Festool has introduced a new 18V cordless drill, CXS 18, which they market as being “the hero among the small screwdrivers.”
The Festool CXS 18 is called “a portable powerhouse” and delivers “excellent performance”– up to 22 Nm (~ 195 in-lbs) max torque in wood, and also 40 Nm (~ 354 in-lbs) max torque in steel.
The new Festool cordless drill has among the most one-of-a-kind functions I have ever become aware of in a modern cordless power device.
For left-handed people, the Job App can be used to reverse the right-hand/left-hand selector button such that the button no more triggers disturbance by protruding right into the deal with location during the primary application– in clockwise rotation (only in combination with a Bluetooth battery pack).
That feels like a practical function for a portable device such as this.
For all you lefties available– is this a function you would capitalize on? Or have you never ever paid much interest to the direction choice bars of cordless drills as well as drivers?
You will certainly need a Festool 18V Bluetooth battery pack in order to do this, though, and also from Festool’s product photos it doesn’t appear like the drill is kitted with one. Suitable batteries are noted with a white Bluetooth logo design.
The cordless drill has a compact C-shape take care of style for operating in tight spaces as well as is light, considering just 0.70 kg (~ 1.54 pounds), most likely without a battery.
Festool claims that the CXS 18 is compatible with every one of their existing 18V screwdriver add-ons, such as the ones that feature the likewise developed C 18 drill.
The CXS 18 package comes with the drill, a 10mm (~ 3/8 ″) drill chuck, quick-release screwdriver little bit adapter, 2x 3Ah batteries, battery charger, and also Systainer tool box.
Price: £327.22 excluding VAT, or ~$393 at the time of this posting
There is additionally an expanded CXS 18 package, which adds an appropriate angle attachment, a device collection, and also switches over out the Systainer for one with a top-lid storage compartment.
Price: ₤ 415.94 leaving out VAT, or ~$ 500 at the time of this posting
If the drill launches in the USA, the kit options may be a little various, or a minimum of the packed boring as well as driving devices.
The CXS 18 is launching in Europe in May 2023.
Festool United States has not offered press materials or item information, and also right now it is uncertain if or when the CXS 18 will be readily available right here.
