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18V · Brushless Festool TDC 18/4 I-Basic 18V QUADRIVE Brushless Cordless Drill Driver (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
Drill Drivers · Festool 18V

Festool TDC 18/4 I-Basic 18V QUADRIVE Brushless Cordless Drill Driver (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

Festool TDC 18/4 QUADRIVE brushless 18V drill driver with a four-speed gearbox (up to 3,600rpm) and 75Nm. No hammer action. Keyless and CENTROTEC chucks in the box. Body only, in a Systainer.

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75Nm
Max torque
3,600rpm
Max speed
1.4kg
Weight (bare)
1.5–13mm
Chuck size

Where it sits among drill drivers

Against the 34 drill drivers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque75Nm
30Nm lowestMakita DF033Dhighest 130NmMakita DDF492
Max drilling, wood70mm
20mm lowestMilwaukee M12 BDhighest 76mmMakita DDF492
Max drilling, steel13mm
10mm lowestMakita DF0300highest 15mmDeWalt DCD991
Weight (bare)1.4kg
0.67kg lightestMakita DF032Dheaviest 2kgMakita DDF492

Full specs

From Festool's own documentation. Checked 26/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque75 Nm
Speed settings4
No-load speed0–500 / 0–800 / 0–2,350 / 0–3,600 rpm
MotorBrushless
Voltage18V
Trade tierPremium

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyless Metal
Max wood70 mm
Max steel13 mm

Dust Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via Bluetooth battery)
Auto-start systemFestool Bluetooth battery (the 'I' packs, e.g. BP 18 Li 4,0 HPC-ASI; not in Basic versions) starts a Bluetooth-equipped Festool CT extractor

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.4 kg
Weight (with battery)2 kg
Belt clip✓ Yes
Case typeT-LOC Systainer
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level76 dB(A) LpA / 84 dB(A) LwA
Vibration3.0 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The TDC 18/4 is the TPC 18/4 without the hammer: the same brushless four-speed QUADRIVE drill driver, 75Nm and up to 3,600rpm, for joinery and fit-out where you never drill masonry. Like the DeWalt DCD703 it's a drill driver, not a combi.

Powered by Festool 18V · 5

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

BP18Li3.0C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.4kg 1.8kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.0kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 2.0kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 2.1kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 2.4kg 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
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Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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