Hitachi AC Brushless Rotary Hammer Line
Hitachi has announced a new line of corded rotary hammers. They have features you’d expect like vibration reduction and durable […]
Metabo HPT NT50AE2M 18 Gauge Finish Nailer Review
Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) has enjoyed a very high reputation in pneumatic nailer circles for quite some time […]
Hitachi Acquires Metabo in Huge Buyout
Hitachi (Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd) just announced today that they’re acquiring 100% ownership of Metabo (metabo Aktiengesellschaft). They also acquired Metabo parent […]
New Hitachi Drill and Impact Driver Kits Available
New brushed Hitachi drill and impact driver kits just hit the market and seem to be generally well-received by end […]
2014 Pro Tool Innovation Awards – Pneumatic Tools
Pneumatic tools… tools that are powered by air. Ever since I got my first air rifle, I’ve been amazed at […]
Hitachi KC18DBFL Brushless 18V Lithium Ion Kit
Hitachi KC18DBFL 18V Lithium Ion Brushless Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit (3.0 aH) Review Hitachi’s KC18DBFL kit has […]
Hitachi DS18DGL 18 Volt Drill/Driver Preview
The new Hitachi DS18DGL 18 volt cordless drill/driver has hit the market. Now featuring the slide-style battery, Hitachi has improved […]
18V Cordless Hammer Drill Round-up
For me, the cordless hammer drill is arguably one of the most well-used tools in my arsenal. Anyone who uses […]
Hitachi H41MB SDS-max Demolition Hammer Review
It’s always fun to get a new tool and put it into the hands of somebody who really knows how […]
Hitachi DS18DBL 18V Li-ion Brushless Driver Drill Preview
Following up on Milwaukee Tool’s FUEL Brushless technology announcement, Hitachi Power Tools, just announced a new line of 18V Brushless Motor Lithium-ion cordless tools. The first new tool to be released is the DS18DBL 18V Lithium-ion Brushless Driver Drill. Why brushless? Well, besides the fact that it appears to be a new trend, Hitachi claims that their brushless technology, which they first delivered in their 14.4V WH14DBL, manages the tool’s motor and delivers up to 50% longer run time between charges. It should also increase power and extend durability since there is essentially no maintenance on the tool. Hitachi’s DS18DBL 18V Lithium Ion Brushless Driver Drill delivers 593 in-lbs of turning torque. That’s not quite up to what we’ve measured on Milwaukee’s new 18V Brushless FUEL drill, but it’s certainly respectable. Hitachi also added an electronic speed control switch to the DS18DBL. That means that you can push a button and select from 4 different speeds. It’s likely overkill for most, but professionals may appreciate the delicate options for control.