Hitachi D13VG 9 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get a grip with this new ergonomic drill design from Hitachi. The 9 amp high performance motor provides plenty at all speeds. With a class leading 651 inch pounds of torque and 600 rpm this tool is tough enough for any job. The cast aluminum gear case houses the bearings and prevents debris from entering the tool. An oversized 2 finger trigger and lock on switch reduce fatigue. This tool comes with chuck key, side handle and case.

Product Description

Electronic variable speed control trigger, easy two-finger operation with a lock-on feature for continuous operation. Max torque of 651in-lbs, excellent for high torque applications. Form fit palm grip, cast aluminum gear housing and double gear reduction . Oversized reversible switch and trigger lock, removable side handle, and belt hook. Optional angle attachment. Specifications: Chuck: 1/2"; Keyed Chuck: Yes; No-load Speed: 0-600rpm; Max Torque: 651in-lbs; Amps: 9; Tool Weight: 4.6lbs. Includes: Chuck K ey; Side Handle; Injection Molded Carrying Case; Handle Joint..

Product Details

Product Manual [534kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 14 x 23 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005LEY8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D13VG
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #27,707 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Torque, December 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Hitachi D13VG 9 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill (Tools & Hardware)

If you want a drill with tons of torque, this drill is for you. I'm a big guy (fat) & I can really lean on this drill without stopping, or slowing it down much which is uncommon these days. Look at all the others & I don't think you can find one with more torque without spending alot more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to dye drill, November 26, 2009

By	Maur Az (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi D13VG 9 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill (Tools & Hardware)

I have one of this for many years, same model but a little different in the outside (it was probably the father of this one). As I am in the construction of a big house, the workers had all kind of drill: deWalt, B&D, Metabo,Bosch,etc...and mine a Hitachi. The point is that all of these drills had trouble and very short life. One day we had to make some 90 holes in concrete (the hard one). Somebody told me you have to get a Hilty. I said ok this is the one I got: my hitachi. They began drilling some 40 holes and one guy said I know hoy to drill better than you: he took the drill (I wasn't present) and began doing the job like Hulk, when I came back I found the bit (the most expensive: Hilty) completely broken on the table. I asked who did that? Nobody said a word. The day after I saw a worker with a bandage on his right wrist. I smiled and thought this is the guy. We finished the 90 holes and then as my drill was the unique survivor of all the drills, everybody used to ask for my drill all day long. I can say without making a mistake that my drill was used by about 30 different people. People who don't know how to hold a simple drill, less a hammer-drill. And up today my drill is still alive. Bravo Hitachi.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contractor strong but still compact. Side handle extension a plus., December 7, 2007

By	K. T. Viscuso (Central Kalifornia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Hitachi D13VG 9 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill (Tools & Hardware)

I purchased this Hitachi to replace a supposedly-heavy-duty 1/2" Craftsman drill that ground down to a halt in the middle of its infancy. (I was drilling sheetmetal for a seat bracket, nothing special, and it flat died. This was roughly the tenth time I had used the drill.) After asking some friends in the know and researching amp/torque levels online, I began looking for the Hitachi. By getting an Amazon C/C I ended up paying a hair over $100. I couldn't be happier. In the last month I have drilled fence brackets, sheetmetal and seat bracketing, and a few rubber bushings from their shells. Not a whimper came from this drill. I have one caution to offer: Use the side handle. Hitachi offers not just a screw-in handle but a steel extension to give the user more leverage against the drill. If this drill catches the material it is drilling, the force of the drill will cause one of three things will happen: The bit will break, the work will break, or you will have the opportunity to fight the torque of the drill (650 in-lb or so). Trust me, it will try to twist you around the work if you aren't prepared. This is no criticism. The drill is just that strong.

Two bonuses are its size and comfort. The notch on the back of the grip is perfect for using the free hand to steady the drill in lighter jobs, and the body of the drill is more compact than some lesser drills. For a drill with a 1/2" chuck it handles like some lightweight 3/8" models I tried. No need to switch to a smaller drill for lighter jobs due to comfort or size concerns. Sure, it's heavier than smaller drills, but that weight is an asset in steadying the work and fighting through any small catches of the bit in the work, the kind that are over before you realize anything snagged.

A word to the wise when shopping: There is a Hitachi with a similar part number (D13VF) that has a 9.0 amp rating but far less torque, somewhere around 460 in-lb. The price is similar. You give up torque for more bit speed. I needed the torque, hence my choice.