Hitachi WH18DSAL 18V Cordless HXP Lithium-Ion Compact Pro Impact Driver

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With flawless speed, use the Hitachi WH18DSAL 18-Volt Driver Drill for your home improvement and remodeling projects. With 1280-pounds of driving torque and an ergonomic handle, this product is designed for heavy-duty jobs. This product features faster impact driving than traditional impact drivers with no-load speed and an impact rate of 3200-BPM. Use this handheld driver around the house or in your backyard for tightening and loosening small screws. This powerful tool weighs 3.3-pounds and features a 1/4-Inch hex chuck for simple bit replacements. With an endless arsenal of features, the Hitachi WH18DSAL Driver Drill has a built-in LED light, variable speed triggers and a metal belt hook for added accessibility. This unit is perfect for tightening carriage bolts, driving lags and sinking deck screws, and drills into wood, metal and concrete. Power through heavy-duty jobs with steady precision and depend on Hitachi’s ultimate impact driver! In cabinets or underneath sinks, the built-in LED light provides superior visibility and is perfect for unlit closets. This unit comes complete with a quick charger, carrying case and (2) 18-volt, 1.5-amp-hour lithium-ion batteries. The lithium-ion batteries deliver steady power for the duration of every charge. This product comes with a lifetime lithium-ion tool warranty and a 2-year lithium-ion battery warranty. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Since its inception, Hitachi has pioneered innovative technologies that have improved the quality of craftsmanship worldwide. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.

Product Description

With flawless speed, use the Hitachi WH18DSAL 18-Volt Driver Drill for your home improvement and remodeling projects. With 1280-pounds of driving torque and an ergonomic handle, this product is designed for heavy-duty jobs. This product features faster impact driving than traditional impact drivers with no-load speed and an impact rate of 3200-BPM. Use this handheld driver around the house or in your backyard for tightening and loosening small screws. This powerful tool weighs 3.3-pounds and features a 1/4-Inch hex chuck for simple bit replacements. With an endless arsenal of features, the Hitachi WH18DSAL Driver Drill has a built-in LED light, variable speed triggers and a metal belt hook for added accessibility. This unit is perfect for tightening carriage bolts, driving lags and sinking deck screws, and drills into wood, metal and concrete. Power through heavy-duty jobs with steady precision and depend on Hitachi’s ultimate impact driver! In cabinets or underneath sinks, the built-in LED light provides superior visibility and is perfect for unlit closets. This unit comes complete with a quick charger, carrying case and (2) 18-volt, 1.5-amp-hour lithium-ion batteries. The lithium-ion batteries deliver steady power for the duration of every charge. This product comes with a lifetime lithium-ion tool warranty and a 2-year lithium-ion battery warranty. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Since its inception, Hitachi has pioneered innovative technologies that have improved the quality of craftsmanship worldwide. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 6 x 27 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002Q1PUSS
• Item model number: WH18DSAL
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,422 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #20 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Impact Drivers

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best Impact Driver.. Buy It with no hesitation!!!, October 27, 2011

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Qvos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi WH18DSAL 18V Cordless HXP Lithium-Ion Compact Pro Impact Driver (Misc.)

I've had the opportunity to try out a number of Impact drivers. I'm a General Contractor and have used this Hitachi for everything from drywall to Decks and everything in between. This gun outperforms most guns including obviously the Ryobi, Dewalt,and Rigid guns of the same type. I will be trying out a Milwaulkee and Makita next to see how they compare.
This gun is powerful, Holds a charge for quite a long time, and rarely lags. These types of guns are naturally loud so to expect a quite impact driver just doesn't make sense.
The gun stops suddenly when power runs out so don't be surprised when that happens, its time for a recharge.
If you want an 18 volt lithium gun worth the money, It's worth it!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great driver, February 6, 2012

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wjs1820 (Danbury, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi WH18DSAL 18V Cordless HXP Lithium-Ion Compact Pro Impact Driver (Misc.)

I typically do all my own maintenance whether it be on my vehicles or my house. I've had a dewalt cordless drill driver for years and was pretty happy with it except for the fact that it rips a phillips screw head apart if it hits resistance. It's a great drill but not so good at the driver part. I got this drill driver for Christmas over a year ago and now its my go to driver. Much better control which is much easier on the screw heads, very powerful and holds a charge for a long time. I think I've only charged the battery twice. Mind you I dont use it every day but thats the beauty of it. When I grab my old DeWalt driver, the battery is always on its last leg. So I typically grab the drill and set the other battery on the charger with hopes it'll be close to ready by the time the first one dies. (typically not the case,this is followed by waiting, having a beer, forgetting about the project, followed by an upset wife.). With the Hitachi, its ready to go and lasts the whole job. (A Happy wife doesnt get upset when you crack a beer after the job is finished.) I rebuilt a lawnmower engine with it. It broke free all the bolts and tightened them back up (mind you I used the driver to run them in and a torque wrench accordingly) and I know that battery is still good for more. When I do an oil change on the car, it removes the dozen screws that hold that crazy undercarriage panel on in no time. The weight is good, it feels solid without being heavy the trigger gives you good control of the bit speed and the light is bright enough to see what your turning. I love the light. Ever been under a bathroom vanity on your back and trying to line up a screw head with a flathead bit. Th light comes on without turning the bit, if you barely pull the trigger, a light squeeze and it'll turn slow enough to line them up perfect. Grab an impact driver bit and accessory kit, to use this tool to its fullest ability as no bits come with it. I'm happy with mine, and Highly recommend it.