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HiKOKI DV18DSDL: 92 Nm kit with 22 clutch positions
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The HiKOKI DV18DSDL is an 18 V combi drill sold as a complete kit with two 5.0 Ah slide batteries, a charger, a side handle and a stacking case. With 92 Nm of rigid torque and 22 clutch positions, it is aimed at joiners, kitchen fitters and builders who need a capable everyday drill rather than the absolute strongest model.
- Max torque
- 92 Nm
- Platform
- HiKOKI 18 V
- Chuck
- Keyless
- Side handle
- Yes
- In the box
- 2 x 5.0 Ah, charger, stacking case
In its favour
- The listing gives 92 Nm rigid torque and 65 mm drilling capacity in wood.
- 22 clutch positions are listed for controlled screwdriving.
- Two BSL1850 batteries, a charger, side handle and stacking case are included.
Good to know
- Masonry capacity is listed at 16 mm, so bigger holes call for an SDS drill.
- The listing does not state whether the motor is brushless.
Our take
The figures in the listing
HiKOKI quotes clamping torque of 43 Nm on a soft joint and 92 Nm on a rigid joint. No load speed is 0 to 400 rpm in low gear and 0 to 1,800 rpm in high. The hammer rate is up to 27,000 blows per minute. Drilling capacities are listed as 16 mm in brick, 13 mm in steel and 65 mm in wood.
The clutch has 22 positions covering 2 to 8 Nm, which gives fine control when driving small screws into soft timber or MDF.
What comes in the kit
Two BSL1850 batteries and a UC18YRSL self ventilated charger are listed, along with a side handle, an insert and a stacking case. With two 5.0 Ah packs, you can work through a full day of drilling and screwing while one charges. The listed weight of 5.75 kg probably covers the full case rather than the drill alone.
Having a charger that is described as self ventilated suggests it is designed to cool packs while charging, although the listing does not give a charge time. Either way, two large packs reduce the chance of waiting for power in the middle of a job.
Limits to be aware of
The listing does not say whether the motor is brushless, and it gives no mention of a kickback control system, unlike the HiKOKI DV36DC or Bosch GSB 18V-110 C. The 16 mm masonry figure is typical for a combi drill, so regular concrete work still calls for an SDS hammer.
Compared with other kits
The DeWalt DCD996P2 is a similar idea: a 95 Nm three speed combi with two 5.0 Ah packs and a TSTAK case. The Milwaukee M18FPD2 offers 135 Nm but with a single battery. The DV18DSDL makes sense for HiKOKI users or anyone who values a fine clutch and two large packs in one box.
Verdict
The DV18DSDL is a solid full kit for trades and keen DIYers who want 92 Nm, a fine 22 step clutch and two 5.0 Ah batteries. If you want the most torque and gyro kickback control, the HiKOKI DV36DC is the step up, and the DeWalt DCD996P2 is the natural rival on the yellow platform.
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