Heavy-duty cast aluminum gear case. All new ergonomic form-fit design with rubber comfort grip. Reverse switch and trigger lock for continuous operation. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Chuck key and plastic case. SPECIFICATIONS: 9 AMP single phase 120V AC 60 Hz high performance 0-3000 strokes per minute motor. 3/8" drill chuck. Wood capacity is 1" and steel capacity is 3/8". Maximum torque of 139 in/lbs. 1" hole saw.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Hitachi 9Amp 3/8 Drill:
I bought this to replace one that was stolen on the job! The crook knew a good tool when he saw one. I hope it gives him many years of service, as I know it will. It is one of the best 3/8" drills I have ever owned, and I know the guy that lifed it from me will agree and enjoy using it...that is if I don't find him first! In any case I would recommend it to anyone that needs a powerful 3/8 hand drill. Evidently a lot of people need one, but it would be nice if they bought their own! Happy drilling you SOB!
Powerful and ergonomic drill with keyed chuck.:
I owned Hitachi D10VH shortly and returned it to Lowes. I purchased this drill from amazon instead. This drill is more powerful, has keyed chuck, which holds drill bits much better than keyless. Build quality is better too. I have pretty short fingers and not large palm but I can still hold this drill pretty well. My Dewalt screw gun has wider grip and makes it really difficult to hold it. Rubber on grip of Hitachi drills does not allow drill to slip from palm and it makes drill stick much better... more info
Lowe's and the Hitachi's:
Just looked over the Hitachi drills at Lowe's last night. The only 3/8" Hitachi corded drill they carry (at the Tigard/Portland, OR store) is the D10VH for about $50. The D10VH looks very similar to the above D10VF - BUT the VH's keyless chuck feels very cheap (lightweight, looseness of the workings) compared with the keyed chucks - it also appears as though the VH's keyless chuck is pressed on the spindle instead of screwed on directly or secured with an internal centered screw as has been customary for... more info
This is a good drill:
I too picked this drill up at Lowe's for a very good price. I don't know if it was mismarked or what, but I only paid $49.99 for this Hitachi D10VF, while Amazon (and everyone else) is asking way more than that! As for the drill, it is very powerful and has a great chuck. With this much torque, there is no way anything but a good keyed chuck would work - and this one fits the bill. The handle is plastic but the gear box is metal. Overall this tool just feels like good quality and it has performed well... more info