Drill/ Impact Combo Suggestions?

[SCguy]

I'm looking for a cordless drill / impact combo. Got any suggestions under $300? I've been looking at the Makita LCT300W for $259.99. It has good reviews, and comes with a free battery offer now. This a decent set?

Thanks,

RD

 

[l_bilyk]

I'm looking for a cordless drill / impact combo. Got any suggestions under $300? I've been looking at the Makita LCT300W for $259.99. It has good reviews, and comes with a free battery offer now. This a decent set?

Thanks,

RD

Go or it... that's one of the best kits on the market

 

[TxDoc]

Something else for consideration:

$279.00

These have a 5-year guarantee, tool and batteries. Also, these batteries are lithium manganese, instead of lithium cobalt technology.

http://www.toolup.com/milwaukee/0824-24p.html

MILWAUKEE 0824-24P
V18 Drill + Free Impact Kit
MILWAUKEE V18 Cordless Hammer Drill / Driver Kit w/bonus 0881-20 Impact Driver


1--V18™ 1/2 in. Hammer-Drill Kit
High Power Motor delivers 550 in-lbs. of torque

Battery Pack can be installed from the front or rear to fit in tight areas

V18™ Lithium-Ion Battery weighs 1/2 lbs. less than comparable NiCd batteries and offers up to 50% longer run-time

V18™ Li-Ion 3.0 Ahr Batteries for long run-time vs 1.5 Ahr

SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 18 DC
No Load Speed 0-450/0-1,700 RPM
No Load BPM 0-7,200/0-27,200
Torque 550 in.-lbs. vs 450 in. lbs.
Chuck Type Keyless, Metal
Reversible Battery Yes
Spindle Lock Yes
Clutch Settings 24
Capacity in Steel 1/2 in.
Capacity in Wood 2-9/16 in.
Length 10-5/8 in.
Tool Weight 6.2 lbs.

2-V18™ 1/4 in. Hex Mid-Size Impact Driver
All-Metal Gear and Impact Mechanism for extended heavy duty use

High Torque for fast driving and fastening

Built-in LED illuminates dark work spots

Overmold Soft-Grip Handle reduces vibration

Variable Speed Trigger for better control of the fastener

Battery Fuel Gauge displays remaining run-time

SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 18 DC
Drive Size 1/4 in. Hex
Torque 1,400 in.-lbs. vs 1,280 in. lbs
No Load Speed 0-2,600 RPM
No Load BPM 0-3,200
Reversible Battery
Electric Brake Yes
Length 7-7/8 in.
Tool Weight 3.4 lbs.

Many good choices out there. Little differences in numbers are not something you may ever notice. Some like them, not a biggie to me. Keep looking and asking. Good luck on your search!

 

[l_bilyk]

Yeah but the milwaukee impact driver is HUGE!

 

[Ye Moderne Locksmitherie]

I got the 7 piece set, which included the impact driver, the driver-drill, circular saw, angle grinder flashlight and demo saw.....

The ONLY tool of the bunch that was a total dissapointment was the Angle Grinder.

The dedicated driver is not what you might be wanting for automotive work.... stick with air for that.

But it is useful for screwign in decks/pickets stuff like that.

Buy it for the combo driver/drill... not for the thrown in items.

The 6 piece set is about 599.00 at Costco... jsut be SURE they are giving you the better version, not the cheaper... more than one 18V product in the line.

But for working on cars.... I would get air tools.

MAkita is made in China.... Pay US price, get Chinese. And no fortune cookie in the kit, but it comes in a tool bag that is worth 150.00 !

 

[Jbullfrog]

I bought the white compact Makita set a month ago and love it. The difference between the white compacts and the regular green tools are the batteries. The white tools have 1.5 amp/hour and the green ones come with 3 amp/hour Lithium ion batteries. The white tools have the same charger and will accept the bigger batteries as well.

I drove 14 3/8x4" lags into a 130 year old 6x8 timber sill for the floor joists of an addition with the impact and it didn't balk a bit. I also used them for a deck over the 4th week-end. The 15 minute charger makes up for the shorter battery run time.

The white Makitas have the same parts explosions as the green ones, just the smaller batteries and better balance.

 

[Dale]

I built a 24' X 40' weld-up metal shop building and used my 18 volt Ryobi impact driver to run all of the several thousand screws it took for the sides, roof and trim. I don't know how any one can make one any better. And by the way for the late nights the little LED light was useful.

 

[toolfreak]

I'm looking for a cordless drill / impact combo. Got any suggestions under $300? I've been looking at the Makita LCT300W for $259.99. It has good reviews, and comes with a free battery offer now. This a decent set?

Thanks,

RD

I have that kit and it is well worth the money. I like how small they are and they have plenty of power.