Battery: 18 volts; 1.5 Ah Battery gauge: Yes; on battery Weight: 3.42 pounds Lenght 7-1/4 inches RPM 0–500; 0–1,700 LED headlight: On base; no delay Belt hook: Included Web price: $190
Includes: Two batteries; charger; blow-molded plastic case Warranty: 1 year tool, battery, and charger; 1 year free service; 30-day satisfaction guarantee; register for free ProVantage plan (3 years tool, 2 years battery, 1 year charger) Country of origin: Mexico Comments:— Pro: Very short front-to-back; responsive trigger; includes battery gauge; available as bare tool (DDS181B) Con: Light has no delay function
Battery: 18 volts; 3.0 Ah Battery gauge: Yes; on battery Weight: 4.72 pounds Lenght 9-3/8 inches RPM 0–380; 0–1,600 LED headlight: On base; no delay Belt hook: Not available Web price: $295
Includes: Two batteries; charger; side handle; blow-molded plastic case Warranty: 1 year tool, battery, and charger; 1 year free service; 30-day satisfaction guarantee; register for free ProVantage plan (3 years tool, 2 years battery, 1 year charger) Country of origin: Malaysia Comments:— Pro: Comfortable grip; responsive trigger; includes battery gauge; available as bare tool (DDH181B) Con: Light has no delay function
Battery: 18 volts; 1.5 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 3.50 pounds Lenght 7-11/16 inches RPM 0–600; 0–2,000 LED headlight: Above trigger; 20-second delay Belt hook: Included Web price: $200
Includes: Two batteries; charger; plastic case Warranty: 3 years tool, charger, and battery; 1 year free service tool and charger; 90-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Very compact; thin comfortable grip; high top speed; right-sized case just big enough for what it needs to hold Con: Feels somewhat less powerful than other compact models; chuck partially blocks light and creates a blind spot
Battery: 18 volts; 3.0 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 5.22 pounds Lenght 9-3/8 inches RPM 0–575; 0–1,350; 0–2,000 LED headlight: Above trigger; 20-second delay Belt hook: Sold separately Web price: $280
Includes: Two batteries; charger; side handle; plastic case Warranty: 3 years tool, charger, and battery; 1 year free service tool and charger; 90-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: Mexico Comments:— Pro: Good power; three-speed gear box; noticeably higher max rpm than other models; thin comfortable grip, sturdy metal side handle Con: Heavier than average; belt clip not included; trigger not very sensitive; chuck partially blocks light and creates a blind spot
Battery: 18 volts; 3.0 Ah Battery gauge: Yes; on tool Weight: 4.22 pounds Lenght 8 inches RPM 0–450; 0–1,500 LED headlight: Above trigger; 1.5-second delay Belt hook: Two included; one on either side of battery Web price: $625
Includes: Two batteries; charger; Centrotec chuck; right-angle chuck; eccentric chuck; Systainer case Warranty: 3 years tool, battery, and charger; 30-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: Germany Comments:— Pro: Good power; superior runtime; includes four chuck options: standard, right angle, offset, and Centrotec; brushless motor; very sensitive trigger; electronic clutch; drill/drive modes separate from clutch Con: Expensive; clutch adjustment wheel is easily knocked off setting; dual-sided belt hook is nice idea but harder to use than others; only tool in the battery system
Battery: 21.6 volts; 1.6 Ah or 3.3 Ah Battery gauge: Yes; on battery Weight: 3.94 pounds (1.6 Ah); 4.62 pounds (3.3 Ah) Lenght 8 inches RPM 0–600; 0–1,800 LED headlight: On base; 10-second delay Belt hook: Sold separately Web price: $270 (1.6 Ah); $450 (3.3 Ah)
Includes: Two batteries; charger; soft gate-mouth bag Warranty: Lifetime tool, battery, and charger against defects; 2 years wear and tear on tool, battery, and charger; fleet-management program Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Excellent runtime with either size battery; thin comfortable handle; feels more powerful than the average compact tool; large carry bag; available as bare tool Con: Longer and heavier than other compact models; belt hook not included
Battery: 18 volts; 1.5 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 3.44 pounds Lenght 7-11/16 inches RPM 0–350; 0–1,500 LED headlight: Above trigger; no delay Belt hook: Included Web price: $155
Includes: Two slide-mount batteries; charger; flashlight; plastic case Warranty: Lifetime tool; 2 years battery; 1 year charger; 30-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Light and compact; thin comfortable grip; nice belt clip; includes flashlight Con: Limited number of tools compatible with these slide-mount batteries; no battery gauge
Battery: 18 volts; 3.0 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 5.25 pounds Lenght 9-3/16 inches RPM 0–400; 0–1,600 LED headlight: On belt hook; manually operated Belt hook: Included Web price: $280
Includes: Two tower batteries; charger; side handle; plastic case Warranty: Lifetime tool; 2 years battery; 1 year charger; 30-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Good power; can be set to very low rpm for delicate work; includes belt hook; fan-cooled charger; available as bare tool (DS18DLP4) Con: Tower-style battery makes for bulky grip; no battery gauge; funky belt clip of questionable durability contains manually activated light
Battery: 18 volts; 1.5 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 3.40 pounds Lenght 7-1/2 inches RPM 0–400; 0–1,500 LED headlight: Above trigger; 12-second delay Belt hook: Included Web price: $190
Includes: Two batteries; charger; plastic case Warranty: 3 years tool; 1 year battery and charger; 30-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Very light and compact; excellent fan-cooled charger Con: Feels less powerful than other compact models; no battery gauge
Battery: 18 volts; 3.0 Ah Battery gauge: No Weight: 3.90 pounds Lenght 7-1/2 inches RPM 0–400; 0–1,500 LED headlight: Above trigger; 12-second delay Belt hook: Included Web price: $295
Includes: Two batteries; charger; plastic case Warranty: 3 years tool; 1 year battery and charger; 30-day satisfaction guarantee Country of origin: China Comments:— Pro: Same internal parts as LXFD01CW; reasonable power and runtime with included 3.0-Ah batteries; excellent fan-cooled charger; available as bare tool (LXFD01Z) Con: No battery gauge
“Passionate” is the best word that can be used to describe Greg DiBernardo. His professional world revolves around constructing beautiful outdoor spaces for his clients using cutting edge materials and methods that will stand the test of time.Greg is a nationally recognized figure in the deck building industry. He’s a regular contributor to the industry’s trade publication, Professional Deck Builder magazine, writing feature articles that dictate the deck and outdoor industry’s best practices for design, construction and management. He’s also a Contributing Editor for Tools of the Trade magazine and a frequent author for The Journal of Light Construction and Fine Home Building.He has been a presenter and speaker for the National Association of Remodelers (NARI) and large building supply companies on advanced deck building and business topics.A deck and construction industry insider, Greg’s notoriety affords him close personal connections with major industry manufacturers assisting them with product development, design and testing of new and existing building materials. Greg has also made TV appearances on the The Today Show, DIY Network, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, House Smarts, and the Food Network. He resides in Canton, GA with his wife and daughter.
