Rockwell has just announced a new 16V Lithiumtech line to fill the gap between 18/20v and 12v tools. The 16V Impact Driver RK2611K2 is only 4.9″ long which is very short for compact spaces. It has 950 in-lbs of torque which pretty much edges out all 12V Impacts except for Milwaukee’s upcoming brushless M12 FUEL. It ties the 12v DeWALT DCF815 at 950 in-lbs of torque.
The Rockwell 16V Drill/DCF815Driver RK2600K2 has 302 in-lbs of torque. It has a 16 torque setting clutch, spindle lock and a two-speed (0-400/0-1500, no-load rpm) gearbox. Both tools come with a 30 minute charger and two 1.3 Ah batteries. The great thing about Rockwell is that if you register your tool you get free batteries for life. So when your battery is toast, you can swap it out for a new for free. Both tools are priced at $139.99 each.
Interesting. I though that with the rise of the 12V tools we’d seen the last of the mid-voltage tools.
Looks like a nice tool, but I did notice at my local lowes they had a hard time selling the cordless rockwell tools and they had nice displays with demo tools and video monitors. I all most bought the little sds drill they had on display. I just want to stick to one battery platform if possible.
Considering the price and specs, these tools aren’t impressive at all, and I don’t foresee them becoming popular at all. If that holds true, additional tools using the same battery system are unlikely, which will kill whatever popularity they do gain.
it is rather hard to justify having another battery line to deal with…. but we will see how they sell!
seems like hey are making random voltages to try and find some niche markets like computer monitors. You have 23,24,25 inches and then you have 23.5,23.45. they definitely need bigger batteries.
It looks small and compact compared to the 18/20v platform. It would be hard to justify having more chargers were I charge my batteries in my truck. But the tools do look good and I’m on fence of buying them. Maybe buy and put in my garage were I don’t need full power all the time on smaller projects. Do some more reviews please on them.
I’m with you guys. Mid range tool with sub par stats. The Milwaukee M12 line and now their brush less blow these tools away. I see Rockwell 12v drills for next to nothing price wise but maybe they should just keep expanding and improving on that line. Buying into another set is costly and when that set settles at nearly the same level as the competitions 12v line you have to wonder what Rockwell is thinking.