What are the best cordless drills for heavy-duty projects?
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Bosch 18V Brushless Compact Hammer Drill GSB18V-535 (or similar 18V heavy-duty model)
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£126.28 ≈ | 18 V | 4 Ah | 535 in-lbs | 0-600 / 0-1,900 | 1/2 in | 2.7 lb | 20+1 |
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Compact brushless 18V hammer drill delivering 535 in-lbs of torque, dual-speed ranges (0-600 and 0-1900 RPM), and hammer action up to 28,500 bpm. Comes with CORE18V 4 Ah battery in kit variants, an all-metal 1/2 in chuck, KickBack Control, and a 20+1 precision clutch - suited for pros needing a powerful, lightweight jobsite drill.
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Kobalt KXDD 1424A-03 24V Brushless 1/2-Inch Drill Driver
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£126.28 ≈ | 24V | 4.0 Ah | 1200 in-lbs | 0-550; 0-2000 | 1/2 in | 2.4 lbs | 24-position |
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Brushless 24V XTR drill driver with a 1/2 in metal keyless chuck, two-speed gearbox, anti-kickback tech, and a 4.0 Ah battery included. Suits tradespeople and DIYers who need high torque (1200 in-lbs) and versatile speed ranges for heavy-duty drilling and driving.
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2904-20 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill
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£148.69 ≈ | 18V | — | 1400 in-lbs | 0-500 / 0-2100 RPM | 1/2 in | 3.3 lb | Mechanical clutch |
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Compact, high-power M18 FUEL hammer drill with a POWERSTATE brushless motor delivering 1400 in-lbs of torque and up to 2100 RPM. Suited for trade professionals needing a powerful, compact hammer drill for drilling and heavy-duty anchor work in confined spaces.
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DeWalt DCD801QQ2 20V MAX XR 1/2-Inch Brushless Hammer Drill
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£186.05 ≈ | 20 V | 4 Ah | — | 0-650/0-2,000 RPM | 1/2 in | — | — |
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Compact 2-speed brushless 20V XR drill/driver with a 1/2 in metal ratcheting chuck, adjustable 3-position LED, and anti-rotation safety system. Supplied as a kit with 4 Ah batteries and charger, it suits pros and serious DIYers who need compact high-performance drilling and fastening.
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FLEX FX1171T-2B 24V Brushless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill
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£171.85 ≈ | 24 V | 2.5 Ah; 5.0 Ah | 1400 in-lbs | 0-550/0-2000 (no-load); 0-700/0-2500 (turbo) | 1/2 in | 3.7 lbs (without battery) | 22+D |
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Brushless 24V 1/2 in drill driver kit with turbo mode, industry-leading 1,400 in-lbs torque, and two batteries (2.5 Ah and 5.0 Ah). Suited for heavy-duty tradespeople and DIYers who need high torque, long runtime, and fast charging.
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Makita GFD02D 40V XGT Brushless Drill Driver
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£328.02 ≈ | 40 V | 2.5 Ah | 585 in.lbs. | 0 - 550 / 0 - 2,200 | 1/2 in | 4.85 lbs | — |
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Compact 40V XGT brushless 1/2 in driver-drill delivering high power and 585 in.lbs. max torque with two-speed gearbox for 0-550 and 0-2200 RPM. Supplied as a kit with two 2.5 Ah batteries and rapid charger; suited to professionals needing durable, high-output cordless drilling and driving.
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