Festool 18V Cordless Rotary Hammer KHC 18

Festool Provides a New Rotary Hammer to its 18V Lineup

Festool has been increasing its core device lineup lately, and the newest addition to its 18V roster is the KHC 18 rotary hammer drill. Because the model’s first cordless rotary hammer, we’re what it has to supply and what sorts of work it is going to profit.

• Mannequin: Festool KHC 18
• Three energy modes
• Velocity: 0-980 RPM
• 2.6 joules of influence power
• Variable velocity set off
• Kickback cease
• Drilling capability:
  • Metal: 1/2-inch
  • Wooden: 1 3/16-inch
  • Concrete: 1 inch
• Suitable with SDS-Plus chuck and keyless chuck

The Festool KHC 18 rotary hammer options three modes: hammer mode, drilling mode, and chisel mode. A brushless motor drives speeds as much as 980 RPM and a variable velocity set off enables you to set your velocity to the duty at hand.

This device is appropriate with an SDS chuck or a keyless chuck, and each chuck sorts are included. A fast-change mechanism makes it straightforward to vary out your chuck sort relying on the appliance.

Talking of functions, Festool lists a number of best jobsite situations for the KHC 18 rotary hammer, together with:

• Drilling concrete, stone, and masonry
• Chiseling plaster and tile
• Fastening heavy-duty anchors and concrete screws
• Fastening scaffolding and metal parts
• Fastening substructures and ceiling parts to concrete and masonry
• Fastening kitchen cupboards, cabinets, drywall, and skirting board
• Mixing mortar, plaster, or paint with a mixing rod

Festool included a kickback cease mechanism to scale back the chance of damage or harm within the occasion of a bind-up. There’s additionally a security lock to stop unintentional startup.

• Weight: 5.95 kilos (naked)
• Mud extractor-compatible
• Multi-angle auxiliary deal with
• Rafter hook
• LED gentle
• Software-free depth adjustment

The Festool KHC 18 weighs simply shy of 6 kilos as a naked device. In comparison with different SDS plus rotary hammers, this weight is correct on par with what we count on contemplating its efficiency specs.

This device contains an auxiliary deal with, and you may alter the angle to your desire. The depth cease can be mounted to the deal with for straightforward attain, and it may be adjusted tool-free.

Lastly, you possibly can join the KHC 18 rotary hammer to a appropriate mud extractor (bought individually) to scale back the quantity of mud on the job.

This device retails for $375 as a naked device and there aren’t any equipment choices on the time of writing. It contains an SDS Plus chuck, a keyless chuck, an auxiliary deal with, a depth cease, and a Systainer3 carrying case. Festool backs your buy with a 3-year guarantee once you register your device.

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