I'm a happy Festool tool owner and enjoy seeing what new tools they come out with. While I was underwhelmed with their latest drill driver, the TPC 18/4's max torque of 75nm, I understand that it's not "that" drill. It's not supposed to be a monster. I'm good with that. I can get a Makita, Mafell, Milwaukee or Hilti if I want something aggressive. However, what I do not respect is Festool's mendacious claims on their own website:
- "Pure power, controlled in four gears."
- "Maximum performance: Thanks to the extremely powerful, brushless, and therefore long-lasting, EC-TEC motor"
- iThe robust four-speed metal gearbox stands out in QUADRIVE with its enormous power and high speeds and it can handle even the greatest of loads.
75nm is almost half of Makita's latest XGT offering at 140nm. Again, while I appreciate that Festool's TPC is not supposed to compete with the likes of the top tier torque drill drivers of other brands, making such deceitful claims leaves me with a very bad taste and I cannot help what else they are overstating.
You can find the above claims here:
https://www.festool.com/products/drilling-and-screwdriving/cordless-drills/575601---tdc-184-i-basic#OverviewNow one could claim that all of the above marketing is in relation to them comparing their new drill with their previous drills and nothing to do with what is on the market but I do not accept that as those TPC claims are not qualified and therefore general statements. I feel it necessary to call this out and see if I am missing something and am happy to be disabused. I would actually consider buying this drill as a mid-level offering. I just reject their claims on power and think they need to reign in their marketing junk.