The Top 3 Best Hitachi Drill Drivers (As Of February 2021)

400

in-lbs

Peak torque

18

V

Battery

1250

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

300

in-lbs

Peak torque

12

V

Battery

460

in-lbs

Peak torque

18

V

Battery

1500

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

400

in-lbs

Peak torque

18

V

Battery

1250

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

Featuring a hard carrying case and an LED light, the 23-clutch-setting Hitachi DS18DGL drill driver also banks on a 1/2-inch keyless chuck, while standing confidently, being backed by a rarely-seen lifetime warranty.

400

in-lbs

Peak torque

18

V

Battery

1200

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

Featuring a 7-piece driver bit set, the 70.4-ounce Hitachi DS18DVF3 drill driver heads to work with 23 clutch settings, two built-in bit holders, and a rather-low-tier 1400mAh Ni-Cad battery, that, at least, has a rather-short 35-minute charging time.

460

in-lbs

Peak torque

18

V

Battery

1500

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

With an 18-volt flashlight standing by its side, the Hitachi DS18DSAL drill driver gets to work using a half-inch keyless chuck, 23 clutch settings, carbon brushes that can be accessed externally, and an additional 18-volt battery, which can also be used by the flashlight.

133.7

in-lbs

Peak torque

2700

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

139

in-lbs

Peak torque

3000

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

1800

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

300

in-lbs

Peak torque

12

V

Battery

Relying on a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, an LED worklight, and a 2-speed motor that dishes out 300 inch-pounds of torque, the Hitachi DS10DFL2 drill driver maintains a rather-lightweight profile with its 35.2-ounce weight, while featuring a 7-piece bit set, an additional 12V battery, and a 25-minute charger.