The Panasonic 18-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is a professional-grade, high-performance tool featuring high-torque drilling capability with a lightweight, ergonomic design. Its motor and gear system delivers high durability and high performance. The all-metal gear system offers high durability during high torque, 18-volt applications. The motor is highly ventilated by its built-in cooling fan to stay cool even under the toughest conditions. The drill includes 2 rechargeable 18-volt 3.5Ah Ni-MH battery packs, rechargeable in 55 minutes, which offer longer runtime for extended work periods. This combination of high voltage and high battery capacity yields more work per charge to keep you on the job as long as you need to be.
The drill's ergonomic balance offers comfortable operation for extended periods of time with less fatigue. The Sure Grip support handle gives you comfort, balance, and best-fit positioning for high torque applications. The soft grip on the tool handle helps reduce fatigue for fingers while the low-profile battery pack allows you to easily attach and detach the battery pack from the tool. The forward/reverse switch is conveniently located on the body of the drill and easily within the reach of your trigger hand making changing bits substantially easier. A battery charger and a plastic carrying case are included. This lightweight tool weighs just 5-4/5 pounds and is 10-3/8 inches in length. It is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
As a union journey man plumber I am always looking for the best product to increase my productivity. THis is the best Drill I have ever owned. Lightweight, Long Lasting and the Quality of being manufactured in Japan, not China like alot of its competitors. The battery technology and warranty are what really sold me. Having batteries go bad from overcharging or heat, the SoCal summers, is a big problem down here. THey have a warranty on the batteries for like 2000 charges. That is like 3 years, incredible. Also a problem is theft of tools and with the Panasonic I am the only person on the job with the tools so there is no confusion or misplacing of my tools. The only drawback is that Panasonic doesnt offer a full line of battery compatible cordless saws and lights yet. AS for this deal specifically where else can you get a top of the line Drill with 50$ in rebates. I paid the same for an 18v what most are paying for a 14.4v and mine is full of high technology. I completely reccomend this drill the the serious professional.
