What’s the best drill for making dirtholes? I haven’t bought a cordless drill in a long time. The batteries look tiny nowadays. Looks like most under 2 Ah

Makita works good for me

Dewalt 20 volt. I drilled 40 some dirt holes and worked up the ground for my trap bed. And that one battery Is still going strong.

Beav is it the newer 1.3 Ah battery?

Probably overkill for what you're looking for, but I have a Ridgid Octane hammer drill from Home Depot. Paid around $160 for it a couple years ago with a 3ah battery and charger. 1300 in/lbs of torque and lifetime warranty on the batteries, 5 year warranty on the drill.

I use mine as an ice auger, drilled 80 holes with it on a single charge with the big 9ah battery last winter.

I spent 400+ on my 24 dewalt, with extra batteries, i replaced all four batteries with macione? A chinese battery that holds more juice than factory dewalt, same price as a rebuilt battery, dewalt 24 v batteries used to be 110-120 each.
I have used the 24v for 2" holes in central vacuum installs and trapping each fall, 15+ years
I bought a flex volt, 60 volt angle drill for central vacuum installs, its a freaking brute! I just don't want to use it for trapping yet, lol

We use milwauke at work but i like Makita.

Good call. Milwaukee has good batteries but the drills struggle.

The Makita looks like the only one with a decent size battery anymore

Milwaukee has an amazing battery selection. I speak from experience.

My Milwaukee M18 1/2" drill/hammer with 5 mah battery is a beast. Milwaukee drills take a serious beating. The batteries always seem to last forever. They're expensive though in my opinion.

I know Dewalt gets a bad rap but I have had their 20v tools since they came out and use them hard especially the drill, hammer drill and reciprocating saw and have not had a problem one.

I have both Milwaukee and dewalt. Both are great, but the Milwaukee is a bit lighter and feels better in my hand.

For those of you with the 1.3 Ah batteries how long do they last before needing a charge

Milwaukee have used several years and I bought largest battery they make. Used couple years now no problem. Same as all other Milwaukee tools I have.

X2 on the Milwaukee

dewalt 1.3 amp hr batteries are junk...sell em cheap to a home handyman...get up in the 4-5 -6 amp hr to get it going..then you're good to go

Milwaukee

Milwaukee and ditch the 1.3 ah and go with 3 or more ah

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