RYOBI RPD18-0 18V ONE+ Cordless Percussion Drill/Driver, 52 Nm, Bare Tool (No Battery or Charger) - 5133005438

RYOBI RPD18-0 18V ONE+ Cordless Percussion Drill/Driver, 52 Nm, Bare Tool

Article 5133005438 is the RYOBI RPD18-0 percussion drill/driver from the ONE+ 18 V platform. The "-0" suffix means one thing, and it matters: the machine is supplied without a battery and without a charger. The manufacturer's own specification states "No. of batteries supplied: 0" and "Charger included: No". This version is for people who already own ONE+ 18 V batteries. If you are starting from scratch, a kit is the right article - for example RPD18-2C20ST, which comes with two 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger in the box.

Watch the designations: RPD18-0 is not the same machine as R18PD3-0 or RPD18BL1-0. This listing is article 5133005438, EAN 4892210198235.

What it is for

The RPD18-0 is an all-rounder for the three most common jobs at home and on site: drilling in wood and metal, hammer drilling in masonry and driving screws with a controlled clutch. The maximum diameters quoted by the manufacturer are 38 mm in wood, 13 mm in steel and 13 mm in masonry. That covers wall plugs for shelves, curtain rails, cabinets and TV brackets in brick or concrete, furniture assembly, plasterboard work and everyday small repairs.

This is not a rotary hammer. The impact here is mechanical - two ribbed washers knocking against each other - not pneumatic. For occasional holes up to 13 mm in brick and concrete that is enough; for frequent holes in reinforced concrete and for chiselling you need an SDS-Plus rotary hammer.

Key advantages

• 52 Nm of maximum torque - enough for long screws in hardwood and for large-diameter bits.
• Three modes - hammer drilling in masonry, plain drilling in wood, metal and plastic, and screwdriving through the clutch.
• Two-speed gearbox: 0 - 450 min^-1 in first gear for torque and control, 0 - 1750 min^-1 in second for fast drilling.
• 24 clutch settings - the screw sits flush with the surface without snapping the head or sinking through the panel.
• All-metal 13 mm keyless ratcheting chuck - grips the bit harder and wears more slowly than plastic chucks.
• LED work light over the working area - useful inside a cabinet, behind furniture and in a dark corner.
• Variable speed trigger and forward/reverse - speed is metered with your finger, undoing is on the same control.
• 1.2 kg without a battery - the machine can be held overhead without tiring your wrist.

Impact rate and real work in masonry

In hammer mode the impact rate is 0 - 7,200 min^-1 in first gear and 0 - 28,000 min^-1 in second. A higher impact rate goes together with higher speed, so brick and aerated concrete are drilled in second gear with moderate pressure. The manufacturer declares a vibration level of 15.1 m/s² when drilling into concrete and 1.5 m/s² when drilling into metal (K = 1.5 m/s²), a sound pressure level of 90 dB(A) and a sound power level of 101 dB(A) (K = 5 dB(A)). For long sessions in concrete, hearing protection is not optional.

The ONE+ 18 V platform - one battery for the whole range

Any RYOBI ONE+ 18 V battery fits this machine, whether it is 2.0 Ah or 5.0 Ah. The same battery powers the rest of the range - drill drivers, angle grinders, saws, garden tools and lighting. According to RYOBI's official figures, on one charge the RPD18 drives and drills:

• 2.0 Ah - about 600 screws of 4 x 32 mm or 220 holes of 13 x 50 mm in wood;
• 2.5 Ah - about 745 screws or 275 holes;
• 4.0 Ah - about 1,240 screws or 456 holes;
• 5.0 Ah - about 1,550 screws or 570 holes.

With a 2.0 Ah battery the machine weighs 1.6 kg per EPTA. A larger battery buys more work between charges but adds weight - for overhead work 2.0 Ah is more comfortable, for a full day 4.0 or 5.0 Ah makes more sense.

Technical specifications

What is in the box

• Cordless percussion drill/driver RYOBI RPD18-0, 18 V
• 1 x double-ended bit
• Operator's manual

That is the complete list. A battery, a charger, a case and a bag are not included - the machine is supplied in a cardboard carton. The manufacturer lists the double-ended bit as the only standard equipment.

Working tips

• Select the gear before you start, not during the cut. The selector is moved with the machine stopped - first gear for screwdriving and large bits, second for drilling small diameters.
• Start at a low clutch setting and raise it until the screw sits flush. That way you do not snap heads or strip the hole in chipboard.
• Switch the hammer off for wood and metal. In those materials impact only breaks up the edge of the hole and wears out the bit.
• Use moderate pressure in masonry. With a mechanical hammer more force does not speed up drilling; it only loads the bearings and overheats the bit.
• For holes over 13 mm in concrete use a rotary hammer. This machine is not designed for that and will be overloaded.

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