Hitachi KC18DBL 4-Tool Lithium-Ion Combo Kit

The Hitachi 18 Volt, 4-tool, pro-grade combo kit includes the DV18DL 18V hammerdrill that offers an incredible 570 in.-lbs. of torque; the CR18DL 18V reciprocating saw; the C18DL heavy-duty 6 1/2in. circular saw and UB18DL 14.4/18V lantern. 10-year limited warranty on tools; 2 years on Li-Ion batteries. Tools Included: Hammerdrill (DV18DL), Recip saw (CR18DL), Circular saw (C18DL), Lantern (UB18DL), Storage Case Included: Yes, Volts: 18, Battery Type: Li-Ion, Battery Included: Yes (2), Charger Included: Yes

It's not normally possible to get the latest technology without paying a premium, but the Hitachi KC18DBL Four-Piece Lithium-Ion Combo Tool Kit is an exception. Here, you get the very latest in cordless tool technology --lithium-ion batteries -- and save a bundle in the process. Buying these four 18-volt tools individually would cost nearly twice as much as the combo kit price.

560 in-lbs of torque allows the Hitachi driver drill to power through the toughest jobs.

Universal charger charges 7.2 volt to 18 volt Hitachi Lithium-Ion batteries as well as NiCd and NiMH batteries of same voltage.

This versatile four-piece kit includes a hammer drill, reciprocating saw, circular saw, and five-position work light. The hammer drill boasts a best-in-class rating of 570 in./lbs. of torque for powering through the toughest jobs, including boring holes in concrete. The heavy-duty circular saw comes with a 6-1/2-inch carbide-tipped blade. The cut-anything/anywhere reciprocating saw features tool- less blade changes and triple-sealed construction for long-term durability. Finally, there's a handy lantern that has two lighting modes: fluorescent and LED.

Also included in the kit are two 3.0-amp-hour, 18-volt lithium-on batteries that offer three times the life at half the weight of standard nicad batteries. And the Universal Battery Charger charges lithium-ion, nicad and nickel-metal hydride batteries ranging from 7.2 to 18 volts. Everything stores in a convenient soft-sided carrying bag.

The kit's three power tools can handle nearly any cutting, drilling, or screw driving job you're likely to encounter, and the work lantern has value far beyond the jobsite. Take it camping, keep it in the car, or use it during a blackout. This four-piece kit would prove invaluable to any professional contractor or serious do-it-yourselfer. -- Joseph Truini

What's in the Box
Hammer drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, lantern, battery, charger, and bag.