RYOBI R18PD3-0 Cordless Percussion Drill, 18V ONE+, 50 Nm, 13 mm Chuck, Bare Tool - 5133002888

RYOBI R18PD3-0 Cordless Percussion Drill, 18V ONE+, 50 Nm, Bare Tool

The RYOBI R18PD3-0 (article number 5133002888, EAN 4892210149145) is a cordless percussion drill-driver from the ONE+ 18 V platform. It delivers 50 Nm of maximum torque, has a 13 mm ratcheting chuck and two speed ranges - 0 - 500 and 0 - 1800 min^-1. The "-0" suffix in the model code and the word SOLO in the shop name mean the same thing: the tool ships without a battery and without a charger. RYOBI's own data for this article states "No. of batteries supplied: 0" and "Charger included: No". This version is meant for people who already own ONE+ 18 V batteries.

What it is for

The R18PD3 is an all-rounder for three kinds of work, selected with the collar behind the chuck:

• Hammer drilling - rotation plus impact, for brick, blocks and stone; up to Ø13 mm in masonry.
• Plain drilling - rotation only, for wood, metal and plastic. Up to Ø38 mm in wood and Ø13 mm in steel.
• Screwdriving - through the 24-position clutch, which disengages the drive once the set torque is reached and keeps the screw from sinking in or the head from shearing off.

That covers nearly everything around a house: plug holes in a brick wall, assembling furniture, putting up shelves and curtain rails, drilling panelling and chipboard, holes in thin metal profile. The Ø13 mm masonry limit places this among general household and installation tools - for larger holes in concrete you need an SDS+ rotary hammer.

Two speed ranges and a 24-position clutch

The two-speed gearbox picks between force and speed. First gear (0 - 500 min^-1) gives more torque - for screwdriving and for large bits in wood. Second (0 - 1800 min^-1) is for fast drilling with thin bits and for the hammer mode, where high rpm is what makes progress in masonry. The impact rate reaches 6500 bpm in first gear and 23,400 bpm in second.

The clutch has 24 settings plus separate drilling and hammer-drilling positions. In practice: drive a test screw at a middle setting - if the head does not sit flush, go up one notch; if the screw sinks, go down.

Chuck, light and controls

The chuck is keyless, 13 mm (½"), with a ratchet - the clicking as you tighten increases the grip and stops the bit working loose under impact. The 13 mm capacity accepts thicker shanks as well as standard 1/4" bit holders. The tool has an LED work light, a variable speed trigger and a forward/reverse lever.

The ONE+ 18 V platform

RYOBI ONE+ is an 18 V system in which one battery powers the whole range - drills, sanders, lighting and garden equipment. The manufacturer gives the following figures per charge:

RYOBI lists 2.0 Ah as the recommended battery. The real count depends on the material, the condition of the bit and the temperature of the battery.

Technical specifications

What is in the box

• RYOBI R18PD3-0 cordless percussion drill - 1 pc.
• Double-ended bit - 1 pc. RYOBI lists it as the standard equipment for article 5133002888, and it can be seen in the bit holder on the foot of the tool in the official photos.
• NO battery - a ONE+ 18 V battery is bought separately
• NO charger - a ONE+ charger is bought separately
• NO carry case - the article comes in a cardboard carton
• NO drill bits - the drill bits in the photos are for illustration only

The manufacturer does not list an auxiliary side handle or a depth stop for this article - the R18PD3 is a compact one-handed tool.

Working tips

• Pick the right gear. Screwdriving and large bits - first. Thin bits and hammer mode - second. A large bit in second gear in hard timber is the most common cause of overheating.
• Do not lean on it in masonry. Progress comes from the impacts, not from pressure - too much pressure only stalls the rotation and heats the tool.
• Tiles - no hammer. Plain drilling mode and low speed; the impact cracks the glaze.
• Find the clutch setting with a test screw in an offcut of the same material before driving the visible ones.
• Tighten the chuck until it clicks - the ratchet is what keeps the bit from working loose under impact.
• Store the battery off the tool, dry and at room temperature, if you will not be working for a while.

Frequently asked questions