Festool TXS 18-Basic 18V Cordless Drill (576894)

Unleash Compact Power: Your Go-To 18V Cordless Drill

• Ergonomic Design: Lightweight and perfectly balanced for comfortable, fatigue-free use, even in demanding applications.
• Unrivalled Maneuverability: Its compact, T-shaped design allows easy access and precise work in confined spaces and corners.
• Tool-Free Versatility: FastFix interface enables rapid, tool-free changes between drilling, screwdriving, and angled applications.
• System Compatibility: Fully compatible with a wide range of Festool 18V adapters, offering unmatched flexibility for any task.

The Festool TXS 18-Basic 18V cordless drill/screwdriver redefines convenience and capability in a compact form factor. Engineered for professional tradespeople and serious DIY enthusiasts, this tool is your ideal partner for a multitude of daily tasks. Its classic T-shape not only provides superior ergonomics and control but also keeps the distance to the workpiece to a minimum, enhancing precision in every operation.

Experience seamless transitions between drilling and screwdriving tasks thanks to the innovative FastFix interface and CENTROTEC system. This allows for lightning-fast, tool-free changes of chucks and accessories, empowering you to tackle complex applications with ease, especially in challenging, narrow spaces or corners. The TXS 18 is compatible with all existing 18V screwdriver adapters, expanding its utility even further, including options for precise depth control and edge-close screwdriving.

Beneath its compact exterior lies a powerful, brushless EC-TEC motor, ensuring exceptional durability and a long service life, even under continuous use. Thoughtful details, such as an integrated magnetic bit holder, switchable LED lighting for optimal workpiece illumination, and a robust, ambidextrous belt clip, enhance your workflow. For added convenience, the Festool Work app (in combination with a Bluetooth® battery pack) allows you to customize settings, including an ambidextrous switch for left-handed users.

Portability is key, and the TXS 18-Basic excels here, too. Delivered in a practical Systainer³ box, it seamlessly integrates into a bott vehicle equipment, making transport from workshop to job site effortless and secure. With 13-stage torque setting and shut-off, you’ll achieve precise screwdriving results every time, protecting your materials and ensuring professional finishes.

Product information

• Voltage: 18 V
• Motor Type: Brushless EC-TEC motor
• Chuck System: FastFix interface with CENTROTEC system
• Torque Setting: 13-stage adjustment with shut-off
• Ergonomics: Classic T-shape, compact and lightweight design
• Lighting: Integrated, switchable LED light
• Connectivity: Work app control via Bluetooth® battery pack (not included in Basic version, optional)
• Accessories: Compatible with all current Festool 18V screwdriver adapters
• Portability: Systainer³ SYS3 M 187 for easy transport and integration into vehicle equipment
• Includes: Quick-change chuck BF-FX 10, belt clip, Systainer³ SYS3 M 187

Usage

The Festool TXS 18-Basic is ideally suited for a wide range of light to medium drilling and screwdriving tasks:

• Assembly of furniture, fittings, and kitchen units.
• Installation of skirting boards, sockets, lamps, and curtains.
• Interior finishing work, including facade cladding and decking production.
• General drilling and screwdriving in wood, metal, and plastic.
• Screwdriving in wood up to 6 x 240 mm.
• Precision drilling in wood applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What makes the Festool TXS 18-Basic stand out?
  It combines powerful 18V performance with an extremely compact and ergonomic design, making it exceptionally versatile for precision work in tight spaces.
• Can I use different chucks with this drill?
  Yes, thanks to the FastFix interface and CENTROTEC system, you can quickly and tool-free swap between various chucks and adapters for different applications, including angled and eccentric drilling/screwdriving.
• Is the TXS 18-Basic suitable for left-handed users?
  Absolutely. In combination with a Bluetooth® battery pack and the Festool Work app, you can customize the right/left switch function to optimize comfort for left-handed use.
• How is this drill transported?
  The TXS 18-Basic comes in a Systainer³ SYS3 M 187, ensuring secure and organized transport. It’s designed for seamless integration into bott vehicle equipment for ultimate mobility.

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection, and follow all safety instructions provided in the operating manual.