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HiKOKI DH18DPA Review: Controlled Drilling in a Compact Body

An 18V brushless SDS-plus hammer for smaller holes with reactive force control.

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Quick verdict

The DH18DPA is designed around compact handling and smaller concrete drilling tasks. HiKOKI combines two-mode operation with a vibration-damped handle and reactive force control.

Key specifications

  • 18V brushless motor and SDS-plus fitting

  • 1.3 J impact energy

  • Up to 18 mm drilling in concrete

  • 0–1,080 rpm and 0–5,500 impacts per minute

  • 1.8 kg without battery

What we like

  • Reactive Force Control stops the motor when sudden overload is detected.

  • The low-vibration handle supports repeated drilling work.

  • An LED illuminates the working area.

What to consider

  • The two functions are drilling and hammer drilling; there is no chiselling mode.

  • The DH18DPAJ3Z package excludes battery and charger.

Who should buy it?

HiKOKI battery owners fitting services and fixings who value a compact dedicated hammer for smaller holes.

Final verdict

A sensible drilling-focused addition to a compatible battery kit. Look elsewhere if chiselling and larger masonry openings are central to your work.

Research-based assessment using manufacturer information checked on 26 September 2026. ToolFactor has not hands-on tested this model. Images are illustrative; package contents vary.

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