Hitachi DH28PFY SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
Hitachi has announced two new tools, adding to its growing concrete rotary hammers. The Hitachi DH28PFY SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer and […]
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 […]
Game-Changing Hitachi Cordless Tools Spotted in Europe
New Hitachi Cordless Tools Hint at a Comeback It’s no secret that Hitachi seems to have fallen behind in the […]
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 […]
Lowe’s and Hitachi Announce Exclusive Deal
Exclusive Deal with Hitachi to Boost Lowe’s Professional Image Lowe’s and Hitachi have entered into an agreement that will bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.