Total TIDLI228181

Low-cost model to start

The Total tool is not yet well known among us, but in vain. After all, this manufacturer has a good line of drills and screwdrivers, among which the “impulse” Total TIDLI228181 occupies a prominent place. With a torque of 120 Nm, it confidently turns eight-millimetre wood screws and threaded bolts up to M10. Such characteristics are more than enough to work in a home workshop or garage. With this screwdriver, you can assemble furniture, build fences or perform roofing work.

Compare with the leaders: pros and cons

But for professional use and heavy loads, the Total tool is not suitable. Although it surpasses the average “Chinese” in quality, it is still far from DeWALT and Metabo products. For example, many instances have a slight runout of the cartridge. It does not interfere with turning fasteners with short bits, but it is very noticeable if you try to use a Total screwdriver as a drill (due to eccentricity, a long drill will simply break the hole). Batteries also do not shine with characteristics. They are discharged faster than we would like (however, there are two batteries in the kit at once, so this drawback is not so critical).

But there are also positive differences from a more expensive tool. For example, the manufacturer did not stint and immediately put a set of bits and sockets into the case. Also pleased with the presence of a battery indicator, which is not always found even in the "cool" brands of power tools.

Cheap "impulse" household level

Considering the frankly low cost (there are not so many good “pulses” that cost less than $100 with batteries), you can safely turn a blind eye to the shortcomings of Total TIDLI228181. If you need a screwdriver not for intensive work, but for relatively simple tasks, then this model will definitely suit you.