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HiKOKI DS18DC: 140 Nm kit with two 5.0 Ah batteries
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HiKOKI's DS18DC is a non hammer drill driver with a headline figure that tops our guide: 140 Nm of torque. It arrives as a complete kit with two 5.0 Ah batteries, a quick charger and a case, so it suits anyone starting fresh on HiKOKI's 18 V system. The pitch is trade level power for drilling and screwing, with an electronic safety net if a bit binds.
- Max torque
- 140 Nm
- Voltage
- 18 V
- Chuck
- 13 mm quick clamp
- Motor
- Brushless
- In the box
- 2 x 5.0 Ah, charger, case
In its favour
- The listing states 140 Nm of torque, the highest of any drill driver here.
- Reactive Force Control stops the motor if the bit binds suddenly.
- Two 5.0 Ah batteries, a quick charger and a carrying case are included.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the number of clutch settings.
- A kit with two large packs makes this the most costly way into the guide.
Our take
Power and motor
The listing gives 18 V, 140 Nm of torque and a top speed of 2,000 rpm from a brushless motor. HiKOKI says the brushless design brings longer life, better efficiency and less maintenance. For large spade bits, self feed bits and long timber screws, that torque reserve means the drill rarely stalls.
Both drilling capacities in the specs are given as 13 mm, which looks like the chuck size rather than a true wood capacity, so treat that figure with care.
Reactive Force Control
RFC is HiKOKI's kickback control. The listing says it stops the motor in case of sudden overload, which protects the user and the tool. On a drill this strong, a sudden catch in a knot or a hole saw jamming can wrench your wrist, so having the motor cut out quickly is valuable.
The listing does not say whether a side handle is included, so it is worth checking if you plan to use large bits.
What you get in the case
Two 5.0 Ah batteries, a quick charger, the 13 mm quick release chuck and a carrying case are listed. Two large packs mean one can charge while the other works, and 5.0 Ah gives good runtime for a high torque tool. The listed weight is 2.1 kg.
HiKOKI describes the housing as compact with a soft touch handle for working in tight spaces.
How it compares
The Bosch GSR 18V-110 C offers 110 Nm and a metal chuck, but it is sold bare. The Milwaukee M12FDDX kit is smaller and more flexible with four heads, at 34 Nm. The DS18DC is the one to pick if you want maximum torque in a straight drill driver and need batteries and a charger as well.
Verdict
The DS18DC is a strong buy for tradespeople and serious DIYers who want a complete, high torque drill driver kit without a hammer. If you already own Bosch packs, the GSR 18V-110 C is the cheaper route, and for installation work in cabinets the Milwaukee M12FDDX is easier to fit into small spaces.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless drill drivers
Amazon listing title: HiKOKI Cordless Drill Driver - 18V, 140Nm Torque, Brushless Motor, RFC, 13mm Quick Clamp Chuck - with 2X 5.0Ah Batteries, Box