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Hitachi KC18DAL 18-Volt 3-Piece Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit
 
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Hitachi KC18DAL 18-Volt 3-Piece Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit

by Hitachi
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |
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Product Specifications
Part Number KC18DAL
Power Sourcecordless-electric;battery-powered
Voltage18
Item Package Quantity1
Number Of Pieces3
Batteries Included?Yes
Batteries Required?Yes
Battery Cell TypeLithium Ion

Product Features

  • Kit-includes two 3.0 Ah HXP Lithium Ion batteries for three times the life at half the weight of NiCd or NiMH batteries
  • Includes the DV18DL 18-volt hammer drill with a class leading 570-inch/lbs of torque to power through the toughest jobs
  • Includes the CR18DL 18-volts reciprocating saw with a tool-less blade change system and tripled sealed construction for durability
  • Includes a handy lantern featuring two modes of operation (florescent or LED) and a 5-position handle for flexibility
  • Includes a Universal Charger that charges 7.2 -18-volts Lithium Ion, NiMH and NiCd batteries

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This 3-piece professional-grade cordless combo kit from Hitachi includes everything you need to manage the job from start to finish. This kit comes complete with an 18-volt hammer drill, 18-volt reciprocating saw, lantern, universal charger, two interchangeable batteries, and a perfectly sized carrying bag to keep everything organized.

At the center of this kit are two high-capacity, 3.0 Ah HXP lithium ion batteries. These exceptional batteries offer three times the life and half the weight of NiCd or NiMH batteries, so they're perfect for extended use. Your cordless tools will run longer without needing a change or charge, and you'll experience less user fatigue over the long haul. But don't worry about overexertion. All HXP batteries are equipped with internal circuitry to detect current interruption, a thermal protector, and an electronic switch that protects the battery from overcharge or discharge. Best of all, you can recharge them approximately 1300 - 1500 times, as opposed to an average of 500 charges for a NiCd or NiMH power source.



The kit's three power tools can handle nearly any cutting, drilling, or screw driving job you're likely to encounter. View larger.


Unique 2-step speed switch give the ability to select from 4 different speed settings.


Universal charger charges 7.2 volt to 18 volt Hitachi Lithium-Ion batteries as well as NiCd and NiMH batteries of same voltage.


560 in-lbs of torque allows the Hitachi driver drill to power through the toughest jobs.
The new HXP batteries included with this kit are also backwards compatible, so they work with Hitachi's older and current DMR and DVF3 series 18-volt cordless tools.

The 18-volt hammer drill (#DV18DL) weighs in at less than five pounds, but it's designed to perform like a much larger machine. With no-load speeds up to 1800 RPM and a maximum torque of 570 in./lb., this drill is ready for action. It features a unique 2-step switch that allows for four different speed settings (0-200/400/900/1800) so you always keep precise control over your projects, plus a 1/2-inch keyless drive and an impact rate of 0-21,000 IPM.

The heavy-duty 18-volt reciprocating saw (#CR18DL) is simple to use with its tool-less blade change system, and it's custom-made for true durability. This saw's triple-sealed construction keeps out sawdust, dirt, and other motor-clogging debris for solid performance and steady power. Likewise, the included lantern (#UB18DL) is also rugged and reliable. It features two modes of operation -- LED or fluorescent -- and an adjustable 5-position handle so you can angle it to spotlight even the most awkward or tricky jobs.

Rounding out this versatile, handy kit is a universal charger (#UC8YRL) that will revive almost any 7.2 - 18.0 volt lithium ion, NiMH, or NiCd battery -- and a ballistic-grade nylon bag that holds everything together for easy transport. The KC18DAL is covered by Hitachi's industry leading lifetime warranty. Batteries are warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 90 days from the original purchase date.

About Hitachi Power Tools
Hitachi Power Tools carries an extensive line of professional grade tools and accessories for woodworking, metalworking, concrete drilling and cutting, as well as a complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners. During the 1980s Hitachi Power Tools built its reputation for quality on the success of its pneumatic framing nailer and sliding-compound miter saws. In 1995 Hitachi Power Tools was renamed Hitachi Koki USA to denote the addition of manufacturing to the United States.

From headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and satellite offices in Chatsworth, CA, and Toronto, Ontario, Hitachi Koki USA supports nearly 2000 retail locations carrying Hitachi tools and over 1000 authorized service centers. The field sales force and service technicians constantly provide information to engineers to refine the product selection. Many tools in the line are designed and offered for use only in North America. With dozens of new models already in development, Hitachi Power Tools enters the 21st century with Hitachi Koki USA continuing to offer the highest level of professional power tools available.


What's in the Box
Hitachi hammer drill, reciprocating saw, lantern, universal charger, two batteries, and a carrying bag.

Product Description

Kit includes (2) 3.0 Ah HXP lithium ion batteries for 3 times the life at half the weight of NiCd or NiMH batteries. Includes the DV18DL 18V hammer drill with a class leading 570 in./lb. of torque to power through the toughest jobs. Includes the CR18DL 18V reciprocating saw with a toolless blade change system and triple sealed construction for durability. Includes a handy lantern featuring 2 modes of operation (fluorescent or LED) and a 5 position handle for flexibility. Includes a universal charger that charges 7.2 to 18V lithium ion, NiMH, and NiCd batteries.
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Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 25.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • 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: B000H33U16
  • Item model number: KC18DAL
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,936 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
"My experience" August 27, 2007
By Mike
I am a pro carpenter working in commercial construction. I bought this combo kit last winter the day before I started "punch list duty" that lasted two months. I found this kit to perfect for running around a fifty unit apartment building looking for leaky pipes. The drill/sawzall/worklight combination is perfect for cutting a hole in the drywall, shining a nice bright flourescent light inside the wall while yelling at the plumber for forgetting to solder a 2" water pipe.

I love the lithium Ion battery packs. One battery lasts a full day under rough use. The drill has plenty of power and the hammerdrill function saves me from having to drag a 100' cord everywhere I go.

The are complaints, of course. I was working on a 6 foot scaffold and accidently knocked the drill off of the work platform. When the drill fell on the concrete floor it broke both plastic tabs that hold the battery in. My bosch drill would've survived that fall without a scratch.
The Sawzall is pretty basic. Don't expect to use it as your main tool. I usually break out the milwaukee(w/cord) for heavy duty jobs. The cordless version is great for quick tasks only.

Overall, I am pretty pleased with my purchase even though it looks like a basketball sneaker. I plan on buying the 18 volt Li-ion Impact driver to complete the set.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
great first impression January 19, 2009
By 5H4
This is just a first impression of the tools. I just picked them up today and haven't had a chance to really use them yet. I work at lowes and sell tools all day. I've heard a lot of feedback from customers about their tools, from manufacturers, and have spent a lot of time personally looking at tools. Also I use to work construction, and still do on the side, so I have used tools all day also, and have used pretty much every brand out there.

This is the second 3 piece combo kit I have bought. The previous was a Ridgid. I can't really say anything bad about the performance of my ridgid tools, they have been excellent. They have proven themselves over and over to perform and be very durable. The hitachis were bought as supplements, not replacements. I needed another drill and the combo was actually cheaper than the drill alone. The literature I've read from Hitachi while working at lowes explicitly states that they position themselves to target Ridgid as far as price, quality, etc. so I thought they would be a good comparison.

My first impression is that I will like the Hitachis better than my ridgids though. This is assuming that I will not be dissappointed with the performance (which I am extremely confident of as I sell a lot of Hitachis to contractors and professionals who are more than happy with their tools, never had any complaints from them). I think the Hitachis are a more thought out tool than the ridgids.

Starting with the drill: Vs. the ridgid, the drill is more compact. It is shorter, which will make it slightly easier to handle and it will fit in tighter places. I could also notice just from holding the two that the Hitachi is lighter, with and without the batteries in. I love the belt loop on the hitachi. Its an excellent feature, while I don't like to carry my drill on my belt, there are inevitably times when your on a ladder or something and need both hands and can't set the drill down (I actually rigged a hook on my ridgid for this purpose, but the hitachi hook is adjustable, and comes pre installed) And the hitachi has a light on there which only makes it better. Another thing is the Brushes are easily replaceable, while the ridgid would require disassembly (note: I have never had to replace the brushes on any of my drills, but I know it does happen). These small things carry a lot of weight in my book. Also it shows that Hitachi really considers the use of the tools when they are designing them.

The recip saw. Not much difference here at first look. One thing is the lock on the trigger. My ridgid (and many other brands) had a safety on it that required you to press the safety while pressing the trigger. I hated this and ended up dissabling it. This could be an issue if I ever have to send it back to ridgid as it could give them a reason to void the warranty. The hitachi has a trigger lock that is either switched on or off. This is nice, as I will always lock the trigger before I put it in my bag. I have put my ridgid in my bag before and had some other tool press the trigger and my saw is sitting there running in my bag, not good. This won't happen with the hitachi, very nice feature that I have never seen on any other recip. As with the drill, the recip is shorter than my ridgid, only by an inch or two, but none the less shorter is better. From holding the two I couldn't notice a difference in weight. One thing that I could see bothering me about the hitachi is the tab on the blade lock. It's a little small, and on our display in the store it fell off (or was stolen by a customer, which is probably more likely) leaving a small metal pin that isn't too friendly to bare hands. Hitachi says it is removable so that you can clean inside the blade lock, but I forsee it as only a matter of time before it pops off unnoticed and is lost. Also, as witht he drill the motor brushes are easily replaceable on the hitachi recip, not so with the ridgid.

The light. The ridgids came with a more typical flashlight. The hitachi has a lantern that you can set down or hang. I much prefer the lantern. I always had the problem of trying to position the flashlight so it would actually shine on the spot I am working on. With the lantern this shouldn't be a problem. You can hang the lantern by the handle also which is nice. In addition, the lantern has a fluorescent bulb and an LED. I really like this, they claim the lantern can run on the LED for 150 hours with one battery charge, or you can switch it to the fluorescent which is brighter.

warranty: The ridgid claims a lifetime free battery replacement. This is great, however when I tried to replace one of my batteries, it turned out to be a hassle. Hitachi has a 5 year warranty, which is the longest I have ever seen on a power tool. While this is good, I have never seen a manufacturer with a warranty that is easy to enforce (and, personnally I have never had an issue where I needed the warranty, but I have had customers who weren't so fortunate).

Overall: the hitachis design is more thought out. Great features that are actually practical. As I said, these small features carry a lot of weight in my book. It's these small things that can really make a job go smoother or easier from my experience. And again,these are just first impressions of the hitachis. I have never been dissappointed by the performance of my Ridgids and do not expect to be dissappointed by the hitachis from what I have heard from the professionals that I sell these tools to, but time will tell. If however, the hitachis don't perform, then none of the features can make up for a lack of performance. Similar note on durability. I have been extremely happy with the durability of my ridgids, they've been dropped off ladders more than once and nothing but battle scars have resulted, never have they broken. As with performcance, durability is simply essential, without it, the features don't mean anything (which I doubt will be an issue from what I have heard, but none the less we'll see).
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Homeowner's Perspective January 5, 2008
I gave up on cordless drills over 5 years ago. I was absolutely sick of the one, maybe two, useful hours per charge from NiCad batteries and the fact that the power they provide degrades through the use of the charge, rendering the tools useless for anything other than very small jobs where a power source is not handy.

I've owned this set for about a year now. I was very reluctant to invest again in cordless tools, but with some major home renovation projects ahead and after reading about the power, endurance, and reliability of Lithium rechargables, I settled on this set at the recommendation of Consumer Reports.

I am extremely impressed with this technology. It takes several hours of hard use to wear these batteries down. There doesn't seem to be much, if any, degredation in power through the charge. However, there are warning signs of low power in that the tools will bind the last few uses--totally acceptable. The recharge time is only a few hours and the batteries are easily interchanged between the tools, making it such that you'll have zero down time if rotating between the two included battery packs. (Though you may want to get an extra if you plan on using the light in conjunction for bigger jobs, or if sharing the tools with a partner on the job.)

The drill and saws-all have served me well. 18 volts is more than adequate for most home jobs, but it is worth every penny. The drill cuts through 4x4's with ease, bores concrete with little effort. Yet it has a wide range of easily changable settings, the best of which being the trigger-controlled variable speed, making it also useful for jobs as simple as light electrical work and picture hanging. It does have amazing torque--it's counter-balanced so it doesn't destroy your wrist and there are variable torque settings. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the extremely noisy hammer function is only on during the highest torque settings, furthering the drill's versatility. And the saws-all? I can't believe how I got this far through life without it.

I would have given this set a 5-star rating had it not been for the durability of the drill. Granted, it is the most durable I have ever owned, however, after using it at the hammer setting when firring-out a basement wall over a period of several hours (about 50 bores), it somehow locked itself on the hammer setting and I can no longer turn it down. It sounds like some bearings popped loose in the torque selector. Again, it has served me well and I am happily purchasing another.
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