The LDX172C 7.2V Lithium Drill/Driver has a built in Lithium Ion Battery – Always Ready, holds a charge up to 18 months. It has a keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes and a mid-handle design for balance and control. It has a fan-cooled motor that extends the drill life and two drill speeds
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Added on: April 30, 2019 - More: Comments & Reviews
The LDX172C 7.2V Lithium Drill/Driver has a built in Lithium Ion Battery – Always Ready, holds a charge up to 18 months. It has a keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes and a mid-handle design for balance and control. It has a fan-cooled motor that extends the drill life and two drill speeds plus forward/reverse to assure the right speed for the job. A great drill for general home repair and assemblyBlack & Decker’s LDX172C 7.2-volt lithium drill/driver is an ideal addition to a DIY enthusiast’s toolbox. It’s designed to cover all the bases when it comes to basic drill/driving projects and to be a good fit for anyone’s kitchen drawer where they keep items for everyday household needs.
LDX172C 7.2-Volt Drill/Driver
At a Glance:
Specifications: 7.2 volts, 60 inch-pounds torque, 550 rpm, 3/8-inch chuck size
7.2-volt lithium ion battery holds a charge up to 18 months
Keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes
Mid-handle design provides added balance and control
Two drill speeds plus forward and reverse

Black & Decker’s LDX172C 7.2-volt drill/driver has reliable power and helpful features (view larger). Lithium Ion Power and Helpful Features
With a lithium ion battery, Black & Decker’s LDX172C 7.2-volt drill/driver is ready whenever it’s needed and will hold a charge for up to 18 months. It has a handy keyless chuck that ensures that bit changes are rapid and don’t get in the way of the job being done. The mid-handle design provides an extra degree of user control and good balance, and the fan-cooled motor helps to extend the life of the drill. The LDX172C has two drill speeds, as well as forward and reverse, which means that it provides the right speed for the job. It also features a comfortable over-molded grip.
A Wide Range of Applications
Black & Decker’s LDX172C drill/driver comes in handy for multiple around-the-house applications, including hanging pictures, removing electrical socket faceplates, or completing other light screwdriving tasks. The drill/driver’s compact design makes it incredibly user-friendly, and its size means users can have easy access to hard-to-reach spaces such as corners and awkward furniture joints.
Dimensions and Warranty
Black & Decker’s LDX172C 7.2-volt drill/driver measures 8.31 inches by 2.63 inches by 7.69 inches. It comes with a two-year warranty.
About Black & Decker
Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, lighting products, hardware, and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably.
What’s in the Box
One Black & Decker’s LDX172C drill/driver, charger, double-ended bit.


Black & Decker’s LDX172C 7.2-volt lithium drill/driver is ideal for home use, has many helpful features, and fits into tough spaces (click each to enlarge).
Amamzon and Black and Decker…great; UPS useless. The drill works fine and I had the opportunity to test customer service at Amazon, UPS and Black and Decker. The product arrived a day late (thanks UPS) after I paid extra for next day delivery; Amazon made me whole and gave me a $10 coupon. UPS was its usual disaster here; did not deliver on time; despite my having a notation on my account that I did not require a signature, they refused to leave it; then delivered it to “…a local store…” (any chance you might tell me which one…
Great lightweight long battery lasting drill but careful about the Amazon listing, you might not get the exact model listed Good drill, does a decent job drilling wood, plastic, thin metal. Can kind of handle concrete if you have the right bits. Like that the charge on the drill lasts for a long time between charges. Nice small lightweight portable drill.Do be careful ordering on Amazon though, the latest offering listed on Amazon that seemingly matched what I originally ordered shipped me newer model BDCD8C instead of LDX172, a smaller lighter 8V max lower RPM drill with micro USB based charger. I like…
Amazing Product. The true in depth info I loved this product it is really great. I bought it for my boyfriend and I so we could get some small projects done. It is perfect for small projects. I wanted to let everyone know that is complaining on how it doesn’t work well with big projects is beacause that is the one you bought. There are other ones on this site that are more expensive. the heavier and more expensive the more give and take you’ll have with the product. That means heavier than a 7.2 voltage if your working with heavy…