Key Features
Fastening PowerThe impact driver brings up to 132.7 ft-lbs of torque with three speed settings plus T-mode, so you can drive structural screws and self-tapping fasteners without beating up your wrist. Compact 18V PairThis Festool impact driver and drill driver combo kit gives you a dedicated driver for fast fastening and a separate drill for boring and general drilling, which means less time swapping attachments and more time working. Ready to OrganizeYou get two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger, Systainer storage, and an 18-piece drill and driver bit cassette that fits Systainer3 lid compartments, so the kit stays together instead of rattling around the van.
Overview
The Festool TID 18 Impact Driver + T 18 Drill Driver Combo Kit with BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F 18-Piece Bit Cassette is a cordless drilling and fastening combo kit built for tradespeople and serious users who want one organized setup for drilling, driving, and day-to-day install work. This is a combo kit designed for drilling holes and driving screws in wood, sheet goods, and general jobsite materials. Model number 577615-577779 combines Festool’s TID 18 impact driver, T 18 drill driver, storage, charging, and bit organization into one system instead of making you piece it together later.
The big value here is role separation. The TID 18 impact driver handles screwdriving with a tangential hammer mechanism that reduces back torque at your wrist, which matters when you are running long fasteners overhead or working all day in awkward positions. Festool backs that up with a brushless EC-TEC motor, three speed levels, and a dedicated T-mode that detects the transition between sheet metal and wood and adapts speed accordingly. In plain terms, that helps keep self-tapping screws moving without overdriving once they break through.
The T 18 drill driver complements that by covering drilling and standard screwdriving jobs where control and chuck versatility matter more than impact force. This kit includes a 1/2 inch FastFix keyless chuck, which gives the drill driver a more traditional drilling setup for round-shank bits and common hole-making work. Having both tools in the same kit means you can keep a drill bit in one and a driver bit or fastener in the other, which is the kind of small workflow upgrade that saves real time on cabinets, punch lists, service work, and finish installations.
Festool built the TID 18 around compact size and low weight. The listed machine weight of 2.12 pounds for the impact driver is a practical advantage for overhead fastening, ladder work, and tight mechanical spaces where a bulky impact driver gets old fast. The 1/4 inch tool holder is tool-free, there is integrated bit storage on the tool, LED lighting helps in dim corners, and belt clips can be mounted on both sides. None of that is flashy, but all of it matters when you are moving room to room or climbing in and out of a truck all day.
The included power setup also makes sense. Two 4.0Ah HighPower Bluetooth batteries and a TCL 6 charger give you a real working kit, not just a bare-tool starting point. Festool specifically notes that the 4.0Ah Li-HighPower Compact battery is the balance point for high power, compact size, and lower weight, which fits this combo well. If you already run Festool cordless gear, that battery system consistency is a real benefit. If you are getting into the platform, this kit gives you a solid core pair right away.
The 18-piece BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F bit cassette adds more than filler. The drills and bits are held in movable modules, the drills are made from high-alloyed ball bearing steel, and the brad-point style layout with center point and two cutters is meant for quick, clean holes. Festool also calls out two chamfers instead of pre-cutting blades to extend useful life, including in laminated chipboard. For cabinet parts, shelving, melamine, and clean finish work, that detail matters.
Storage is part of the system, not an afterthought. The included Systainer3 M 237 keeps the core kit together, and the bit cassette is designed to fit Systainer3 models with lid compartments. That is useful for anyone who is already stacking Systainers in a van, workshop, or rolling base because it keeps the small accessories where they belong instead of mixed in with loose hardware.
This combo kit makes the most sense for carpenters, cabinet installers, remodelers, service pros, punch-list crews, and anyone who wants a premium 18V drilling and fastening setup with organized storage. If your work regularly jumps between pilot holes, hardware installation, self-tapping screws, and finish-sensitive drilling, a dedicated Festool impact driver and drill driver combo like this is the smarter buy than trying to force one tool to do everything.
Compact Power for Overhead and Tight-Space Fastening
When you are driving fasteners above shoulder height or working between framing members, size and balance matter just as much as raw output. The TID 18 is built to stay manageable in cramped spots while still delivering the force needed for real fastening work.
- Impact driver weight is listed at just 2.12 lbs for reduced fatigue during overhead work
- Tangential hammer mechanism reduces back torque to help protect your wrist
- Integrated LED light helps when working in dim corners, cabinets, and utility spaces
Two Dedicated Tools Beat Constant Bit Swapping
This setup is built around efficiency. Keep a drill bit in the T 18 drill driver and a driver bit in the TID 18 impact driver, and you stop wasting time changing accessories every few minutes.
- TID 18 uses a tool-free 1/4 in holder for fast bit changes
- T 18 drill driver includes a 1/2 in FastFix keyless chuck for general drilling tasks
- (2) 4.0Ah batteries and a TCL 6 charger make this a working kit, not a stripped-down starter
Bit Storage That Actually Stays Organized
The included 18-piece bit cassette is more than bonus filler. It is designed to fit the Systainer3 system and keep your drills and bits secured in movable modules, which makes it easier to set up the kit around the jobs you actually do.
- Fits Systainer3 models with lid compartments
- Drills are made from high-alloyed ball bearing steel
- Center point and two cutters help produce quick, clean holes
What’s in the Box
- (1) Festool TID 18 impact driver
- (1) Festool T 18 drill driver
- (2) 4.0Ah HighPower Bluetooth batteries
- (1) TCL 6 charger
- (1) 1/2 in FastFix keyless chuck
- (2) Belt clips
- (1) Systainer3 M 237
- (1) BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F 18-piece drill and driver bit cassette
Key Specifications
| Voltage (V) | 18 V |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4.0 Ah |
| Impact Driver Torque | 132.7 ft-lbs |
| Speed Settings | 3 speeds + T-mode |
| Impact Driver Tool Holder | 1/4 in |
| Drill Chuck Size | 1/2 in |
| Impact Driver Weight | 2.12 lbs |
| Bit Cassette Piece Count | 18 pieces |
Compatibility
Battery PlatformUses Festool 18V cordless power system batteries. This kit includes two 4.0Ah HighPower Bluetooth battery packs. Bit InterfaceThe TID 18 impact driver uses a 1/4 in tool holder for common impact driver bits and accessories. Drill Accessory FitThe included T 18 setup comes with a 1/2 in FastFix keyless chuck for standard drilling and driving accessories that fit that chuck capacity. Storage SystemThe BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F bit cassette is designed to fit Systainer3 models with lid compartments.
Built For
Carpentry Cabinet Installation Remodeling General Contracting Finish Work Punch List Work Drilling and Fastening Sheet Metal to Wood Fastening
Pro Tip
Set the T 18 drill driver up with your pilot or clearance bit and leave the TID 18 loaded with your driver bit. On cabinet installs, hardware work, and repetitive fastening, that two-tool setup is where this kit saves the most time.
At a Glance
18VCordless Platform 132.7 ft-lbsImpact Driver Torque 2.12 lbsImpact Driver Weight 18Bit Cassette Pieces
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Festool TID 18 Impact Driver + T 18 Drill Driver Combo Kit with BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F 18-Piece Bit Cassette is a smart buy for installers who hate wasting motion
This is the kind of cordless combo that earns its keep by speeding up real workflow, not by stuffing the box with filler.
- Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIYers doing cabinet installs, remodeling, finish carpentry, service work, and daily drilling and fastening.
- Why it stands out: You get a compact brushless impact driver with T-mode, a dedicated drill driver with a 1/2 in FastFix keyless chuck, two 4.0Ah batteries, and organized Systainer-based storage in one system.
- Worth knowing: The headline torque and 2.12 lb weight are specifically called out for the TID 18 impact driver, so buy this for the complete Festool drilling and fastening setup, not because you are comparing the drill driver to heavy-duty hole-drilling rigs.
Common Questions
- Is this a bare tool or a full kit? It is a full combo kit with two tools, two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger, a Systainer3 M 237, a 1/2 in FastFix keyless chuck, belt clips, and an 18-piece bit cassette.
- What battery platform does it use? This kit runs on Festool 18V batteries and includes two 4.0Ah HighPower Bluetooth battery packs.
- What is T-mode on the TID 18 impact driver? Festool states that T-mode detects the transition between sheet metal and wood and automatically adapts speed for self-tapping screw applications.
- Will the included bit cassette work with Systainer storage? Yes. Festool states the BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W F bit cassette fits Systainer3 models with lid compartments.
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