Festool TPC 18/4 I-Basic 18V QUADRIVE Cordless Percussion Drill (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
The Festool TPC 18/4 QUADRIVE is a brushless 18V cordless percussion drill built around a four-speed all-metal gearbox, delivering up to 75Nm in steel and spinning to 3,600rpm in top gear. A switchable axial hammer action tackles masonry, while the FastFix interface allows tool-free swaps between the keyless chuck, CENTROTEC bit holder and angle/eccentric attachments. Electronic torque control (2–20Nm) and Festool's KickbackStop anti-twist safety make it a premium choice for professional joiners and fit-out trades. Supplied in a Systainer³ SYS3 M 187.
Where it sits among combi drills
Against the 47 combi drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.
Full specs
From Festool's own documentation. Checked 11/06/2026. Report a spec error ›
Performance
Chuck & Drilling
Dust Extraction
Physical & Build
The Festool TPC 18/4 is unusual in this group: an 18V QUADRIVE combi with a four-speed gearbox, where almost every rival makes do with two, giving finer control across drilling and driving. It is brushless, rated at 75Nm, drills 70mm in wood, and runs notably quiet at 76 dB(A), with Festool's usual build quality. We rate it a refined choice for finish-focused trades already in the Festool system; for raw torque, the DeWalt DCD1007 or Milwaukee FPD3 hit harder, but neither offers the four-speed control.
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Warranty · 3yr
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.
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