AEG powertools has always lead the way in developing new and innovative products. AEG introduced the first portable drilling machine in 1898 paving the way for the birth of portable powertools and cordless drills and is still managing do develop and produce high quality designs more than a 100 years later. In 2009 AEG carried out a large scale rebranding excersise introducing the new bright orange colour and styling giving AEG products a distinguishable new image. The new image brought with it a large number of new models and designs reinforcing AEG's position as one of the established manufacturers of high quality power tools. The popular 12v compact range was launched around this time which offered quality power tools powered by lithium ion batteries offering great performance in a compact and ergonomically designed package. In addition to this came the 18V range of cordless drills and powertools offering great performance and power for proffessional tradesman and DIY enthusiasts. Low vibration hammer drills and re-designed woodwork powertool ranges such as mitresaw's and routers are but a few of the great designs this new range brought to the market place.14.4V, 18V, 24V and 36V Cordless Drills
The OBS12C is one of the new orange range of AEG cordless drills. It is a powerful, single speed, very compact almost pocket size and ideal for applications on a work site or at home. The OBS12C is very tough and lightweight due to the compact design and advanced motor technology.
Read more about the OBS12C Ultra Compact
The OBS12C2 is from the new orange range of AEG cordless drills. This powerful compact machine is the next step up from its little brother and incorporates a 2 speed motor which makes this pocket size tool perfect applications around the work site or at home. The OBS12C2 is light in weight and tough due to the compact design and advanced motor technology.
Read more about the OBS12C2 Compact
The OBSS12C2 is one of the new orange range of AEG cordless drills and drivers. The OBSS12C2 is a powerful little impact driver that has a 1 speed motor that makes this pocket size impact driver perfect for screw driving applications at the work site or at home. The OBSS12C2 is very tough and lighweight due to its compact design and advanced motor technology which makes it ideal for jobs such as decking because you can impact screws home with very little pressure. For comparison check out the Hitachi Wh12Dmr 12 Volt Impact Driver and the Ryobi BID1201 12v Impact Driver and Dewalt DW052K2 Impact Driver
Read more about the OBSS12C2 12 volt Compact Impact Driver 2 x 1.5ah Lithium-Ion
The BS12X-R is a good all round high performance tool. The two speed planetary synchromesh gears give maximum torque making this tool suitable for most on site or home applications.
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The BSB12STX-R 12 volt Combi is ideal for applications that call for high torque.This high performance cordless combi also has hammer setting for use on masonary.
Read more about the AEG BSB12STX-R COMBI NICD 2AH
Its always a good idea to have at least one spare battery for your cordless drills so that you can have one on charge and one in use. That way you are never waiting for a battery to charge before you can use your machine. There are a range of batteries available and it is also a good idea to select one of those batteries with improved mAh value such as the 3000mAh super torque battery that gives higher torque and improved battery life for your machine. Click the link below to view a range of batteries
The table below can be used as a quick cross reference for the main specification for each of the models featured on this site.
| Manufacturer | Model | Max. Torque(Nm) | Capacity Wood(mm) | Capacity Steel(mm) | Capacity Masonary(mm) | No Load Speed(RPM) | Chuck Capacity(mm) | Weight(Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEG | OBS12C Ultra | 22.6 | 20 | 10 | - | 0-575 | 10 | 1.1 |
| AEG | BS12X-R | 35 | 30 | 10 | - | 0-380,0-1300 | 10 | 2 |
| AEG | BSB12STX-R | 57 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 0-400,0-1550 | 13 | 2.8 |
| AEG | BS12CIQ | 18.5 | 20 | 10 | - | 0-575 | 10 | 1.1 |
| Black & Decker | EPC12CA | 11 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0-750 | 10 | 2.0 |
| Black & Decker | EPC128BK | 13 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0-450,0-1400 | 10 | unknown |
| Black & Decker | HP128F3B | 20 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 0-400,0-1200 | 10 | unknown |
| Black & Decker | Cd12Ca | 9 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-700 | 10 | 1.95 |
| Black & Decker | EPC12BH9 | 11 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0-750 | 10 | unknown |
| Black & Decker | EPC12CABK | 11 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0-750 | 10 | unknown |
| Black & Decker | PS122KB | 20 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0-400, 0-1200 | 10 | unknown |
| Bosch | PSR 12 | 10 | 20 | 10 | - | 0-700 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Bosch | PSB 12 VE-2 | unknown | 20 | 12 | 10 | 0-400,0-1500 | 10 | unknown |
| Bosch | GSR 12-23 | 27 | 25 | 11 | - | 0-400,0-1200 | 10 | 1.6 |
| Dewalt | Dc727ka | 32 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-400,0-1400 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Dewalt | DC740KA | 20 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-350,0-1200 | 10 | 1.6 |
| Dewalt | DC742KA | 32 | 28 | 10 | - | 0-400,0-1450 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Dewalt | DC745KAV | 35 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 0-400,0-1450 | 13 | 2.1 |
| Dewalt | DW907K2 | 20 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-350,0-1200 | 10 | 1.6 |
| Dewalt | DCD945B2 | 44 | 38 | 13 | 13 | 0-425,0-1200,0-1800 | 13 | 2.5 |
| Hitachi | DS10DFL | 22 | 21 | 10 | - | 0-300,0-1300 | 10 | 1.0 |
| Hitachi | DS12DVF3 JR | 26 | 25 | 12 | - | 0-350,0-1050 | 10 | 1.5 |
| Makita | 6271DWPE | 32 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-400,0-1300 | 10 | 1.5 |
| Makita | 6271DZ | 32 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-400,0-1300 | 10 | 1.5 |
| Ryobi | LSDT1202T | 12 | 20 | 10 | - | 0-550 | 10 | 1.1 |
| Ryobi | LSD-1202PB | 12 | 20 | 10 | - | 0-500 | 10 | 1.0 |
| Manufacturer | Model | Max. Torque(Nm) | Capacity-Wood(mm) | Capacity-Steel(mm) | Capacity-Masonary(mm) | No Load Speed(RPM) | Chuck Capacity(mm) | Weight(Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewalt | DW965K | 20 | 25 | 10 | - | 0-400,0-1200 | 10 | 2.0 |
| Hitachi | Dn12dy | 9 | 18 | 10 | - | 0-800 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Manufacturer | Model | Max. Torque(Nm) | Impact Rate(IPM) | Max. Bolt Diameter | No Load Speed(RPM) | Chuck Capacity(mm) | Weight(Kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEG | OBSS12C2 | 113 | 0-2400 | not known | 0-1800 | 6.35 | 1.2 | |
| Hitachi | Wh12Dmr | 135 | 0-3200 | not known | 0-2600 | 6.35 | 1.6 | |
| Ryobi | BID1201 | 135 | 0-3000 | M14 | 0-2400 | 6.35 | 1.2 | |
| Dewalt | DW052K2 | 115 | 0-3000 | M12 | 0-2400 | 6.35 | 1.7 |