Description

Key Features

Compact T-Handle Control

The short T-shape keeps your hand close to the work, which makes the Festool 576903 TXS 18 SET HPC 4.0Ah Cordless Drill Kit easier to control in cabinets, corners, and overhead work.

Fast Attachment Changes

FastFix and CENTROTEC let you swap between drilling, driving, and angle work without slowing down. That matters when the job keeps changing every few minutes.

Brushless 18V Power

The EC-TEC brushless motor gives this cordless drill driver longer runtime per charge and longer service life than a comparable brushed setup, without giving up the small-tool feel that makes it so useful.

Overview

Festool 576903 TXS 18 SET HPC 4.0Ah Cordless Drill Kit is a compact 18V drill driver built for installers, finish carpenters, cabinet crews, electricians, and serious DIY users who need real power in a small package. This is a drill driver designed for drilling and fastening in tight spaces, overhead positions, and day-to-day installation work. Model Number: 576903. The big story here is simple: you get Festool’s compact TXS platform, a brushless EC-TEC motor, interchangeable chucks and attachments, and a full kit with batteries, charger, and Systainer storage.

What makes this tool stand out is how much work it can cover without feeling bulky. It has a 2-speed gearbox with no-load speeds of 0 to 470 RPM in first gear and 0 to 1,600 RPM in second gear, plus 13 torque settings with torque shutoff for controlled fastening. Max torque is rated at 194.7 in-lb in wood and 354.0 in-lb in steel. In practical terms, that means it has enough control for hinge screws and hardware, but enough muscle for light and medium drilling and longer fasteners when the work opens up.

The compact T-handle layout is a big reason people buy the TXS 18 instead of a larger drill. Festool designed it to keep the grip close to the workpiece, which improves balance and accuracy when you are working inside cabinets, near face frames, at ceiling height, or in other awkward positions. At just 1.54 lbs bare, it is light enough for repetitive fastening work and overhead use without beating up your wrist. That low weight matters more than a spec sheet number once you are hanging hardware, assembling casework, or working through punch-list tasks all day.

The attachment system is where this kit earns its keep. FastFix and the removable CENTROTEC chuck make bit and chuck changes quick and tool-free, and the included angle attachment helps you reach fasteners in corners and other blocked spots. The included 3/8 inch keyless chuck expands the range of drilling tasks, while the CENTROTEC setup keeps the tool short for direct screwdriving. Festool also notes that attachments from current 18V drills in this system are compatible with the CXS 18 and TXS 18, which gives this compact drill driver a lot more flexibility than a basic single-chuck kit.

Festool did not skip the jobsite details. The integrated LED light helps when you are working in cabinets, closets, mechanical spaces, or any spot where shadows make it hard to see the fastener head. There is also an onboard magnetic bit holder so you are not digging through a pouch for the next bit every time you switch tasks. The battery packs have a protective rubber coating and an LED charge indicator, which is useful when the tool is riding around in finished spaces or being set down on painted and trimmed surfaces.

On capacity, the TXS 18 is aimed at real installation work, not just light-duty hobby use. Festool lists drilling capacity up to 1-3/8 inches in wood with Forstner bits and 3/8 inch in steel, along with screwdriving in wood up to 1/4 inch by 9-7/16 inches. That puts it right in the sweet spot for furniture assembly, cabinet and kitchen installation, interior finish work, outlet and box installation, trim tasks, and deck or facade fastening where a compact cordless drill is easier to manage than a full-size model.

This set version is also ready to go out of the box. You get two 18V 4.0Ah HighPower battery packs, the TCL 6 rapid charger, angle attachment, CENTROTEC chuck, keyless chuck, bit holder, belt clip, a Phillips #2 bit, and a Systainer3. For users already invested in Festool, that means the kit drops straight into the Systainer system and transport setup. For first-time Festool buyers, it means you are getting a complete working package instead of a bare tool that still needs support gear.

Who should buy it? If most of your work involves installation, assembly, punch work, hardware, trim, service calls, or fastening in places where a large drill gets clumsy, this is the right kind of tool. If your day is mostly large-hole drilling, masonry, or heavy structural fastening, you will want a larger drill for those jobs. But for the contractor or serious DIY user who needs one compact drill driver that is easy to carry, easy to control, and genuinely versatile, the TXS 18 is one of the smarter premium options in the category.

Works Where Full-Size Drills Get Clumsy

This kit is built around flexibility. You are not locked into one setup, which makes the drill driver more useful for installation work that shifts between pilot holes, hardware screws, and awkward access points.

• Includes removable CENTROTEC chuck, 3/8 inch FastFix keyless chuck, and angle attachment
• Tool-free FastFix interface speeds up changes between drilling and driving tasks

Built for Assembly and Interior Install Work

The short body and balanced grip make this a strong choice for cabinet parts, furniture, and finish installations where control matters more than brute size.

• T-handle design keeps your hand close to the fastening point for better accuracy
• 13 torque settings and torque shutoff help prevent overdriving smaller screws

Easier Overhead Fastening

Light weight matters when your arm is above shoulder height. The TXS 18 keeps fatigue down while still giving you enough power for routine installation and fastening work.

• Tool weight is 1.54 lbs
• Integrated LED improves visibility in dark corners, ceilings, and enclosed spaces

Compact Power for Floors, Corners, and Tight Angles

When you are kneeling in a cramped spot or working around framing and finished surfaces, a smaller drill driver is easier to place and easier to trust.

• Drives screws into wood up to 1/4 inch x 9-7/16 inch (6 x 240 mm)
• Angle attachment helps reach concealed or obstructed fasteners

What’s in the Box

• (2) BP 18 Li 4.0 HPC-ASI HighPower Battery Packs
• (1) TCL 6 Rapid Charger
• (1) BH 60 CE-Imp Bit Holder
• (1) WH-CE CENTROTEC Chuck
• (1) AN-XS Angle Attachment
• (1) BF-FX 10 Keyless Chuck
• (1) Phillips #2 Bit
• (1) Belt Clip
• (1) Systainer3 SYS3 DF M 187

Key Specifications

Voltage (V)	18 V
Battery Capacity (Ah)	4.0 Ah
Gear Speeds	2
No-Load Speed (RPM)	0 – 470 / 0 – 1,600 RPM
Max Torque (Wood / Steel)	194.7 in-lb / 354.0 in-lb
Drilling Capacity (Wood / Steel)	1-3/8 in / 3/8 in
Chuck Range	1/32 in – 3/8 in
Weight (lbs)	1.54 lbs

Compatibility

Battery Platform

Uses Festool 18V battery packs. This kit includes two 18V 4.0Ah HighPower batteries.

Attachment System

FastFix and CENTROTEC support quick changes between drill and driver setups.

Accessory Fit

Festool states that all attachments of the current 18V drills are compatible with the CXS 18 and TXS 18.

Bluetooth Functions

LED control and selector switch customization through the Festool App require a Bluetooth battery pack.

Built For

Cabinet Installation Furniture Assembly Kitchen Installation Interior Finishing Electrical Trim-Out Deck and Facade Fastening Wood, Metal, and Plastic Drilling Tight-Space Fastening

Pro Tip

For cabinet and hardware work, leave the keyless chuck off and run the CENTROTEC setup whenever you can. It keeps the tool shorter front to back, which gives you better access inside boxes and closer control near finished surfaces.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Festool 576903 TXS 18 SET HPC 4.0Ah Cordless Drill Kit is the kind of compact drill you actually keep grabbing

This is a premium compact drill driver that earns its price by being lighter, smarter, and more adaptable than the average one-chuck kit.

• Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIY users doing cabinet work, finish installs, hardware, electrical trim-out, service calls, and any fastening job in tight spaces.
• Why it stands out: The T-handle layout, brushless motor, FastFix and CENTROTEC system, angle attachment, and full Systainer-based kit make it more than just a small drill.
• Worth knowing: This is not the tool you buy for heavy structural drilling all day. It shines when access, balance, and control matter more than maximum size and brute force.

Common Questions

• Is this a drill or a drill driver? It is a compact cordless drill driver designed for both drilling and fastening.
• What materials can it handle? Festool lists light and medium drilling and screwdriving in wood, metal, and plastic.
• How fast is the TXS 18? It has a 2-speed gearbox with no-load speeds of 0 to 470 RPM in first gear and 0 to 1,600 RPM in second gear.
• Can it use other Festool 18V drill attachments? Yes. Festool states that all attachments of the current 18V drills are compatible with the CXS 18 and TXS 18.