Looking for the most powerful cordless drill
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Georgewerr
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Just saw a review of a new Dewalt drill that is 20% more powerful then the previous version I will see if I can find the review
ddawg16
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Now you have done it
Here is a cordless
They make one....it's powered with PVC
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OHMS LAW
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I have the Milwaukee 1/2 fuel that came with the hex driver. I use it to drill into heavy truck frame. Use it to drill from 1/4 all the way up to 5/8 reamer. I sometimes push it further than what you would think possible for a cordless drill but it keeps coming back for more. I like to run it on 1 for most drilling. But it can snap your wrist if you aren’t careful
Georgewerr
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Found it
JRC3
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Bauer. They also have a great warranty.
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Bigblockyeti
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The most powerful cordless drill won't be electric.
lafester
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The new dewalt power detect hammer drill is also pretty impressive.
bob15
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If you want cordless (though I would stick with an electric drill), I'd look at the Metabo BS18LTX-3 drill https://www.metabo.com/us/enus/tools/cordless-tools/cordless-drill-screwdriver/bs-18-ltx-3-bl-q-i-602355620-cordless-drill-screwdriver.html
Or go gas (not my saw):
Or go gas (not my saw):
39CAMC
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My gooseneck trailer did not come with hydraulic landing gear and when I figured out that adding it would cost $2k *and* involve basically rebuilding the front frame of the trailer, I looked for other solutions.
I removed the jack handle and put the bolt back in the shaft and then made a fitting out of round tube that engages around that and accepts a 1/2" square drive.
I use a DeWalt Model# DCD996B to turn it and it works fine where a smaller Porter Cable would not (nor would a cordless impact, wrong kind of power)
I am sure there are newer more powerful models, and I am sure Milwaukee has a similar unit, but any of these will handle any drilling need you could ever have.
Mine is powerful enough that you have to always use the handle and be very careful when the jack comes to the stops or it will kick back and hurt you. I have sprained my wrist before when not being careful.
DaveW
I removed the jack handle and put the bolt back in the shaft and then made a fitting out of round tube that engages around that and accepts a 1/2" square drive.
I use a DeWalt Model# DCD996B to turn it and it works fine where a smaller Porter Cable would not (nor would a cordless impact, wrong kind of power)
I am sure there are newer more powerful models, and I am sure Milwaukee has a similar unit, but any of these will handle any drilling need you could ever have.
Mine is powerful enough that you have to always use the handle and be very careful when the jack comes to the stops or it will kick back and hurt you. I have sprained my wrist before when not being careful.
DaveW
Leaflessshadetree
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Have you considered getting a speed reducer?
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The Hilti 22 volt 4 speed is very very strong in low gear. It is very useful having 4 speeds as it will go very slow/high torque or very fast/medium torque, plus 2 speeds in the middle. I forget the model number, but it is the only 4 speed 22 volt hilti drill/driver. My favorite "big" cordless drill by a mile. I think AvE has a review on it too. I dont like all hilti cordless stuff, their impact was to weak for my needs so I sent it back, but some of their stuff is awesome and a very good warranty.
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PhysicsDude
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All the major brands have a powerful drill that will suite your needs. Picking a drill over another drill because it has 7% more torque is dumb, in my opinion.
I think it comes down to other features that appeal to you, such as battery availability, other tools, electronic clutch, 3 or 4 speed gearboxes, etc.
I myself recently upgraded to the 3 speed Metabo quick chuck drills, and I absolutely love them.
I think it comes down to other features that appeal to you, such as battery availability, other tools, electronic clutch, 3 or 4 speed gearboxes, etc.
I myself recently upgraded to the 3 speed Metabo quick chuck drills, and I absolutely love them.
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I know you said cordless but if you’re near a power source nothing beats a corded drill. Especially if you are using it for metal, the Milwaukee 1/2 drills are one of the best out there.
If you’re looking for something that has power and is easily picked up/used the M12 fuel impact driver is awesome.
I use it for everything like: random jobs at the house, bolts in and around the car(1/4 and 3/8 square adapters), and even woodworking (With 1/4 hex drill bits). It has about 100ft lbs of torque and I would immediately replace this if I ever lost it or it broke.
Between these two I haven’t needed much else for my drilling needs. I also forget that I have a cheap Ryobi 1/2 18V drill but it almost never gets used.
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If you’re looking for something that has power and is easily picked up/used the M12 fuel impact driver is awesome.
I use it for everything like: random jobs at the house, bolts in and around the car(1/4 and 3/8 square adapters), and even woodworking (With 1/4 hex drill bits). It has about 100ft lbs of torque and I would immediately replace this if I ever lost it or it broke.
Between these two I haven’t needed much else for my drilling needs. I also forget that I have a cheap Ryobi 1/2 18V drill but it almost never gets used.
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Dewalt has a 60v (flexvolt) drill which is probably the king if you are looking for the most powerful drill available.
With power comes size, though, and I don’t want to be drilling holes in drywall with that thing.
The flexvolt batteries fit the regular 20v Dewalt drill, though. So that’s another option.
With power comes size, though, and I don’t want to be drilling holes in drywall with that thing.
The flexvolt batteries fit the regular 20v Dewalt drill, though. So that’s another option.
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Hilti has some crazy strong cordless drills. I have a 22 volt hilti. It will hurt you easily if not paying attention. It has 4 speeds, so going very slow to very fast and in between is possible.
Your post is very timely. Since the OP first asked the question about 4 years ago, they're bound to be looking for a new drill about now.
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bcradio
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I believe a spammer started this thread back up and likely the mod deleted his post
Awww now I feel bad for poking fun.
alinc100
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No need to worry, the OP has a habit of posting a question,letting the forum do his leg work and then never responds in the thread again.
dnschmidt
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The answer is the Bosch 18V Profactor. TTC did a test on all of the top of the line contenders and it beat out all the drills tested. Comes with a Rohm chuck too which is never a bad thing.
Tactile
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A lot has happened in the power tool world in 4 years! 
Bosch GSB 18V-150 with ProCore batteries.
Bosch GSB 18V-150 with ProCore batteries.
rancherbill
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-Pick a brand.
-Look at features
-Bonus if its brushless.
-Buy the most expensive one that meets your requirements.
ALL Brands have DIY and commercial models. The DIY will do the max spec for a while, but you risk burning them out if you do it too often or for too long.
-Look at features
-Bonus if its brushless.
-Buy the most expensive one that meets your requirements.
ALL Brands have DIY and commercial models. The DIY will do the max spec for a while, but you risk burning them out if you do it too often or for too long.