C12 and C15 torque difference

[skids]

I searched and read old threads, couldn't really get my answer. Just seems abotu 50/50 people liking the c12 and c15..Is the torque really that significantly better in the c15? from the manuals, it seems like the c12 is the better value since they upped the AH. The torque is measured at 20nm for the c12 and 25nm for the c15. Is it really worth the extra weight and price to get the c15 for this small amount? I love the way the c12 feels in the hand, but want to hear some real world experience with the difference in torque in a real world application.

I only ask because every so often I may use an auger bit but to blast through some lumber. I think the c12 can handle it, but would want alot of torque for that. I just assume pull out my Hilti corded at that point..But I am curious about how different the torque performance is between these two drills. They seem awfully close, but feel  alot different in the hand (weightwise). Is the c15 that much more gutsy??

 

[cue003]

I am curious as well.

 

[skids]

I am curious as well.

I got my answer elsewhere, drew it out from the specs..Basically the 15 is about 20% more overall torque than the 12. One of my priorities when I set out for a new drill was to get one that was smaller/lighter than my panasonic 15.6 but had some guts, so it could handle the occasional large task. e.g. using an auger bit to bore a hole in 2x material..When I looked at all the specs on paper, the weight difference between the c12 to the c15 seemed significant, but when I actually held them in hand, it didn't actually feel much different.

The c12 is a slick drill, I like the size with the shorter battery, but I decided to go with the 15 since the drill I am replacing is/was an absolute beast of a cordless and I own another panasonic 14.4 brushless Impact driver, which is a beast as well. The c15 should compliment this nicely. Truth is I could have probably gone with the c12 and would have been fine, but with the c15 you can use the batteries with other festool equipment. Also, the c15 is backwards compatible and will work with the c12 battery-not that anyone would want that but worth mentioning.

So far I love the c15 and glad I went with it.

 

[Toto]

Quite interesting, I am a kitchen fitter and I have 2 c12 .  I stupidly got rid of my T18 as it was just to clumsy for me so now thinking instead of buying another T18 I may just go for a C15 as I love the way the C12 feel but just need another drill for heavier tasks.
Has anyone compared the C15 to a T18?

 

[BravoRomeo]

Haven't compared the C15 to the T18, but wanted a drill to replace my trusty old Panasonic, and strong enough to bore holes in 100-year-old fir framing for a rewiring project. So far, so good! The C15 is a very stout drill, and easily on par with a brushed 18V drill. The T18 must be a monster... any more torque, and I'd want the option of a side handle. I prefer the C-style grip otherwise, so that pushed me to the C15 kit.

If you want compact, the CXS makes a nice companion to any of the larger drills. It is my go-to drill for a surprising number of projects. The lightness, compactness, controllability, and right angle head make it perfect as a driver. Most recent use was easily removing and reinstalling a nose gear faring my airplane, where there are screws in some really awkward spots that you'd normally reach for a stubby screwdriver and contort your hand to work them in our out. Two seconds with the CXS and right angle head.

By the way, my C15 came with a sample Centrotec drill bit. I finally tried it the other day. Holy smokes! That thing is razor sharp and ejects chips well. I want more of those.