Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT MultiVolt DV36DC Hammer Drill
The DV36DC replaced the DV36DA as Metabo HPT's MultiVolt flagship, bumping torque from 1,220 to 1,400 in-lbs, speed to 2,200 RPM, and hammer rate to 33,000 BPM while trimming the body. Its party trick is the MultiVolt system: the same tool runs on 36V/18V dual-voltage packs or plugs into AC power via an adapter for all-day runtime. Reactive Force Control (gyro-based kickback shutdown), a carbide-insert metal chuck, and a lifetime tool-body warranty round out the package; in the US it is sold primarily as a $299 kit with two 2.5Ah batteries.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓1,400 in-lbs of torque puts it at the very top of the cordless hammer drill class - Pro Tool Reviews scored the DV36DC 9.2/10 and praised its solid performance in heavy-duty drilling.
- ✓The MultiVolt AC adapter is unique in the industry - crews doing all-day mixing or big hole saws can plug into an outlet and never watch a battery gauge.
- ✓MultiVolt batteries work across both 36V and 18V Metabo HPT tools, so one pack investment covers the whole platform.
- ✓Reactive Force Control's gyro sensor reliably shuts the drill down in bind-ups - reviewers testing large hole saws confirmed it triggers when the tool wrenches.
- ✓Lifetime tool-body warranty beats the 3-5 year coverage from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita - long-term owners cite it as a key reason they stay green.
- ✓At $299 for a kit with two batteries, charger, and case, it undercuts premium-brand flagship kits by $50-100 while matching or beating their specs.
- ✓Owners say Metabo HPT tools 'punch far above the price point' - a serial home builder on deal forums reported using the platform daily through multiple renovations.
- ✓Carbide-insert single-sleeve metal chuck holds bits tightly under hammer-mode vibration, a carryover strength from the Hitachi heritage.
Cons
- ✗Tool body is larger than competing flagships - Pro Tool Reviews' main criticism of an otherwise excellent drill.
- ✗US retail availability is kit-first: the bare DV36DCQ4M is hard to find stateside (mostly stocked by Canadian dealers around $239 CAD), so you can't cheaply add it to an existing MultiVolt setup.
- ✗With a MultiVolt pack aboard it runs 5.6-6.6 lbs - noticeably heavier than 18V/20V compacts for overhead and ladder work.
- ✗The MultiVolt ecosystem is far smaller than DeWalt's or Milwaukee's, with fewer tools, promo battery deals, and big-box shelf space (Lowe's is the only major US chain).
- ✗The AC adapter that enables corded operation is a separate purchase costing about as much as a battery kit.
- ✗Brand recognition and resale value still lag - owners note the Hitachi-to-Metabo-HPT rebrand continues to confuse US buyers years later.
Common Questions
Can the DV36DC really run plugged into a wall outlet?
Which batteries work with this drill?
Should I buy the bare tool or the kit?
Is the lifetime warranty legit?
Can it handle big hole saws and mixing without hurting my wrist?
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