14.4-Volt Cordless Drill-Drivers, continued
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Bosch Power Tool 877/267-2499 DeWalt Industrial Tool 800/433-9258 Hilti USA 800/879-8000 Hitachi Power Tools 800/829-4752 http://www.hitachi.com/powertools Makita USA 800/462-5482 | Metabo USA 800/638-2264 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation 877/729-3878 http://www.mil-electric-tool.com Panasonic Professional Cordless Tools 800/338-0552 http://www.panasonic.com/ commercial_building/power_tools/ Porter-Cable 800/487-8665 |
Bosch Brute Tough 33614
Battery: NiCad; 14.4 volts, 2.0 amp-hours, 28.8 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 475 inch-pounds
Weight: 5.3 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 90 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,400
Street price: $189
Comments: Excellent power and power-to-weight ratio; all metal gears; steel reinforcing collar at front of gun.
Bosch Compact Tough 32614
Battery: NiCad; 14.4 volts, 2.0 amp-hours, 28.8 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 300 inch-pounds
Weight: 4.2 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 71 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-400, 0-1,200
Street price: $159
Comments: Very light and compact; good power for size; a top choice for finish work.
DeWalt DW983
Battery: NiCad; 14.4 volts, 1.7 amp-hours, 24.5 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 400 inch-pounds
Weight: 5.3 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 75 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,400, 0-1,800
Street price: $199
Comments: A solid performer; only drill with three speed ranges; all-metal gears and gear case; battery has the lowest amp-hour rating of the tools tested.
Hilti SF150-A
Battery: NiMH; 15.6 volts, 3.0 amp-hours, 46.8 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 300 inch-pounds
Weight: 4.9 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 61 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,450
Street price: $349
Comments: A sleek tool with superior batteries and run-time; comes with multiposition auxiliary handle.
Hitachi DS14DVB
Battery: NiCad; 14.4 volts, 2.0 amp-hours, 28.8 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 280 inch-pounds
Weight: 4.6 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 61 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-350, 0-1,200
Street price: $149
Comments: Lightweight and low cost but doesn’t stand out in performance.
Makita 6337DWDE Mforce
Battery: NiMH; 14.4 volts, 2.6 amp-hours, 37.4 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 350 inch-pounds
Weight: 4.8 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 73 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-400, 0-1,300
Street price: $199
Comments: Midsize drill with better than average run-time; all-metal gears; drill mode activated by shift lever; unique two-piece motor; a good all-around performer.
Metabo BST 15.6 Plus
Battery: NiCad; 15.6 volts, 2.4 amp-hours, 37.4 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 484 inch-pounds
Weight: 5.1 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 95 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,600
Street price: $299
Comments: Highest power and power-to-weight ratio; unique pulse drilling mode makes it easier to drive and remove fasteners.
Milwaukee Lok-Tor 0616-24
Battery: NiCad; 14.4-volts, 2.4 amp-hours, 34.6 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 460 inch-pounds
Weight: 5.8 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 79 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed Range: 0-500, 0-1,700
Street Price: $199
Comments: Heavy and powerful; all-metal gears and chuck; comes with multiposition auxiliary handle; battery can be installed frontwards and backwards, allowing better clearance for some operations.
Panasonic EY6432GQKW
Battery: NiMH; 15.6 volts, 3.5 amp-hours, 54.6 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 390 inch-pounds
Weight: 4.8 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 81 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,450
Street price: $209
Comments: Most advanced batteries and best run-time; extremely compact; good power for weight.
Porter-Cable Grip-to-Fit 9978
Battery: NiCad; 14.4 volts, 2.0 amp-hours, 28.8 watt-hours
Maximum torque: 420 inch-pounds
Weight: 5.6 pounds
Power-to-weight ratio: 75 inch-pounds/lb.
Speed range: 0-450, 0-1,400
Street Price: $189
Comments: A big heavy drill; all-metal chuck and gear case; unique adjustable grip.
