Hitachi has come out with a new brushless 18V impact driver modelWH18DBDL2. With the ever competitive power tool market, it isnt enough for new cordless power tools to feature brushless motors to stand out anymore. They need something to catch the eye of the consumer, a stand out feature if you will. That stand out feature on this Hitach brushless 18V impact driver is a triple hammer impact mechanism.
Hitachi claims that the triple-hammer design of Hitachi’s impact drivers produces more impacts per minute than traditional two-hammer models. Sounds like a win win to me. The triple hammer design also offers more impacting contact with each impact as opposed to traditional 2 hammer designs.
Torque is on the high end for an 18V impact driver at 1,832 in-lbs torque making this a high torque impact driver which fits right in there next to other high torque18Vimpact drivers from the likes of Dewalt and Milwaukee.
This model also has a few extra tricks up its sleeve as it features 4 selectable speeds. Other 18V traditional multi speed impact drivers usually have 3 selectable speeds while this model has 4 speeds to choose from to better suit to the users needs. Need high torque? The highest setting is best. Need precision? Choose the lowest setting. Need something in between? You have the option to choose from one of two speeds.
It also comes paired with Hitachis newest 18V compact 3 ah batteries. These batteries are twice as powerful as the 1.5-ah 3ah packs, but they are smaller and more compact than their 1.5-ah counterparts. They also have longer runtimes. They are also 3kg lighter than full-size 3ah batteries. And to check the status of the battery, the new impact driver has an integrated fuel gauge to monitor the battery charge status.
It is also IP56-rated, making it dust and water-resistant. It can withstand being wet or working in dusty environments. It is not waterproof so it should not be used underwater.
It comes as a kit form model WH18DBDL2 with a retail price of which includes the Hitachi triple hammer brushless 18V impact driver, two compact 3ah batteries, charger, rapid charger, and storage case.
- Triple Hammer Technology, which incorporates a third impacting ank, increases driving speed, beats per hour, torque, and reduces vibration
- Features Brushless Motor Technology for more run time, increased power and extended durability with essentially no maintenance
- Produces 1,832 in/lbs of turning torque, 0-4,000 BPM and up to 2,900 RPM to power through the toughest jobs
- 4-Stage electronic speed switch to control precision and control in a wide range of applications
- Limited and Continuous impact modes for ultimate control when driving small fasteners or driving into soft material
- 13 kg weight
- Tool LED light
- IP56International Protection Certificate Resistance from Dust Resistance from Water
