Hitachi DS18DVB 18-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hitachi's DS18DVB 18 Volt Cordless drill is an exceptional value for any user. This well balanced, lightweight tool only weighs 4.4 lbs. While delivering 350 in pounds of torque. The 2 speed motor offers RPM ranges from 0-400 inlow and 0-1400 inhigh with a 22 stage clutch in each setting. Comfort is enhanced with the soft elastome grip and the chuck is a key-less 3/8". This kit comes complete with the drill, 2 batteries, charger, bit set and flashlight all in one case.

Product Description

Hitachi's DS18DVB 18 Volt Cordless drill is an exceptional value for any user. This well balanced, lightweight tool only weighs 4.4 lbs. While delivering 350 in pounds of torque. The 2 speed motor offers RPM ranges from 0-400 inlow and 0-1400 inhigh with a 22 stage clutch in each setting. Comfort is enhanced with the soft elastome grip and the chuck is a key-less 3/8". This kit comes complete with the drill, 2 batteries, charger, bit set and flashlight all in one case.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005B49E
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DS18DVB
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,297 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very impressive, July 12, 2006

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Robert C. (NY, New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hitachi DS18DVB 18-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wasn't sure what to expect after reading a few of the other reviews that said the drills were refurbs, but mine arrived brand spanking new (no R's anywhere!) and I must say that I'm very impressed with the quality of the product! It feels very good in my hand - the drill is quite meaty, the grip is rubberized and it's nicely balanced. The motor and transmission are very precise and smooth. The motor is fan cooled and it has a brake for when you release the trigger. The trigger allows for fully variable rotational speed, so you really have a lot of control. The forward/reverse/neutral switch is right where it should be and is easily toggled with your fingers. It's easy to adjust the torque setting to fit your needs as it has 22 settings between 9in/lbs up to 52in/lbs and then a fixed drill position at either 96in/lbs on high to 400in/lbs on low. The drill has a small LED light which you can shine directly on the contact point and it can double as a belt hook. The kit comes with the charger, two batteries, a set of screw bits, a fitted hard case to store and carry everything and a really cool and seriously bright adjustable-head flashlight that works from the 18v batteries. If you're looking for a quality cordless drill/driver, I would say this Hitachi won't disappoint.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good and Bad, September 19, 2005

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Richard Hess (Philipsburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi DS18DVB 18-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used the drill to complete installation of drywall on the ceiling of my garage. I was pleased with the operation of the drill. The only negative comment is that the drill is marked with an "R" on all the components indicating it is refurbished. When I purchased the drill, nothing in the description of the item indicated it was a refurbished. I believe this was very deceptive.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitachi 18V cordless drill, July 10, 2006

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Val L. Minch - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi DS18DVB 18-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am very pleased with the performance of the drill. It has smooth consistent power in either setting; high speed or low speed. It is much easier to handle than expected considering it is an 18 volt drill, which is much heavier than lower voltage cordless drills.

The separate light that came with the drill was an added bonus and is quite nice too!