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

SDS+ Hammer Drills · Festool 18V

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

Name: Festool KHC-S 18 18V Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
Brand: Festool
SKU: 578747
Availability: InStock

1.83kg bare18V3 years all-inclusive (with registration)

Compact brushless 18V SDS+ rotary hammer with 1.7 J impact energy and electronic KickbackStop. Hammer drilling, drilling, chiselling and chisel adjustment, with a scaffold hook, in a Systainer.

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1.7J

Impact energy

18mm

Max hole, concrete

4,500bpm

Impact rate

1.83kg

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 energy1.7J

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 minute4,500

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

Weight (bare)1.83kg

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

Compare it with: + Milwaukee M18 BLHX + Bosch GBH 18V-26 + Einhell TP-HD 18/26 D Li BL + Makita DHR171

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy1.7 J

Impact rate4,500 bpm

No-load speed0–1,400

Max hole, concrete18 mm

Best range, concreteUp to 12mm

Max hole, wood25 mm

Max hole, steel13 mm

Year released2026

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via Bluetooth battery)

Auto-start systemFestool Bluetooth / CLEANTEC

Modes & Handling

ModesHammer drilling / Drilling without impact / Chiselling / Chisel adjustment

Chisel only✓ Yes

Chisel position lock✓ Yes

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes

Anti-rotation systemKickbackStop

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.83 kg

Weight (with battery)2.43 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeT-LOC Systainer

Case modelSystainer³ SYS3 M 187

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)15.4 m/s²

Powered by Festool 18V · 5

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

BP18Li3.0C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.4kg 2.23kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.43kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.43kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 2.53kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 2.83kg 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.