Bosch 18v Li Combi Drill (+2 li-ion Batteries) £95 was £149.98

Basil1234

been wanting a new cordless drill for a while now and saw in the paper b&q had some adverts in there for dewalt and makita 18v for £99 with 2 batteries problem was they where ni-cad batteries which can die after 4-5 years aftersome research which is what happened to my old cordless drill.

anyway discovered on there website bosch one which comes with li-ion batteries which they are supposed to last years longer and stay charged longer overall.

went to my local small b&Q and had run out but they did have some stolen apperantely so went to a bigger one and had loads but i would imagine they will not be there for long at that price as its usually money is the batteries.

anyway the drill itself is brill has a light to light up where you are drilling, battery idicator and lots and lots of other features well happy!

b&Q

better spec write up bosch

I hope this helps some of you out there make an excellent christmas present.

Basil :beer:

shammyjack

That Bosch drill is a DIY version. This baby will have it for breakfast and last 3 times as long for £4.99p more.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/64945

1984ReturnsForReal_2

shammyjack wrote: »

That Bosch drill is a DIY version. This baby will have it for breakfast and last 3 times as long for £4.99p more.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/64945

And the cheaper AEG & Makita will bury them both.

Basil1234

hmm strange when i read the bosch specs they read as below and looked better on numbers including max torque and torque amount of settings. also no load speed was better, the only thing was the bosch was 0.1kg heavier have a proper read for yourself.
also comes with a longer guarantee

bosch
Warranty/guarantee details: 2 years
Comes with 2 batteries, charger, auxiliary handle and carry case
Lithium-ion battery - always ready to use, holds its charge
60 minute charger
battery 1.5ah 18v

• 30 pre-selectable torque settings plus a drill and impact drill setting – optimum power for every application
• 2-speed high-performance planetary gearbox: superior lifetime, best power transfer, high running smoothness
• Intelligent 3-stage charge level indicator
• Bosch Electronic speed control: “accelerate” from 0 – max. using the trigger switch
• Keyless chuck with Bosch Auto-Lock for the fastest and easiest bit changes
• PowerLight – your workpiece is always well lit and clearly visible thanks to the built-in LED
• Technical data

Idle speed (1st gear/2nd gear)
0 – 400 / 1.650 rpm
Max. torque for soft/hard screwdriving applications 30 / 48 Nm
Torque settings 30 + 2
Battery voltage 18,0 V
Chucks Keyless chuck
Machine weight with battery 1,80 kg
Screw diameter up to 8 mm
Drill diameter in steel 13 mm
Drill diameter in wood 35 mm
Drilling dia. in masonry 15 mm

Functions

• 18 Volt
• Lithium-ion technology
• Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)
• Bosch Auto-Lock
• 2-speed gearbox
• Application: screwdriving / drilling / impact drilling
• Softgrip
• Integrated work light
• Bosch Electronic
• Forward/reverse rotation
• Charge level indicator
• Forward/reverse indicator

hitachi

• 2 x 1.5Ah Li-lon Batteries
• 2-Speed Variable
• 1hr Charger
• 13mm Keyless Chuck
• 22 Torque Settings
• Fan-Cooled Motor
• Electric Brake
• Soft-Grip Handle

Max. drilling capacity in masonry 13mm, wood 38mm, steel 13mm. Max. torque 43Nm. Overall length 405mm. Weight 1.7kg.


Battery Type Li-lon
Brand Hitachi
Capacity Steel 13 mm
Capacity Wood 38 mm
Carrying Facility Carry Case
Charge Time 1 hr
Chuck Capacity 13mm
Chuck Type Keyless
Model No DV18DCL2/JR
No Load Speed 0-400 / 0-1500rpm
No. of Batteries Per Pack 2
No. Torque Setting 22
Power Voltage Supply 18 V
Weight Excluding Batteries 4.2

Doc_N

I'd say the Bosch was the better buy. And forget the alternatives with the Ni-Cad batteries - these fail pretty quickly, and you end up throwing the whole drill away because of the ridiculous cost of replacements.

Retro_Bunny

shammyjack wrote: »

That Bosch drill is a DIY version. This baby will have it for breakfast and last 3 times as long for £4.99p more.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/64945

Join screwfix website / mailing list and they regularly send you 5 off a 50 spend with newsletters making it the same price.

shininghero

I got myself this set of Hitachi's on Lithium-ion batteries from Screwfix at £125 (price has gone up) but it's still a bargain as you get two..

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-ds18dcl-18v-li-ion-combi-drill-driver-twin-pack/25400

It comes with it's own carry case etc., and I am so glad I didn't pay extra for the Bosch badge.

*manda*

This drill is now down to £85 until the 5th instore and online (Don't forget quidco)

Accessory pack £15

I know very little about drills and am a total girl with things like this but the research I have done has shown this to be good value and the reviews are excellent. OH will have such an exciting Christmas now!!

scoggs

shammyjack wrote: »

That Bosch drill is a DIY version. This baby will have it for breakfast and last 3 times as long for £4.99p more.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-dv18dcl2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/64945

I wouldn't touch Hitachi after the troubles I had with the drill you have mentioned. Both batteries died within 6 months, trade counter manager said they were getting a lot of these returned for the same reason. Took it back to B&Q and swapped it for a Makita with Ni-Cad batteries. Best thing I ever did.

Just a heads up!!!!!

Doc_N

scoggs wrote: »

I wouldn't touch Hitachi after the troubles I had with the drill you have mentioned. Both batteries died within 6 months, trade counter manager said they were getting a lot of these returned for the same reason. Took it back to B&Q and swapped it for a Makita with Ni-Cad batteries. Best thing I ever did.

Just a heads up!!!!!

There was a time (way, way back in the 1970s) when you could trust the Hitachi name absolutely.

Not the case for a long time now, though.

italiastar

I was looking at this and the guy in B&Q pointed out that the chuck capacity was not as big as usual - despite the description, It looked smaller than 13mm. Hitachi's need 2 hands to twist the chuck, and I've been told that Lion is not all that is cracked up to be. Personally, I'm confused - can anyone recommend a good drill for DIY between £100 - £150 ??