KHC 18 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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18V · Brushless Festool KHC 18 18V Brushless Quick-Change Chuck SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

5 batteries fit

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vsBosch GBH 18V-18 X

Runs onFestool 18V5 batteries fit ›

Warranty3 years all-inclusive (with registration)The terms ›

SpecsFrom Festool's own documentationChecked 3 Oct 2026

SDS+ Hammer Drills · Festool 18V

Festool KHC 18 18V Brushless Quick-Change Chuck SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

Name: Festool KHC 18 18V Brushless Quick-Change Chuck SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
Brand: Festool
SKU: 577447
Availability: BackOrder

2.7kg bare18V3 years all-inclusive (with registration)

Brushless 18V SDS+ rotary hammer with 2.6 J impact energy, electronic KickbackStop and a tool free swap between SDS+ and keyless chucks. Hammer drilling, drilling, chiselling and chisel adjustment, in a Systainer.

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2.6J

Impact energy

26mm

Max hole, concrete

4,350bpm

Impact rate

2.7kg

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 energy2.6J

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, concrete26mm

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

Impacts per minute4,350

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

Weight (bare)2.7kg

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

Compare it with: + HiKOKI DH18DPC + DeWalt DCH274 + Makita DHR242 + Bosch GBH 18V-18 X

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy2.6 J

Impact rate4,350 bpm

No-load speed0–980

Max hole, concrete26 mm

Best range, concreteUp to 18mm

Max hole, wood30 mm

Max hole, steel13 mm

Year released2024

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.7 kg

Weight (with battery)3.3 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeT-LOC Systainer

Case modelSystainer³ SYS3 L 187

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)13 m/s²

Vibration (chiselling)12 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesDrilling / Hammer drilling / Chiselling / Chisel position adjust

Chisel only✓ Yes

Chisel position lock✓ Yes

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

Quick-change chuck✓ Yes

Anti-vibration✓ Yes

Anti-vibration systemVibration damper

Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes

Anti-rotation systemKickbackStop

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 3.1kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 3.3kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 3.3kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 3.4kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 3.7kg 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.