18volt combi drill & impact driver which one ?

[Antonakis]

Hey people,

Im looking for a new combi drill & impact driver

I have see this dewalt set that I quite like,

http://m.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dck285m2-18v-4ah-li-ion-twin-pack-combi-drill-impact-driver-xr/62046

2 4aH batteries should last a while.

but I'm not sure what's better Makita or dewalt ??? What's better in your opinion ??? What lasts longer and takes a beating better ???

the Makita equivalent set comes with 3ah batteries

Or for the same money is there a even better make ?


cheers in advance people

 

[Eddiesparks]

MILWAUKEE!! That stuff is amazing

DEwalt is awful kit

 

[Hawkmoon]

That impact drill is not going to be good for much - looks a bit diy to me

I use Bosch GBH 24V for rotary impact - good drill if you have spare batt

Few more pennies but imo worth it.

 

[applemac]

18volt combi drill & impact driver which one ?

Milwaukee fuel 18v no going back!

 

[Hawkmoon]

Milwaukee fuel 18v no going back!

That would be a problem for me, I like a reverse option on a drill

 

[Antonakis]

Do Milwaukee do a twin pack set ?

no reverse on a Milwaukee ?

 

[telectrix]

he's taking the pee out of applemac's post.

 

[Antonakis]

Can someone show me a link to a decent twin Milwaukee pack

All these m18 m12 fuel are confusing me

 

[Brightspark2]

Don't buy Dewalt, theve gone right down IMO. Really poor... for professional use anyway.

Milwaukee are quality but depends on your budget. Otherwise get the Makita or Bosch.

 

[D Skelton]

All my cordless gear is Makita, all my corded is Bosch. I have nothing but great things to say about them both.

 

[iamelectric]

i have the dewalt xr gear and i cant fault it

 

[Antonakis]

Think I will be getting this

Toolmonkey

 

[jackhammerJIM]

using the dewalt xr range and cant fault it either

sds
grinder
drill driver

good stuff

 

[overskilled]

What about Hitachi?
Hitachi KC18DKL/JA 18V Cordless Li-ion 2 Piece Combi Drill & Impact Driver Kit (2 x 4Ah Batteries)

 

[VoltzElectrical]

I have the makita 18v Li-ion

2 speed drill
impact driver
sds
grinder
recip saw
hoover

awesome stuff.

 

[paul_h]

I have the dewalt 18v drill driver, impact gun, recip saw, rip saw, torch, sds and grinder

bosch professional 230v sds gun

all great kit IMOIMO

 

[Antonakis]

i cant fault the dewalt or makita stuff but think i got my heart set on the Milwaukee

 

[buzzlightyear]

best gear is makita by far

 

[i=p/u]

It's all gd, milwaukee sold it to me as no1 else had it I worked with and 3 yrs on tools and 2 on battery's if registered online. And in good weeks I add to it .

i do find that I could replace combi with a 12v driver as I have sds

 

[i=p/u]

But it will break first before I change it.

 

[cdavies33]

I've got the Dewalt XR range aswell now, No Faults what so ever. Great kit. don't know about all this going down hill stuff is about.

Used to have all the makita 18v li-ion gear, but they can ram it. after my 5th battery went faulty, I'm not buying it anymore.

 

[shanky887614]

I've got the Dewalt XR range aswell now, No Faults what so ever. Great kit. don't know about all this going down hill stuff is about.

Used to have all the makita 18v li-ion gear, but they can ram it. after my 5th battery went faulty, I'm not buying it anymore.

Which one star? There was a design flaw they have fixed now. Had same batteries a year and there fine

 

[sparks1234]

Like many on here I've been through many different makes and currently on Makita 18 volt, batteries fit many items.
i went hitachi for a while which was ok BUT, if it goes wrong it has to go back to the factory, mine was away for 2 weeks whereas Makita is mended at your local dealers
i was on dewalt years ago and hopefully it has improved as we found it pretty bad

 

[buzzlightyear]

catering trailer

[any body can tell me what is the best way to test a catering trailor with a genorator on

 

[R1CH-G]

Hilti all the way - yes, it's more expensive, but the 2 years free servicing is well worth the additional expense. 22 volt stuff is fantastic.

 

[Swcfisher]

Bosch 18v twin pack with 4ah batteries

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Which one star? There was a design flaw they have fixed now. Had same batteries a year and there fine

they're

it's a contractionof 'they' and 'are' with the apostrophe replacing the missing letters.

 

[R1CH-G]

they're

it's a contractionof 'they' and 'are' with the apostrophe replacing the missing letters.

*contraction of*

 

[VoltzElectrical]

lol

Got me. Watch out now numnuts!

 

[shanky887614]

lol

Got me. Watch out now numnuts!

I reject your reality and substitute my own

 

[SparkyJoe]

Dewalt pack here, Make you get 4ah and the drill with the metal chuck (The professional rage)


MAKITA vs. DEWALT - YouTube

New Makita: 15seconds per hole / 21 done
Dewalt: 13seconds per hole / 23 done


Comes in a proper hard case, you can also get a tool box of the same nature and clip them together so you have a free hand

 

[ultinator]

has anyone used the bosch gsb18ve2?? it looks good, but its not cheap either... but i need an 18v drill and want something decent..

 

[Bick]

.. but i need an 18v drill and want something decent..

Yeah, same. Can't decide between the Makita 458 or 459 ......Higher torque versus brushless and lighter weight.

 

[ultinator]

there should be a poll for the best brands, although there is quite a broad range of variables

 

[i=p/u]

There is poll somewhere on this site, try a search...

 

[ultinator]

how do i search? is there a poll for that?

just ignore me actually....

 

[i=p/u]

Just by milwaukee and be happy

 

[HandySparks]

Dewalt pack here, Make you get 4ah and the drill with the metal chuck (The professional rage)


MAKITA vs. DEWALT - YouTube

Love the safety sandals!

 

[skydog23]

I've recently gone for a three pack milwaukee m18 set
Sds 4amp
Brushless combi percussion drill 3amp
And impact 2amp
Plus a spare 3amp
Charger toolbag and bit-set.

I bought the kit as I has a big crush on the sds, tried it at a tool test day a C. E. F.
but I got to be honest, I've been most impressed by the brushless combi, it's got a fair pair of testicles on it.
I shopped and shopped about, and played a few dealers against each other.
Can't say wot I paid, but I was more than happy with the price.
I've done the rounds with all makes and models. Just retired my makita 18v lion set great kit, but I had so much problems with their batteries it was disgraceful.
I run a Bosch corded sds and it's been a true warrior. Would defiantly buy another when I finally dies.
As for dewalt, I don't know much about their new kit, but I always think of carpenters lol

 

[Patto]

I bought a makita twin pack a month or so ago, its the bhp458 combi drill and the 146 impact driver came with 2x 3ah 18v batteries and a solid case, delivered for £280. I think there both awsome bits of kit and am now wanting there angle grinder to add to my collection