| How are the Hilti Cordless Drills when stacked up | | | | want to get the batteries out. A SMALL |
| against the competition? Here is a short but | | | | inconvenience, but still below the standards of the |
| revealing review to help you find out: | | | | upscale models. |
| Models | | | | But on the whole the power of this one and |
| They offer the 9.6, the 12, the 14.4, and the 18v | | | | performance are very good. |
| models. Here is a short review of each to help | | | | 12v |
| you choose the right one-if any: | | | | This is their "homeowners" version. But don't be |
| 18v | | | | fooled-it still goes up to 1300rpms which is pretty |
| This is BY FAR their most popular model... while | | | | respectable when compared with other 12vs. |
| it's not as well known as many others that means | | | | This certainly isn't going to be used at major |
| it cheaper. | | | | construction sites so the power is adequate for |
| It sells for $150-cheaper than a Makita or other | | | | any home project. It's good for drilling into wood |
| top of the line models. This one is known for its' | | | | and metal. |
| power to size ratio-which is among the best in its' | | | | 9.6v |
| class. | | | | This is the smallest they offer, and is only good |
| Also its' ease of use and good balance give it high | | | | for the really small time projects. But this one is |
| marks as well. the one main negative is that often | | | | still capable of achieving 1250 RPMs, which is |
| the batteries are usually sold separately at most | | | | almost as high as the 12v, and the power is |
| locations, which is a minor inconvenience. | | | | better than you'd expect for the smaller engine |
| 15v | | | | size. Still, your best bet is to go with the 12v in |
| This one is their next size down, but still adequate | | | | most instances. |
| to handle most jobs. The one negative with this | | | | The VERDICT |
| Hilti Cordless Drill is that changing the battery is a | | | | Hilti cordless drills are solid machines-they aren't as |
| bit hard... as the tabs are too tiny to be used | | | | good as Makita or Milwaukee, but for most people |
| from underneath. | | | | they are adequate. |
| You have to come at it from the back if you | | | | |