So how compact is it? Well, with the CentroTec chuck, it’s just 6-5/8" (C12) from the nose to the back of the housing, and just 8-3/4" in height - that’s over 25% more compact than most standard sized 12 v drills! The C15 is XX by XX and really compact for 15 v Drills as well. Festool has managed to use every bit of the weight to their advantage - they are the first cordless tools with a long life, variable-speed brushless motors. Unlike most drills, the C12 and C15 Drills have unique 42 stage electronic clutch setting (21 per speed range) operating in both its 0-450 rpm and 0-1500rpm speed ranges to minimize weight and mechanical wear.

Like other Festool drills, the C12 and C15 convert from their standard 1/2" capacity “Jacobs®” style chuck to an eccentric chuck, a right angle chuck, or the new CentroTec chuck in just seconds, without tools. The unique CentroTec Quick Change system uses special 1/4" extended shank hex bits for increased stability and concentricity. Loading bits in the chuck is easy - just pull back on the green actuator ring and slip the bit in place.

The revolutionary C12 and C15 cordless drills with their brushless EC-Tec motors offer the best weight to power ratio on the market. The Lithium Ion 1.5 amp-hour (Ah) battery (C12) and 3.0Ah (C15) are the smallest and lightest options. The drills with battery weighs 2 lb. 10.3 oz and 3 lb. 4 oz. respectively. They are lighter than previous Ni-Cad versions because of the Lithium Ion battery. The re-charge time of 25 minutes is the fastest one of all the available batteries. They are German made and come with a 3-year factory warranty.