Driver Drill

cordless drill driver,what voltage?

i need to purchase a new drill driver for work,it will have to be a makita because i have a makita radio.i am not sure what voltage to get,14 or 18 volt.i am a roofer so i will have to use it for fixing roof joist's that i replace,usually 4" by 2".i will also use it for general building stuff,ie plaster boarding,guttering etc.i wasn't sure if 18 volt would be over kill,or if 14 volt would not be up to the job.any help & advice would be greatly appreciated,..but it has to be makita.

I only use the Dewalt 14.4v range now, 14.4v will do the job no problem. Ive found it to be a perfect balance between power and weight, when your hanging off a ladder a lighter drill is always better. For all my heavy drilling needs (core drilling) i use corded, so 14.4 does me. If its the only drill your gonna use then go for the 18v the extra bit of power is worth the added weight. Make sure you get Ni-MH bats and not Ni-Cd as they are lighter and have no memory loss, or you could go for the lithium ones.

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