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AEG BS 12 C2 vs AEG BS 18C NICD

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The AEG BS 18C NICD has 0.3 cm more chuck capacity (max) than the AEG BS 12 C2 (1.3 cm vs 1 cm). The AEG BS 18C NICD has 100 RPM more idle speed (1st gear) than the AEG BS 12 C2 (450 RPM vs 350 RPM). The AEG BS 18C NICD has 150 RPM more idle speed (2nd gear) than the AEG BS 12 C2 (1650 RPM vs 1500 RPM). Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) on the AEG BS 12 C2, Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) on the AEG BS 18C NICD.

  • Chuck capacity (max)
    • BS 12 C2:1 cm
    • BS 18C NICD:1.3 cm
  • Idle speed (1st gear)
    • BS 12 C2:350 RPM
    • BS 18C NICD:450 RPM
  • Idle speed (2nd gear)
    • BS 12 C2:1500 RPM
    • BS 18C NICD:1650 RPM
  • Drilling diameter in wood (max)
    • BS 12 C2:2 cm
    • BS 18C NICD:3.8 cm
  • Drilling diameter in steel (max)
    • BS 12 C2:1 cm
    • BS 18C NICD:1.3 cm
  • Battery capacity
    • BS 12 C2:1.5 Ah
    • BS 18C NICD:2 Ah
  • Battery voltage
    • BS 12 C2:12 V
    • BS 18C NICD:18 V
  • Charging time
    • BS 12 C2:17 min
    • BS 18C NICD:60 min

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Comparison of BS 12 C2, BS 18C NICD
23 specifications
Featuresidentical
DrillingYesYes
Product designPistol grip drillPistol grip drill
Chuck typeKnown for oneKeylessUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlack, OrangeBlack, Orange
ScrewdrivingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance5 differ
Chuck capacity (max)Differs1 cm1.3 cm
Number of gearsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle speed (1st gear)Differs350 RPM450 RPM
Idle speed (2nd gear)Differs1500 RPM1650 RPM
Maximum torque (hard applications)Known for one34 N⋅mUnknown — not stated by the source
Drilling diameter in wood (max)Differs2 cm3.8 cm
Drilling diameter in steel (max)Differs1 cm1.3 cm
Chuck capacity (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 mm
Screw diameter (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 cm
Power3 differ
Power sourceBatteryBattery
Battery capacityDiffers1.5 Ah2 Ah
Battery voltageDiffers12 V18 V
Charging timeDiffers17 min60 min
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd)
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Battery includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Vibration emissionKnown for one1.1 m/s²Unknown — not stated by the source

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