After looking at the Bosch deal yesterday, came across this...
The 10.8V drill driver comes with automatic spindle lock for quick and easy bit change and 0-450/1500 rpm with a high performance fan cooled motor for maximum power and durability
The 10.8V impact driver has a compact body which enables operation in confined spaces and repetitive use with minimal fatigue, all whilst delivering 107Nm of torque and 0-2450 rpm
Obviously bit more expensive and (only) 10.8v with 2x 1.3Ah batteries.
I bow to others' knowledge and would welcome some opinions on this.
Top comments
mif
29 May 164#19
The advantage of the 10.8v stuff is that it is smaller and lighter. It will fit into spaces an 18v driver won't, and if you're using it all day you'll appreciate it being a lot lighter.
andynicol
29 May 163#14
Have you tried a 10.8v impact?
Where these come into there own is for example deck screws.
I tested my Dewalt DCD995 18v combi against my DCF815 10.8v impact, the 18v struggled to fully drive home a 4" screw into an old fencepost, the impact drove it all the way with ease.
Folks just looking at the specs of 10.8v impacts are misled, they are powerful little beasts, my 'go to' tool for most jobs bar masonry work.
ajdj
29 May 163#9
If you're not in a hurry and definitely want a 10.8v set then the Bosch one currently on Amazon for £135 has been as low as £118 previously. That has 2x2.0Ah batteries and hard case.
There really isn't much between the Makita/Dewalt/Bosch 10.8 so just get the best deal you can.
This is true. I guess it depends on what it is used for. For the little extra, you could say you are getting a drill/driver and a far more powerful screwing tool(!), than just an 18v drill/driver. Best to have 18v in both if you can, I guess...
andynicol
29 May 162#6
Have some heat OP.
Yes some will say 10.8v isn't powerful enough but its an excellent couple of drills to have in your collection.
This or the Bosch?
Very hard to split them to be honest, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with either of them.
blackburnr
29 May 162#7
Good deal, if hadn't bought 6 cordless drills I don't need over last 6 months (thank you hotukdeals) I'd be tempted with this
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Opening post
The 10.8V drill driver comes with automatic spindle lock for quick and easy bit change and 0-450/1500 rpm with a high performance fan cooled motor for maximum power and durability
The 10.8V impact driver has a compact body which enables operation in confined spaces and repetitive use with minimal fatigue, all whilst delivering 107Nm of torque and 0-2450 rpm
Obviously bit more expensive and (only) 10.8v with 2x 1.3Ah batteries.
I bow to others' knowledge and would welcome some opinions on this.
Top comments
Where these come into there own is for example deck screws.
I tested my Dewalt DCD995 18v combi against my DCF815 10.8v impact, the 18v struggled to fully drive home a 4" screw into an old fencepost, the impact drove it all the way with ease.
Folks just looking at the specs of 10.8v impacts are misled, they are powerful little beasts, my 'go to' tool for most jobs bar masonry work.
There really isn't much between the Makita/Dewalt/Bosch 10.8 so just get the best deal you can.
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http://www.diy.com/departments/dewalt-108v-li-ion-drill-driver-impact-driver-twin-pack-2-batteries-dck211c2-bqgb/861854_BQ.prd
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bosch-blue-professional-18v-combi-drill-2-batteries-case-with-3-year-warranty-89-2454854
Man, I've made a mess of this.
Yes some will say 10.8v isn't powerful enough but its an excellent couple of drills to have in your collection.
This or the Bosch?
Very hard to split them to be honest, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with either of them.