Protool PDC 18-4 TEC LI AUS 240V

Cheaper than expected – this drill driver is really well made and balanced . The price is not bad given the versatility and engineering involved compared to many other drill that I have owned . Battery life is amazing . All good . Metal chuck and lots of other accessories are available -- but price is fair unless purchased as a kit .

Stunning – This drill showed me what a cordless drill could and should be. I was thinking I would need to get an electric drill to get high speed but the Protool PDC 18 in fourth gear is 3800 RPM... As a driver, the electronic clutch and the degree of control from the trigger are everything I would have thought possible. It seems a little heavy at first heft… Read more

but when you actually use it you don't notice, it's well balanced. I still don't see anything on the market to match it. This model has now been replaced by the Festool branded version, which as I understand is identical except for cosmetics. I've never used the hammer (aka "impact") function so would have been just as happy with the DRC 18-4 model, but I suppose it doesn't hurt to have the hammer function in reserve, even though I do have a heavy duty corded hammer drill.

[Update 9 May 2015] Yesterday I bought a right angle attachment for my PDC. I thought I would have to chase up an old stock Protool one, but it turns out that Festool make them now. It can be a bit confusing because Festool make several "Fastfix" right-angle attachments and only one of them fits the PDC 18; in addition the Festool AU website lists them under "Drills and Hammer Drills" and NOT under "Cordless Drills and Impact Drivers". Anyway the part number is Festool 769097 and they are $135.

best drill on the market by far – expensive but worth every cent i would recomemend this to anyone who wants a drill that will last. have gone through two makita drills both 18v and i milkwalkie. the protool drill is the best by a long shot.in every way. long lasting batterys that dont loose charge while sitting in the case. longest last batteries in the market, great warrenty service  Show 3 replies

This is the one of the best cordless drills on the market – I am a carpenter/builder. I have had the Protool 18v 4speed impact drill for over a year.This cordless is quiet, strong and it gives total control.The batteries are brilliant. This drill is more powerful then my Milwaukee V28 or( M28 as it is Know as now ) and at 1.9kg it's over a kg lighter than the V28. It's chuck is removable with just one… Read more ·  1

click and you are left with a hex drive that you can put screw bits straight into. This lets you get into the smallest of spaces. This drill delivers all it's torque even at very low speeds, you will never jump a screw again. Try it in the tool shop beside any other drill. None of them will let you go as slow or as fast as this and the means you are in control. I am a big fan of Festool-Protool. You should be able to get this drill at about the same price as any comparable drill. Don't let some salesperson sell you a lesser drill because it suits them. I use mine every day in work. I use 100mm batten screws in to hardwood all day and if i need to put in 20mm 6g screw it does that perfect too. The electronic screw torque is the best. This is a great product. It's Light , 4 speed gears , Quiet , fits into small spaces, batteries are brilliant, One click removable Chuck. Built in belt clip. It is at the top end of the price range but worth every cent. The four speed gear selector is a bit clunky but has caused no problems.