Is this drill sold with a battery and charger?

No. It is a bare tool, so you need a Metabo HPT 18V battery and charger you already own or buy separately. The box includes the chuck, side handle, belt hook, bit holder and metaBOX case.

What is Precision Stop?

It is electronic torque control that cuts the clutch more precisely than a mechanical collar, which helps with small screws and delicate assemblies. It works alongside the 20-stage adjustable torque setting.

How does it compare with the brushed Metabo HPT drills?

The brushless motor gives more power and longer runtime per charge, plus overload protection and electronic kickback shutdown. Brushed models are simpler and cheaper but heavier on batteries and less precise.

Can it handle masonry or concrete?

No. It is a drill/driver for steel, wood and plastic, not a hammer drill. For concrete you need a hammer drill or rotary hammer.

What size bits does the chuck take?

The keyless chuck accepts bits from 1/16 to 1/2 in (1.5–13 mm). Steel drilling capacity is 1/2 in and softwood capacity is about 2.68 in.

The rated sound pressure level is 76 dB(A), moderate for an 18V drill. Hearing protection is still sensible during long drilling sessions.

Metabo HPT BS 18 LTX BL I Drill Price History: Lowest $209.00

Q: Where is the Metabo HPT 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Bare w/ metaBOX, BS 18 LTX BL I cheapest?

At Ace Tool Group, for $209.00, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Metabo HPT 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Bare w/ metaBOX, BS 18 LTX BL I?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Tool Group, Beaver Industrial Supply.

From Beaver Industrial Supply

Brushless drill/screwdriver with maximum power for demanding applications
Selectable impulse mode for removing stubborn screws and spot-drilling on smooth surfaces
Unique Metabo brushless motor for quick work progress and highest efficiency
Precision Stop: electronic torque control with increased precision for accurate and intricate working
Overload protection protects the motor from overheating
Electronic safety shutdown: no kickback if the drill bit stops unexpectedly

Returns: Returns and exchanges accepted for a fee up to 30 days in unopened, new, and unused condition in the original packaging; return authorization number required; r
Shipping: Free shipping on orders over a threshold, except Sawstop and Laguna which require additional fees; USPS typically 2-8 days for smaller items and UPS Ground for
Packs: Bare tool with metaBOX
In the box: Keyless chuck, Belt hook and bit case, metaBOX 145 L, Bit holder, Side handle

About the Metabo HPT 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Bare w/ metaBOX, BS 18 LTX BL I

The Metabo HPT BS 18 LTX BL I is an 18 V cordless drill/driver with a brushless motor. It has extra slim, rubber-coated handles.

Precision Stop electronic torque control allows accurate work. A selectable impulse mode helps remove stubborn screws and spot-drill on smooth surfaces. Overload protection guards the motor against overheating. Electronic safety shutdown prevents kickback if the drill bit stops unexpectedly.

An integrated LED work light has a night light function. The belt hook and bit holder can be fixed on either the right or left side. The drill works with all 18 V battery packs and chargers of the CAS (Cordless Alliance System) brands.

Battery voltage: 18 V
Max torque, soft: 65 Nm / 575 ft. lbs
Max torque, hard: 130 Nm / 1151 ft. lbs
Pulse torque: 65 Nm / 575 in-lbs
Adjustable torque: 1 - 20 Nm / 9 - 177 in-lbs
Drill diameter, steel: 13 mm / 1/2 in
Drill diameter, soft wood: 68 mm / 2.68 in
No-load speed: 0 - 550 / 0 - 2000 rpm
Chuck capacity: 1.5 - 13 mm / 1/16 - 1/2 in
Collar diameter: 43 mm / 1 11/16 in
Weight, no battery: 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs
Weight, with battery: 2.2 kg / 4.9 lbs
Sound pressure: 76 dB(A), uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
Sound power (LwA): 87 dB(A), uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
Vibration, metal drilling: 2.2 m/s², uncertainty K 1.5 m/s²
Compatibility: All 18 V battery packs and chargers of the CAS brands
In the box: Keyless chuck, belt hook and bit case, metaBOX 145 L, bit holder, side handle