[NEW] Festool TID 18 Impact Driver + Combo Kits Coming July 1st - ORDER NOW (US)

[Shane Holland]

Hello, FOG friends, some exciting news!

Festool USA has announced that the new Festool TID 18 Impact Driver will be coming to the U.S. market on July 1st starting at only $199, pre-order now!

PRE-ORDER NOW!

With the new TID 18 also comes seven combo kits which include the impact driver and one or more other tools, offering a savings of up to $499 versus purchasing separately.

Also, we're getting a new version of the T 18 with a permanent fixed keyless chuck called the T 18 E (Easy). It is not compatible with Centrotec chucks and the included chuck cannot be removed. For those who do not need the capability offered by the Centrotec chucks, this will offer a better value and affordable option for a Festool drill driver.

As a reminder, all Festool power tools (including batteries and chargers) come with a comprehensive 3-year warranty that covers wear and tear while including free shipping to and from the repair center if needed. This is a great value, and it's virtually unheard of for a warranty to cover wear and tear.

PRE-ORDER NOW!

 

[ForumMFG]

Sign me up for a impact!!

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[ForumMFG]

Pre order link not working.  Just takes you to a page showing new products which does not include the impact

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[Shane Holland]

Pre order link not working.  Just takes you to a page showing new products which does not include the impact

[member=6558]ForumMFG[/member]  Try this link - Festool TID 18 Impact Driver or refresh your browser.

 

[ForumMFG]

I see it now, the original link is also working

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[jimbo51]

Wow. The page also shows a new HKC that looks like a jigsaw.

 

[Shane Holland]

Wow. The page also shows a new HKC that looks like a jigsaw.

Lol, oops, fixed  [embarassed]

 

[Samo]

Wow. The page also shows a new HKC that looks like a jigsaw.

Lol, oops, fixed  [embarassed]

I think you are going to be busy with this one? 

I have a few questions.

C18, TID 18 Combo kit?

4.0 compact batteries or 3.1?

Any images of the combo inserts yet?

Thanks Shane

 

[Shane Holland]

C18, TID 18 Combo kit?

4.0 compact batteries or 3.1?

Any images of the combo inserts yet?

[member=1501]Samo[/member]

No combo kits with the C18 unfortunately.

Festool is transitioning all cordless tools that used to come with 3.1Ah to 4.0Ah batteries. The new kits have 4.0Ah batteries. Some of the kits that have saws have 5.2Ah batteries.

The PDC + TID and T18 + TID kits share a single Systainer. I think I saw a photo of the inside of the Sys³ with these two drills, let me see if I can find a photo for you. The 4-tool kits will come in multiple Systainers.

 

[jarbroen]

Hey Shane - on the ToolNut site it says 3.1 batteries: "Festool 576480 TID 18 Cordless 18V Impact Driver PLUS 3.1Ah Kit"

The 4.0ah batteries sound great.  I've been holding out on getting new batteries.

 

[Shane Holland]

Hey Shane - on the ToolNut site it says 3.1 batteries: "Festool 576480 TID 18 Cordless 18V Impact Driver PLUS 3.1Ah Kit"

The 4.0ah batteries sound great.  I've been holding out on getting new batteries.

[member=65755]jarbroen[/member], yes, this is my mistake and it has been corrected.

The new Festool 4.0Ah battery is also available separately.

 

[ForumMFG]

Does the purchase come with a bit holder/adapter for the chuck like most of their drills have in the past? I dont see it in the description?

If not, is there one that can handle both standard drivers AND centrotec?

Pre-order placed! Ive been waiting for a festool impact for a long time.  My 10 year old makita has served me well and is about to be retired. 

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[mrboult]

Wow! $199  you ‘mericans got it good in this one.

And what’s this about the T18 Easy? Is this another rare example of OAINA? (Only available in North America)

 

[Shane Holland]

Does the purchase come with a bit holder/adapter for the chuck like most of their drills have in the past? I dont see it in the description?

If not, is there one that can handle both standard drivers AND centrotec?

[member=6558]ForumMFG[/member] the Festool impact driver uses standard 1/4" hex bits, no adapter or bit holder required. Festool has some impact-ready bits available and there are also bits in lengths up to at least 6" available from other brands.

 

[Shane Holland]

I didn't investigate this tool because I figured it would be at least a year before it got to the US, but has there been any discussion about why the TID is better than other brands' impact drivers? (Other than it is Festool and uses the same batteries). In particular, I'm curious about how loud it is compared to other impacts, specifically the "Surge" type hydraulic impacts. Thanks!

[member=20971]elfick[/member] replying in this thread to keep it with the topic of the TID 18.

There's nothing in Festool's communication to indicate that the TID 18 uses oil or some other method for reducing noise like the SURGE series from another brand.

 

[elfick]

[member=20971]elfick[/member] replying in this thread to keep it with the topic of the TID 18.

There's nothing in Festool's communication to indicate that the TID 18 uses oil or some other method for reducing noise like the SURGE series from another brand.

Thanks for the quick response Shane!
Do you know if they have published noise specs?
Thanks!

 

[mrboult]

From my minimal lockdown usage, the festool TID is no quieter than the average impact driver.

It’s very similar in weight and form as the std 18v Makita impact that has been common for 5+ years.

It does feel quite refined in usage. I’ve been picking it up around the house for some very small screws and it’s been perfectly delicate in power delivery.

But I think that ultimately there is no reason to buy this other than already owning the festool battery platform and wanting to add an impact driver to your kit. But that’s fine by me. Although I’d have preferred a ‘quiet’ one

 

[Shane Holland]

Thanks for the quick response Shane!
Do you know if they have published noise specs?
Thanks!

[member=20971]elfick[/member] from the UK website:

Fastening: Uncertainty (noise) K 3.00 dB
Fastening: Uncertainty (vibration) K 4.00 m/s²
Fastening: A-weighted sound pressure level, LpA 97.00 dB(A)
Fastening: Total vibration average, Ah 24.00 m/s²
Fastening: A-weighted sound power level, LWA 108.00 dB(A)

 

[ADKMedic]

[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] , how long are the package deals going to be around for?

Here's where Festool screwed the pooch...  If they had shipped the Kapex package deals when they said they would, then I would have had that almost a month ago, and maybe taken advantage of one of these packages.  But with the Kapex deals not shipping until August 1 (and I'm not holding my breath) and then the STM shipping October 1, it's way too much $$$ in too short a time. 

Hopefully these package deals will be around for a while.

Andy

 

[Shane Holland]

[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] , how long are the package deals going to be around for?

[member=9489]ADKMedic[/member] Andy, the combo kits with the impact are a permanent offering. No end date.