BHC 18 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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SDS+ Hammer Drills · Festool 18V

Festool BHC 18 18V Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

1.8kg bare18V3 years all-inclusive (with registration)

Compact brushless 18V SDS+ hammer drill with 1.8 J impact energy for holes up to 18mm in concrete. Hammer drilling and drilling only, with no chisel mode, in a Systainer.

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1.8J

Impact energy

18mm

Max hole, concrete

4,895bpm

Impact rate

1.8kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among sds+ hammer drills

Against the 124 sds+ hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy1.8J

Maker doesn't state the test basis, so this isn't like for like with the EPTA figures that set the scale.

1J lowestMakita HR140Dhighest 5.8JBosch GBH 18V-34 CF

Max hole, concrete18mm

12mm lowestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Lihighest 35mmHiKOKI DH3635DC

Impacts per minute4,895

2,900 lowestBosch GBH 18V-34 CFhighest 6,000Einhell TE-HD 18/12 Li

Weight (bare)1.8kg

1.5kg lightestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Liheaviest 6.1kgEinhell RT-RH 32

Compare it with: + Bosch GBH 18V-28 CF + Einhell TP-HD 18/26 Li BL + HiKOKI DH1826DC + Makita DHR243

Full specs

From Festool's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy1.8 J

Impact rate4,895 bpm

No-load speed0–1,100

Max hole, concrete18 mm

Max core cutter68 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.8 kg

Weight (with battery)2.4 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeT-LOC Systainer

Case modelSystainer³ SYS3 M 187

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level90 dB(A) LpA / 98 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)14.0 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Drilling without impact

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

BodyInline or D-handle

Anti-vibration✓ Yes

Anti-vibration systemVibration damping

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via Bluetooth battery)

Auto-start systemFestool Bluetooth / CLEANTEC

Powered by Festool 18V · 5

All 5 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BP18Li3.0C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.4kg 2.2kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.4kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.4kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 2.5kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 2.8kg from £199.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Festool

Register in MyFestool within 100 days of purchase for 3 years of free repair, including wear parts such as carbon brushes, bearings and battery packs. Also covers theft replacement for 3 years (excess applies) and 10-year spare-part availability. Not available to dealers, hire companies or resellers. Consumables and accessories are excluded.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.