In the second part of the Skill Builder super impact driver roundup, we look at the Hitachi (rebranded to HiKOKI as of October 2017) WH18DBDL2 brushless 18v impact driver.
Hitachi WH18DBDL2/JX 18v 2×6.0ah Li-ion Brushless Impact Driver
The WH18DBDL2/JX 18v Brushless Impact Driver features a high power brushless motor with a selection for 4 speed modes: Soft Mode for delicate work, Normal mode, Power Mode for heavy work and Self Drilling mode for use with screws.
Features and Benefits
– High power brushless motor with maximum tightening torque of 207Nm (hard)
– IP56 rating for dust resistance & waterproofing
– Triple hammer mechanism: three anvils for higher power and extended life
– Electric brake – 3 mode LED work light: always on/automatic/always off
– Soft grip handle
– Forward & reverse switch
– Side hook can be fitted on right or left
– Driver bit not included Technical Specification: No-Load Speed
– Soft Mode: 0-900 No-Load Speed
– Normal Mode: 0-2900 No-Load Speed
– Power Mode: 0-2900 No-Load Speed
– Self Drilling Mode: 0-2900 Full-Load Impact Rate
– Soft Mode: 0-1900 Full-Load Impact Rate
– Normal Mode: 0-4000 Full-Load Impact Rate
– Power Mode: 0-4000 Full-Load Impact Rate
– Self Drilling Mode: 0-2100 Max Torque: 207Nm (Hard) Drilling Capacity
– Screw: 4-10mm Drilling Capacity
– Bolt: M5-M18 Drilling Capacity
– HT Bolt: M5-M14 Drilling Capacity
– Self Drilling: 3.5-6 Overall Length: 124mm Weight: 1.6kg Supplied With: 1 x Hitachi WH18DBDL2/JX 18v 2×6.0ah Li-ion Brushless Impact Driver 2 x 6.0Ah Li-Ion batteries 1 x UC18YSL3 fast charger with USB output