee 0501-23 |
149 |
220 |
360/1100 |
1hr |
1.3 |
19 |
4.2 |
2/NiCad |
P |
Y |
V2" chuck, revers. batt |
|
|
Panasonic EY6406FQKW |
165 |
293 |
350/1000 |
30min |
2.0 |
18 |
3.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Elec. feedback |
|
Panasonic EY6407NQKW 180 |
293 |
350/1000 |
45min |
3.0 |
18 |
4.0 |
2/NiMH |
T |
Y |
V2" chuck |
|
Porter-Cable 9866 |
137 |
330 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
2.0 |
20 |
5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Performance 4.5 stars |
|
Porter-Cable 9866F |
175 |
330 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
2.0 |
20 |
5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
w/flashlight |
|
|
Ryobi HP1202MK2 |
60 |
N/A |
0 - 550 |
5hr |
1.5 |
24 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
N |
Mag tray |
|
Ryobi HP1442MK2 |
80 |
N/A |
330/1100 |
1hr |
1.7 |
24 |
3.9 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Mag tray |
|
Ryobi HP1802MK2 |
100 |
N/A |
350/1300 |
1hr |
1.7 |
24 |
4.8 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Mag tray |
|
Skil 2480-02 |
53 |
90 |
700 |
3hr |
1.3 |
6 |
3.5 |
1/NiCad |
T |
N |
|
|
Skil 2480-04 |
75 |
90 |
700 |
3hr |
1.3 |
6 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
N |
|
|
Skil 2492-04 |
85 |
175 |
400/1200 |
1hr |
1.3 |
16 |
3.5 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
Performance 3 stars |
|
Skil 120VXT |
79 |
100 |
850 |
3hr |
1.0 |
6 |
3.9 |
1/NiCad |
T |
N |
w/corded back-up |
|
Wagner WB120K-2 |
90 |
NA |
550 |
3hr |
NA |
6 |
3.3 |
2/NiCad |
T |
Y |
|
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