SKIL DL181901 Drill
- Drill
- 7.5 amps
- Corded electric
- 5.53 pounds
- More reviewed than 56%
A torque focused corded drill with strong recent sales, better suited to heavy bits and mixing attachments than to quick, everyday drilling tasks.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.5★ across 422 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
422 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The SKIL DL181901 is a corded electric drill running on standard 120 volt household power, drawing 7.5 amps. At 950 RPM top speed and 5.53 pounds, the combination of high amperage and low RPM points to a tool built for torque over speed, and it has sold 500 units in the past month.
A 7.5 amp motor paired with a 950 RPM top speed is a different balance than most compact cordless drills, which spin faster but pull far less current. That pairing suggests this SKIL model is meant for driving larger bits, mixing paddles, or hole saws rather than quick, light drilling.
- 7.5 amp corded motor
- 950 RPM top speed
- 5.53 pound weight
- 500 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Fits buyers who need a corded drill with real torque for heavy bits, mixing attachments, or large hole saws, and who do not mind being tethered to an outlet. Less suited to anyone wanting a fast, light drill for everyday screws and small holes.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 7.5 amp motor for real torque
- Corded design gives consistent power under load
- 500 units bought in the past month
- 950 RPM top speed is slow for quick everyday drilling
- 5.53 pounds adds up on longer jobs
Performance notes
The 7.5 amp motor is on the higher end for a handheld drill, and combined with a 950 RPM ceiling it reads as a low speed, high torque setup rather than a quick driver. At 5.53 pounds it has some heft, typical for drills built around this kind of torque output, and the corded design means power delivery does not fade under load.
Specifications
| Brand | Skil |
|---|---|
| Model | DL181901 |
| Amperage | 7.5 amps |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 5.53 pounds |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 950 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIL DL181901 DrillThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 422 | 4.1 / 5 |
| AVID CD316-20 DrillAVID | 4.6 / 5 | 23,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDCSFL20C DrillBLACK+DECKER | 4.6 / 5 | 15,022 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Skil DL181901
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the SKIL DL181901 corded or cordless?
Corded, running on standard 120 volt power.
How fast does the SKIL DL181901 spin?
Up to 950 RPM.
What is the SKIL DL181901 primarily suited for?
The high 7.5 amp draw and low RPM point to driving large bits, mixing paddles, or hole saws rather than quick everyday drilling.