Description

Key Features

Four Real Working Speeds

The four-speed gearbox gives you the range to drive large fasteners with control in low gear or drill fast pilot holes in high gear. That means one cordless hammer drill can handle rough work and finish work without feeling compromised.

Brushless Power

Festool pairs the TPC 18/4 with a brushless EC-TEC motor for strong output and long service life. You get the power needed for larger drilling and driving jobs without giving up runtime or durability.

FastFix Versatility

The FastFix interface lets you swap between drilling and driving setups without tools. That saves time when the job keeps changing from boring holes to driving screws, angle work, or working close to an edge.

Overview

The Festool 577627 QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill is a cordless hammer drill built for demanding drilling and screwdriving in wood, metal, plastic, brickwork, and masonry. This is a hammer drill designed for drilling, fastening, and heavy-duty installation work across multiple materials. Model number 577627. If you want one drill that can cover rough framing tasks, hardware installation, larger fasteners, and occasional masonry drilling without stepping up to a bulkier dedicated tool, this is exactly the lane this machine lives in.

What sets this drill apart is the four-speed layout. Festool gives you low-speed control for larger screws and high-speed output for cleaner, faster drilling with small and medium bits. The published speed ranges are 0 to 500 RPM in first gear, 0 to 800 RPM in second, 0 to 2,350 RPM in third, and 0 to 3,600 RPM in fourth. On the job, that matters because you are not forcing one compromise speed to do everything. You can slow it down for demanding driving, then jump to a higher gear when it is time to move through pilot holes or general drilling faster.

The brushless EC-TEC motor is a big part of why this drill makes sense for daily use. Brushless design means less wear, better efficiency, and more consistent power under load. Festool backs that up with a resilient four-speed metal gearbox, which is the kind of detail working users care about because gearboxes are where hard-use drills separate themselves from lighter-duty homeowner tools. Festool also calls out max torque at 442.5 inch-pounds in wood and 663.8 inch-pounds in steel, so this is not just a compact trim drill pretending to be a heavy hitter.

For masonry work, the axial hammer function gives the Festool 577627 QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill a wider range than a standard drill driver. It is rated for drilling up to 3/8 inch in brickwork, which makes it useful for common anchor and fastening tasks without needing to reach for a separate rotary hammer for every small hole. That is a practical advantage for installers, service techs, finish carpenters, and remodelers who move between wood framing, hardware, and light masonry in the same day.

Festool also built this drill around fast setup changes. The FastFix interface supports quick, tool-free conversion for drilling, screwdriving, angular drilling, and angular driving when paired with compatible Festool 18V attachments. The included CENTROTEC chuck, magnetic bit holder, and keyless chuck make that flexibility usable right out of the box. Instead of carrying separate tools for every small change in task, you can reconfigure this platform for the bit, fastener, or access issue in front of you.

Ergonomics and control are a real part of the package here, not an afterthought. Festool highlights the short design, improved handle shape, and electronic KickbackStop to help reduce the twisting effect if the drill binds. That matters most when you are running larger bits or driving long structural screws. The auxiliary handle included in the kit gives you better leverage for higher-torque applications, and the belt clip helps when you are climbing ladders or moving constantly between stations.

System fit is another strong point. This is an 18V cordless platform tool, and Festool specifically notes compatibility with its 18V attachments through the FastFix system. It is also designed to live in the Festool Systainer ecosystem, with the included Systainer3 making transport and storage cleaner and easier if you already use Festool extractors, carts, or mobile workstations. Festool further notes that the 4.0 Ah Li-HighPower Compact battery is the lightweight choice for power and portability, while the 5.0 Ah pack is better suited for harder drilling and screwdriving jobs.

Who should buy it? This drill makes the most sense for carpenters, remodelers, installers, cabinet pros, service contractors, and serious DIY users who want one premium 18V drill to cover a wide range of fastening and drilling tasks. If you mostly hang pictures and assemble furniture, it is more tool than you need. If you regularly switch between wood, hardware, metal, and light masonry work and want better speed control, attachment flexibility, and stronger system integration, this is one of the more complete cordless hammer drill setups in the category.

Fast Changes Between Drilling and Driving

The FastFix setup is about keeping momentum. When the work changes from drilling to fastening, you can swap the setup quickly instead of dragging out another tool.

• FastFix interface supports tool-free conversion for drilling, screwdriving, angular drilling, and angular driving
• Includes CENTROTEC chuck, magnetic bit holder, and keyless chuck for quick task changes

Control the Drill When the Work Gets Heavy

Higher torque is useful only if you can manage it. Festool adds the auxiliary handle and KickbackStop so the drill stays more predictable when a bit binds or a large fastener hits resistance.

• Electronic KickbackStop helps reduce the twisting effect if the drill catches
• Auxiliary handle improves leverage and control for larger bits and demanding screwdriving

Built for Wood, Metal, and Light Masonry

This is the kind of drill you carry when the material changes all day long. It has the speed range for clean drilling and the hammer function for brick and masonry anchors.

• Rated for drilling in wood up to 2-3/4 in with Forstner bits
• Hammer mode is rated for drilling up to 3/8 in in brickwork

Festool 577627 QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill Setup Flexibility

Festool did not build this as a one-mode drill. The front-end system is meant to adapt to the bit, chuck, and access problem in front of you, which is a big deal for installers and finish users who switch tasks constantly.

• 1/16 in to 1/2 in chuck range covers common drilling and fastening accessories
• Short, compact body and accessory-ready nose help when working in tighter spaces

What’s in the Box

• Festool TPC 18/4 cordless hammer drill
• CENTROTEC Chuck WH-CE CENTROTEC
• Bit Holder BH 60 CE-Imp
• Keyless Chuck KC 13-1/2-MMFP
• Auxiliary Handle AHS-43/230
• (1) Pozidriv #2 bit
• (1) Belt clip
• Systainer3 SYS3 DF M 187

Battery and charger are not included.

Key Specifications

Voltage (V)	18 V
Gear Speeds	4
No-Load Speed (RPM)	0-500 / 0-800 / 0-2,350 / 0-3,600 RPM
Max Torque	442.5 in-lbs (wood) / 663.8 in-lbs (steel)
Torque Adjustment	17.7-177 in-lbs in 1st and 2nd gear
Chuck Range	1/16 in – 1/2 in
Brickwork Drilling Capacity	3/8 in
Weight (lbs)	2.87 lbs

Compatibility

Battery Platform

Uses Festool 18V battery packs. Festool specifically recommends the 4.0 Ah Li-HighPower Compact battery for a lighter, more compact setup and the 5.0 Ah battery pack for harder drilling and screwdriving applications.

Attachment System

The FastFix interface works with Festool 18V attachments for drilling, screwdriving, angular drilling, and angular driving.

Accessory Interface

The included keyless chuck provides a 1/16 in to 1/2 in range for common drill and driver accessories.

Storage and Transport

Packed in a Systainer3 that integrates with other Festool Systainers, CT Mobile Dust Extractors, the MW 1000 Mobile Workcenter, SYS-Cart, and SYS-Roll.

Built For

Carpentry Construction Remodeling Door and Window Installation Wood Framing General Fastening Metal Drilling Light Masonry Anchoring

Pro Tip

Use first or second gear when driving long structural screws, then jump to fourth gear for pilot holes and hardware prep. That is where the four-speed layout really pays off, because you are matching the drill to the task instead of fighting one all-purpose setting.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

A premium drill that actually earns the word versatile

The Festool 577627 QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill is for users who want one serious 18V drill that can drive hard, drill fast, and still adapt when the job gets weird.

• Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIY users working across wood, metal, hardware installation, and occasional brick or masonry drilling.
• Why it stands out: The four-speed gearbox, brushless motor, FastFix attachment system, and KickbackStop give it more range than a typical cordless hammer drill.
• Worth knowing: This is a bare tool package, so plan on supplying your own 18V battery and charger if you are not already in the Festool cordless platform.

Common Questions

• Is this a drill driver or a hammer drill? It is a cordless hammer drill with a hammer function that can be activated for drilling into brickwork and masonry.
• What materials is it designed to work in? Festool lists drilling and screwdriving in wood, metal, and plastic, plus hammer-mode drilling in brickwork or masonry.
• Does it have multiple speed ranges? Yes. It has four gears with no-load speeds of 0-500, 0-800, 0-2,350, and 0-3,600 RPM.
• Can it use Festool attachment accessories? Yes. The FastFix interface is designed to work with Festool 18V attachments for drilling, screwdriving, angular drilling, and angular driving.