This is my 3rd Hitachi / Metabo drill screwdriver. Got my 1st one (a Hitachi) as a gift from my kids about 20 years ago and thought: "That's pretty lazy if you need to use an electric screwdriver!" But after a few uses, that's pretty much all I use! Fits in my carpenter jean rule pocket, a set of bits and sockets and I'm ready for almost anything! No, it doesnt have the torque to drive in deck screws (yes, it'll remove them but wont drive them into virgin wood- unless you pre-drill a pilot hole)
I pretty much wore out my first Hitachi. It still works ok but pretty beat up! LED doesnt work (the switch) but it keeps torquing away perfectly! Sometimes it bites my hand when it goes from straight to pistol grip but it keeps chugging along! Finally decided to get another one and retire this Hitachi!
Well... Hitachi sold and changed names to Metabo! Same product- kinda snazzed up but definately cheaper plastic! Thinner, motor is somewhat slower and less torque than the Hitachi- but basically works just the same! Great unit! Out of all the electric screwdrives I checked out, thios one it tops. ALL the batteries are the same 3.6v - plenty adequate. I did replace the charger unit with a smaller one and relegated the original Hitachi driver to my 'go-box' tool bag in my truck (I have a couple of rental units)
Decided to get yet another one- while they're still available. Amazon keeps playing with the price- up and down- and this time when they dropped the price- and had a coupon discount too- I jumped at it! Great, practical and useful tool. Maybe I did get 'lazy' in my old age but once you use it, you'll use it often!
Now that I have 3 of these, I have one in my house garage, one in my shop and one in the truck so I dont have to go searching for one! Now I have 6 batteries that only take about 30 min to recharge and seems to last quite a while.
It's a great product. Not as 'solid' as the original Hitachi but certainly not one of those cheap flimsy generic Chinese no name screwdrivers! If I needed another one- or needed to give one as a gift, I'd certainly get another on of these. Hopefully, these Metabo's will last as long as the original Hitachi stuff!
| Brand | Metabo HPT |
|---|---|
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Head Style | Hex |
| Color | Green |
| Special Feature | Ergonomic, Soft Grip |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
| Model Name | DB3DL2 |
| Manufacturer | Koki Holdings America, Ltd |
| Part Number | DB3DL2M |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | DB3DL2 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Style | DB3DL2 Only |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 3.6 Volts |
| Wattage | 5.4 watts |
| Maximum Power | 850 Watts |
| Torque | 44 Inch Pounds |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Special Features | Ergonomic, Soft Grip |
| Included Components | DB3DL2 cordless screwdriver, (2) 1.5Ah 3.6V Lithium Ion Batteries, Quick Charger, Phillips Bit, Case |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Warranty Description | Tool Only - Lifetime, Battery Only - 2 Years |
