What AEG drill for hex screws into Colorbond?

[ALimestoneWall]

I've looked at https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/How-To/How-to-choose-the-right-drill-for-the-job/ba-p/65316 and noticed that AEG doesn't seem to offer a drill driver? There is only https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-brushless-sub-compact-right-angle-drill-skin-only_p0349887, which looks like a specialised type of drill, but I can't tell.

I have a drill driver that's e.g. too weak for drilling hex screws into colourbond. I'd basically like to be able to drill into wood/metal and drive screws. Being able to drill into bricks would be useful too, but I'm guessing I'd need a hammer drill for that?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-brushless-sub-compact-hammer-drill-skin-only_p0478366 says:

Its compact brushless motor delivers up to 65Nm of torque, 1,750rpm and 28,000bpm for drilling into hardwoods, metals, concrete and masonry.

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The 2-speed gearbox enables better control between faster screwdriving and drilling tasks. It also has a separate hammer function for masonry.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-brushless-3-speed-impact-driver-skin-only_p0298408 just says:

The AEG 18V Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver can drive larger, thicker screws with its brushless motor technology that generates up to 220Nm of torque.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-fusion-hammer-drill-skin-only_p0405160 says:

Use the AEG 18V FUSION Hammer Drill for drilling into metals and hardwoods, masonry and concrete.

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Select higher torque levels for screwdriving and faster speeds for drilling with the 2-speed, all metal gearbox.

It's all pretty confusing for me.

Which one of these is the closest to an all-purpose drill? Or which ones would you recommend for what I'm trying to do?

Thanks.

[JacobZ]

Hi @ALimestoneWall.

Thank you for your question.

The AEG 18V Fusion Hammer Drill is a "drill driver" and is an all-purpose drill capable of the jobs you are looking at. It will be able to drill into bricks, but if you plan on doing a lot of this, you should also get a rotary hammer drill like this AEG 18V 26mm FUSION SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill.

The AEG 18V Brushless Sub Compact Hammer Drill is also a "drill driver". It is, however, slightly less powerful than the above drill, as it is designed to be a small profile for use in tighter areas.

The AEG 18V Brushless 3 Speed Impact Driver is more specialised. Being an impact driver, it designed for driving screws more than drilling holes.

I hope this clarifies things.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[ALimestoneWall]

Thanks Jacob, that clears things up for me.