European tool manufacturer Zeus Tools is set to make waves as they launch their brand in the US and Canada. Theyโll start with a pretty impressive 18V hammer drill/impact driver setโbut itโs coming with a promotional twist that is sure to turn heads. Weโll get to that in a moment.
NOTE: This was an April Foolโs post from 2016
Zeus Tools is relatively new to the market having been founded in 2003. Their brand has had a little bit of trouble gettingย traction, probably due to their lack of advertising. By avoiding those advertising costs, they claim they canย keep prices where people honestly wonder if itโs too good to be true.
The performance of Zeusโ cordless tools is impressiveโat least on paper. For example, their hammer drill is coming in at 2100 RPM and 980 inch-pounds of torque. Their 3-speed impact driver is boasting 3000 RPM and 2000 inch pounds of torque. The kit thatโs coming our way is going to retail for just $149. Thatโs a DIY level price for high-end Pro level performance.
The unknown right now is the build quality. It looks solid from the pictures weโve seen, but we donโt have any to pick up and hold yet. For now, weโll withhold judgment on that end until we actually see them.
Zeus Tools US Launch Promotion
Even though Zeus usesย word of mouth advertising, theyโve got some pretty intelligent people in the upper echelon of their group. After studying the American market for several years, theyโve keyed in on what they think will stir our passions and convince us to part with some of our hard earned moneyโcollege football.
Yep, Zeus Tools will be releasing their 18V Hammer Drill/Impact Driver kit as a promotional comboย in college colorsโcomplete with university logos and NCAA endorsement. Zeus has identified what they believe to be the top 25 football universities when it comes to fan loyalty. A limited run of 500 kits for each university will be delivered in time for the 2016 Fall Kickoff. An additional 5000 units will come in the companyโs standard blue and gold flake color scheme to fill demand in other parts of the country.
The only photos theyโve released so far are of the University of Florida kit in blue and orange, but weโve asked for photos of more teams as they come available.
While the list of schools is littered with names from the SEC, Big 12, and ACC, other teams like USC, UCLA, and Texas are in the mix as well. To see the entire list of schools and pre-order your kit, click here.
Zeus Tools 18V Combo Kit Specifications
Kit Specifications
- (2) 5.0 amp hour battery packs
- (2) belt clips
- Auxiliary handle
- Blow molded carry case
- Zeus Tools Hammer Drill
- Zeus Tools Impact Driver
- 3-year warranty on tools and batteries
- $149 (available in August 2016)
Zeus Tools 18V Hammer Drill
- Model: ZT18VHD03
- Power Source: Zeus Tools 18V battery pack
- No Load Speed: 0 โ 2100 RPM
- Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
- Max Torque: 998 inch-pounds
- Weight: 4.5 pounds with 5.0 amp hour battery
Zeus Tools 18V Impact Driver
- Model: ZT18VID03
- Power Source: Zeus Tools 18V battery pack
- No Load Speed: 0 โ 3000 RPM
- Impact Rate: 3800 IPM
- Max Torque: 2000 inch pounds
- Weight: 3.45 pounds with 5.0 amp hour battery
