New ergonomic design and powerful, high performance motor. Comfortable form-fit rubber grip handle with 2-finger trigger and variable speed control reversible switch. Heavy-duty metal gear housing with electric brake. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1 each: ch uckwrench (drill chuck with key type), side handle and case. SPECIFICATIONS: 9 amp, 120V, 710W max. output, 0-600 RPM, 651 in.-lbs max torque. Drilling capacity: twist bit 1/2", hole saw 2-3/4" in steel. Flat bit 1-1/2", auger bit 1-1/2", self feed bit 2-9/16" and hole saw 4-1/2" in wood. 11-15/16" overall tool length. 4.6 lbs. tool weight.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Contractor strong but still compact. Side handle extension a plus.:
I purchased this Hitachi to replace a supposedly-heavy-duty 1/2" Craftsman drill that ground down to a halt in the middle of its infancy. (I was drilling sheetmetal for a seat bracket, nothing special, and it flat died. This was roughly the tenth time I had used the drill.) After asking some friends in the know and researching amp/torque levels online, I began looking for the Hitachi. By getting an Amazon C/C I ended up paying a hair over $100. I couldn't be happier. In the last month I have drilled fence... more info
Tons of torque.:
Without going to a large right angle drill or hole-hawg you're not going to get more powerful than this. I've given mine a serious workout with large hole-saws, self feed auger bits, large metal drill bits, and driving lag bolts. Nothing is a problem. Need more power? Press the trigger down a little further. Just watch out, if the bit binds up its you that's going for the ride...
Torque:
If you want a drill with tons of torque, this drill is for you. I'm a big guy (fat) & I can really lean on this drill without stopping, or slowing it down much which is uncommon these days. Look at all the others & I don't think you can find one with more torque without spending alot more.
Very nice drill!:
Very solid performance. Haven't had any trouble with mine. Really powerful.