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HiKOKI KC18DEWAZ: 140 Nm drill plus 175 Nm impact
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HiKOKI's KC18DEWAZ is for buyers who want strong numbers and a battery that can grow with them. The drill is rated at 140 Nm hard torque and the impact driver at 175 Nm, but the real point of difference is the battery: two MultiVolt BSL36A18 packs listed as 5.0 Ah at 18 V and 2.5 Ah at 36 V. The same packs can therefore power HiKOKI's 36 V tools as well.
- Drill
- DS18DE, 140 Nm
- Impact tool
- WH18DE 1/4 inch hex, 175 Nm
- Batteries
- 2 x MultiVolt 36 V 2.5 Ah / 18 V 5.0 Ah
- Charger
- UC18YSL3
- Case
- HSC III system case
In its favour
- The drill has 22 torque settings and Reaction Force Control that stops the motor on a sudden jam.
- MultiVolt packs run 18 V tools and HiKOKI 36 V tools, according to the listing.
- The impact tool is listed at 175 Nm, high for its class.
Good to know
- The listing calls the drill DS18DE, so check whether it has a hammer mode for masonry.
- Boxed kit weight is listed at 7 kg, so it is a kit for the van or workshop.
Our take
Features named in the listing
The DS18DE drill has 22 torque settings, which gives fine steps between a gentle screw in softwood and a firm drive into hardwood. HiKOKI also lists reaction force control, a gyro sensor based system that stops the motor if the tool is suddenly overloaded. That is the moment a large bit catches and tries to twist your wrist, so it is a safety feature worth having on a 140 Nm tool.
The WH18DE is described as an impact wrench with a 1/4 inch hex drive. The listing says it keeps going without stalling under load at lower speeds, which suggests it is tuned for long screws rather than just quick small fixings.
Box contents and weight
Amazon lists one UC18YSL3 charger, the DS18DE drill, the WH18DE driver, two MultiVolt packs and an HSC III system case. The boxed weight is given as 7 kg. The listing does not say whether the DS18DE has a hammer function, and the model name suggests a drill driver, so check this before relying on it for brick and block.
How it compares with Bosch and Metabo
Against the Bosch GSB 18V-110 C and GDR 18V-210 C kit, HiKOKI claims more drill torque and less driver torque. The Bosch drill clearly has percussion for masonry up to 16 mm. The Metabo Combo Set 2.8.4 pairs a drill driver with a 200 Nm impact tool, so the HiKOKI sits between the two on driver output and leads them both on stated drill torque.
The 36 V option is unique in this guide. If you expect to buy a large circular saw or mitre saw later, the HiKOKI battery plan avoids buying a separate platform.
Details to confirm
The listing gives no chuck size, speed range or warranty term, so those details need checking with HiKOKI or the seller. The HSC III case keeps both tools, the charger and the packs together in one box.
Verdict
Pick the KC18DEWAZ if you want high rated drill torque, fine clutch control and packs that also run 36 V tools. If you drill a lot of masonry, the Bosch GSB 18V-110 C pairing has confirmed percussion, and the DeWalt DCK276P2 adds a sturdy TOUGHSYSTEM box.
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Amazon listing title: KC18DEWAZ Cordless Combo Kit (1 Cordless Drill DS18DE, Max. Fixed Torque (Hard): 140 Nm, 1 Battery Impact Wrench 1/4 Inch WH18DE, Max. Fixed Torque: 175 Nm, 18 V, Brushless)