Features

Combi/hammer drill. Power rating 18V, weight with battery 1.6kg, chuck size 10mm max, charging time 1 hour, extra battery, reverse action, two gears, 17 adjustable torque settings, storage case, 6 drill bits; 6 driver bits.

Comments

Chuck easy to turn and tighten. Very stiff to change and fit battery. A lot of vibration in use and very noisy. Quite compact.

Stockist: 023 8049 4333 www.draper.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 07

Features

18V; weight: 3kg; 3 gears; 13mm chuck; 24 torque settings; hammer action; extra handle.

Comments

Full marks on all materials. Auxiliary handle for better control. Heaviest drill tested.

Stockist: 01628 894400 www.ryobipower.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 07

Features

Combi/hammer. Power rating 18V, weight with battery 2.7kg, chuck size 13mm max, LED battery charge indicator, charging time 1 hour, extra battery, reverse action, two gears, electric break, 20 adjustable torque settings plus drill and hammer, storage case, 6 drill bits; 6 driver bits, wrist strap, built-in spirit level.

Comments

Very thorough instructions. Well balanced and good secondary handle helps give extra support and control. Chuck a bit awkward to tighten. Torque setting stiff to alter. Handle quite wide.

Stockist: 0845 602 1381 www.jcb-powerproducts.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 07

Features

Drill/driver. Power rating 14.4V, weight with battery 1.6kg, lithium-ion battery, chuck size 13mm max, charging time 1 hour, extra battery, reverse action, two gears, 16 adjustable torque settings, in-built drilling light, storage case.

Comments

Good quality, compact model with in-built light. Chuck and torque easy to alter and tighten. Good screw driving performance but less impressive at drilling through masonry and ceramic tiles. Expensive but easy to use.

Stockist: 01908 211678 www.makitauk.com

GHI Test Report - May 07

Features

Hammer/drill/driver. Power rating 14.4V, weight with battery 2kg, chuck size 10mm max, NiCd battery, charging time 1 hour, extra battery, reverse action, two gears, 17 adjustable torque settings, storage case, extra handle, double-ended screwdriver bits

Comments

Combi/hammer. Power rating 18V, weight with battery 2.7kg, chuck size 13mm max, LED battery charge indicator, charging time 1 hour, extra battery, reverse action, two gears, electric break, 20 adjustable torque settings plus drill and hammer, storage case, 6 drill bits; 6 driver bits, wrist strap, built-in spirit level.

Stockist: 0844 7360107 www.skileurope.com

GHI Test Report - May 07