All About Hitachi HXP LI-ION Battery Technology.

 

Hitachi’s high powered HXP li-ion battery technology boasts it has reinvented the way the power tool world uses cordless power tools. It has three times longer run time, fade free power and almost half the weight of normal batteries. In fact, the HXP Li-ion Battery offers up to 40% less weight than standard Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh batteries.

The Hitachi Hxp Li-ion produces consistent power with no RPM slowdown, unlike traditional Ni-Mh/Ni-Cd and other competitive Li-ion batteries. Hitachi’s circuit technology in the HXP and universal charger prevents the battery from losing full power when in use and overheating when charging, ensuring a full charge each time.

They have a neat interchangeable HXP battery platform. HXP Li-ion batteries are exclusively designed to fit Hitachi’s line of DMR 14.4/18 volt cordless power tools, but also allowing users to upgrade their existing Hitachi 14.4/18 volt cordless with HXP Li-ion battery technology.

The HXP batteries are equipped with a current interruption detection system, thermal protector and an electronic switch to protect the battery against overcharge and discharge. HXP batteries have a low power dicharge while in storage, assuring that your tools will always be ready when you are! This battery package definitely carries a “powerful punch”

Hitachi Hammer Drill Review – DV 18DL

This review is for the Hitachi Hammer Drill that came in the kit KC18DCL that we bought from tylertool.com.  The model number for this drill is DV18DL.  This drill packs a lot of power and produces 570lbs of torque.  Compare that with the Milwaukee V28 that produces 600lbs of toque, and the Hitachi is only an 18V.  While most hammer drills have two speed settings, the Hitachi has 4 settings.  The four settings are 0-200/400/900/1800 rpm, so as a user you do have lots of control.  One feature we really like is the unique access to the carbon brushes.  On the back of the drill you have easy access  to change the brushes once they get worn out.

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Hitachi Impact Driver Review – WH 18DL

 

 

We reviewed the Hitachi combo kit model number  KC18DCL we bought from tylertool.com.  Inside this kit is the Hitachi Impact Driver model number WH18DL.  To learn more about impact drivers, you can see our article on impact drivers.

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Hitachi Battery and Charger Review

 

 

This review is for the Hitachi Lithium Ion batteries and charger we bought from tylertool.com.  These came in the Hitachi combo kit model number KC18DCL.  You can also buy these sperately.  The model number for the batteries is EBM1830 and the charger model number is UC 18YRL.

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Hitachi Contractor Bag Review

 

 

This is the Hitachi tool bag that came in the kit KC18DCL that we purchased from Tylertool.com.  This tool bag is made from a heavy duty Nylon with two handles to carry the bag.  On the outside there are a couple small pockets to hold hand tools you might access often.  Once you zip open the bag, there are two pockets.  One designed for the charger and the other is a small nylon mesh with a zipper.  This bag will hold all the tools in this kit with room left over for other tools.

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Hitachi 18V Review – Kit KC18DCL

This review is for the hitachi 18V lithium Ion combo kit model number KC18DCL.  After we did our shopping we found prices starting at $289 and up.  Amazon was selling this kit for $420.  We ended up buying this kit through tylertool.com for the cheapest price $289, and received free shipping.  We have always had a good experience with tylertool, so since they had the lowest price and free shipping we couldn’t go wrong.

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Hitachi Offers 3 New Gas Nailers

We recieved this lastest news from tylertool.com that Hitachi introduced three new Gas Nailers.  The three new nailers are the finishing NT65GS 16 gauge straight nailer, NT65GB angle nailer and the NT65GA angle nailer.  These three nailers use gas and the Lithium Ion batteries to power each pull of the trigger. Since they are battery and gas, you don’t have the pneumatic bulky cords.

The Hitachi nailer can hold up to 2-1/2″ fasteners and have the capacity to hold up to 100 per mag.  With their double action reciprocating piston system, they can fire two nails per second.  The Hitachi nailers use the Dry Fire Lockout which prevents activation when the nails come to an end.  This is a great feature as it lets the user know when to replace the mag., prevents damage to work and prolongs the life of the tool and cartridge.  Hitachi also has a detachable no-mar nose which helps protect your work also.

The Hitachi nail guns us a .6 oz fuel rod which give about 1,200 shots.  These nailers use a 3.6 V Lithium Ion battery which can be charged in about an hour. 

These kits come with the nailer, 2 -3.6v Lithium batteries, ac charger with automotive adapter, carrying case, saftey glasses, no-mar tip and hex bar wrenches.  The fuel rods are sold speratly.  The Hitachi nailer fuel rods product number is – 728981