NR1838DKA Positive Placement Nailer

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Positive Placement Nailers · HiKOKI 18V

HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless Positive Placement Nailer (2x 5.0Ah Kit, HSC)

3.4kg bare18VUp to 5 years (Hi-5 registration)

An 18V brushless air spring metal connector nailer for paper collated twisted nails up to 38mm, for joist hangers and straps. HiKOKI quotes up to 850 nails per charge on a MultiVolt 5.0Ah pack.

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35mm

Shortest nail

38mm

Longest nail

31nails

Magazine

3.4kg

Weight (bare)

Full specs

From HiKOKI's own documentation. Checked 04/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Nails It Takes

TypePositive placement

Nail diameter3.3–3.8mm

Nail angle34°

Nail headRound head

Collationpaper

Shortest nail35 mm

Longest nail38 mm

Magazine31 nails

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.4 kg

Weight (with battery)3.96 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeHSC System Case

Case modelHSC IV (Stackable System Case 4)

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (nailing)3.7 m/s²

Firing & Features

Firing modesSequential only

Firing rate2 /s

Nails per chargeup to 850 per charge (MultiVolt 5.0Ah)

Dry-fire lockout✓ Yes

Power & Motor

DriveBattery

MechanismDC (Air Spring)

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Power & Battery

Battery capacity5.0Ah

Batteries in kit2 ×

Battery included✓ Yes

Charger included✓ Yes

Powered by HiKOKI 18V · 10

All 10 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BSL1820M 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 3.78kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL1830C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.38kg 3.78kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL1840M 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.56kg 3.96kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL1850C 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.55kg 3.95kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL1850MA 5.0Ah 0.65kg 4.05kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL36A18 5.0Ah · 90Wh · via HiKOKI MultiVolt 36V 0.7kg 4.1kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL36A18X 5.0Ah · via HiKOKI MultiVolt 36V 0.74kg 4.14kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BSL36B18 8.0Ah · 144Wh · via HiKOKI MultiVolt 36V 0.98kg 4.38kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

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 · 5yr

Up to 5 years3 years as standard, up to 5 once you register it with HiKOKI

3yr standard with NO registration. +2yr (Hi-5) for 18V and 36V brushless cordless tools + MultiVolt/5Ah+ batteries; register within 28 days. Corded, 12V and non-brushless tools stay at 3yr.

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